Author: New Hampshire Magazine Staff

The Moose Whisperer

Call him "Mooseman," everybody does. Rick Libbey of Andover picked up the moniker a few years back, when he got serious about taking pictures of moose and sharing his stories about the experience. Go to his Web site (www.moosemannaturephotos.com) and…

May Outsider: Go Fish

There's pleasure in the journey ... One of the first things my now husband brought me out to do when we began dating was fly fishing. I had never been, and though it was sort of a strange alternative to…

Letters to the Editor

Need a good reason to spot the newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a "Honey Bee Mine" puzzle, as seen here, an original design from Platinum Puzzles. It's valued at $150. Platinum Puzzles makes heirloom-quality, custom…

Consider the Cacti

My wife is a beautiful, virtuous woman who has many talents. Horticulture is not one of them. Houseplants in her care have a survival rate equivalent to ebola victims. But she’s had one plant, a Christmas cactus, that has stuck…

Lasting Legacy

History and hospitality are gracious companions. Wealthy business owners just before the turn of the previous century found the North Country in New Hampshire to be a perfect spot for building their summer retreats. One beautiful example in North Conway…

It's All Clogged Up

The peril of a state government that's too accommodating. Last year Manchester State Representative Barbara Shaw took a constituent call. What happened next is a classic New Hampshire tale of how the state makes law. The caller erected a partial…

Serious Strangeness

Some unbelievable tales with “just enough truth” It’s one weird tale after the other — 279 pages of them. The events took place (we think) all over New England, but “Weird New England” [Sterling Publishing Co., $19.95] has plenty of…

Party Pumpers – Off the Wall

Valerie Wilson and Mike Liston are party people. At just about any significant gathering of the state's business elite, you'll find them there with bells on, or sometimes even more elaborate accessories (see photo at right). Their Bedford company, Off…

Spruce Up With Stone

Most often when homeowners think of granite, they think of beautiful (and at times pricey) counter tops for the kitchen. But this year as the snow recedes and your yard is left looking a little drab, why not take the…

The Littlest Patients

State-of-the-art neonatal care offers new hope In our modern society it's easy to think of childbirth as a fairly straightforward and usually joyous affair - and it is. The majority of babies arrives with nary a need for any serious…

Symphony of the Seasons

Spring arrives a bit late on Bible Hill in Francestown, but, when it does, the garden of Len and Meredeth Allen lights up with a crescendo of color, texture and fragrance. As the season progresses the tune changes from the…

Eats Week 2009

April 26-30, Manchester Nineteen participating restaurants have created specially priced meal deals sure to tempt your taste buds without breaking the bank! Whatever your inner foodie heart desires, downtown Manchester has you covered. Take advantage of fixed priced meals at…

BodeFest 2009

April 11 - Cannon Mt. Franconia Notch State Park This year's BodeFest is an all-day event that allows children and adults the opportunity to ski, race and spend time with sports hero Bode Miller to raise money for charity. The…

Best of NH Party 2008

Film shot and edited by Heartwood MediaA short film from the Best of NH Party at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH.Tickets for this year's Best of NH party are on sale. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or the box office at…

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago

April 5 - Concord Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago is the original jazz dance company, captivating audiences worldwide with dynamic performances and the diversity and wide appeal of its repertoire. Continually expanding the boundaries of jazz dance while diversifying the repertoire,…

Going Full Circle

Thanks to head-spinning technology, a N.H. photographer shoots 360° "I love New Hampshire with its interesting terrain," says Kirk Membry, a New Hampton-based photographer. That's why he finds joy in using his considerable skills to capture the state's landscapes and…

Viscous Vessels

Sometimes you have to build something up and tear it down to get to the next level. Ceramic artist Sarah Burns wasn't content with her wheel-thrown forms. They were good. They were pretty. They were round, as perfectly round as…

Moving to 55+?

First consider how tough times might affect your decision With a scary economy and a stagnant real estate market, it seems like an odd time to talk about selling a home and buying a new one. But that doesn't mean…