The Remains of Franklin Pierce's Pencil Mine
You can explore the remains of Franklin Pierce's plumbago mine in Goshen.
All-Season Fun in Wolfeboro
Have you been to Wolfeboro lately? It's not just a summer destination — there's fun to be had all year long. After your tour of historical hotels, check out one of the local trails or find refreshment at the Main Street and Town Docks.
Touring Tilton
Have you been to Tilton lately? After your tour of historical architecture, stay over at a cozy inn or find refreshment at a local brewpub.
Driving the NH Economy
Whether you like snowmobiles or hate them, their importance in the northern New Hampshire winter economy is significant.
Ski and Stay Weekend in Picturesque Jackson
If you're looking for a relaxing ski weekend, head to Jackson for both downhill and cross-country skiing, plus charming inns and excellent food.
Back to the Drawing Board
An electric railway on the Presidential Range. Flooding thousands of acres to increase tourism. Rebuilding the Old Man. All of these — and more — were real propositions. See why they (thankfully?) never happened.
A 4,000-footer Controversy
Mt. Tecumseh hasn’t changed, but measuring techniques have. Here’s an official verdict.
NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour
On weekends from November 23 to December 22, taste four wines or spirits at each stop along this festive self-guided tour of 12 local wineries.
Man Out of Place
A small, strange grave in an out-of-the-way cemetery is a clue to a tragic tale.
The Mystery of Monson
Monson Center: Bits of it lie in Hollis, Brookline, Amherst and Milford. The search for this ambiguously located ghost town took us to Hollis, which is the “official” address, but the reality was a bit more complicated.
Eat, Drink and Stay in Wolfeboro
Fall in love with Wolfeboro in autumn (and be sure to bring your appetite)
Chester Charms, Even in the Spookiest Month of the Year
Apples, pumpkins, scarecrows, old tombstones — Chester knows how to do October.
Francestown's Haunted Lake
Would a haunted lake by any other name seem quite as spooky?
11 Fabulous Fall Foliage Drives
Try these byways for peak leaf-peeping.
Visiting the Farmlands in Westmoreland
Rich history beckons our travel writer to Westmoreland where she finds wineries, farms, sugar houses and more.
This Chapel Is Accessible Only By Boat
St. John’s on-the-Lake Chapel on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesaukee is an interfaith chapel. This unique, historic building might be hard to get to, but it welcomes all who seek it.
Treasure Hunters of the Contoocook River Park
A group of treasure hunters goes on a quest for wealth at the site of the former Contoocook River Park. See if their 100-year-old map lead to jewels and coins ... or just rusty nails and cans.
Curious Carroll
Rich history beckons our travel writer to Carroll where she finds a church, adventure center, railway and more.
Rodeo In New Hampshire
Our state was once dubbed “Cow Hampshire,” so perhaps the number of real cowboys and cowgirls who work here shouldn’t be a surprise, but a trip to the Cheshire Fair last year was an eye-opener for our correspondent. Here’s just some of what he saw.
Secret Swimming Spots
So maybe "secret" is a stretch, but if you're looking to escape the summer crowds, then here are our suggestions for beaches other than Hampton, swimming holes and serene lake spots.
A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Kayak
Patrick Malfait, owner of Contoocook River Canoe Company, gives his tips on where to begin if you are looking to buy your first kayak.
Milton's Natural Charm Beckons
Architecture, music, and farm history beckon our travel writer to Milton where she finds a farm museum, a quaint farm and more.
Finding A New Life for the Kelley Corner School
A one-room schoolhouse in Lower Gilmanton is back in session as a local history education center
A Trip to Claremont for the Smokehouse and Architecture
Find the North Country Smokehouse, the Connecticut River Heritage Trail and more in western NH
40+ NH Museums to Visit This Summer
Don't let a little rain or dreary weather hold you down this summer. Hit the road and discover the many bright worlds to be explored inside New Hampshire's museums.
Memorial Day at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery
Memorial Day services at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery take place on the traditional date of May 30. This ceremony begins the 100 Nights of Remembrance, when a bugler will sound taps every evening, rain or shine, at 7 p.m., through September 11.
