Category Archives: Uncategorized

The West Lebanon and Hanover Greenway is a collaboration between volunteers and municipal staff from Lebanon and Hanover to fulfill one of the key visions in the West Lebanon Action Plan, a safe multimodal route along the Route 10 corridor between the communities. The vision is a three-mile trail that brings the people of West Lebanon and Hanover together. Friends of Lebanon Recreation, Arts, and Parks is a steward of financial support, as the project seeks donations and grant assistance to develop plans. City of Lebanon Engineer Rod Finley is supporting the project by coordinating with consultants to conduct a feasibility analysis of different alternatives for the greenway route. The feasibility study consultant will present the project to our community at a Public House Event. Stop by to share your thoughts and ideas! 

• Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
• Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location: Outside at Sachem Field, 1 Field Road, West Lebanon 
  Rain Location: Campion Rink lobby

Visit the West Lebanon and Hanover Greenway website for more information. 

Questions? Contact the Planning and Development staff through the online contact portal or the Lebanon Pedestrian and Bicyclist Advisory Committee through the Boards and Committees Contact Form.

___________________________________________________________

I remember reading a history of the Northern Rail Road as it came through “The Cut” in Enfield. ” The Cut” was a rocky area that was being cut through by hand and was taking a very long time. There was much work to be accomplished on the Northern side of the area and those responsible for that work were eager to get beyond The Cut. The decision was made to move the engine to north of The Cut by oxen ao that work could progress beyond.

This is similar to our current circumstances. We have not yet been able to make our way beyond the current Glen Road ending of the MRG. While we figure this out, can we be working on other parts that will connect us to Vermont and to Hanover? Can we be working our way North and West? The Bridge Park work was an attempt to hop over the impasse and continue to work our way beyond.

BTW, I will have to admit that I had thought the idea of a Connecticut River monster was a recent imagining . . . but such stories have circulated since the early 1800s! Learn More

Such a treat to see this brilliant color on the MRG by the tunnel! Glory of the Snow is one of the first flowers to bloom in the Spring.Thanks to the nectar-rich blooms, the plant is very popular with pollinators such as bees. 

What fun to spot these two on the MRG today! No coats, mittens, boots – such a beautiful day!

A ring of small keys and an Energizer battery were found by the pollinator garden near the MRG overpass parking lot near APD. Are they yours? If so, please contact the Lebanon Rec Department.

It was not yet Noon and the day was already steamy . . . such a good place for a family outing! The shady green tunnel of trees, the views of the Mascoma River . . . Happy Fourth of July!

Call for Artists!

The Lebanon, NH Arts and Culture Commission, also known as Lebanon Artways, is looking for artists to design and create public art in the Downtown Lebanon Tunnel. The tunnel serves as a connection between the Mascoma River Greenway, and Northern Rail Trail.   The Tunnel is located beneath Hanover Street and the Lebanon Mall, with entrances near Goss Logan Insurance (western entrance) and the Ledyard Charter School (eastern entrance).  Submit all materials online and if you have any questions, contact Recreation, Arts & Parks Programs Coordinator Kristine Flythe

Sorry for the late notice but did you know that Winter Ride Your Bike to Work Day is tomorrow!? Can you use the MRG to get to work?

Get into the spirit of winter commuting, and participate in International Winter Ride Your Bike to Work Day tomorrow, February 9. If you’re working from home, consider taking your bike to the store, to visit a friend, or just for a ride around your community! Take the time to reflect on whether your neighborhood has adequate bike infrastructure, how winter biking makes you feel, and if you want to do it again! (Thanks to the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission for this info.)

Conditions seem ideal today. There are currently three tracks open on the MRG: the track on the left is cleared for walkers, runners, and bikers. To its right, are the tracks of cross country skiers. The farthest track on the right has been used by someone with cleats on their boots. And the Great Pyrenees dog up ahead, seems to be blazing her own trail. (No stranger to snow, during World War II, Great Pyrenees dogs were used to bring supplies of artillery over the Pyrenees Mountains in between Spain and France.) She is in her element.

A good day to be out on the MRG!

Thanks to Joan McGovern for today’s photo – looking eastward from the overpass parking near APD.

Mascoma Falls from the bridge by the tunnel

Prior to the Mascoma River Greenway, there were few places in Lebanon from which one could appreciate the beauty of the Mascoma River. River views are one of the highlights of a walk or bike ride along the MRG.

Looking North from a bridge at the bend of the river

The otherwise hidden beauty behind the “Miracle Mile” shopping plaza!

Former dam area near the approach to Glen Road

(Thanks to Michael Townsend for these wonderful Fall photos!)