Historical Cottages at Weirs Beach – NH Veteran’s Association Campground
Historical cottages are part of the NH Veteran’s Association Veteran’s Campground. NHVA is the oldest continuous veteran’s organization in the United States at 148 years and counting. The goal of the...
Sleepers Castle on Lake Winnipesaukee
In 1911 William Hale built the castle after having been to Europe and seeing castles along the Rhine. The craftsman who built the castle were the same as those who built Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough....
Boating around and Hiking on Ragged Island
Ragged Island is an 11-acre island with nearly one mile of pristine shoreline and two sandy beaches for landing paddle craft. Since 2007, the Ragged Island Conservation Area has been owned by the Lakes Region...
Kitty Belle – Only True Side-Wheeler Operating on Lake Winnipesaukee
Locals report the Kitty Belle operated as a ferry between the mainland and Black Cat Island before the bridge was built, hauled sand for beached, brought a fire truck out to Sandy island, and many other...
Visit to St John’s and Fairy Houses on Bear Island
I wandered around St John's on the southern end of Bear Island today. The church is looking beautiful. I didn't know St. John's was on the NH Register of Historic Places. Also, young islanders have created a...
Gilford Village Store Under New Ownership – Tradition Continues
Gilford Village Store Under New Ownership - Tradition ContinuesMark Ashley and Becky Fuller of Lake and Island Properties LLC in Meredith NH represented the buyers of the family run store - Heather Lincoln and...
M/V Sophie C Turns 76 This Year
M/V Sophie C was named for the mother of Byron Hedblom, then owner of the Winnipesauke Flagship Corporation. In 1969, she took over the seasonal postal route for RFD #7 out of Laconia, which manages mail...
Winterizing Your Seasonal Waterfront Home
It's time to close down seasonal lake houses on Lake Winnipesaukee.