News
'Extreme Mount Washington': Mount Washington Observatory to redesign summit museum
New facility to offer interactive exhibits, including a simulated Snowcat rideBy Tom EastmanMOUNT WASHINGTON — "A change in the weather," Bob Dylan sings, "is known to be extreme ..."The top of New England is known to be a place of extremes, especially when it comes to being "Home of the... Read more
Honoring the fallen: Parades, …
CONWAY — Parades, concerts and services are among the activities planned to commemorate the nat…
Area attractions open for Memo…
By Tom EastmanWOODSTOCK — Memorial Day is the highly anticipated, unofficial start to the summe…
Farmers' market launches fund-…
By Erik EiseleCONWAY — With the opening weekend of the North Conway farmers' market one month a…
Photographer defies convention…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — Light and composition.Part of the challenge of being an exceptional phot…
Gambling bill faces long odds …
By Erik EiseleCONCORD — Two local legislators staked out opposing positions on Wednesday when a…
Saco council 'happy' with poli…
By Daymond SteerFRYEBURG – The Saco River Recreation Council is pleased with the law enforcemen…
Ammo shortage frustrates gun s…
By Daymond SteerLocal gun shop owners say they are having more difficulty than ever keeping a h…
Moms, cooking and culinary cla…
By Tom EastmanGLEN — It's Mother's Day Weekend — a time when we all think of our moms, and all …
Judge rules against Hannaford
By Daymond SteerOSSIPEE — A Carroll County Superior Court judge has denied a petition by Hannaf…
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Business
540,000 visitors expected to spend $88 million in New Hampshire over Memorial Day weekend
CONCORD – It's beginning to look a lot like summer, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s expected for the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to New Hampshire's summer season. State tourism officials anticipate a busy weekend with more visitors than last year spending more money. Read more
White Mountain Hotel recognize…
CONWAY — The White Mountain Hotel and Resort held its annual employee meeting on Wednesday, May…
Memorial Hospital, Margarita G…
By Marti MayneCONWAY — Memorial Hospital was named Employer of the Year and Margarita Grill rec…
Hale's Location Golf Course go…
If you drove up to the White Mountain Hotel last weekend for opening day at the Hale's Location…
Poland Spring donates to Pequa…
Poland Spring Water Company recently donated $5,000 to Pequawket Kids Association, an after-sch…
Groups team up to help bolster…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — Greater regional collaboration may be a radical notion in this part of i…
Fryeburg planning 250th birthd…
Fryeburg Business Association is celebrating Fryeburg's 250th birthday with a summer-long party…
Auto road to host Alternative …
PINKHAM NOTCH — Continuing its historic role as a proving ground — and play ground — for new an…
Importech receives AAA award
The crew at Importech.CONWAY — Importech Service and Sales of Conway has been named AAA Norther…
Hannaford donates $1,500 for a…
CONWAY — The North Conway Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy recently donated $1,500 to support…
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Events Calendar • Valley Voice
Editor's Picks: A many-splendored time of the year ....
After a long winter, and a colder than usual spring, the sunny days of late May and June are upon us. Spring and early summer is a many splendored time in Mount Washington Valley, and in this first edition of the season of the Conway Daily Sun's Valley Fun, we showcase some of the highlights that the region has to offer this season. Read more
CONCERTS: A summerlong celebra…
NORTH CONWAY — Mount Washington Valley and nearby locales are presenting music all summer and f…
MOTORCYCLES: Rally in the Vall…
CONWAY — The Mount Washington Valley Riders are presenting the sixth annual Rally in the Valley…
Three races up Mount Washingto…
PINKHAM NOTCH — One day every June, upwards of a thousand runners get the opportunity to test t…
Valley Voice: Playing with Ian…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — The valley lost another good one Sunday.“SkIan” — Cranmore ski instructo…
Calendar of Events
For the complete calendar of events click here.
Upcoming Events
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Shopping
Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Plus celebrates 25 years
CONWAY — Once a racetrack and later an airport known for its bi-plane excursion rides, Settlers’ Green Outlet Village for the past 25 years this month has been a draw for bargain-hunting shoppers and a significant boost to Mount Washington Valley’s tourism-dependent economy.Read More2-15-settlers-green-shopping-2Originally intended to be a collection of... Read more
Lisa Oaks: Fashion in the Land…
Maybe it was because I had two older sisters that clothes were so important to me at a young ag…
Crabtree & Evelyn store to…
CONWAY — Settlers' Green Outlet Village announces another new tenant for spring of 2013, with C…
'Celebrating music': North Con…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — Musicians and musician wanna-be's are excited about the newly renamed an…
New Balance store opening in S…
CONWAY — New Balance, the only athletic shoe company still manufacturing in the United States, …
New store opens in North Conwa…
CONWAY — A new store, Leila Rose, has opened up in the Eastern Slope Inn complex. A ribbon cutt…
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Mount Washington
The Rockpile: Home of the world's worst weather
“Home of the World’s Worst Weather,” Mount Washington is an iconic fixture of beauty for residents and visitors to the White Mountains.At 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the Northeast. Thousands hike it every year, mostly in summer, although many experienced climbers make the trek in winter,... Read more
231 mph record falls
MOUNT WASHINGTON – First the Old Man of the Mountain fell in 2003. In 2010, another celebrated …
Magor, Wheeler named to Mount …
MOUNT WASHINGTON — Mount Washington Observatory has welcomed two new members to its board of tr…
Landscape painters in traditio…
During the height of the White Mountain School of Art in 1855, The Crayon — a literary and grap…
AMC replaces Madison Spring Hu…
RANDOLPH — The Appalachian Mountain Club operates eight mountain huts for full summer service. …
Tuckerman Trail rebuilt
MOUNT WASHINGTON — Most hikers don’t ever think about it, but trails through the mountains don…
Interview with Auto Road presi…
PINKHAM NOTCH — Mount Washington Auto Road president Howie Wemyss has been at his post since 19…
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Things You Should Know
How the Valley got its name
NORTH CONWAY — Fifty years ago, no one had heard of "the Mount Washington Valley." Back then, this area of the White Mountains was known as the "Eastern Slope Region."It wasn't until the 1960s that through the efforts of local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce that the name, Mount... Read more
Getting the scoop on local ice…
NORTH CONWAY — Ah, ice cream — it’s one of the veritable delights of summer.Here in Mount Washi…
Where to work out
NORTH CONWAY — Looking for a great summertime experience for you or your kids? Come work out at…
Best Coffee
NORTH CONWAY — Need a caffeine fix? The valley has you covered, with cafes and coffee shops tha…
Songs of Summer
NORTH CONWAY — Summer has arrived in the valley. Here's a 20-song soundtrack to enhance your en…
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History
Mount Chocorua depicted on new U.S. Mint quarter
By Tom EastmanTAMWORTH — The wind-whipped peaks that tower above the tree-filled valleys of the White Mountain National Forest have been a symbol of wild America since well before the first New England colonies were established. Now, the natural beauty that has drawn visitors for centuries is featured on an... Read more
How to pronounce Kancamagus
NORTH CONWAY — According to a local truism related by Conway native and former selectman Mark H…
Kearsarge House history
Thanks to photographs loaned by the late local historian Dan Noel, one can imagine the beautifu…
Granite quarry link to the pas…
Large slab of Redstone green granite was placed July 1 at the Redstone Park at the entrance of …
Fryeburg Historical Society pu…
Fryeburg Historical Society has purchased this house at 83 Portland Street.FRYEBURG — The Fryeb…
Tribute to quarry's past: Seco…
A second large granite marker was moved onto the Redstone Park site Sept. 28. Among those prese…
Irene's wrath. one year later/…
HART'S LOCATION — This August 28 marks the first anniversary of Tropical storm Irene's havoc th…
Drawing a connection/Landscape…
JACKSON — During the height of the White Mountain School of Art in 1855, The Crayon — a literar…
History of Cranmore:
The path from my cabin to the parking lot isn’t very long, but this week it lead to a pair o…
Skiing legend, Herbert Schneid…
Herbert Schneider laid to rest: 'A man of humility and grace’ CONWAY — “This is really kind of…
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Hiking
No need to go far to get away from maddening crowds
View of North Conway from a view point on the Black Cap Connector, after reaching the summit of Black Cap. Note the summit of Cranmore Mountain in the middle right. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)A hiker's inclination for the first busy weekend of the season might be to go do a hike... Read more
Mount Kearsarge North: A rewar…
The summit of Kearsarge North from Shingle Pond. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)Mount Kearsarge North (3,268…
Capturing a springtime experie…
(ED PARSONS PHOTO)It is easy to let the long cold winter go, but spring is another story. Who w…
Thompson Falls: A great local …
Thompson Falls. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)This is a heads up about a great local hike that won't be acc…
One- to four-hour hikes
NORTH CONWAY — Mount Washington Valley is one place where you won't feel insulted when someone …
Easy to hard hikes
Set your sights on Mount Washington, but work your way there with these easy to hard hikes.NORT…
Spring hike up Washington
In the unstoppable progression of the seasons, spring rolls into summer, leaving many of us wis…
Mount Washington Valley offers…
A great place to be in early spring — the summit of South Moat looking towards Maine. (ED PARSO…
Forest Service gives advice on…
Websites give safe hiking tips, current trail conditionsAs the summer hiking season approaches,…
Crisp, clean air on Moat Mount…
View from North Moat. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)NORTH CONWAY — Haven't been out for a good hike lately,…
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Biking
Ostroski heading to Europe for World Cup races
By Lloyd JonesBARTLETT — Peter Ostroski is ready to ride with the best in the world.Ostroski, 24, of Intervale, will head to Europe on Monday where he'll spend the next two weeks representing the United States in a pair of mountain bike World Cup races. It will be his first... Read more
Have Kanc, will crank
It is a rolling rite of spring.For nearly a generation, cyclists of all abilities and on variou…
Races: Riders log 16,160 miles…
PINKHAM NOTCH — For the 17th year in a row a cannon fired at precisely noon at Great Glen Trail…
Pay to play
Leave it to a mostly flat paved path through a well-manicured canyon in the rolling Ozarks lead…
Road Rides: Eight great rides
There are no shortage of paved options for valley road cyclists. Advanced riders can gain some …
Biking for families
Mountains in the summer are perfect for exploring, and what better way to cover more ground tha…
Mountain Biking made easy
Mountain biking in Mount Washington Valley is relatively unrestricted and depends upon rider's …
Mixing Biking and Camping
Gimme shelter Campgrounds and sometimes lean-tos are wheeled nation’s convenient motels. Certai…
Clubbin' time
On a glorious bluebird spring morning, they rolled out from the parking area near the North Con…
The riches of riding
I've never met Mr. Money Mustache. The Colorado-based financial blogger seems quite the charact…
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Nature
Country Ecology: Bluebird egg laying
As spring begins and we yearn for returning bluebirds to nest in our birdhouses, I like to speculate about how many eggs a healthy female might lay in her newly constructed nest. The best we can hope for is five eggs if her metabolism is up, or perhaps four if... Read more
Country Ecology: Roaming house…
This is a tiresome subject but one that should be addressed every springtime reproductive perio…
Country Ecology: Migratory Bir…
An intriguing article in this March’s Smithsonian magazine reminded me of the history of the Mi…
Country Ecology: Pine warbler
It is often during an ongoing period of drizzling spring precipitation that I notice a yellowis…
Country Ecology: American wood…
A few juncos are now hopping around, while a male cardinal feeds his tawny colored mate a few s…
David Eastman's Country Ecolog…
I have a number of older aspen stems here in my small woodlot, because they are apparently grow…
Country Ecology: Eastern red c…
The sweet, aromatic scent of red cedar-lined chests is caused by using the heartwood of our nat…
Country Ecology: Northern whit…
As I recently informed my sister-in law, that in 1535, Jacques Cartier and his crew, stuck for …
Country Ecology: Red fox
My neighbors raise chickens and turkeys. And the local wildlife knows it. Although they have co…
Country Ecology: Canada lynx
Every once in a while, someone from the NH Fish and Game sees a few Canada lynx, determining th…
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Skiing
Snow Report for April 6, 2013: Pond-skimming and BodeFest highlight weekend
By Tom EastmanBARTLETT — Bodefest and splash pond skimming are the highlights for the alpine scene this spring weekend, while cross-country ski enthusiasts will be heartened to know that skiing continues at Bear Notch Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center in Bartlett as well. Read more
Take advantage of spring skiin…
Ready to ride? Hold off on the bicycle just a little bit longer and head for the notches where …
Taking flight over Bartlett
Air space over Bartlett was busy with certifiable sightings of old-school rocking horses and ne…
Red Parka Challenge Cup draws …
BARTLETT — Some 117 racers participated in the 40th annual Red Parka Pub Challenge Cup at Attit…
Snow Report for March 16, 2013…
By Tom EastmanCONWAY — Top o' the weekend to you as St. Patrick's Day Weekend will be celebrate…
Keeping it going with Marky B
A snowboarder rounds a gate during the Marky B Boardfest at King Pine Sunday. (MARTY BASCH PHOT…
Wildcat Vertical Challenge par…
PINKHAM NOTCH — A total of 42 skiers and riders registered and accepted the challenge to conque…
Skiers and snowshoers race to …
By Marty BaschWhile Justin Freeman crossed the finish line as the first skier for an incredible…
Weekend Warrior: March ski rac…
March: the days are longer, the snow is deeper (this year), and it's Championships time. Whethe…
Marching ahead with serious st…
The field is full for the 10th annual 100K Vertical Challenge at Wildcat March 11. (WILDCAT PHO…
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