Environment
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The secret life of goldenrod galls: Nature News
Galls are the plant’s response to the organism’s chemicals, which act like growth hormones, causing some sort of enlargement in the plant tissue, creating a home for the organism, and often serve as a source of nutrients. There are so many different types of galls — little wart-like maple leaf galls to those common spherical oak apple…
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The world’s deadliest animal is probably outside your New Hampshire home. See what CDC says
The world’s deadliest animal is probably outside your home right now. And no, it’s not a bear, or even a moose – it’s a mosquito.
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Have you heard of this NH hut challenge? Hikers compete for fastest time to hit all 8 huts
The White Mountains Hut Traverse is one of the most notable “Fastest Known Time” (FKT) routes in the Northeast United States. FKTs are speed records for running, hiking or cycling routes. But unlike an organized race, like a marathon, FKTs are self-organized and often done alone.
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Oil truck driver saves dog in Rochester fire: ‘What a courageous act’
Matthew Wrisley, an oil truck driver for D.F. Richard Energy, is being credited with saving a family’s dog in a fire that destroyed their home Sept. 23.
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Ultimate guide to White Mountain National Forest in the fall
Experience the best of White Mountain National Forest this fall—from hiking trails and scenic drives to zipline adventures and mountain biking.
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Fish flounder, people struggle in NH’s deepening drought
Around 90% of NH is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions. Here’s how that’s negatively impacting wildlife and water-dependent workers.
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This is New Hampshire’s most popular cat name
Newsweek mapped out the top cat names in every state using data from TrustedHousesitters, a pet- and house-sitting platform. Across the country, Luna takes the crown—but here’s how New England stacks up.
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The sweet reason why New Hampshire has a new state marsupial
Vivien Deal-Sosa worked alongside her Chesterfield School classmates to petition for the Virginia opossum to become NH’s state marsupial. Here’s how she did it.
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We asked you answered: How climate change is impacting Granite Staters’ daily lives
New Hampshire’s been getting noticeably warmer. Since 1901, the state’s average temperature has climbed about 3 degrees F, with the biggest jumps happening in the fall and winter, especially at night, according to a 2021 New Hampshire climate assessment from the University of New Hampshire. It’s also gotten wetter. We asked readers to share how…
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Brace yourself: Farmers’ Almanac says early snow is likely in NH
The Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly weather is headed for the Northeast early this year. Here’s what you need to know.
