Take a journey, season by season, through the rich landscapes and history of the Granite State. From town squares to mountaintops, experience the charm of this New England state in all its variety.The reader is taken to sled dog races in Laconia, old-fashioned maple sap gathering at Stonewall Farm, and other activities that define the beauty and wholesomeness of a New Hampshire winter. Springtime opens up miles of hiking trails, many of which offer vistas into distant horizons. Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer activities, with our pristine beaches beckoning sun seekers–catch the sand sculptors at Hampton Beach or the Wooden Boat Festival on Lake Winnipisaukee. Autumn splendor speaks for itself in vivid leaves against a brilliant blue sky. Come enjoy New Hampshire. The welcome sign is out.By Ken PaulsenKen Paulsen lives in northern New England, where he pursues his interest in landscape photography. He is also the author of New Hampshire: An Autumn Sojourn, Vermont: A Focus on Fall, Vermont: An Autumn Perspective, and New Hampshire: A Keepsake.245 color images245 color images