Winnipesaukee Island Homes and Land

Weirs Beach Arrow Sign turns 70! Mark your calendars! The Weirs Action Committee will be celebrating the iconic sign's 70th anniversary with a celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9pm before the fireworks.The Story Behind the Iconic Weirs Beach Arrow SignIf your…

Ice Out was declared on Lake Winnipesaukee today (April 12, 2026). Emerson Aviation in Gilford NH is the local source for ice conditions.  Many people follow their Facebook page for weekly/daily updates on “Ice In” and “Ice Out”.  Locals, especially…

Did you ever wonder how Lake Winnipesaukee island property owners get their mail?  Some islands are served by the M/V Sophie C, the oldest floating Post Office in the United States, but other islanders have come up with a different plan. For years, Gilford Island…

People come from all over New England to hike Mount Major because of its amazing views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains beyond. At 1,786 feet in elevation Mount Major one of 10 peaks in the Belknap Range. A round trip hike to the summit covers about 4.5 miles…

Winter in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region has its own quiet excitement. The lakes settle under ice, the hills pull on their white coats, and a lacework of snowmobile trails stitches towns together in a way that feels both practical and joyful. Snowmobiling here isn’t just…

Everyone flocks to NH in the Fall. Living here on Lake Winnipesaukee I enjoy hiking, pumpkins, food, and sites of Autumn. Personally, winter is one of my favorite times to be in the NH Lakes Region. Can you imagine living in the NH Lakes Region year-round? This fall…

History of Diamond IslandDiamond Island is a 47-acre island that lies east of mainland Gilford and west of Rattlesnake Island. It is one of the few larger Lake Winnipesaukee islands that has no electrical service. Island property owners rely on generators or solar for…

You may have come across this interesting site while boating on Lake Winnipesaukee - Nipple Rock. This is actually a lighted navigational aid (FL “46”) fixed on a “principal rock” to help boaters avoid the hazard. Locals have added their painted touch (and often a…

The Granite State Railway in Lincoln and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach share 54 miles of historic railroad track between Tilton and Lincoln that dates back to 1848 – a period in time when President Zachary Taylor resided in the White House,…

Over 170 years ago, along the shoreline of Center Harbor Bay, just off Lake Street near the MS Mount Washington’s winter dock, a bronze plaque now quietly commemorates a groundbreaking moment in American sports history. It marks the site of the first intercollegiate…

With the mild winter in 2024, “Ice in” was only declared on Lake Winnipesaukee in NH for one day in February. This winter is a different story with ice-in declared relatively early on January 13, 2025. Emerson Aviation in Gilford NH is the local source for ice…