By Meghan Foley
Sentinel Staff
A sign at the White Dot trailhead at Monadnock State Park in Jaffrey on Saturday states that due to COVID-19, first responders are spread thin. Park officials are asking hikers to consider going just half way up the mountain to minimize the risk of injury and need to be rescued. Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff
Spring has sprung in New Hampshire, but this year, it happened in the middle of a pandemic. And with people stuck at home to help curb COVID-19, any chance to head outside is, well, a breath of fresh air.
It’s OK to get out and explore, officials say, but there’s plenty of nature to go around.
“We hope as people do get out — because it is a good thing to get out now, especially being cooped up in the house during the day — they err on the side of caution,” Andrew Bohannon, Keene’s parks, recreation and facilities director, said Monday.
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