Chasing Cascades of Color: Top Family-Friendly Hikes and Scenic Drives
To the observer perched on a rocky overlook in autumn, the sprawling woodland landscape explodes with color. From the vantage point of a forest trail far below, the patterns of red, yellow and orange decorating outstretched branches ignite the sun-dappled canopy above. It’s no wonder that millions of visitors flock to the state every year […]
Ecotourism: Sustainable or Debatable?
By Elizabeth Hoffman, SCA Interpretive Ranger If you love the great outdoors, scenic views, and challenging hikes, odds are you’ve participated in ecotourism. And you’re not alone! Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors make their way to the New England for breathtaking views, especially during peak fall foliage. To better understand ecotourism, let’s dive […]
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Hop on Board a Leaf Peeper Express
Courtesy photo The Mountaineer It’s said that you can see some of the most dramatic scenery in the East aboard the Mountaineer as it winds its way through Crawford Notch’s panoramic mountain views, steep ravines, sheer bluffs and cascading brooks and streams. Formerly known as the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train, this iconic train was renamed […]
NH’s Fall State and Agricultural Fairs
What’s our favorite tradition once the temps drop and the leaves start to fall? It has to be attending one of New Hampshire’s great fall fairs. Fried food, carnival-style rides and games, animals, horse pulls, live music and entertainment, and did we mention the delicious food? Here are the dates for our favorite fall state […]
Spontaneity: Fundraising Events
In this Special Edition of Spontaneity, we’re putting the fun in fundraiser! Who doesn’t love giving back to the community while having a great time?! Here is a breakdown of some upcoming fundraisers from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss! Seacoast: Seacoast Paddle for the Pups September 15, 10 a.m.- 2 […]
Fall and Foliage Festivals In NH
We don’t know about you but we can’t get enough of fall in New Hampshire. We love how crisp the air gets and when colors of trees pop before our eyes each September and October. (We also love how delicious and refreshing beer tastes at the local Oktoberfest events!) Here’s a roundup of some of […]
2025 Excellence in Nursing Judging Rubrics
The New Hampshire Nurses Association’s Excellence in Nursing Task Force has developed the following information to facilitate the nomination process for the Excellence in Nursing Awards. The task force identified five areas of excellence that contain criterion specific to that specialty. The five areas of excellence include leadership, advocacy, ethics, communication and collaboration and professionalism. […]
The Best Events Happening in September
Don’t miss the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival, happening in Lincoln on September 20-22, 2024 Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, Aug. 29 to September 2 New Hampshire has no shortage of storied fairs, and kicking off the season of fall agricultural fun is the 109-year-old Hopkinton State Fair. From demolition derbies and educational exhibits to […]
Season of the Newt
I’m not a jealous person. I can’t think of a single human with whom I would want to trade places. I learned that lesson many years ago. Oh, but that amphibian. Every month, I toil in this space to inspire and amuse and pitch the fine work of our amazing team of staffers and freelancers […]
Dover Embraces Its Roots with Waterfront Revitalization
On a hazy moonlit evening in Dover, music from a cover band echoes from Henry Law Park’s Rotary Pavilion Stage. Up on Central Avenue, friends and families chat and walk their dogs as cars inch down the one-way street; motorcyclists sputter loudly on this small strip. Historical markers offer snapshots about long-ago events: Dover’s Black […]