The proposed 3.7-mile rail-to-trail project between Townsend and Groton in northern Massachusetts drew closer to reality last week when fundraisers reported they'd gathered an additional $25,000 in donations this summer. Squannacook Greenways hopes to begin building the new Squannacook Trail this fall when it hits its goal of raising $150,000.
Three trailheads and 6.5 miles of meandering paths join together a trio of Milton properties.
Officials say the blaze started on a cliff in Kinsman Ridge on Tuesday morning and spread overnight.
SAR teams assisted hikers at Garfield Falls and Baldface Circle Trail.
Nearly 10,000 feet of new trail has been opened along the former Hanover Branch Railroad Corridor.
A startup hopes to install its high-tech screens on safety bars at Winter Park and Wachusett Mountain next season.
Waterville Valley Resort now has the cash to finish its trail expansion project.
Designer John Morton is on tap to develop a master trails plan for the White Mountain town.
Humans started the blaze last fall in the White Mountains.
One man's infected blisters led to a life-threatening Strep A infection.
