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Apr 2026 21

Why foraging edible plants is wildly popular in New Hampshire

By Stacy Milbouer | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Stacy Milbouer

From strawberries to sea lettuce, more and more New Hampshire residents are foraging for wild edibles and fun.

Apr 2026 20

This New England lake is among the most ‘snake-filled’ in the US

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

If you don't like snakes, you might want to avoid one particular lake in Maine.

Apr 2026 20

White Mountains campers could face sizable fine for breaking new rule

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | NATURE, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Certain campers in New Hampshire's White Mountains are facing a new food storage requirement amid an increase in bear encounters, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Apr 2026 16

Corporate buyers target New Hampshire campgrounds amid surge in demand

By Katy Savage | LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, Katy Savage

Camping’s popularity exploded during the pandemic, and investors quickly saw an opportunity. Campgrounds and RV parks remain one of the least consolidated real estate sectors, making them especially attractive for corporate buyouts.

Modern America, a Boston-based real estate firm, now owns 12 campgrounds on their own, most of which were bought shortly after the pandemic.

Apr 2026 12

6 places to see baby animals in New Hampshire this spring

By Sam Cohen | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Sam Cohen

It’s officially spring and baby animals will be hanging out at farms across NH. Here’s where to go.

What better way to seek happiness on a gorgeous spring day than by spending time with baby animals?

Apr 2026 8

Inside this year’s maple season in New Hampshire

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Ellery Weil

As New Hampshire wraps up maple season 2026, take a look at how it went—and ways you can enjoy NH maple all year round.

One of the first signs that winter is nearing its end is the start of New Hampshire’s maple season, which begins in late February and continues through April, with March being New Hampshire’s dedicated “maple month.”

Apr 2026 1

6 funky, vintage, and beloved roadside attractions in New Hampshire

By Stacy Milbouer | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Stacy Milbouer

From a train-chasing wolf man to a scooter-riding black bear and Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, New Hampshire has plenty of funky, vintage, and beloved roadside attractions.