Tag Archives: New Hampshire

INTERNATIONAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL – 3 OCTOBER 2026 – and More

If you have attended a PICKLE FESTIVAL, in all fairness how can you not attend the INTERNATIONAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL which is even closer to home by 13 miles in downtown Keene on Main Street on the grounds of the Wyman … Continue reading →

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ALMOST RIDING THE RAILS – 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 – TROY, NH

A long time reader told me of something I did not know about — A Steamboat Meet on Lake Winnipesaukee starting this weekend on the 12th. I had to go – but now wanting to stay within a two hour … Continue reading →

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“ISLAND FIX” – “STAR FOR A DAY” – SEPTEMBER 2024 and 2025

It is now 29 August 2026 – almost two years since I began writing this post. I have mentioned I am behind in many of my travel tales. This coming week I hope to tackle many of those overdue stories, … Continue reading →

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LOCAL LAKE EXPLORATIONS – SUNAPEE LAKE – 9-10 JULY 2026

I am still actively pursuing my Shunpiking exploration goal for 2026, but closer to home for short respites and relaxation. No planes, I “pine for” more trains (in time). Sadly weekend fairs I have not felt like attending, avoiding crowds … Continue reading →

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EXPLORING and RE-EXPLORING — 8 to 10 MAY 2026 — CIRCLING FROM LYME, NH

… AND FILLING IN SOME GAPS ON THE MAP. I have had many ideas for two nights away, but recently not wanting to drive more than two hours from home. But a few days ago I awoke realizing there were … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY TOURS — DECEMBER 2025

I have shared over the years a number of the holiday tours I have taken in Vermont and New Hampshire, and still have some past tours to share. Again this year I have taken some tours – the choices were … Continue reading →

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ACWORTH (NH) ROCKS ! — 2 AUGUST 2025

Occasionally looking at Facebook, I am looking for notices of events I may wish to attend, or places to explore. About a week ago I saw: In June 2018 I attended the very famous “Rock Show” event in Gilsum, New … Continue reading →

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HAPPY JULY 4th 2025 – from BLUE BELLE and RAY

I began a post last evening beginning, 452 stories shared since April 2011; only five so far in 2025; and 18 in 2024 with two in draft stage still. And, then there are the trips I have notes on and … Continue reading →

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FIRST REAL DATE — 60 MILES — 5 COVERED BRIDGES — 16 MAY 2025

Auntie EM came home from hospital, having had a complete mechanical repair, replace and rejuvenate, the end of March. On April 1st (no foolin’) we had a short spin, and on May 1st, in between periods of cold and rain, … Continue reading →

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HINSDALE “HIT ‘n MISS” — FIVE HOUR LOOP — 20 JULY 2024

You may recall the several “Hit ‘n Miss” engine events I have been to– in fact, to help me keep track, at the end of this post is a list of the various similar events I have attended, and you … Continue reading →

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