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We Can Still Go Swimming Amoskeag Ledge in Manchester, New Hampshire, attracted the city’s famous Brownies (photo circa 1930). Even today, New England’s cold-water enthusiasts seek out icy plunges. See the other 42 reasons to love winter!

By Yankee Magazine

Dec 15 2011

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We Can Still Go Swimming

Amoskeag Ledge in Manchester, New Hampshire, attracted the city’s famous Brownies (photo circa 1930). Even today, New England’s cold-water enthusiasts seek out icy plunges.

See the other 42 reasons to love winter!