Celebrate the Weeks Act Centennial Festival on July 29th

Posted on July 12, 2011 by The Mom Entrepreneur

The Weeks Act, passed in 1911, is marking its 100th Anniversary. Mountain National Forest, along with several partner organizations, is hosting a family-friendly festival on July 29 at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road. This free, public event is part of a coordinated New Hampshire effort celebrating the Weeks Act Centennial. The Weeks [...]

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5 Ways You and Your Kids Can Reconnect in Nature

Posted on June 14, 2011 by The Mom Entrepreneur

Thanks to the Discover the Forest campaign launched by the USDA Forest Service for these tips on how to reconnect your kids with nature. Find a local creek or body of water  let out your fishing line, observe some marine life, or even go for a swim. Water provides a range of activities that will [...]

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Old-Fashioned Winter Days at the Enfield Shaker Museum

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Mom Entrepreneur

After the holidays, families are always looking for things to do on the weekends. Visit the Enfield Shaker Museum each Saturday in January for our “Old Fashioned Winter Days,” January 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $10/adult and $5/child. Families are urged to bring their snowshoes, sleds, tubes [...]

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Piper Mountain Trail – Belknap, NH

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Ray Bisson

Sometimes the trail less followed, even by mistake, can be a pleasant surprise. Our plan was to hike up Belknap Mountain’s Red Trail to a fire tower.  This was supposed to be a family hike with about a 700 foot elevation gain (from the parking lot). This peak is about 600 feet higher than Mount Major and is supposed to [...]

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Heron Point Trail, Newmarket, NH

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Ray Bisson

If you prefer short hikes there are plenty around, especially on the seacoast. One such hike is the Heron Point Trail, which winds along a portion of the Lamprey River.  Getting there can be a bit confusing, but it is worth the trip.  If you are in downtown Newmarket, take Route 108 towards Durham. Once [...]

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Bradford Pines Natural Area in Bradford, NH

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Ray Bisson

In New Hampshire, trees are plentiful. We look around and see trees that are 24”, 36” or even 48” in diameter and we think “what a big tree”. But at the Bradford Pines Natural Area located in Bradford, NH, there are very large pine trees (I wish I had measured the diameter, but I did not think [...]

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Free family golf clinics being offered throughout May

Posted on May 4, 2010 by The Mom Entrepreneur

Recently, I have been interested in learning more about the game of golf. My father and brother are avid golfers, and I have played a few times. I enjoy the fresh air, beauty of the greens, and exercise I get from playing the game. My kids are getting older, and it would be nice to [...]

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New Hampshire Maple Weekend: March 27th & 28th

Posted on March 22, 2010 by The Mom Entrepreneur

My family loves New Hampshire Maple weekend! It is a sure sign that spring has arrived, and nothing beats the sweet smells and tastes of freshly made maple syrup. Over 65 sugar houses across the state will welcome visitors this year on March 27th and 28th. Visit and learn how maple syrup is made. Taste free [...]

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Affordable skiing for the family

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Ray Bisson

Do you remember, before you had children, going skiing for the day? Lift tickets were expensive at $40-$50+ each!  But what a great time we had skiing with family and friends. Now, we have a 9 year-old and a 5 year-old and we want to share this activity with them. You could imagine our surprise when [...]

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The 18th Annual Festival of Trees, November 20-22, 2009

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Adrienne

Our family officially kicks off the holiday season with a trip to the Festival of Trees in Portsmouth.  One of our favorite traditions is to wander through the Urban Forestry Center and marvel at the gorgeous holiday decorations. The event features more than 100 trees, all beautifully adorned with lights and spectacular ornaments.  My kids are [...]

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