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Well figured i would stop on in. I just got my letter with past week with a report to work date up in Berlin on the 6th at the FCI as a guard. So i am making my escape from the finger lakes over in NY to a free state. I know it's pretty desolate up there, but i picked the area for a reason, i love the outdoors, am an avid hiker etc. Any words of advice from you guys?
Look forward to being with like minded people again
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Welcome!
I like desolate, too. But, if you find that going into town in Berlin doesn't quite offer much, you're only about an hour away from North Conway, where you can get a much wider variety of bars, activities, and other social outlets. I'm not too social, I'm cheap and I get tired of tourists pretty quickly, but it's a nice change every now and again. Plus, your drive through Pinkham Notch would be pretty awesome.
You've got Pinkham, Crawford, and Franconia Notch, plus the Kancamsugus Hwy between Conway and Lincoln, within a reasonable driving distance to get to fantastic hiking. Stay away during holiday weekends though. There are so many people on the trails at those times that it's just not enjoyable.
You've got White Mountain Gun and Green Mountain Rifle Barrel in Conway. The owner of GMRB is a member here. Village Gun Store in Whitefield is only about 45 minute from you and is a great store. I don't know what's in Berlin.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.