Author: New Hampshire Magazine Staff

The Jumper Classic

September 2-6, Hampton Falls This Labor Day weekend head to the Seacoast for a premier social and sporting event, the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic. Though the Classic is celebrating its 20th anniversary, this is only New Hampshire's second time hosting…

People Fest

August 29 - Manchester Manchester's earliest roots go back to Native American settlers who found their home around the fishing mecca of Amoskeag Falls. Years after the Namaoskeag Indians had left the area, Scot-Irish families arrived to make the land their…

Fields on the Saco

August 29, Conway Fields on the Saco, a fabulous localvore event, pairs the talents of Chef Bryan Alden of the Chef’s Market in North Conway, Executive Chef Brad Southwick of the White Mountain Hotel and Resort, Chef Jonathan Spak, co-owner…

Sunapee 2009

Our lake and mountain view guide to good eating, sleeping, antiquing, crafting, shopping, schlepping, hiking, history and the many ways to access the sparkling water of one of New Hampshire’s best-kept secrets.Brunch Fest Hey, you’re on vacation — why not…

Ready to Rome?

Ah, summer! Long, sunlit days, cool nights and crisp mornings. Gardens at the peak of color. Festivals and antique shows. Who could ask for more than what we have right here in New Hampshire? Well … not to be disloyal…

Hike to a Hut

N.H. trails have a range of stop-over places For New Hampshire hikers, mountain huts are special places. There are those that are high in the White Mountains surrounded by an alpine landscape that varies from thick forest to dramatic tundra-like…

Josh and the Beanstalk

Grow something special, and they will come. You could say that farmers Josh and Jean Jennings know their beans. On their 150-acre Meadow's Mirth Farm in a suburban area of Stratham, the couple and a few employees cultivate 10 acres…

So Much to Show Us

A N.H. naturalist reveals a world few know about After growing up on a farm in Peterborough, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas thought she knew what there was to know about deer - they were "essentially loners who got into your garden…

Super Celeb – Danielle Carrier

She’s the “better half” of WOKQ’s popular Morning Waking Crew with Mark Ericson. And between the two of them, “popular” only scratches the surface. In this year’s N.H. Magazine‘s Best of NH poll, WOKQ executed a hat trick, winning the…

Blood Sport

In New Hampshire at this time of year, killing mosquitoes isn't just a necessity, it's a competition sport. True, there are people who live here for years without picking up the finer points of the sport, but they're understandably embarrassed…

Top Dentists 2009

We asked the state’s dentists whom they would recommend if someone were seeking a top dental specialist. Here are the results in seven specialty areas.The NumbersWe sent out 941 Top Dentist surveys and received 168 replies.What Do All Those Initials…

Find Lost River

If you want cool in both senses of the word, head to Kinsman Notch. It's notable for the number of steps it has - there are 1,000 of them. They first take you deep down into Lost River Gorge, some…

Turning Stone Into Vessels

Alabaster and ebony, together in perfect harmony.Ainsley Bodman always enjoyed the intrinsic beauty of rocks, but focused her artistic endeavors on sculpting wood - beautifully simple forms, both human and animal.While touring in Tennessee, she found renewed passion for minerals…

New Found Pleasures

Find them on a spin around the lake on a summer day.Compared to Lake Winnipesaukee, Newfound Lake may be small, but the 20-odd-mile drive around it is packed with enough diversions to fill a day.Leave I-93 at Exit 23 in…

Dancing on Air

Joining the circus was the last thing Sara Greene ever thought she’d do. She didn’t even go to the circus as a child and had little idea what it was all about. Then she went to Europe to travel and…

Letters to the Editor

Need A Good Reason to Spot the Newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a spicy gourmet condiment assortment from Spicey Mike's Gourmet Ketchup & Condiments (pictured below). This company describes its products as "the healthy way…

The Price of Letting Go

Summer has been a period of purging household belongings, things we never needed, things we never knew we had. The fact that it coincided with my hometown’s shift to “pay-as-you-throw” trash collection has added some dynamic tension. Suddenly every non-recyclable…

Rehabbing History

Revamped and renovated, this Lake Sunapee Adirondack maintains its historical character while offering all the comforts of a modern home. Owners Peter and Jean Helwing had budgeted for a smaller lake home, perhaps one more like the house Jean's family…

Watch Your Back

Your back plays a part in nearly every move you make. Whether you're reaching for a book on your nightstand, standing up, sitting down or doing the Watusi, your back is involved and will readily remind you if it is…