Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on September 7, 2010
Runners starting out from the Panorama Clubhouse
It seems there are a lot of running races and events happening in New England at this time of year, but the Dixville Notch Half Marathon taking place at this favorite NH vacation spot looks like one of the most fun!
Now in its 34th year, the Annual Dixville Notch Half Marathon is set for Saturday, September 25th. The event draws over 100 participants and offers runners a choice of races: a USATF-certified half-marathon, a two-person relay 6-mile and 7.1-mile event, or a four-person relay with three 3-mile legs and one 4.1-mile leg. There is also a three-mile Fun Walk for non-runners. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on August 12, 2010
For three days in August, athletes from all over the world will come to this New England resort to conquer some of the region’s toughest terrain in the Untamed New England 2010 Adventure Race. Nearly 200 adventure racers are expected to meet at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in Dixville Notch, then set out on a 3-day trial of mountain biking, canoe and kayak paddling, trail running, off-trail trekking, orienteering, and rope work. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on August 2, 2010
The War of 1812 saw far more deaths from disease than from combat
It is not easy to find detailed information about Timothy Dix, Jr. But the War of 1812 casualty lent his name not only to Dixville Notch but to the original incarnation of The Balsams. The New Hampshire hotel was previously known as The Dix House. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 16, 2010
For two days this week starting at 9am today, the webcam at this New England resort will be focused on the famous Round Flower Garden as groundskeepers put in all the beautiful annuals that guests of The Balsams luxuriate in year after year, and visitors to the website will be able to watch as the garden takes shape! Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 8, 2010
Could this New England resort be part of someone’s dream NH vacation? On May 24th, the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) announced the launch of its 2nd annual New Hampshire Dream Vacation Photo Contest, which is taking place this summer from May 24th – September 6th. Since the very first day, response has been great, and entries have been pouring in from around the state, with photos of visitors and residents at their favorite NH spots. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on May 18, 2010
When planning your next summer NH vacation or looking for things to do in the beautiful North Country of NH, consider the adventures that await you at and near this New England resort in Dixville Notch. The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel has partnered with some local outfitters to make exploring the estate and wilderness easy and exciting! Here’s a quick list of some of the guided activities that are on tap:
- Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting – As a trip for the family or as a camp program for children and teens, nothing beats the fun of running the nearby rivers. Custom trips and rafting camps organized by North Woods Rafting and Northern Waters, Inc. are a great way to learn to navigate rapids!
- Rolling Dog Sled Adventures – Who needs snow to enjoy the thrill of dog sledding? New on the docket this year is Muddy Paw Dog Sled Kennel, who will provide recreational adventures for the whole family, as well as clinics for teens and adults, on specially fitted sleds with wheels.
- Horseback Riding – Saddle up! Fiore Stables will be offering trail rides, private lessons, and riding camps for children ages 9 and up. Each student will have a horse carefully selected for them based on their abilities. A perfect way to learn the responsibility of caring for a horse and everything that goes along with it.
- Scenic Flying Adventures – After a drive through beautiful and historic “13-Mile Woods” along the Androscoggin River, your plane is ready at Berlin Regional Airport. Board the 6-person Piper Saratoga for an eagle’s-eye view of the Connecticut River, The Balsams, Dixville Notch, and Errol in this breathtaking 30-minute flight.
These adventures, along with golf, tennis, and the many other activities available at this New Hampshire hotel, promise to make your next family vacation or weekend getaway unforgettable!
Carrie Reed
The Balsams Blogging Team
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on May 4, 2010
Hitchcock focuses on jewelry designs that draw inspiration from nature
It was over thirty years ago, back in high school, when Pamela Hitchcock first laid hands on a piece of metal for the purpose of crafting. That was followed by an apprenticeship with a master silversmith and juried membership in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
Today her handcrafted wearable art appears in stores from Maine to Connecticut. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on April 27, 2010
In the heart of historic Portsmouth, NH sits a little bakery café where the bakers and chefs bring the skills they honed at this New England resort in Dixville Notch, NH to the locals and tourists of the popular seaside town. Popovers on the Square features fine cakes, pastries, and cookies, but is also a hopping lunch and dinner spot, with a substantial menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and quiches served with, of course, a freshly baked popover. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on April 12, 2010
When it comes to the hunt for things to do in northern New Hampshire, moose are top prey. Most of the folks who seek them out, however, do so peaceably. There’s nothing quite like seeing the giant beasts for the first time, and coming home with the “trophy” of a good telephoto image. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on April 1, 2010
As the snow begins to melt across New England, thoughts turn from skiing and snowshoeing to other outdoor adventures. Some fun things to do in New Hampshire in the springtime include Geocaching and Letterboxing, two forms of a type of hide-and-seek treasure hunting game that are growing in popularity and can include the whole family. There are hundreds of hidden “caches” in the state, many near this New Hampshire Resort in Dixville Notch. Read More »
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