Dec. 9: Volunteer: Trail Work Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Route 3, Holderness. Free. Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing, water, and food. ID: 7505510.
I've found that a foam pad — a closed-cell foam sleeping pad — is a handy thing to take along when I’m headed out for a winter day hike.
I was requested to suggest an answer to a reader’s puzzle that raised the question of what animal tore apart and ate a section of a wild beehive.
Andy Deegan was filling birdfeeders and letting the dog out in the early morning gloom when he encountered what he thought might be “the biggest squirrel I’ve ever heard” scrambling up a large white pine just outside his New London home.
If you’ve been to a ski area on a weekend, you’ve seen them: groups of little skiers being shepherded around the mountain by their instructors. Sometimes they’re in the bumps, sometimes in the mini-park, sometimes cruising around race gates. Always improving their skiing, because they’re out…
WATERVILLE VALLEY — Super heroes, a giant squirrel and rabbit, and a team of ardent Red Sox fans were among the dozens who took a dip Saturday in Corcoran’s Pond to benefit Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.
Until six weeks ago, I had never seen a black bear in the wild in New Hampshire. I had seen black bears in the wild in other states.
Opening day of ski season is like homecoming on the slopes.
Let’s pretend for just a moment — turn off the TV and look away from the internet — that we all agree that climate change is real and that those changes will make things increasingly difficult for human beings on Earth.
The weather got cold in the mountains this week. Cold, like barely nudging above freezing during the day and staying well below each night. Cold, like the guns are blazing. Snowguns, that is. Music to a skier’s ears.
NASHUA — Weather forecasters and state officials warned of a snowy, slippery commute Friday morning but slick roads led to a spate of crashes even before the heavy snowfall.
PORTSMOUTH — Officials with the Maine Warden Service say a hunter from Portsmouth reported missing in the Pine Tree State over the weekend has been found dead.
Several of you have written ... as to what happened to “Pretty Bird,” the wild partridge that became a real pal to Ken Marvell of New Boston.
With all those extra hours of sleep gained since turning the clocks back last week, perhaps you’re feeling extra rested and raring to go for a hike.
On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold made climbing history when he successfully climbed the 3,200-foot sheer granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. By himself. Without a rope.
A 17-year-old male suffered serious injuries when he lost control of his all-terrain vehicle that then crashed head-on into a tree, Fish and Game officials said.
After a brief warmup early this week, the temperatures dropped, and snowguns fired up around the state. Ready or not, ski season is coming, and there are a slew of changes — big and little — at resorts across New Hampshire waiting for skiers and snowboarders this season.
LANCASTER — Calling it an act that even poachers would abhor, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot, killed and abandoned a moose in Stratford last month.
For some of us, “fall back” means an extra hour of sleep to savor. Those of us who rise early are grateful for a little more daylight in the morning. Daylight Saving Time is also a reminder that winter marches closer.
The ski swap is the traditional precursor to ski season. Normally run by ski clubs or similar non-profit groups, these sales of new and gently (sometimes not-so-gently) used gear can be a great way to suit up and boot up for the winter.
MANCHESTER — Police are warning residents about numerous road closures and detours associated with the 12th annual Manchester City Marathon that will be in effect on Sunday morning.
On a recent Saturday afternoon, I was gifted with a little “spare” time which I chose to use to take a leisurely walk at my favorite place in the world, a little beach in Maine called Sea Point. This beach was a focal point of my pre-adult years. While it does bring back great memories — fro…
It’s deer season, when nearly two thirds of all animal collisions with vehicles happen in Midwestern states such as Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Montana have equally high rates of animal collisions from September through November, according to a study by Farm…
It won't last much longer! The open water fishing on Great Bay, Little Bay and the Piscataqua River should be prime time right now to be able to catch a bunch of "eatable-sized" stripers, pollock and flounder, as well as a few other saltwater species that will soon be draining out of the war…
NEWINGTON — Work being done to help protect animals and birds living at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge has been lauded by officials and preservationists.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that affects cervids, which leads to destruction of the brain. Cervids are animals in the deer family and include deer, elk, moose, and caribou. To date there have been no documented cases of CWD in humans, however research i…
Oct. 7: NH Grass Drags & Watercross. Snowmobile event featuring large dealer displays, Rave–X Freestyle Show, 120 Mini–Sled Racing, Youth Zone, side–by–side drag racing, lawn mower racing, water cross racing, parts, accessories, helicopter rides, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Brookvale Pines Farm, 154 …
WARNER — The 71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival, complete with the hard-sawing woodsmen competition, returns this Columbus Day weekend.
As a New Hampshire Conservation Officer, after reading and corresponding with Connecticut's Fisheries Biologist, Bob Jones, in reference to his successful work with sea-run brown trout in his state, we had a chance to meet Bob in person as he was spending a couple of weeks at a Rye Beach vac…
As I sat in my woodsy cabin, listening to the remnants of Hurricane Florence rain down this month, I was reminded of another storm nearly 80 years ago.
LONDONDERRY — A rally and skate competition has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Londonderry skatepark after police organized community efforts to fix up the park.
Everyone who has lived in New Hampshire for any length of time knows that fall is hunting season.
Sea duck hunting is some of the most exciting and least experienced of the bird hunting community. And that is very surprising because it's a very simple method that any hunter with an ocean-capable boat can get into with little added expense and probably with some of the equipment that is a…
Leaf peepers could be in for a treat as weather conditions appear to be ripe for a spectacular foliage season.
BARTLETT — Filled with chills and spills, Attitash Bear Peak on Sunday again hosted The Red Parka Pub World Championship Tricycle Downhill Grand Prix.
Mark Vasta has a passion for the indoors - but you won't find him couch surfing for hours watching television.
In our experience, this is getting on to the best time to shift our landlocked salmon fishing to the deeper depths that we marked in our previous fishing efforts.
BARTLETT — The Red Parka World Championship Downhill Tricycle Race pedals into Attitash Ski Resort from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
I'm packing my bags with all weights of clothes for my annual early-season Canada goose hunt in Maine's largest and most northern county, Aroostook County, often referred to by native Mainers as just "the County."
Sept. 9: Pawtuckaway Orienteering. Orienteering is a map and compass sport where participants use a map to find markers in the woods. Instruction is provided, 10 a.m., Pawtuckaway State Park, 128 Mountain Road. Email unofam@aol.com for more information or visit upnoor.org. $5-$10. ID: 7362680.
We're coming into prime time for coastal fishing as most of the highly sought after species should all be available "for the catching."
The Appalachian Mountain Club introduced its hikers' shuttle in the White Mountains region more than a quarter century ago as a hiker convenience and as a conservation initiative to help promote mass transit.
BELMONT — The New Hampshire Trappers Association held its 64th Rendezvous at the Belknap Fairgrounds this weekend.
FRANCONIA — Although the evidence so far is anecdotal, it appears there is less illegal parking taking place in Franconia Notch, possibly thanks to a shuttle bus service for hikers and an education campaign by state agencies.
This is prime time for a lot of the saltwater species to be on a feeding spree and to move up from their winter quarters into our New England waters, where they will have plenty of opportunities to chow down on several of their favorite prey-species, notably schools of small herring and eels…
Often when we humans head for a day in the woods, it is to free ourselves from the demands of our increasingly interconnected world. Step far enough into the wild and our "smart" phones no longer bring us the latest desperately important updates on Facebook or Instagram. Go further still and…
LINCOLN — Calling it New Hampshire’s highest disc golf course, Loon Mountain Resort is inviting sight-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts to the summit of the 2,733-foot summit of Loon Peek.
This is the time of year when the Dickster likes to concentrate his fishing on big stripers in the Great Bay tidal system.
I found this duck had adopted a wild mallard hen and her duckling and guarded them in the swamp across the street, stopping traffic twice a day (walking — he can’t fly very well) to come home for meals.
With ski season comes holiday gift-giving season, and gift options for snow lovers are really endless. While the snow-schusser on your list may be hoping to find a pair of skis under the tree Christmas morning, I like to focus on the little things that can make a big difference – and will fi…
Dec. 9: Volunteer: Trail Work Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Route 3, Holderness. Free. Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing, water, and food. ID: 7505510.
Mother Nature must have liked it, because she put five rings on it!
Andy Deegan was filling birdfeeders and letting the dog out in the early morning gloom when he encountered what he thought might be “the biggest squirrel I’ve ever heard” scrambling up a large white pine just outside his New London home.
I've found that a foam pad — a closed-cell foam sleeping pad — is a handy thing to take along when I’m headed out for a winter day hike.
I was requested to suggest an answer to a reader’s puzzle that raised the question of what animal tore apart and ate a section of a wild beehive.
If you’ve been to a ski area on a weekend, you’ve seen them: groups of little skiers being shepherded around the mountain by their instructors. Sometimes they’re in the bumps, sometimes in the mini-park, sometimes cruising around race gates. Always improving their skiing, because they’re out…
WATERVILLE VALLEY — Super heroes, a giant squirrel and rabbit, and a team of ardent Red Sox fans were among the dozens who took a dip Saturday in Corcoran’s Pond to benefit Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.
Until six weeks ago, I had never seen a black bear in the wild in New Hampshire. I had seen black bears in the wild in other states.
Opening day of ski season is like homecoming on the slopes.
Let’s pretend for just a moment — turn off the TV and look away from the internet — that we all agree that climate change is real and that those changes will make things increasingly difficult for human beings on Earth.
NASHUA — Weather forecasters and state officials warned of a snowy, slippery commute Friday morning but slick roads led to a spate of crashes even before the heavy snowfall.
The weather got cold in the mountains this week. Cold, like barely nudging above freezing during the day and staying well below each night. Cold, like the guns are blazing. Snowguns, that is. Music to a skier’s ears.
PORTSMOUTH — Officials with the Maine Warden Service say a hunter from Portsmouth reported missing in the Pine Tree State over the weekend has been found dead.
Several of you have written ... as to what happened to “Pretty Bird,” the wild partridge that became a real pal to Ken Marvell of New Boston.
On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold made climbing history when he successfully climbed the 3,200-foot sheer granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. By himself. Without a rope.
With all those extra hours of sleep gained since turning the clocks back last week, perhaps you’re feeling extra rested and raring to go for a hike.
A 17-year-old male suffered serious injuries when he lost control of his all-terrain vehicle that then crashed head-on into a tree, Fish and Game officials said.
After a brief warmup early this week, the temperatures dropped, and snowguns fired up around the state. Ready or not, ski season is coming, and there are a slew of changes — big and little — at resorts across New Hampshire waiting for skiers and snowboarders this season.
LANCASTER — Calling it an act that even poachers would abhor, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot, killed and abandoned a moose in Stratford last month.
For some of us, “fall back” means an extra hour of sleep to savor. Those of us who rise early are grateful for a little more daylight in the morning. Daylight Saving Time is also a reminder that winter marches closer.
The ski swap is the traditional precursor to ski season. Normally run by ski clubs or similar non-profit groups, these sales of new and gently (sometimes not-so-gently) used gear can be a great way to suit up and boot up for the winter.
MANCHESTER — Police are warning residents about numerous road closures and detours associated with the 12th annual Manchester City Marathon that will be in effect on Sunday morning.
On a recent Saturday afternoon, I was gifted with a little “spare” time which I chose to use to take a leisurely walk at my favorite place in the world, a little beach in Maine called Sea Point. This beach was a focal point of my pre-adult years. While it does bring back great memories — fro…
It’s deer season, when nearly two thirds of all animal collisions with vehicles happen in Midwestern states such as Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan. West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Montana have equally high rates of animal collisions from September through November, according to a study by Farm…
It won't last much longer! The open water fishing on Great Bay, Little Bay and the Piscataqua River should be prime time right now to be able to catch a bunch of "eatable-sized" stripers, pollock and flounder, as well as a few other saltwater species that will soon be draining out of the war…
NEWINGTON — Work being done to help protect animals and birds living at Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge has been lauded by officials and preservationists.
Oct. 7: NH Grass Drags & Watercross. Snowmobile event featuring large dealer displays, Rave–X Freestyle Show, 120 Mini–Sled Racing, Youth Zone, side–by–side drag racing, lawn mower racing, water cross racing, parts, accessories, helicopter rides, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Brookvale Pines Farm, 154 …
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that affects cervids, which leads to destruction of the brain. Cervids are animals in the deer family and include deer, elk, moose, and caribou. To date there have been no documented cases of CWD in humans, however research i…
WARNER — The 71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival, complete with the hard-sawing woodsmen competition, returns this Columbus Day weekend.
As I sat in my woodsy cabin, listening to the remnants of Hurricane Florence rain down this month, I was reminded of another storm nearly 80 years ago.
As a New Hampshire Conservation Officer, after reading and corresponding with Connecticut's Fisheries Biologist, Bob Jones, in reference to his successful work with sea-run brown trout in his state, we had a chance to meet Bob in person as he was spending a couple of weeks at a Rye Beach vac…
LONDONDERRY — A rally and skate competition has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Londonderry skatepark after police organized community efforts to fix up the park.
Leaf peepers could be in for a treat as weather conditions appear to be ripe for a spectacular foliage season.
Sea duck hunting is some of the most exciting and least experienced of the bird hunting community. And that is very surprising because it's a very simple method that any hunter with an ocean-capable boat can get into with little added expense and probably with some of the equipment that is a…
Everyone who has lived in New Hampshire for any length of time knows that fall is hunting season.
BARTLETT — Filled with chills and spills, Attitash Bear Peak on Sunday again hosted The Red Parka Pub World Championship Tricycle Downhill Grand Prix.
Plan a New Hampshire adventure with our picks for the Top 10 things to do this weekend.
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- Outdoor Calendar: Winter trees and solstice celebration
- Southern NH roads get slick, many crashes even before snowy a.m. commute
- Teen seriously hurt in Sandown ATV crash
- Reward offered after moose killed
- Out of Range calendar: Yoga and wine to trail work around the Squam lakes
- Out of Range calendar: Hot air balloons and the Newfound Water Trail
- Ugotta, you really oughtta, go to this regatta
- Dick Pinney's Guide Lines: Know where to look to find stripers, bluefish
- Hunting, trapping rules gain approval
- Out of Range calendar: Fight invasive species; take the family ‘ponding’