If you are looking for something to do this winter that’s truly unique, visit the frozen wonderland that is Ice Castles in New Hampshire.
With at least three solid months of wintertime, you may be wondering what winter things to do in New Hampshire and Vermont. Whether you live in the states or plan to visit, here are ideas for winter things to do and places to see to prevent the dreaded cabin fever. Get out and about during this chilly—but wondrous—time of the year!
A snowstorm transforms downtown historic Lebanon, New Hampshire at daybreak into a storybook New England Christmas scene.
Celebrate the Season in Hanover, New Hampshire with this festive, holiday celebration. Hanover and Upper Valley residents take part in an annual tradition that brings the community together to shop, dine, visit with Santa and his helpers, and stare in awe as the enormous tree is lit in the center of the Dartmouth Green.
There’s been a lot of hype about the latest lunar eclipse, since we won’t see one again for three years. The beaver blood lunar eclipse was visible from the United States, giving the best window for New Englanders to see totality around 5:15 a.m.
The sun rises late this time of the year which makes morning light stalking much more manageable, especially when sticking around local neighborhoods to find beauty. I set out around 7 am to see if Mascoma Lake in Enfield had frozen over. While passing through Lebanon I caught a glimpse of a sherbet ombré sky behind City Hall.
The large, elaborate gardens and architectural surprises tucked away in the woods of The Fells present like a hidden gem in New Hampshire. Situated on the grounds is the John Hay Estate, a stunning look at a historical home. I’ve been quite a few times, and each time I go it’s a little bit different.
This collection of images of Mink Brook Nature Preserve in Hanover show how the forest transforms from a barren floor littered with fallen trees and pine needles in April, to a jungle of phlox and ferns by the end of June.
Sometimes I am in the right place at the right time. As was the case when I caught this sunset at Civic Memorial Park in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Family was visiting. Our little one was baking cookies in the kitchen with her grandparents. A faint, pink glow shimmering outside our picture window caught my eye as I passed through my living room. The late afternoon sunset was going to be a good one. It would come and go quickly. Its stunning tones lasting just minutes. Taking advantage of my daughter’s distraction, I dashed out the door with my camera. I pulled into the Lebanon School District office parking lot on Seminary Hill and jumped out of the car. I was met by a small family skiing Bryar Field’s gentle slopes. They were kind enough to allow me to capture them in the background of my shots. Right moment, right time.…
The conclusion, and certainly the grand finalé of my photo adventure was in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. I had seen many images and heard of the area famous for its lupines and Harman’s Cheese & Country Store. I have been to various other towns in the White Mountains, but never Sugar Hill.