Monadnock

New Hampshire’s Maple Month is here! March is a special time of year for all the sugar shacks in the state, especially Maple Madness Weekend on March 21st & 22nd. With Ben’s Sugar Shack so close to Peterborough, we decided to celebrate by making some of their Maple Snickerdoodle cookies! A trip to Ben’s to […]

Edited November 30th, 2021. The Jack Daniels Motor Inn sits in the heart of winter activity in the Monadnock Region and beyond. There’s something for everyone to do no matter your level of experience, providing tons of winter fun all season. Skiing is a seasonal staple in New England. With several different areas surrounding Peterborough, […]

Fall in New England is a unique and special time!. From the change in weather towards cooler days, harvest festivals and the changing of the leaves, there’s something to do and see in almost every corner of our chunk of the country. Monadnock Region especially offers up spectacular foliage views mixed with fun activities with […]

Updated January 6, 2022. In last month’s blog post, we talked about all of the amazing downhill ski areas surrounding Peterborough. This month, we’re covering snowshoe and cross country ski places and trails that we’re lucky to have practically in our back yards. One of the best parts of cross country skiing and snowshoeing in […]

Updated March 17, 2022 In New Hampshire, we take our maple syrup very seriously. So seriously in fact, we celebrate Maple Sugaring Month every March. This year is no different, and here in the Monadnock Region consider ourselves fortunate to have many sugar houses nearby. So what does Maple Sugaring Month entail? Well, not only […]

Shopping local and handmade this season! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and December is closing in. We have officially entered the ‘Holiday Season’ as the malls and local department stores amp up their cheery music and decorations. With all these festivities kicking into gear, so does the holiday presents list. Starting early is a […]

It’s no real surprise that New England sees so many visitors to its states during this time of year. It’s my own personally favorite season, so I know how much fun it can be. I make a yearly apple-picking stop, and then head on over to a local farm that lets you pick your own […]

What are your favorite holiday traditions? Here in Peterborough, NH we usher in the season with the Annual Holiday Stroll. A tradition since 1994, when the churches in town decided to work together in creating a full day of holiday craft fair fun. Not just a shopping experience, this year you will enjoy fresh baked […]

It’s called the Hawk Watch. Every fall Pack Monadnock hosts NH Audubon naturalists and volunteers at the Raptor Observatory site.  Accessible via a 1.5 mile hike or the auto road in Miller State Park, the clearing atop South Pack Monadnock lies directly along the migration route and offers the opportunity to view hundreds of raptors. […]

Apples everywhere – now what? I know in our house the abundance of fall means fresh apples daily…but there are always more than we can eat. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy apples throughout Autumn – or anytime! Apple Sauce is so much easier than you think:  Core, peel and cut into […]