Midnight Moon

Midnight Moon 56 NH Route 25, Meredith midnightmoontattoo.com First opened in 1993, Midnight Moon is one of the older shops in New Hampshire. With 30 years in business, married co-owners Michaela and Mathew Clarke have seen plenty of change in how the tattoo industry is perceived. Back when the shop opened, tattooing was seen as […]

Recreational Activities in Franconia Notch

Connor Cahill, SCA Interpretive Ranger Franconia Notch State Park offers many fun and family friendly recreational activities during the spring, through the fall, and even during the winter! Whether you enjoy walking through the recreational path alongside the Pemigewasset River, or navigating your way down Cannon Mountain on skis, there is something for anyone. Hiking […]

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12 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

The days are growing shorter, the kids are getting ready to go back to school, and though it doesn’t feel it yet, the temperatures are about to get slightly cooler. But there’s still plenty to do in what summer we have left. Here’s a dozen activities you can experience with your family before summer’s end. […]

Cubicle Concerts: Bobbo Byrnes

Bobbo Byrnes has seen it all. A self-described “acoustic troubadour and world traveler, inspired by Kerouac and Pollock,” as his Instagram bio says, Byrnes puts on a one-man show brimming with sincerity. The 51-year-old has been around the globe and back, playing his Americana rock in just about every dingy European bar you can imagine, […]

Diving into Ponding

Olivia Gottlieb, SCA Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is home to many different types of insects, and New Hampshire State Parks serve as wonderful environments to find them. What you may not realize is that the ponds, rivers, and lakes are great places to find insects that are either solely water dwelling or live out their […]

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Shout Out: A Brotherhood of Song

Steve Valido smiles when he talks about the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus’s most recent performance at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox invited Valido and more than 25 other members to perform before a June game during Gay Pride Week. As one of the members who joined the chorus at its founding in 1998 […]

Portsmouth’s Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley

Portsmouth Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley wants New Hampshire to apply its “Live Free or Die” motto to all of its residents as the state embraces its newfound diversity. Take a step into Cup of Joe Coffee Bar on Market Street in downtown Portsmouth, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by exposed brick, trendy lighting and the […]

5 Best Fall Activities in the Western White Mountains

Ready for another beautiful fall foliage season in the Western White Mountains?! Peak foliage is just around the corner, and you’ll want to start planning all your favorite fall activities. Hop in your car and head to the mountains for some fall fun with your family.   Fall Scenic Drives […]

Blue Jays; Bullies or Buddies?

Rebecca Durnick, SCA Interpretive Ranger One of the most common backyard-bird species is the Blue Jay. These bright and flashy birds are commonly seen throughout the central and eastern United States, and some southern regions of Canada. With their loud and alarming calls, they make their presence known to any human and wildlife around them. […]

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All About Pawtuckaway State Park

Casey Devanney, SCA Interpretive Ranger Pawtuckaway State Park is a 5,000-acre preserve in New Hampshire. It is one of the largest state parks in southeastern New Hampshire, named for Pawtuckaway Lake and the Pawtuckaway Mountains. The park extends from the west shore of the lake to the west side of the mountains. Geology The Pawtuckaway Mountains are […]

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