Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
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Planning For Your Spring Garden
Early spring is a great time to start planning your garden — choosing what species to plant, what use to make of the space that is available, and determine what your plants will require.
The Noble Women Of Canterbury Shaker Village
Eldress Bertha Lindsay knew the Shaker way of life was coming to an end by the 1960s.
Spring Yard & Garden Refresh
Your yard may look a little beat after a winter of snow, ice, and winds.
Weird Stuff In Lakes Region
There is no doubt some Lakes Region towns have interesting stories and plenty of “weird” things to entertain.
Custom Wool Braided Rugs For Every Decor
Entering the Country Braid House in Tilton is a voyage into an ocean of color and pattern.
Maple Sugaring: A Family Affair
The art of maple sugaring at the Eldridge Family Sugar House and Ice Cream Shop in Tamworth is very much a family affair.
The Fall Foliage Season: Vital To New Hampshire
While most people know that summer is New Hampshire’s leading travel season, comparatively few are aware that fall—not winter—is the state’s second most important generator of visitor person-nights and their dollars.
Fall Golf In The Lakes Region
Thinking About Purchasing A Pontoon Boat?
A History Of Airplane Crashes In New Hampshire
Fourth Of July Celebrations Around The Lakes Region
Exloring NH Museums By Motorcycle
One-Stop Shop for Meredith History
Works Of Heart: Riverglass Customs
Noteworthy Lakes Region Wineries
Karner Blue: New Hampshire’s State Butterfly
Old Time Entertainment In The Lakes Region
David Doane, World War II Veteran Served Under General Patton
Capturing And Preserving History
Many people do not know the Free Will Baptist religion began in the parlor / home of New Durham’s Zechariah Boodey. This, among other things, is the reason a group of local citizens are working very hard to preserve the Boodey Farmstead.
Great Waters Scholarships Now Available
Maple Sugar Production in New Hampshire
What was the business? Turns out it was a tiny box of maple sugar Wentworth sent to a British nobleman. It seems Governor Wentworth had the right idea when he predicted the sweet maple product would become highly desirable to many.
The Chinook Breed: NH’s State Canine
The Chinook, pronounced (shuh-nuk), is a relatively rare breed of dog which was first recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1991. In 2013 the Chinook breed was officially acknowledged by the American Kennel Club as part of the Working Group. This breed also has the distinction of being officially named “The State Dog of New Hampshire.”
Fire On The Ice: The Lakes Region Curling Association
It’s time to get on the ice (officially called sheets) with the Lakes Region Curling Association. Attracting members from all around Lake Winnipesaukee, the organization has eight weekly curling sessions from mid-January to mid-March. Matches are from 5-7 p.m. Sundays at the Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Arena, 390 Pine Hill Road in Wolfeboro.
Yesteryear:
Gilmanton’s Beginnings
Capturing The Essence Of Wolfeboro
In her recent book Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the oldest summer resort in america, Lana Santoro has captured through the lens of her camera the character and spirit of this small picturesque New England town.
Sweater Mittens: Recycling For Warmth
A World In
Watercolor
Larry Frates, artist-in-residence at Laconia’s Belknap Mill, has been teaching art to all ages since the 1970s, and now is venturing into new territory with a book-and-video project that aims to make the essentials of watercolor painting even more accessible.
Deep Dive: Celebrating 70 Years On Winnipesaukee
Golden Rule Farm Served As A State’s ‘Boys Town’
Make It Stand Out
On Saturday, September 18 from 10 am to 2 pm, the Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Education will host a combination Hawk Watch and Slim Baker Day at Slim Baker Lodge and Little Round Top in Bristol. This outdoor event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Food Truck Fun:
Pours & Petals
That eye-catching truck is called Pours & Petals and it is unique, offering hot and cold beverages, cider donuts, cookies and other treats…and also fresh garden flowers from Winnipesaukee Woods Farm. (Thus the name Pours & Petals.)
The Summer Fair - A Century Plus Tradition
Horses Over America
A man, a horse, a dog, and a commitment. Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Scott Retired US Army Reserve, and Infantry Officer, is the founder of the “Horses Over America” program.
Newfound Lake Eco Tours
Driving along the North Shore Road in Hebron, you pass the Grey Rocks Conservation Area. Here, at the north end of Newfound Lake, is where the Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) starts it EcoTours of pristine Newfound Lake.
Painting,
And Loving It
Artists often never learn where their works end up, so they are always surprised when they hear from a buyer or the family member of someone who had bought a painting years ago.
The NH Boat Museum
A Dream to Create
Awe and Wonder: The Libby Museum
A Unique View – the Paintings of Jane E. Pappe
Richie Clyne’s Bungalow Bar Ice Cream Truck
Bald Eagles In The Lakes Region
Remembering The Women Of World War II
Balancing Act: Chocorua Lake Conservancy
Gypsy Carver Brings Ideas To Life
The Belknap Foodshed: Making A Difference That Matters
Head Games:
WinniOpoly By Kathy Tognacci.
The Rustic Beauty Of Soul Pine Pottery
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