Sophie C - U.S. Mail Boat

01/15/2026

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It's official! "Ice-in" has been declared at Lake Winnipesaukee: http://www.wmur.com/article/ice-in-lake-winnipesaukee-new-hampshire-2026/70010527

04/16/2025

Ice-Out on Lake Winnipesaukee has officially been declared, leading to the start of the cruising season for the historic M/S Mount Washington. Pilots at Emerson Aviation confirmed that no ice will prevent the Mount Washington from navigating to all five of its ports.

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03/17/2024

02/06/2024

Ice-in is declared when ice forms on the widest and deepest part of the lake. Pilot David Emerson, of Emerson Aviation, monitors lake conditions from the air.

05/03/2023

The Next 150 Years: After a blockbuster 150th anniversary season, the M/S Mount Washington launches her 2023 season with new cruises and services

Over the years, the M/S Mount Washington has undergone several renovations and upgrades, but its classic charm and appeal have remained intact. Today, visitors can board the ship and enjoy a variety of cruises, including sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, and private charters. The ship also hosts sp...

02/07/2023

'Ice-in' declared on Lake Winnipesaukee after extreme cold in New Hampshire

Emerson Aviation says ice still not safe to venture out

Emerson Aviation says ice still not safe to venture out

01/25/2023

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH, will host its monthly Super Stellar Friday series on Feb. 3, 6:30 pm, by welcoming Throwback Brewery for a lesson in Beer Science. Ever wondered why your beer tastes the way it does and how commercial breweries can turn out beer that tastes the same batch after batch? The answer is science! In this talk, Throwback Brewery Co-Founders Annette and Nicole will go over the process of how beer is made, describing the science along the way. From microbiology to chemistry to engineering and with a whole lot of math in between, you can’t make (or taste!) really great beer without the wonders of science. Join us and learn plenty of fun facts about one of the world’s most popular and oldest beverages! Following the presentation, presenters will answer audience questions in a Q & A session, leaving time to explore the museum.

Feb. 3, 6:30 McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Super Stellar Friday

01/16/2023

The Inspiring Meaning of MLK Jr. Day Will Change the Way You Celebrate

Everything you should know about the holiday, plus five ways to celebrate it this year.

Learn about why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/15/2023

Sign up for the New Hampshire News Quiz and you might find yourself on the slopes this winter. Sign up for our news quiz alerts between January 16 - 27, and you’ll be entered to win a pair of lift tickets to Gunstock Mountain Resort and an NHPR swag bag. Winners will be drawn between January 28th and February 3rd.

Sign up for the New Hampshire News Quiz between January 16-27 and be entered to win a pair of lift tickets to Gunstock Mountain Resort and an NHPR swag bag.