on the cover
10 In this week’s cover, we look at the top 8 hikes Hippo readers voted as their favorites in our Best of 2025 and talk to local experts about what makes them particularly fun in the fall. Crisp weather, smaller crowds — fall hiking has its perks.
Also on the cover, Get ready for New Hampshire’s Distiller’s Week, with events the first week of November (see page 20). Performers get in front of a crowd at the Not Afraid to Fail Fest (page 14). Looking for some family friendly spooky season fun? Check out this week’s Kiddle Pool (page 18) and last week’s guide to Halloween events, which included events for all ages (find it at hippopress.com).
Lead info In its October Early Childhood newsletter, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services discussed National Lead ...
Leaves of brown If you’re noticing a little less fall color this year, it’s not just you, as “weeks of ...
Thursday, Oct. 23 New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan and State Archivist Ashley Miller host an open house and ...
8 hikes for autumn adventures By John Fladd jfladd@hippopress.com Mark Swasey does a lot of hiking. According to his Ascent ...
First-timers gather for Not Afraid to Fail Fest By Michael Witthausmwitthaus@hippopress.com Stepping out of one’s comfort zone to try something ...
Dear Donna, I am hoping you can provide me with some advice. I am looking to purchase a three-strand pearl ...
Fall leaves make good mulch By Henry Homeyerlistings@hippopress.com After a hot, dry summer — there was a drought in most ...
Family fun for whenever Spooky season fun In the Oct. 16 issue of the Hippo, we presented a guide to ...
New Hampshire celebrates Distiller’s Week By John Fladdjfladd@hippopress.com The week of Oct. 30 through Nov. 6 is New HamDipshire Distiller’s ...
By Michael Witthausmwitthaus@hippopress.com • Folk room: A female-forward evening has sets from Maia Sharp and Catie Curtis in a venerable ...
Six years later, Bungalow returns with live music By Michael Witthausmwitthaus@hippopress.com Manchester’s independent music scene lost an important resource when ...