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Part of the New England region of the United States, New Hampshire is a state that boasts some of the most picturesque places and tourist attractions in the country. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the state all-year round, thanks to the long list of possible activities being offered here. Those who particularly love the cold season and winter sports will enjoy a trip to New Hampshire since the state hosts some of the biggest ski resorts in the entire East Coast. Aside from the lovely sites, New Hampshire is also known for being generally dog-friendly. Therefore, dog owners should have no problem finding activities to do during their stay in the state.Â
Oftentimes, those who love sightseeing and going outdoors find the winter season to be a bummer, since activities may be limited by the weather. Likewise, winter presents an opportunity to try different sports that are usually impossible during all other seasons. One of these sports is snowshoeing, wherein you wear a special shoe as you hike through the snow. When you are in New Hampshire and you would like to do this activity with your dog, the best place to go to is the Bear Notch Ski Touring Center. This center boasts over 65 kilometers of dog-friendly groomed trails for you and your pooch to explore.Â
Another winter sport that you can try with your dog during your stay in New Hampshire is skijoring. This sport has become more and more popular among dog owners because of how fun and exciting it can be. It also gives you a chance to exercise your dog during the cold weather. Skijoring is a sport that is very similar to that of traditional skiing, albeit with the help of dogs. In this activity, humans are pulled by dogs for a faster and more thrilling ski experience. There are several places in New Hampshire where you can bring your own dog for skijoring, the most popular of which is the New England Dog Sledding.Â
Want some downtime from all the adrenaline-filled winter sports? Want to take it easy and just explore with your pooch? If this is the case, a good place to visit while in New Hampshire would be Settlers Green. Located in the village of North Conway, this tax-free shopping center is a haven for dogs and owners who love to walk and do some shopping. The center has more than 70 outlet shops, retailers and restaurants. It is also generally dog-friendly; there are waste bag dispensers all over the center and the dog-friendly shops have indicative stickers so dog owners can easily determine where to look and shop.Â
One of the country’s most popular and scenic ride, found in New Hampshire, is the Kancamangus Highway. This road takes you on a spectacular ride through rivers, vistas and mountains. You can even make some stops along the way to do some hiking or sightseeing. Just be cautious during the winter as some roads can be a bit dangerous.
Winter may be cold but don’t let that stop you from spending some fun times with your pooch. Being one of the most dog-friendly states in the country, locals and visitors of New Hampshire would surely find some fun and interesting stuff to do with their dogs while in the state.Â