In New Hampshire – August 2017

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Seacoast Science Center joins US Light House Passport Program

The Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park is now a participant in the United States Light House Society’s Light House Passport Program, and is the only location in New Hampshire and southern Maine where passport holders can collect stamps year-round. From the Park and the Center, you can view four lighthouses, including…

100+ years of Fish Culture at Warren State Fish Hatchery

This year marked an important milestone for a New Hampshire Fish and Game icon — the Warren State Fish Hatchery. In 1914, when the Fish and Game Commission was looking for suitable locations to construct a new trout hatchery, the Smith Estate in Warren was identified as a good match. In 1915, the State of New Hampshire purchased the Walt Smith Farm and proceeded to construct the Warren Fish Hatchery, which opened in 1916. The facility is the oldest N.H. Fish and Game Department hatchery still in operation…

Tips for the perfect kidcation in Mt Washington Valley

Where can the family with kids of all ages go to find entertainment and recreation that fits every age and interest?  You don’t want to break the bank, so it needs to be one-tank away and easily accessible, not to mention easy on the budget. The simple solution to your vacation planning quandary is found in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Mt Washington Valley, comprised of the 27 towns and villages that…

Canterbury Shaker Village hosts dance, music festival

Canterbury Shaker Village will celebrate the Shaker legacy of dance and music with a contemporary twist. This inaugural event entitled Shaker Inspirations: A Day of Music and Dance offers an opportunity to see diverse dance performances and learn about the influence of Shaker music. In between, picnic on the grounds, explore the buildings, and enjoy the unparalleled scenery of what…

Art Inspired by Nature, Helen Nicolay and Plein Art Painting

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is taking part in a celebration of the artwork of Helen Nicolay this summer. Helen Nicolay was the daughter of President Lincoln’s Secretary John Nicolay, as well as an author and renowned artist herself. Growing up as an only child, Helen used her family’s Holderness summer home, Tannenruh, as a retreat to paint and write. Helen frequently accompanied her father’s diplomatic missions to Europe as his secretary. She often documented these trips through her paintings…