Lakes Region, New Hampshire "Official" Travel Writer's Web Site

Winter in the Lakes Region

Alpine and cross country skiing, ice skating, championship sled dog races, ice fishing, snowmobiling - the Lakes Region is bustling with outdoor recreation. Or, perhaps you prefer wandering the antique shops and outlet stores, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, or relaxing with a good book by the fireplace.

Winter 2008 - 2009
Cannon Mtn

Ski Magazine Ranks Cannon Mountain in Top Ten

(Franconia Notch, NH) The 2007/2008 winter season proved to be a turning point for state-owned Cannon Mountain. A very successful winter, with ample snow and a new management team's infectious energy, resulted in Cannon Mountain once again topping the charts in SKI Magazine's annual Top 50 Resort Guide. More...

Special Interest Archive
Yuletide at the Lakes: Lakes Region NH

Yuletide at the Lakes Celebrates the Holidays in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire - It’s Yuletide Season again in the Lakes Region and we invite you to embrace family traditions that will live in the memories of your children forever. Wake up each morning to the crisp mountain air while sipping your morning libation on the veranda overlooking the frost covered lakes and surrounding peaks. After a hearty breakfast in an historic eatery, take the family outside to enjoy what the Lakes Region does best – ice skate, alpine or Nordic ski, snowmobile, ice fish, snowshoe or walk along the shoreline boardwalk! More...

White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park to Open Thanksgiving Weekend at Branch Brook Campground - Returning once again after a stellar first year, the White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park will once again be lighting up the White Mountain skies from Thanksgiving Weekend to New Year’s Day. Last year the Light Park saw over 8,000 visitors from all over New England. More...

February Vacation Weeks are the perfect time to experience winter in New Hampshire. The lakes are frozen, the mountains are snowcapped and winter recreation and fun is in high gear! School Vacation Weeks, February 18-March 5, 2006. More...

Lakes Region New Hampshire’s Winter Wonderland - Snowflakes falling into pristine icy-blue waters, fresh ski tracks snaking under a canopy of snow-dusted pines, horse-drawn sleighs winding through enchanting town squares draped in greenery and sparkling lights. Sounds like a make-believe winter wonderland, doesn’t it? Well, it’s real and it’s all here – plus much more – in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire this winter. More...

Winter might be a drag where you live but it’s AWESOME here in the Lakes Region. The excitement doesn’t stop just because the lake is frozen. Open your eyes to the other side of the Lakes Region and grab your sled, snowmobile, skis, snowboard, snowshoes, ice sailer, fishing pole and your sweetheart for a getaway like no other. After a hard day of intense fun, cozy up to the fireplace in an oversized chair, sip some hot cider, and watch the snowfall over the lake… relaxed yet? Oh yeah…that’s what I’m talking about. More...

Blanketed by a covering of pristine white snow, the Lakes Region is the perfect winter haven for those looking for a quiet place to reflect and for those looking to cut loose and live life on the edge. With a great selection of country inns and bed and breakfasts, you can relax with a warm cup of refreshment and take in the breathtaking views of the snow-covered lakes accented by the backdrop of the region’s snow-capped mountain ranges. More... [Feb 2005]

KELLERHAUS STILL MAKES RIBBON CANDY THE TRADITIONAL WAY. Kellerhaus is one of a handful of candy makers still producing hand-spun, very thin ribbon candy. It has been a Christmas tradition in the Lakes region since the early 1900's. More...


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Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org

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