We love the area we work in, and residents who have lived in Central New Hampshire a long time look forward to winter all year long. The Squam Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee real estate offerings are ideal for families, from cozy New England cottage-style homes to private waterfront estates and many options in between. But while we love our homes and the relaxed pace, we love the area's rugged natural beauty to enjoy the winter fun that the area is known for. Here are 4 activities to enjoy with your family.

The leaves have pretty much fallen from the maples and birches, the frost is on the pumpkin, and the smell of wood stove smoke is in the air…can it be that winter is not far behind? Wild turkeys are making their annual pilgrimage to my garden to find the leftover winter rye seeds that have not yet geminated, and the deer know it's plenty safe to stand in the garden and eat the leftover squash or clean up the "drops" from the 100 year old apple tree.
I've been trying my darnedest to keep the red squirrels out of my barn, and chase the mice out of the carriage house…but this is just what you do in preparation for the winter season around here. My root cellar is full of potatoes and carrots, squash and onions, and enough home canned tomatoes and bean...