Lumberjack Competition on September 30, 2012

The 13th Annual Lumberjack Festival & Competition features fast and competitive action. Last year’s event attracted 75 competitors in several challenging events.
The day will start at 6:00 AM with a Lumberjack Breakfast prepared by Tri-County CAP’s outstanding chefs from Bethlehem, NH's Friendship House! Events such as cross-cut, modified chainsaw, stock chainsaw, women and men’s axe chop, women and men’s axe throwing, standing block chop, 2 person log rolling and more are sure to thrill! There will be a Log Rolling (Burling) contest and metal fishing derby for children, along with other children’s games.

A $7.00 admission fee for 12 years and older will be charged at this event. Under age 12 admitted free while accompanied by a paying adult.

Fall Foliage Reports

WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION (Updated 10/27/11)

The White Mountains region is mostly past peak, but a drive to this area now will not completely disappoint leaf peepers, as there are still some bold yellows and oranges to be seen. What remains are mainly muted colors, including rust and gold, with the addition of a new color – white! Snow is in the forecast, which will brighten up the landscape, especially the mountain summits. It’s nearly time for the ski season, so make plans to visit this region for some of the best skiing in the east. Will this be your year to try downhill or cross country skiing? How about snow tubing, dog sledding, or winter hiking? Not a skier? Check out the day spas in this region, and relax in a bubbling hot tub or enjoy a massage as you watch the snow come down outside.



GREAT NORTH WOODS REGION (GRAND NORTH) (Updated 10/27/11)

Fall has come and gone in the Great North Woods region. Despite some remaining faded gold and oranges in the lower elevations, and occasional yellows in the hillsides, the area is past peak and most of the leaves are on the ground. Now is the time to enjoy the panoramic views through the bare trees, or act like a kid again by raking up a pile of crunchy leaves and jumping in! Remember to wear blaze orange if you go hiking right now, as hunting season is on. As the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, consider visiting this region for excellent snowmobiling tours. Find a secluded cabin, stoke up the fire, and enjoy the peace and quiet.

LAKES REGION (UPDATED 10/27/11)
While many leaves have dropped in the Lakes region, there is still some color to be seen. Look for muted yellows, gold, some oranges and even some remaining soft reds all around the area. Occasional bright oranges and yellows can still be found along the waterways. As fall makes its change into winter, this region offers some great cold weather sports, including ice fishing, ice skating, and ice sailing. The lakes and ponds here provide beautiful winter scenery once they freeze over, so bring your camera as you travel through this area during the frosty cold months.






This map is from Yankee Magazine.  

Riverfire in Berlin on Oct. 22, 2011

Just as the nights are getting colder in New England, the City of Berlin will be warming things up with one of the best fall festivals around—RiverFire! On Saturday, October 22^th, come to “the city that trees built” to catch a full day of fun, ending with some dramatic fires on the river.

Voted “Best of NH 2007” by New Hampshire Magazine, RiverFire burns bigger and brighter every year, and this year there are some fun new activities for everyone. Starting at 1:00pm, the gates of the Northern Forest Heritage Park, 961 Main Street, Berlin, NH will open to activities and vendors for visitors of ALL ages. Admission to the park is FREE.

This year there will be hot air balloon rides, and a children’s bouncy village with inflatable houses. Admission to the bouncy houses, as well as many other children’s activities and a classic hayride will have a fee. For adventurous folks 13 and up, a 2-acre haunted village called “Horrorfest” will be presented by Theatre North. Enter if you dare for an admission price of $8!

At dusk, the Androscoggin River will be lit up with fires that appear to be floating on the water! The blazes will actually burn on the historic boompiers that dot the river. These piers were used during the height of the logging era, when they separated and guided the many trees that were sent down the river to the mills of Berlin. For RiverFire, these old piers will be stacked with skids, which when set aflame create a dynamic contrast of light over the dark waters. Take a walk along the bridge and admire the wonderful glowing carved pumpkins. It is a spectacle you won’t want to miss! FMI: 603-752-6060 or find RiverFire Berlin, NH on Facebook.

RiverFire promises to be the hottest event of the season!

Fall Foliage Photo Contest

The State of NH is hosting a Fall Foliage Photo Contest.  Please click the link to be taken to the contest website.http://fall.visitnh.com/

Concord, New Hampshire, September 21, 2011 – New Hampshire tourism officials announced

today the launch of a new “Picture Perfect” Foliage Photo Contest to encourage visitors and

residents to show off the beauty of fall in New Hampshire. Photo winners will be selected in each of

the seven tourist regions in the state: Great North Woods, White Mountains, Dartmouth/Lake

Sunapee, Lakes, Monadnock, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast.

“Photo contests are a great way to showcase and promote New Hampshire’s scenic beauty and the

wide array of fall activities to enjoy here,” said Lori Harnois, director of the Division of Travel and

Tourism Development (DTTD). “We want photos from each region of our state that demonstrate

the colorful and amazing views, as well as all the outdoor activities to enjoy, such as corn mazes and

harvest festivals, or visits to the pumpkin patch or a mountain or lakeside hike. Show us how much

there is to love in fall in New Hampshire!”

The contest will run from September 21st – October 31st. Participants can upload their photos to the

contest website at fall.visitnh.com. Visit the website for the official rules, to upload pictures, and

check out links to explore all the great fall activities in New Hampshire.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges based on creativity, quality, and originality of

submission. Winners will be selected and announced the first week of November, 2011.

“We encourage all of our industry partners around the state to promote the contest to their guests by

sharing information on their web sites or email newsletters, or through social media,” said Harnois.

“We also want everyone to know that our foliage tracker is now available online at

visitnh.gov/foliage and visitors can view peak leaf peeping days by region. So grab your camera, see

the sights, and celebrate the fall season in New Hampshire!”

Visit the contest website today at fall.visitnh.com for more details on how you can win one of seven

great prizes.

Lipizzan Stallions coming September 9-11, 2011

The Herrmanns' Lipizzans present a widely varied program. Watch as these graceful yet powerful horses put on a show that will amaze you and your family. Classical dressage on long lines and an exquisite Pas de Trois (wherein three stallions are presented in a drill of balletic grace and precision) combined with the dramatic and difficult Airs Above the Ground make up this 90 minute experience.

Watch exceptionally difficult maneuvers such as the Courbette, the Capriole, and the Levade, all highly refined leaps performed only by stallions of great strength, intelligence and endurance.


*Please note, shows are held rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable due to inclement weather. CASH ONLY at the gate. Thank you.