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Monadnotes: Meet Michael Blake

March 18, 2015

(This post was original posted on Monadnotes.com) It was one of those way too familiar Friday nights this winter – weekend storm coming, better get out while you can. So I headed over to Sunflowers at the end of the dinner hour and was greeted by Michael Blake playing electric guitar. His selections included some rock,

Top Five Bars in the Monadnock Region for St. Patrick’s Day

March 12, 2015

New Hampshire residents are beginning to get relief from the cold winter months as March brings warmer weather that promises to thaw the Granite State. The biggest upcoming celebration that kicks off the Spring season comes early next week: St. Patrick’s Day is next Tuesday March, 17th. Even though there is a long way to go before all of

Maple Month in the Monadnock Region

It’s that time of year again when all of the Maple Sugar Shack will be opening their doors to the public. This weekend 3/14-3/15 all of the houses below will be giving tours.  Of the 8 different places there must be one that is close by to you. t (The descriptions are written by the

Jaffrey Ice Racing Association: A Winter Tradition

March 6, 2015

You walk slowly across a frozen lake towards a distant oval that emerges from the thick snow. It’s so cold you can see your breathe but no one around you seems to notice. They all seem excited. The top layer of ice and snow crunches as you trek forward taking in the scene. You can here the

7 Things to Do During Spring in the Monadnock Region

February 27, 2015

With the winter season in full effect, most of the New Hampshire residents are already looking forward to the warmer temperatures of spring. Every county is chalk full of activities to do and things to see especially during the spring in the Monadnock Region. Even with the melting snow, the quiet corner of New Hampshire still resembles

Best Breakfast in New Hampshire: Monadnock Region

February 20, 2015

They say it is the most important meal of the day, and while waking up early to get it may not be everyone’s favorite thing to do, breakfast is the best motivator for getting up and out of bed. From savory omelettes to decadent stuffed french toast, this list has all of the places to get

Historic Legacy of New England Homes in Dublin N.H.

February 13, 2015

An hour and forty minutes north of Boston, the town of Dublin, New Hampshire is an oasis for all those looking to escape to the country. Dublin is located due north of Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the United States and some argue in the world. The allure of Mount Monadnock has drawn

7 Activities to Try During Winter in the Monadnock Region

February 6, 2015

With the winter season in full swing, now is the best time to take full advantage of the activities that the Monadnock Region has to offer. There is nothing like winter in New Hampshire. And, over the past few weeks, the snow covered grounds have just been piled upon with the record-breaking snowfall. This is

Maple Sugaring Season in the Monadnock Region

January 30, 2015

The beginning of February marks the start of one of the best seasons in New Hampshire: maple sugaring season. New Hampshire alone makes about 90,000 gallons of maple syrup each year. To put that in perspective, approximately 40 gallons of sap is required to make one gallon of finished syrup. If you’ve never tasted New Hampshire maple

5 Reasons Hiking in the Winter is Worth the Risk:

January 24, 2015

Has it ever crossed your mind that going on a hike in the winter could be a possibility? Maybe its something that you have never thought of doing, or maybe its always been on your bucket list but you’ve never followed through. While living through the harsh winters of New England, we all know that

5 Fun Things to Do in Jaffrey, New Hampshire

January 16, 2015

Jaffrey, New Hampshire is one of the state’s oldest towns, boasting beautiful, scenic forests and one of the most prestine veiw of the Mount Monadnock. Jaffrey is nestled in-between Peterborough and Ringe within Cheshire County. The town seems to perfectly balance the draws of a rural town with enough attractions and businesses to keep people from

The Legend Behind Cheshire’s Haunted Fortress

January 9, 2015

Deep inside a picturesque wood in the heart of Chesire New Hampshire, there emerges from the leafy and soft floor, a series of dark stone structures in vaguely familiar forms of a house’s foundation and it’s tri-arched, spiral staircase. The maliciously assembled dark stone work blithely intrudes on the forest’s natural colors, creating an eerie scene of misplaced labors