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New Hampshire

  • The Northern Forest Canoe Trail: Economic Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Community Development

    Megan Lawson, Ph.D.

    Across New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine, the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) draws 90,000 users annually. Although most users visit areas with other attractions and established tourist infrastructure like hotels and restaurants, the smaller number of visitors to remote parts of the trail bring valuable outside spending. Read more

  • The Economic Impact of Spending by Snowmobilers on New Hampshire’s Economy

    Megan Lawson, Ph.D.

    This study found that snowmobilers in New Hampshire spend $203 million per year in the state, and spend more per day than other travelers. However, winter sports like alpine and Nordic skiing have a greater proportion of spending from out-of-state residents, generating greater economic impact state-wide. Read more

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