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Touring Lancaster

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

Have you been to Lancaster lately? After your tour of historical bridges, go shopping at a local antique store or find refreshment at a local brewpub.

Where Was Daniel Webster Born?

Daniel Webster's birthplace is just one location, right? It might not be as simple as you think.

Marshall Hudson,

The Remains of Franklin Pierce's Pencil Mine

You can explore the remains of Franklin Pierce's plumbago mine in Goshen.

Marshall Hudson,

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.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

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.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

Driving the NH Economy

Whether you like snowmobiles or hate them, their importance in the northern New Hampshire winter economy is significant.

Marshall Hudson,

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.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

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.

Rob Burbank, Brad Fitzpatrick, Illustrator,

A 4,000-footer Controversy

Mt. Tecumseh hasn’t changed, but measuring techniques have. Here’s an official verdict.

Marshall Hudson,

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.

Nicole Cotton,

Man Out of Place

A small, strange grave in an out-of-the-way cemetery is a clue to a tragic tale.

Marshall Hudson,

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.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

Eat, Drink and Stay in Wolfeboro

Fall in love with Wolfeboro in autumn (and be sure to bring your appetite)

Susan Laughlin,

Chester Charms, Even in the Spookiest Month of the Year

Apples, pumpkins, scarecrows, old tombstones — Chester knows how to do October.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

Francestown's Haunted Lake

Would a haunted lake by any other name seem quite as spooky?

Marshall Hudson,

11 Fabulous Fall Foliage Drives

Try these byways for peak leaf-peeping.

Marty Basch,

Visiting the Farmlands in Westmoreland

Rich history beckons our travel writer to Westmoreland where she finds wineries, farms, sugar houses and more.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

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.

Marshall Hudson,

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.

Marshall Hudson,

Curious Carroll

Rich history beckons our travel writer to Carroll where she finds a church, adventure center, railway and more.

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers,

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.

Jared Charney,

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.

New Hampshire Magazine Staff,