Things to Do

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…

Autumn Hunt

Hunters take to New Hampshire's forests in late autumn in pursuit of white-tailed deer. “Deer are considered our most popular game species,” notes New Hampshire Fish and Game information officer Jane Vachon. Hunters also pursue moose, black bear, wild turkey,…

First Night Portsmouth

First Night Portsmouth takes place on December 31.Button prices: $13 for adults (12 years+) through December 30.$1 for children (under 12 years) through December 31.Adult button price goes to $20 as of December 31.Special offer: An adult button plus The…

"The Nutcracker"

December 18–19 in Concord. St. Paul’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" captures the magic of Tchaikovsky's enchanting holiday classic. From the giant Christmas tree to the sword-wielding mice to the dancing snowflakes, "The Nutcracker" is a breathtaking vision from beginning…

Hit the Road

Beautiful Biking AheadIn 1896 Susan B. Anthony was quoted as having said, “The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world.” She was referring in part to how the bicycle helped to make…

Slippery Slopes

Just let gravity do its work Remember sledding, tumbling and laughing down the neighborhood hill on those wooden Flexible Flyer sleds or the family’s steadfast toboggan? What’s old is new again at select Granite State ski areas with snow tubing.The…

The Portsmouth Halloween Parade

October 31, Portsmouth It's finally the week of Halloween, and that means it's time to put on your costume and head to Portsmouth for a unique parade experience. The Portsmouth Halloween Parade is a grassroots, all-inclusive community celebration of creativity,…

Happy Trails

An easy canter is the perfect pace to enjoy fall. From north to south, Granite Staters love horses. The White Mountains region is home to a high concentration of outdoor recreational sports and activities for every member of the family…