Nellie Smith, 7, right, takes a break from ice skating with her brother, Ian Smith, 5, both of Hanover, N.H., at Pat Walsh Park in Lebanon, N.H., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Nellie and Ian alternate between ice skating and cross country skiing with their mother throughout the week to keep busy and get them outside during the winter. “Outdoor rinks aren’t really a thing where I’m from,” said Emmie Smith, and she appreciates the free outdoor recreation opportunities in Lebanon. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Nellie Smith, 7, right, takes a break from ice skating with her brother, Ian Smith, 5, both of Hanover, N.H., at Pat Walsh Park in Lebanon, N.H., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Nellie and Ian alternate between ice skating and cross country skiing with their mother throughout the week to keep busy and get them outside during the winter. “Outdoor rinks aren’t really a thing where I’m from,” said Emmie Smith, and she appreciates the free outdoor recreation opportunities in Lebanon. (Valley News / Report For America - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Credit: Valley News / Report For America — Alex Driehaus

Nellie Smith, 7, right, takes a break from ice skating with her brother, Ian Smith, 5, both of Hanover, at Pat Walsh Park in Lebanon. Nellie and Ian alternate between ice skating and cross country skiing with their mother throughout the week to keep busy and get them outside during the winter. “Outdoor rinks aren’t really a thing where I’m from,” said Emmie Smith, and she appreciates the free outdoor recreation opportunities in Lebanon.

Valley News/Report for America — Alex Driehaus