Outdoor Activites & Attractions

How Sweet It Is! Maple Season Gets Underway in Northern New Hampshire

March 15, 2022 How Sweet It Is! Maple Season Gets Underway in Northern New Hampshire

Get ready to sweeten your visit to the northern reaches of New Hampshire in March and early April. During this time of year, warm sunny days and freezing nights signal the sap to flow in our sugar maple trees.  Throughout the region, sap is collected in a run that lasts for about six weeks. In times ...

How to Hike in the Winter

January 23, 2022

By: Duncan McKee GoAllOutdoors.com Cold weather can be a huge deterrent to taking a hike in the winter months. This should not be the case, however. Winter offers some of the most spectacular and jaw dropping views that cannot be seen when it is sunny and 75°. When it is cold, however, different precautions are required to ...

Wrap Up the Year in Style

December 20, 2021 Wrap Up the Year in Style

During December plan a visit to Northern New Hampshire, where our shops are brimming with gifts for everyone on your list, outdoor recreational opportunities abound — we have our fingers crossed for lots of snow! — and the pace of life is a bit more relaxed during this hectic season. Bring the kids for a visit ...

Kick Back in November!

November 9, 2021 Kick Back in November!

November is an excellent month to treat yourself to a romantic getaway or a family excursion before the holiday craziness has you in its grip. This month, choose and cut your own Christmas tree at The Rocks Estate, tune up your ski and snowboard gear at Drummond’s Mountain Shop, and relax and unwind at the ...

Family Summer Road Trip: ATVing and White Water Rafting in NH’s Grand North

July 21, 2021 Family Summer Road Trip: ATVing and White Water Rafting in NH's Grand North

Every summer we take a family vacation but the challenge is trying to find a place to go with two active boys ages 19 and 20 who want high adrenaline pumping activities.  This summer, we decided to go up to Northern New Hampshire. Here is a recap of our days adventuring in Northern NH. ATVing with ...

Northern New Hampshire: Where the Arts & Outdoor Attractions Meet

July 12, 2021 Northern New Hampshire: Where the Arts & Outdoor Attractions Meet

The region’s beautiful mountain views and pastoral vistas first drew artists to the White Mountains and the northern reaches of the state in the early years of the 19th century, drawn here by a dramatic landscape of towering peaks, rushing rivers and stately forests, and capturing them forever on canvas. These 19th century artists gave ...

Mountain Biking Like a Local in the North Country

June 7, 2021 Mountain Biking Like a Local in the North Country

The Whites are well known for summer hiking. But sometimes it’s nice to step out of line and trade in your hiking boots, pump some adrenaline, and ride. Mountain biking is still fairly new in the North Country, which means the trails are generally quiet, even on peak weekends. Parker Mountain Trails, known as PRKR MTN, ...

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”

June 1, 2021 “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”

The majesty and allure of Mount Washington hovers in the distance like a carrot on a rope. Being the tallest peak in the northeast, I know that getting to the summit of the mountain would offer amazing views for any family or visitor that would leave them saying “wow!”. Of course, being able to Explore Mount ...

Discover the Upper Connecticut River

June 1, 2021 Discover the Upper Connecticut River

by Rob Giannino | May 27, 2018 The Upper Connecticut Lakes and the headwaters of the 407 mile Connecticut River has a magical lore that draws you.   I always knew I would get there, but for some reason that box just wasn’t checked yet.  The fact is the Pittsburg area needs to be on every flyfisherman’s bucket list.  The ...

“Your Adventure Starts Here” – Time to plan your family adventure in the Androscoggin Valley!

March 28, 2021 "Your Adventure Starts Here" - Time to plan your family adventure in the Androscoggin Valley!

It seems like Mother Nature does not want to let go of winter just yet in the Androscoggin Valley.  There is STILL some great downhill & cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, tubing and snowmobiling for the winter enthusiasts out there! Visit the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce website to make plans to Eat, Shop & Explore ...