Local Places to Swim

Local Places to Swim

If you’re looking to cool off or have some fun at the beach without having to drive very far, take advantage of the lakes and ponds in the Monadnock Region. The closest to the Bridges Inn, and our personal favorite, is Richardson Park, on Swanzey Lake. Open from...
Maple Sugaring in the Monadnock Region

Maple Sugaring in the Monadnock Region

In much of New Hampshire, one of the early signs of spring is when the maple trees are tapped for sap. The conditions have to be just right with cold nights and warm days which allow the thawed sap to run. The Faulkners from Covered Bridge Maple Syrup House in West...
Ashuelot Rail Trail

Ashuelot Rail Trail

Just down the road from the Bridges Inn, you’ll find a nice trail called the Ashuelot River Rail Trail  It runs alongside the river, quite scenically, from Keene to Hinsdale, on the Vermont border. Occupying the route of the former railroad, the tracks have been...