5 Foliage Drives With a Payoff
When the maples are ablaze in red and orange, and the birches have turned to gold, almost any road in New Hampshire is worthy of a foliage tour. These are a few of our favorites, each with a prize at the end — a memorable meal or an attraction that’s especially appealing in the fall. […]
The Best Events Happening in September
Don’t miss the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival, happening in Lincoln on September 15-17, 2023 Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, Aug. 31 to September 4 New Hampshire has no shortage of storied fairs, and kicking off the season of fall agricultural fun is the over 100 year old Hopkinton State Fair. From demolition derbies and […]
Where To Pick Your Own Apples
Leena Marie Palmer enjoying a fresh-picked apple at Mack’s Apples in Londonderry. Photo by Jenn Bakos If you’ve never tasted an apple plucked directly from the branch, then you’re missing out on one of the unique pleasures of living in New England. There is simply no comparison to a store-bought apple. That perfect crisp crunch […]
Fall Cocktail Inspiration
Gold Rush Ingredients: 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon 1 part honey syrup (equal parts honey and water) ¾ part fresh squeezed lemon juice Garnish: Lemon wedge Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with lemon peel. Tea N Tea Lemonade Ingredients: 1 part Twisted […]
Rocks in our Heads
When asked what crop the soil of New Hampshire is most suited for, the astute Yankee replies:“Rocks.” It’s rocks that rise in the garden each spring. You can hoe ’em out and toss ’em to the side, but next spring (every spring) they’ll be back. They just keep coming. We are, after all, the Granite […]
Owl’s Nest: A White Mountains Standby
Owl’s Nest is well known in the White Mountains region and beyond as a premium golf destination, but today we wanted to dive into some exciting developments and some lesser-known bonuses you can experience should you choose to go there, whether you’re a golfer or not. Building a Dream Spot […]
NH Corn Mazes to Get Lost in This Fall
Fall in New Hampshire is filled with pumpkins, apple picking, foliage drives, haunted houses and maybe even the occasional cider donut from your local farm store. It’s also the time of year to visit a corn maze, so we have rounded up a few of our favorites. Many of the farms listed also offer additional […]
Where to find Oktoberfest events and celebrations in NH
Claremont Brewfest: Battle of the Brews September 16, 2023 Claremont Held at the Visitor’s Center Green in Claremont. This is a combo brewfest and 5K race held by the Kiwanis Club of Claremont. Sample beers from more than 30 New England Breweries and vote for your favorites. Ticket prices vary. Dover Oktoberfest When: Saturday, September […]
Campfire 101
David Bailey, SCA Interpretive Ranger It’s the end of a long day spent hiking at any of our wonderful New Hampshire State Parks. You’re winding down and fixed a well-deserved dinner. The sun is going down and so is the temperature, but you’re not ready to go to bed for the evening. That leaves you […]
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Species Spotlight: the Chicken of the Woods
Joy Wetzel, SCA Interpretive Ranger I had a wonderful day last week! While traveling through Monadnock State Park after a day of delivering Discover the Power of Parks (DPP) educational programs, I caught a flash of orange at the base of a dead tree that made me do a double-take. A second glance confirmed […]
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