Story Archives of 'Outdoors'

As the cold weather settles in over New Hampshire, we tend to nestle into our warm homes, but it's just as important to get outside in the winter as in other times of the year.

This collection of essays by local writers explores the nature of New Hampshire and Vermont through both the good and the bad- from the peaceful quiet of our lakes and swaying pastures to the harsh reality of clear cut forests and acid rain. Taken as a whole, this book strives to give the complete picture of our environment, through the many different perspectives gathered together. Laura's guests are Kevin Peterson, Senior Program Officer for the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Upper Valley Region and Chuck Wooster of Northern Woodlands magazine, who edited this book, "The Outside Story".

Four days after Vice President Dick Cheney shot his hunting partner while bird hunting, he has publicly discussed the incident. He spoke with the cable news station Fox earlier today/Wednesday.
New Hampshire officials say similar episodes occur here about three times a year. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein found out how the state handles what it calls hunting related shootings.

It used to be that you could count on the robin as a sure sign of spring. But it seems lately that they have been sticking around for the colder months as well. Rosemary explains what may be influencing their choice to stay.

Did you ever wonder what Santa's flying reindeer eat when they're not snacking on the treats we leave for them on Christmas Eve? They feast on Reindeer Lichen, of course!