Robert Welch, of South Royalton, relaxes at Baker’s Crossing Conservation Area on his break from work in Lebanon, N.H., on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Welch said he’s grateful for the time he can be outdoors while spending the majority of his day inside working in sales. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Credit: Valley News — James M. Patterson