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Ice Out was declared on Lake Winnipesaukee today
(April 12, 2026). Emerson Aviation in Gilford NH is the local source for ice
conditions. Many people follow their
Facebook page for weekly/daily updates on “Ice In” and “Ice Out”. Locals, especially…
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Did you ever wonder how Lake Winnipesaukee island property owners
get their mail? Some islands are served
by the M/V Sophie C, the oldest floating Post Office in the United States, but
other islanders have come up with a different plan.
For years, Gilford Island…
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People come from all over New England to hike Mount Major because of its amazing views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains beyond. At 1,786 feet in elevation Mount Major is the highest peak in the Belknap Range. A round trip hike to the summit covers about 4.5…
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Winter in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region has its own quiet excitement. The lakes settle under ice, the hills pull on their white coats, and a lacework of snowmobile trails stitches towns together in a way that feels both practical and joyful. Snowmobiling here isn’t just…
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Everyone flocks to NH in the Fall. Living here on Lake Winnipesaukee I enjoy hiking, pumpkins, food, and sites of Autumn. Personally, winter is one of my favorite times to be in the NH Lakes Region. Can you imagine living in the NH Lakes Region year-round? This fall…
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History of Diamond IslandDiamond Island is a 47-acre island that lies east of mainland Gilford and west of Rattlesnake Island. It is one of the few larger Lake Winnipesaukee islands that has no electrical service. Island property owners rely on generators or solar for…
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You may have come across this interesting site while boating on Lake Winnipesaukee - Nipple Rock. This is actually a lighted navigational aid (FL “46”) fixed on a “principal rock” to help boaters avoid the hazard. Locals have added their painted touch (and often a…
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The Granite State Railway in Lincoln and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach share 54 miles of historic railroad track between Tilton and Lincoln that dates back to 1848 – a period in time when President Zachary Taylor resided in the White House,…
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The Water Bandstand in Alton NH has stood an iconic sentry in the town’s narrow bay on Lake Winnipesaukee for nearly a century. It is marked by a roadside marker pointing to and signifying the bandstand which is over 95 years old.
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Center Harbor NH marks the site of the first intercollegiate athletic event in the United States — a rowing race between Harvard and Yale that unfolded on August 3, 1852 on Lake Winnipesaukee
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With the mild winter in 2024, “Ice in” was only declared on Lake Winnipesaukee in NH for one day in February. This winter is a different story with ice-in declared relatively early on January 13, 2025. Emerson Aviation in Gilford NH is the local source for ice…
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Hiking Red Hill in Moultonborough NH can be a rewarding adventure in any season with stunning views of Squam Lake and the White Mountains to the North and Lake Winnipesaukee and the Belknap Mountain Range to the South.