Alpine Adventures’ amazing outdoor attractions aren’t reserved for warm and snow-free weather only. As the White Mountains region is a winter fun-derland, when the flakes fly, there’s just as much to see and do there. Let’s get into all the excitement you can experience.  Snowshoe Tours If you’d like to stretch your legs during winter, Alpine Adventures has over 300 private acres for anyone over age ten to tour. The tours take one-and-a-half hours and are fully customized to the group’s abilities and desires. This is a top option if you’d like to see The White Mountains National Forest and Barron Mountain from a new vantage point.  All the following are included with the tour: A short off-road tour The guided tour itself Trekking poles Snowshoes Micro-spikes, if needed Transportation back and forth from Barron Mountain Tip: It’s advised that you layer up your clothing, wear boots, and bring a pack to carry your essential items so that you can take full advantage of this experience.  Here are some good-to-knows before you go:  Participants must be over the age of ten to snowshoe and must have an adult with them. The standard maximum group size is eight people, but special ...

Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! Every week, we provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend. Seacoast: Farewell weekend at The Portsmouth Book and Bar All Weekend The Portsmouth Book and Bar 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth After 10 years in business, the Portsmouth Book and Bar has announced that they’re closing their doors on Jan. 28. Stop on by to say you last goodbye this weekend during their weekend long Send Off and Celebration! Celebrate the Book and Bar’s last weekend with free performances by your favorite musicians, delicious food and inspired cocktails, and big book discounts! Beach Cleanup Jan. 28, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by the Seacoast Paddleboard Club Pirates Cove Beach, Rye 1215 Ocean Blvd., Rye In an effort to protect ...

Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! Every week, we provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend. Seacoast: Live Music at the Portsmouth Book and Bar All Weekend The Portsmouth Book and Bar 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth After 10 years in business, the Portsmouth Book and Bar has announced that they’re closing their doors on Jan. 28. Stop on by to say goodbye this weekend, and enjoy their lineup of live music. On Friday, spend an evening with three of the Seacoast’s most prolific performers—Nick Phaneuf (upright bass), Jim Dozet (acoustic guitar), and Jon Ross (electric mandolin)—as they join forces in the folk trio, Tourist Attraction. On Saturday, meet up with the Taylor Marie Band, with country-pop music that reflects the everyday world of a young ...

The Baldwin has now opened its doors and residents are moving in. In general, what type of person chooses The Baldwin? The vision for The Baldwin has always been to create an innovative community with modern sensibilities for a new generation of older adults. Everything about our community is designed for freedom and choice. So, it’s no surprise that The Baldwin has attracted people who are taking a fresh approach to retirement and how they’ll live their next chapter. The Baldwin Londonderry, NH https://thebaldwinnh.org Residents of The Baldwin are a vibrant, intelligent group of people who are very much engaged with life. They’re busy volunteering, mentoring, learning and exploring. A few are even still working in careers they love. They know that choosing The Baldwin not only gives them a solid plan for the future, but also frees their time to do more of what they enjoy now. In a recent survey of people moving to The Baldwin, we learned they have a vast range of interests. That will feed into our robust lifelong learning program. They’re also on the move. In fact, 90 percent exercise two or more times a week and, with The Baldwin’s exceptional fitness amenities and ...

Light streams through the rear window of the Water Street Bookstore overlooking the Squamscott River in downtown Exeter. It's a crisp morning, and already the shop is abuzz.  Two visitors have come to see the store's owner, Dan Chartrand, a fixture in this river town since opening his shop doors 32 years ago. Stories abound.   “When I was 14, I sat on the floor and read comedy books here for hours,” says one. “My brother dated a girl who worked here,” says the other.  And so it goes. It's hard to resist the warmth and sense of belonging that the bookshop invites, a mirror to the wider appeal of this tightly knit river town. Water Street Bookstore owner Dan Chartrand is a self-described “amateur urbanist,” a man who has devoted his professional life to serving the Exeter community. Relatively small with a population of 16,000, Exeter stands at the confluence of the Exeter River as it flows into the tidal Squamscott. It's a former mill town, the site of renowned prep school Phillips Exeter Academy (est. 1781), and an architectural treasure with carefully restored 19th- and 20th-century buildings and canopies of maple trees shading pathways bounded by picket fences.  ...

New Hampshire's Floyd Wilkie, like many of the country's emerging freestyle skiers in the late 1960s and early 1970s, was a young man who embraced the counterculture of the times. Alpine racing was considered the pinnacle of skiing, but Wilkie and his ilk favored a more expressive form of the sport. They skied the steeps and the bumps, performing daredevil jumps. It wasn't enough to be good; you had to put on a good show. In 1972, Skiing magazine featured Wayne Wong as “Freestyler of the Year” with this cover image. It was a photo that defined his style, creativity and passion. Now 74, the still-very-active ski legend met up with Vallon Sports Eyewear in 2022 to recreate that iconic image for the Wayne Wong Special Edition Ski Aviators. There were guys like me who were not into the racing deal,” Wilkie says. “We were a little outlandish, doing crazier stuff. Every single darn mountain in the country — Vail, or somewhere in Utah, or Mammoth — had their hotshot guys.” In 1969, Waterville Valley Resort founder Tom Corcoran launched the nation's first freestyle instruction program, the Waterville Valley Demonstration Team, merging it with the renowned Black & Blue Trails ...

2024 Fitness & Movement Guide! On the hunt for a true fitness community that will cheer you on throughout the toughest workouts?? A virtual studio for movement opportunities from the comfort of your own home? Do you want to dip your toes into yoga or Pilates for the first time, or are you just in need of change and want to switch up your cardio and weight regime? You’ve come to the right place! Take a peek at some local fitness studios—from the Kennebunks to Exeter—that will keep us moving, grooving, and in tip top shape all year long! INDOOR CYCLINGYOGA + PILATESSTRENGTH & FITNESS INDOOR CYCLING LIZFIT Did you say you are looking for a wildly festive spot in which to experience a fun and challenging workout with friends old and new?? Well, do we have the place for you! LizFit is a welcoming group fitness center for community members of all fitness levels and abilities. Located inside Spinnaker Point Recreation Center in Portsmouth, LizFit offers a variety of group fitness classes every day of the week, from spinning and kickboxing, to tabata and yoga! LizFit also offers personal training and small group training! TAKE A PEEK! INSTAGRAMWEBSITEBOOK A CLASS ...

Keeping New Hampshire food pantries stocked is an ongoing, collaborative effort. This year, the need has become more urgent. According to the NH Food Alliance, about 1 in 6 households around the state is food-insecure. This describes families who don't have enough to eat and who aren't sure where their next meal is coming from. Alarmingly, that rate is nearly 2.5 times higher than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nancy Mellitt, the New Hampshire Food Bank director of development, says the current economic situation in the state and the rising cost of groceries have made it even tougher to put food on the table. “The cost of groceries has gone up. The cost of rent and fuel have gone up. So I would anticipate that there are more people that are having a difficult time,” says Mellitt. To help out, the New Hampshire Magazine's Meals of Thanks program is again partnering with the New Hampshire Food Bank, New England's Tap House Grille and local sponsors to bring additional meals to struggling families this holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the staff at New England's Tap House Grille delivered 1,500 packaged, frozen meals — a selection of turkey dinners, ...

Here’s a universal truth – no one likes to be really cold. Sure, most of us love icy air conditioning or a dip in a cool pool during the dog days of summer, but being truly cold is simply not fun. Luckily, the White Mountains area has no shortage of expert energy providers who know just how to keep you toasty, no matter what!  Today we’re happy to be providing an overview of the best local energy vendors, energy efficiency audit providers, and building professionals that can help you renovate or build a winter-ready home. Local Energy Vendors Foley Oil & Propane Foley Oil & Propane in Belmont, New Hampshire has been relied on since 1946 to keep White Mountains locals comfortable. Looking to save this winter? Check out their winter energy savings tips! Whether you need maintenance or fuel delivery, it’s just a quick call away.  Dead River For over 85 years, Dead River has been a partner to businesses and locals alike when it comes to propane, oil, service, and installations. Also, you can feel good about choosing them because they help their community through sponsorship and charity whenever possible. White Mountain Oil & Propane With a slogan ...

Based in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Life Styled is a full-scale interior design firm specializing in residential and boutique commercial design. Owner and principal designer, Ashley Kelley, is innovative in her work, thanks to an eye for quality, a superior sense of style, and a client-centered approach to business. Life Styled works in collaboration with architects and builders to execute each vision, allowing them to optimize interiors beyond the decor. From grand coastal homes to modern office spaces, Ashley and her team at Life Styled have created beautiful, award-winning interiors that are exclusive and perfectly functional for every client. Services range from room-to-room decorating and color consultations to whole-home and new construction planning and design. Today, we’re shining a light on two recent projects that have swept us off our feet, and we hope this feature allows you to feel the same… GREENLAND HOME TRANSFORMATION… This project in Greenland, New Hampshire was a complete renovation and redesign of the entire main floor. The kitchen was originally very small, there was no “formal” dining room, and the large living room was closed off from the rest of house. The clients wanted the main floor to have a more unified and welcoming ...

Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! Every week, we provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend. Seacoast: The Nutcracker: Tea and Dance Party Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Olivia Allen Dance and Fitness 437 Portsmouth Ave., Greenland Tea & Dance Parties are seasonal events open to the community! Join us some Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. to read stories about the season or holiday, have a dance party with movement and games, enjoy apple juice, tea and treats. All this fun will be followed by a craft and coloring. In the last few minutes of your magical party, take a photo in front of the seasonal backdrop with props! Chad Banks and SG603: Glow Party 5, Order of the Glowsticks Dec. 16 ...

Clark Griswold would be right at home at these Granite State displays. Here are some suggestions for places that light up Christmas with cheer with electricity, including some fantastic home lights displays that are sure to impress. Gift of Lights Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106, Loudon When: November 23, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Open 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More information This year, the drive-thru light show will feature a 150-foot RGB Tunnel of Lights, arches, toys, numerous scenes including the popular 12 Days of Christmas & much more. Crews will spend more than 650 work hours to set up more than 520 displays & 80 different scenes. Featured attractions will also include the fan-favorite 130-foot-long infield entrance & exit tunnels with more than 25,000 lights & the opportunity to roast marshmallows & toast s'mores over open fire pits. LaBelle Lights Where: The Links at LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111, Derry When: November 14, 2023 through January 7, 2024. Open 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. More information Escape the holiday chaos and experience a joyful winter wonderland at LaBelle Lights located in Derry, New ...