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.
Kayak and Hike Stonedam Island
Stonedam Island is part of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust has trails, picnic areas, a mid-1800's log cabin, and picnic areas. It is situated just south of Meredith Neck and east of Pitchwood Island.
Kayaking around the Islands on Paugus Bay
This weekend I kayaked 3 miles around Big Island (left) and Little Island (right) on Paugus Bay. The Sandwich Range can be seen to the north in the far distance.