Though autumn doesn’t officially arrive until this coming Saturday morning, the weather this past weekend was as idyllically autumn-like as you can get in September. A cold front moved through very early on Saturday morning, ushering in pleasantly cool air, a fine autumn breeze, and abundant sunshine that lasted into the early part of this week. […]
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Madame Sherri’s Castle Ruins in West Chesterfield, NH
It was a photo from our online gallery that sparked my interest: a sweeping, arched staircase constructed of stone, fallen leaves strewn along its steps, curving upward to end mid-air in the midst of a forest. It was titled simply “Madame Sherri Castle Ruins, Chesterfield, NH.” Castle ruins in New Hampshire? Now that’s something worth […]
The meteorological battles that wage every September between summer and fall are oft fought on violent fronts. New England had an incredibly powerful line of storms move through this past Saturday night, but Sunday dawned clear and cool. It’s unlikely it will be the the last such conflict this season, but the ferocity of the […]
Riverbed
Pawtuxet Cove
What to Do in the Lake Country of New Hampshire
League of NH Craftsmen 32 Main St., Center Sandwich 603-284-6831; nhcrafts.org Flagship location of this Granite State organization; quality contemporary and traditional works in a range of media. The Loon Center & Markus Wildlife Center 183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough 603-476-5666; loon.org Displays and nature trails celebrating loons and other Granite State wildlife, on 200 […]
Fall Comes to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Water, woods, and light so brilliant it’ll take your breath away: Join us for a fabulous fall tour through the very heart of New Hampshire.
5 Best Cabins & Cottages for Fall Foliage
Fall never fails to bring a sense of elation to Bethany Ericson, author of New England Cabins & Cottages (Avalon Travel/Foghorn Outdoors, 2004). If you find yourself with a similar urge to adventure in the brisk air, immersing yourself in fall’s finery as hawks circle above the trees, here are her picks for the 5 […]
Pumpkin Wars in Keene, New Hampshire
Have you heard that Keene, New Hampshire, will be squaring off against Highwood, Illinois, to win top pumpkin festival honors on October 20, 2012? They’ll be competing to see which town can set a new world record for the most lit pumpkins, which will require lighting more than 32,000 jack-o-lanterns in one location. There will […]
New England’s autumn progression is in a bit of a holding pattern this week as we wait for the tropical air associated with Isaac’s remnants to pass. It’s not at all unusual to have a warm week or two in September, and tropical remnants work through New England with regularity as well, so I don’t […]
The Last Foliage
The autumn foliage blazes in all its glory in Colt State Park in Bristol, RI.
The Encyclopedia of Fall: V Is for Vineyard
Today, you’ll find vineyards all over New England. Take a drive along the southern coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in October and, assuming the hard frosts haven’t hit too early, you’ll see glorious golden foliage blanketing the long, straight rows of vines.