Autumn

Fall foliage is one of the best treats about autumn in New England. Whether you’re just visiting or have lived here for all your life, it’s always a pleasant sight to see the range of colors the leaves turn when everything begins cooling down. This past week the trees have been progressively bringing out their […]

September and October brings the migration of thousands of hawks and other species through the Monadnock Region. The Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory stationed at Miller State Park in Peterborough NH, is one of the prime spots to view and learn. To kick off this year’s migratory season, the Hawk Migration Association of North America […]

The air is crisp, the leaves are turning and fall crops are in abundance here in New England. Fall is my favorite season, especially living here in New Hampshire. Every season offers different exciting and unique activities for people to do, but one of the best parts of autumn in the Monadnock Region (including all […]

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 […]

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 […]

For generations the kind care of a family orchard has delighted Monadnock Region visitors and residents alike. My visit to Norway Hill Orchard  this week was perfection: An abundance of Macintosh apples were ready for the picking. At the apple shed I was encouraged to try one as I walked the rows of trees on […]