Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
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The Invention of Christmas Lights and a Laconia Man’s Ingenuity
Let’s delve into the history of “Christmas Lights” and see how one local man helped change how we bring a warm, cozy atmosphere to our homes for the holidays.
Santa’s Holiday Express
Prepare for some holiday magic. Santa’s Holiday Express will be leaving the 1874-built Victorian North Conway Station for a trip to Conway and to the land of make-believe.
Great Estates of the Lakes Region
In the 1800s, wealthy people came to realize how beautiful and peaceful the area was, and some made it their year-round home.
Wineries are Great Places
to Unwind
One-third of the US adult population drinks wine. The production of wine dates back many millennia.
Whittier Covered Bridge in Ossipee
The Whittier Covered Bridge is one of New Hampshire’s few surviving 19th century covered bridges.
Coffeehouses & Roasters: a time-honored tradition
Ghostly Lakes Region Tales
The Lakes Region has many tales of olden-day witches and creatures that go bump in the night.
No End to Wonderful Fall Hiking Opportunities
Autumn is a great time to do some hiking, with beautifully colored foliage adding to the attraction of the natural landscape, waterfalls, and vistas.
Morningside Flight Park is New Hampshire’s home for all things hang-gliding and paragliding.
Cruising Squam During Foliage Season
A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center lake cruise is a great way to experience Squam Lake.
Making Music On The Golden Pond
Grammy Award-winning guitarist and sound engineer Randy Roos converted an 80-year-old house in Ashland into a recording studio known as Squam Sound
A Passion for Flowers
Kevin and Jennifer French love flowers. All kinds of flowers in a variety of colors and sizes.
Master Bladesmith Zack Jonas of Warner has attained world-class distinction
Meet You at the Meetinghouse
If you lived in a community in rural New Hampshire many years ago, you probably worshipped or attended town gatherings at a meetinghouse.
Ornamental Blacksmith
Maintains Healthy Balance
A visit to Jay Aubertin’s shop in Wilmot will reveal a range of blacksmithing tools, from a 125-year-old anvil made in Brooklyn, New York, to a CNC [computer numerical control] plasma cutter that directs a plasma torch along a path established by numerical codes. Whichever tool he uses helps him to bring his artistic visions to life.
Civil War Memorials In The Lakes Region
What we celebrate now as Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, when families placed flowers on the graves of those who died during the Civil War.
Crafting Utility And Specialty Knives
The NASWA Resort Is Central Part Of Motorcycle Week
The 101st Laconia Motorcycle Week runs through June 16, and other than the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association itself, the entity most closely associated with the annual event is the NASWA Resort.
Flying High at Morningside Flight Park
Many boaters say there is nothing more beautiful than watching the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee.
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.
Planning For Your Spring Garden
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.
There is no doubt some Lakes Region towns have interesting stories and plenty of “weird” things to entertain.
Weird Stuff In Lakes Region
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.