Ready to hit the slopes? Discover when all of New Hampshire’s ski resorts open up for the 2025-2026 season.
Although there's a nice chill in the air, it's not time to hit the slopes in New Hampshire – yet. Some Granite State ski areas have announced tentative opening dates for the 2025 to 2026 season. Here's what we know.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at these magical New Hampshire winter festivals featuring sleigh rides, ice sculptures, hot cocoa, and much more.
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 galls that look like green balloons with red spots erupting out of oak leaves this time of year. What I love about them is imagining this tiny larva suspended in its dinner. What a life! Look for these on trees near you, but also, if you can, find a field of goldenrods and see how many galls you can find.
New Hampshire is famous for autumn weather, but did you know it’s a top state for Halloween? Read on to learn why it’s a “spirited” seasonal spot.
New Hampshire is taking part in the growing trend of “gear libraries” to help those unable to afford the costs of outdoor recreation.
Fall is the best time to check out New Hampshire’s covered bridges. Here are some fascinating facts from the state’s expert on the subject.
Environmental groups are calling for greater regulation of tiny plastic pellets accumulating in New Hampshire's waterways and elsewhere.
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.
Your complete guide on birdwatching in New Hampshire—where to bird, how to bird, and when to bird.
