The Gale River Motel, located in Franconia, NH has long been a champion of green policies and practices seeking to preserve and protect the natural resources and battle the effects of climate change. The 52 panel solar array generates over…
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Those Bloomin’ Lupines
After a slow start due to the cool and rainy spring, the Lupines are coming into full bloom throughout the region. The garden at the Gale River Motel boasts a variety of blooms. The uncommon pink, the abundant purple blossoms,…
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Longest Night – An Event to End Homelessness
The Gale River Motel is proud to support the efforts of the Bancroft House, a homeless shelter in Franconia, founded in 1982. The mission of the Bancroft House is to provide sanctuary for women, children, and families who find themselves…
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Moose on the Loose
A Guide to Finding the Elusive Moose – King of the Forest Moose are the largest animals in the NH forests and have no natural predators. This means moose are not afraid of anything including vehicles traveling down the interstate. …
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Green Lodging News Recognizes Gale River Motel Solar Install
Green Lodging News, the lodging industry’s preeminent on-line publication focused on promoting and featuring sustainable lodging and dining practices nationally and internationally has featured the Gale River Motel in it’s January 1, 2016 e-newsletter. http://www.greenlodgingnews.com/new-hampshires-gale-river-motel-now-powered-by-solar Being featured in such a recognized…
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Solar System Powers Up
The Gale River Motel has completed the installation of a photo-voltaic roof-top array which will provide energy to satisfy the year-round electrical demand of the property. The fifty-two panel system designed to generate 13.5 kW of electricity per hour is…
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Gale River Motel Awarded TripAdvisor’s GreenLeaders™ Status
Franconia, April 25, 2014 – The Gale River Mote today proudly announced it has been accepted as a Gold level GreenLeader into the TripAdvisor®GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S. TripAdvisor GreenLeaders…
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The GREEN Revolution Continues
The saga of eco-friendliness at the Gale River Motel continues with the replacement of the louvered bathroom windows. Due to the need to vent the build-up of humidity in the bathrooms, storm window inserts were never able to be installed…
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New Eco-Friendly Initiatives for 2011
Continuing with eco-friendly improvements at the Gale River Motel, plans are in place for the installation of new energy efficient entry doors for all motel rooms and cottages in 2011. Over the years, a number of guests have commented on…
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Gale River Motel Named Editors’ Choice by Yankee Magazine
The Gale River Motel has been recognized as a Editors’ Choice in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England. This designation is awarded by Yankee’s editors and contributors, who name select restaurants, lodgings, and attractions in New England to the…
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