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Winter in the Lakes Region
Alpine and cross country skiing, ice skating, championship sled dog races, ice fishing, snowmobiling - the Lakes Region is bustling with outdoor recreation. Or, perhaps you prefer wandering the antique shops and outlet stores, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, or relaxing with a good book by the fireplace.
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"Welcome to Medieval Newport"
From castles to moats to jousting knights, you'll find all things medieval at the 92nd Annual Winter carnival in the barony of Newport, NH. You'll find highly competitive contests, feats of skill and bravery and continual feasting from February 6 to 10, 2008. We'll start celebrating Tuesday evening, February 5, with a pre-carnival medieval dinner at the Old Courthouse Restaurant. Wednesday a scavenger hunt, ice skating, games and races, ski joring at the airport, a parade with medieval floats, the Karr Klassic Hockey Tournament, music at the Library Arts Center and a fantastic finale of fireworks. More...
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NH Electric Co-op and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Team Up for Ospreys
Holderness (January 23, 2008) -- When a pair of Ospreys was spotted on Squam Lake last spring, it was cause for celebration...and concern. The birds were the first of their kind known to take up residence at the lake, but the location of their embryonic nest - atop the cross arms of a New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC) utility pole near the shore of the lake in Holderness - put them dangerously close to live wires. More...
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TENNEY’S HORNET LIFT TO OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Plymouth, NH—Ski area operations at Tenney Mountain are moving full steam ahead with the opening of the Hornet Double chair this weekend. After a successful state inspection on Thursday January 24th, Tenney now has the ability to offer guests access to the top of the mountain. This gives Tenney the potential to open 60 percent more trails, conditions permitting. More...
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2008 MID-WINTER BALD EAGLE SURVEY YIELDS RECORD N.H. SIGHTINGS
CONCORD, N.H. - Eagle-eyed observers saw a record-high total of 67 bald eagles in New Hampshire during the 2008 National Mid-winter Bald Eagle Survey two-week count period in January, including 59 (30 adults, 29 immatures) observed on Survey Day. The effort was coordinated by New Hampshire Audubon in collaboration with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. More...
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TERRAIN PARK OPEN AT TENNEY MOUNTAIN
10E Base Camp is the newest addition to the mountain’s cutting-edge adventure options —Freestyle skiers and riders have plenty to do now at Tenney Mountain with the opening of the new and improved “10E Base Camp”, a terrain park comprised of rails, boxes, and jumps of varying sizes. The park is currently situated on Buttercup and Base Camp, and may spread to other trails in the vicinity in the near future. More...
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The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion Unveils The 2008 Eastern Propane Winter Series
The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, the venue that has brought 13 years of summer entertainment to the Lakes Region, proudly unveils the exciting 2008 Eastern Propane Winter Series. The season commences on January 26 with comedian Bucky Lewis. All-inclusive tickets can be found on www.meadowbrook.net. More..
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THE COMMON MAN’S LAGO IN MEREDITH HOSTS LANDMARK WINE DINNER AS PART OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WINE WEEK
Relative of horticulture icon John Deere leads wine education and five-course dinner event - A direct descendent of horticulture icon John Deere and representative of Landmark Vineyards in California will lead a five-course wine dinner at LAGO in Meredith as part of New Hampshire Wine Week. More...
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Calling All Artists to Village Artists and Gallery Ashland art gallery hosts information session for prospective new artists.
Village Artists and Gallery will welcome local artists interested in joining the cooperative gallery to an informational meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 15. Light refreshments will be served. The gallery is located at 51 Main Street in Ashland. In the event of snow the session will be held on Saturday, February 16 at the same time. More...
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Dash Through our Snow - and While Your at it Ski, Snowmobile and Snowshoe Celebrate with Yuletide at the Lakes and White Mountain Holiday Magic
Mother Nature has blessed the Lakes and Mountains with mounds and mounds of gorgeous white, fluffy snow and it's still coming down. If you haven't spent the holidays in central New Hampshire, than this is your year -- if you have experienced New Hampshire in the winter, than you already know how awesome it is. More...
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Maine Storyteller visits Corner House
Storyteller Jean Armstrong of Portland ME spins yarns Thursday, Jan. 10th at the Corner House Inn’s Storytelling Dinner Program. Jean draws upon her 20 year-plus background as a Storyteller and Speech Language Pathologist in performing original shows and workshops nationally. Her original tales range from world travel adventures, dating misadventures to mistaken identities. More...
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Spend this Holiday Season in the Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire Celebrate with Yuletide at the Lakes and White Mountain Holiday Magic
Winter's special glow. The cheer of the season. Yuletide at the Lakes and White Mountain Holiday Magic offer visitors an opportunity to experience the holidays in two of New Hampshire's most beautiful vacation regions. Festivities began in late November with Tree Lighting ceremonies and Christmas parades, and will continue right through New Year's Eve with theatrical performances and concerts, Santa's Villages and Workshops and Holiday exhibitions and First Night celebrations. More...
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TANGER OUTLET CENTER IN TILTON EXTENDS CENTER HOURS IN 2008
Even the savviest of Tilton-area shoppers can sometimes have difficulty trying to figure out if and when the stores they are headed to are going to be open. As is typical with retailers across America, shopping hours may be extended during busy seasons or possibly reduced when things are a little slower. With this fluctuation in shopping hours in mind, the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton has decided to “Keep things simple,” according to General Manager, Eric Proulx. More...
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2008 FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSES NOW AVAILABLE
CONCORD, N.H. -- Get your 2008 N.H. fishing and hunting licenses today and be ready to enjoy a full year of outdoor adventure, from winter ice-fishing to angling for trout, bass, pike and more; plus the spring gobbler season in May and fall '08 hunting to come. Good from January 1 through December 31, 2008, licenses can be purchased online at http://www.WildNH.com or from license agents statewide. More...
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COMMON MAN APPRENTICE PRIMARY T-SHIRTS POPULAR ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
New Hampshire Presidential primary t-shirts designed by students at Saint Anselm College and Plymouth State University are becoming popular on the campaign trail. Numerous candidates stumping at Common Man restaurants throughout the state have picked up their own shirts, including Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. John McCain, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and others. More...
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WOLFEBORO, BARRINGTON, NEWINGTON, and CONCORD, NH – Hampshire Pewter has a New First After 25 Years!
Christmas 2007 marks the first time Hampshire Pewter will have their ornament displayed in the White House visitor center, and it is also the 25th year that Hampshire Pewter will represent New Hampshire by decorating our state tree on the Ellipse as part of the Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C. More...
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THE BIGGEST AFTER THANKSGIVING SAVINGS BEGIN AT MIDNIGHT AT TANGER IN TILTON
Special Midnight Madness Offers, Free Gift Cards & More Await Tanger’s Holiday Shoppers as the Clock Strikes Twelve Tilton, NH - For millions of Americans, getting together with family and friends the day after Thanksgiving is a holiday shopping tradition. The Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton is giving it’s customers the chance to beat the crowds and be the first to kick off a big weekend of holiday shopping and saving. On Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 22nd, Tanger will open at 12:00 midnight for its first annual Midnight Madness Sale. More...
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Village Artists & Gallery Hosts Holiday Open House Ashland art gallery welcomes new artists.
ASHLAND, N.H.-Village Artists & Gallery will welcome friends and visitors to enjoy art and refreshments and the annual Holiday Open House from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 2. The gallery is located at 51 Main Street in Ashland. More...
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Canterbury Shaker Village Celebrates 4th Annual Gingerbread Showcase
Canterbury, NH- Be joyful, not stressed, and celebrate the sights, sounds and even the smell of the holidays at Canterbury Shaker Village’s 4th annual Gingerbread Showcase this Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, November 23, through Sunday, November 25. More...
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Loon Mountain Places New South Peak Lift Towers by Helicopter - Lift tower installation brings Loon closer to opening New England's newest terrain, South Peak
Lincoln, NH - Last week Loon Mountain, in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains, took another big step closer to the December opening of South Peak, its newest terrain. The resort flew and installed by helicopter 32 lift towers. These towers make up the Lincoln Express high-speed quad and the Tote Road Connector quad chairlifts. More...
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TENNEY MOUNTAIN TO OPEN FOR THE 07-08 SKI SEASON -The first phase in becoming a premier destination for year-round outdoor adventure.
Tenney Mountain Ski Area will open for the 2007-08 season under the management of White Mountain Exploration. The projected opening date is December 15, 2007, and work is well underway to reach this goal. Customers can expect the same great things they’ve come to know and love about Tenney, as well as some exciting new additions. More...
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Yuletide at the Lakes Celebrates the Holidays in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire - It’s Yuletide Season again in the Lakes Region and we invite you to embrace family traditions that will live in the memories of your children forever. Wake up each morning to the crisp mountain air while sipping your morning libation on the veranda overlooking the frost covered lakes and surrounding peaks. After a hearty breakfast in an historic eatery, take the family outside to enjoy what the Lakes Region does best – ice skate, alpine or Nordic ski, snowmobile, ice fish, snowshoe or walk along the shoreline boardwalk! More...
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White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park to Open Thanksgiving Weekend at Branch Brook Campground - Returning once again after a stellar first year, the White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park will once again be lighting up the White Mountain skies from Thanksgiving Weekend to New Year’s Day. Last year the Light Park saw over 8,000 visitors from all over New England. More...
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February Vacation Weeks are the perfect time to experience winter in New Hampshire. The lakes are frozen, the mountains are snowcapped and winter recreation and fun is in high gear! School Vacation Weeks, February 18-March 5, 2006. More...
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Lakes Region New Hampshire’s Winter Wonderland - Snowflakes falling into pristine icy-blue waters, fresh ski tracks snaking under a canopy of snow-dusted pines, horse-drawn sleighs winding through enchanting town squares draped in greenery and sparkling lights. Sounds like a make-believe winter wonderland, doesn’t it? Well, it’s real and it’s all here – plus much more – in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire this winter. More...
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Winter might be a drag where you live but it’s AWESOME here in the Lakes Region. The excitement doesn’t stop just because the lake is frozen. Open your eyes to the other side of the Lakes Region and grab your sled, snowmobile, skis, snowboard, snowshoes, ice sailer, fishing pole and your sweetheart for a getaway like no other. After a hard day of intense fun, cozy up to the fireplace in an oversized chair, sip some hot cider, and watch the snowfall over the lake… relaxed yet? Oh yeah…that’s what I’m talking about. More...
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Blanketed by a covering of pristine white snow, the Lakes Region is the perfect winter haven for those looking for a quiet place to reflect and for those looking to cut loose and live life on the edge. With a great selection of country inns and bed and breakfasts, you can relax with a warm cup of refreshment and take in the breathtaking views of the snow-covered lakes accented by the backdrop of the region’s snow-capped mountain ranges. More... [Feb 2005]
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KELLERHAUS STILL MAKES RIBBON CANDY THE TRADITIONAL WAY. Kellerhaus is one of a handful of candy makers still producing hand-spun, very thin ribbon candy. It has been a Christmas tradition in the Lakes region since the early 1900's. More...
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Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org
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