Posts in category 'New Hampshire Lifestyle'
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Five Summer Pastimes to Enjoy from Your Squam Lake Home
Serene and idyllic, Squam Lake holds a special status in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. While its much bigger cousin, Lake Winnipesaukee, may be busier, Squam Lake offers a quieter, more tranquil experience that visitors and area residents have appreciated for generations.
Squam Lake is famous for being the real-life setting for the 1981 feature film "On Golden Pond," which starred Jane Fonda, Henry Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn. The lively towns of Holderness and Center Harbor hug its southern shores, with Holderness straddling the channel between Squam Lake and Little Squam Lake.
Homebuyers who invest in Squam Lake real estate can expect to live a home with breathtaking views of the lake or the surrounding mountains. During the summer, there's no shortage... 21
5 of the Best Farmers Markets in the Lakes Region
Summer in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire brings a bounty of locally-grown fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor and freshness. Summer means morning coffee, artisanal bread, and local jam on the deck of your New Hampshire waterfront home and evenings capped off by blueberry pie made with local berries.
Area farmers markets offer unmissable opportunities to create amazing meals made with local produce. Head to one of these markets and be inspired to get cooking. From weekday family dinners to special occasions to at-home entertaining, you'll reap the benefits of Lake Region living at these top farmers markets.
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5 Top White Mountains Day Hikes
A simple stroll to a scenic overlook. A peaceful ramble through the countryside. A daredevil free solo up the granite face of El Capitan. A hike can be whatever you want it to be.
But when it comes to family-friendly hiking, well, it's best to steer clear of anything too challenging or extreme. The last thing you want to hear when you're trying to enjoy the birdsong is "Mom . . . Dad, are we there yet?" Here are five White Mountain day hikes for happy wanderers of all ages.
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3 Central and Northern New Hampshire Activities for Christmas Week
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You are so organized this year! You've wrapped and shipped presents, arranged holiday menus, and coordinated homecomings from far-flung family members. Once the excitement of Christmas Day is over, your kids (and perhaps the grandkids) may be looking for things to do between December 25 and New Year's Eve.
Fortunately, you live in central New Hampshire, where winter is an opportunity for cold-weather sports and where charming New England towns host events that celebrate the season. Don't let the week between Christmas and New Year's Day turn into screen marathons. We've rounded up some events and activities the whole family can enjoy.
Carve a Path Through the Snow
Skiing is at the to...7
Top 5 Holiday Markets in Central NH
New Hampshire's central region offers unforgettable holiday markets and fairs to enjoy. If you're looking into central NH real estate, you'll have an easy time getting to these seasonal special events.
Traditionally Yours Celebration, Jackson Village
This popular holiday celebration takes place in Jackson Village each weekend through December 18. During this celebration, local businesses offer a wide range of events, including craft fairs, holiday drink tastings and story telling. The Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour is also part of the festivities.