Glamping: A new kind of camping
Raindrops landed on the top of the tin roof with a kerplunk, so loud it started to drown out the soft music I had playing from the vintage radio in the corner of the cabin. I shut it off and opened the windows as a slow mist unfurled along the brook. It crept in...
Concord Escape Room adds a kids room because why should grown-ups have all the fun?
As escape rooms mature from novelty status and approach a sort of middle age – they have been around New Hampshire for almost a decade – this hands-on form of group entertainment is looking to get a wider variety of hands involved. “At the end of the day, it’s a...
From farm to scoop: Homemade ice cream in Weare
Tucked away in the quiet rural corner of Weare is Ilsley’s Ice Cream, a little scoop shop that has become a local favorite for families seeking a cold sweet treat on a hot summer day. Lisa Ilsley’s ice cream store on Sugar Hill Road, situated right across from her...
Professional actors will arrive again this summer to deliver on iconic stages. Catch a show.
Here are places in New Hampshire that offer theatrical productions performed by professional actors primarily in the summer and what they have planned for the 2023 season. Barnstormers Theatre 104 Main Street, Tamworth barnstormerstheatre.org Nunsense (June 29...
Make a summer splash
Whether you’re seeking a comfortable place to cool off, a natural lake to swim in, or a local pool for fun with friends and family, Concord and the surrounding areas are full of hidden gems and natural bodies of water. As temperatures continue to rise over the summer,...
The original boys of summer
While it took to tennis and golf in warm weather recreation, Concord, not unlike the rest of the country, loved its baseball too; for watching as well as participating. The Sunset League got going in 1909 with four teams – the Haymakers, Old Timers, Sluggers and the...
Poem: Vunerable
I do nothing but sit with arms hanging limp, shoulders slumped, eyes teary, mouth dry, unable to concentrate on anything but the worst moments, this loose posture, unnatural stillness opens me to the reality of my sorrow unconnected to life stuck on pause in need of a...
Summer 2023
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Canterbury farm reinvents itself with investment in alpacas
Nestled in the woods, a mile off Pickard Road in Canterbury, sits a 40-acre farm where Barbie Tilton lives and cares for dozens of animals. After a career spanning 33 years in information technology, Tilton left the industry to invest in alpacas. Not only do the...
A farmhouse-inspired retreat promoting sustainable practices
Nestled along the Contoocook River in the town of Henniker, is Colby Hill Inn, a charming farmhouse-inspired retreat located on a sprawling six-acre property that dates back to the 1970s. The inn is an ideal respite for those looking to get away from the hectic pace...
Young Farmers provides network and support for young adults in agriculture state-wide
When Townsend Carmody wanted to start riding horses at the age of five, her dad introduced her to the possibility that she could make a living out of doing so – by becoming a farmer. She’s grown up near farms her whole life. For her first job in high school she worked...
Sustainable shopping through second-hand finds
Looking to refresh your spring wardrobe or add a splash of color to your home on your next shopping spree, but worried about adding to the waste stream? Shopping at consignment or thrift stores is a fuss-free way to take one step toward making a sustainable choice....
Soon, NH Bindery will begin its third generation of energizing books.
It didn’t take long for Sam Ives to change direction, from archaeology after college to where he stands now: on the doorstep of taking the reins from his father, Tom Ives, making the New Hampshire Book Bindery a third-generation family business. Ives’s curiosity about...
Ask an expert: five tips for a succesful spring cleaning
As the days grow warmer, it’s time for Concord residents to start thinking about spring cleaning, a tradition experts recommend as a way to freshen up the home after the winter and clear the air for people who experience seasonal allergies. For cleaning advice, we...
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