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A publication called retirementliving.com named New Hampshire the #1 retirement spot in the country. New Hampshire's varying weather allows residents to participate in a plethora of outdoor activities year-round. Also, more than 20% of New Hampshire residents are 65 and older so therefore seniors will have little issue building a network of retirement-age friends with similar interests.

A publication called Wallethub conducted a survey to uncover the best and worst state economies out of the 50 U.S states to determine which states are pulling the most weight. Massachusetts came in as the #1 state economy in the U.S because it has the second-most invention patents per capita, third-highest share of STEM professionals, and the highest percentage of firms that are listed on the Technology Fast 500 list.

Dr Beach has been reviewing, evaluating, and rating beaches for over 30 years. Dr Beach released their list of the top 10 most beautiful beach in 2025 and Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, Massachusetts, was the only New England Beach to make the list and it came in at #10.

The light at the intersection of High Street and Lafayette Rd in Hampton, New Hampshire, is in this authors opinion the worst light in town.

A travel platform for experiences called Hellotickets analyzed tens of thousands of upcoming outdoor gigs and festivals across all 50 states to find the cheapest states in the U.S for music lovers. They calculated an average ticket price for each state using the cost of events in the area to discover where fans can expect the best value. Rhode Island came in as the #1 cheapest state for music lovers with an average ticket price of $41.97.

According to a site called niche.com, that analyzes factors like state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and high school ratings, the top 10 best public high schools in New Hampshire have been ranked. The #1 pick is Hanover High School.

Lady Slipper plants have been spotted all over New Hampshire more and more over the past few years. Since they are legally protected in the state and t's illegal to dig them up without permission, they have been able to survive and thrive. There are some very healthy groupings visible all over the state from late May until mid July.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, New Hampshire, offers a once in a lifetime experience called their llama tee time trek. Stroll the fairways with a charming llama by your side, ready to carry your clubs and lighten your load and mood. Each furry course companion comes with a dedicated handler, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable round from start to finish. Not only will you have a llama to assist as your own personal caddy, you’ll also enjoy unlimited drinks and snacks throughout your game, further adding to the indulgence of it all.

New Hampshire State Police posted to their Facebook recently that every year the American Association of State Troopers holds their annual 'America's Best-Looking Cruiser' Calendar Contest and New Hampshire is in the running.

Our love lock fence started on memorial bridge in Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2014. Hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of locks stand proudly on that fence.

New England's largest sandbox Sandmagination is located in the North Shore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts. If you are looking for a fun, sensory-rich, inclusive space for kids 10 and under, look no further. The entrance is outside the mall next to Macy’s Mens.

We have highlighted all of the best and most likely places where you could spot a moose in the state of New Hampshire.

Cinco's Cantina has three convenient locations in New Hampshire; Dover, Epping, and Rochester. The Rochester, New Hampshire, location on South Main Street is the newest and people are loving the massive margaritas they serve up.

A precious bunny named Rosie from Weare, New Hampshire, nearly broke the internet by posting a photo of he and his pet bunny named Rosie on a date at Dunkin'. Rosie was spotted with an adorable tiny Dunkin' cup with a straw. I say someone should get this bunny an endorsement deal like yesterday. Ben Affleck is out and Rosie is in.

On Saturday June 14th, celebrate the dad in your life with a legendary hot dog from Gilley's Diner in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A portion of all hot dog sales on Saturday June 14th will go to New Hampshire SPCA.

Animal control officers in Belchertown, Massachusetts saved a baby racoon that showed up on someone's doorstep and also a baby groundhog that was caught in a batting cage all in the same day. The photo of the baby racoon is ridiculously cute because it's standing on its hind legs like a full blown human. They plan to release both animals back into the wild when they are ready.