We often go to Cheshire Arena in Swanzey, NH for skating, but there are several other options in the area.  Peterborough has an ice rink, but unfortunately it's currently non-functioning due to needing some major repairs. The Jaffrey Rec. Dept. turns its basketball court into a rink at Humiston Field and The Clark in Winchendon, MA supposedly maintains a rink while Conway Arena in Nashua has recreational skating times for all.  But the Monadnock region, with more than its share of lakes and ponds, offers many alternatives to regularly maintained or Zamboni-smoothed ice for those in search of a more rustic, outdoorsy, natural experience.

I suppose I should re-introduce myself.  Even though I've had this blog here for quite awhile, my posts are so sporadic that I don't think anyone knows I'm here!

I'm a transplanted Canadian (so I spell words with "ou" instead of "o" as you'll see throughout my blog. I also throw the odd French phrase or word out there too) living in the heart of the Monadnock region of NH with my native NH husband and young kids.  This blog will mostly be about our life in the area, us checking out fun activities and destinations and some not-so-fun ones too because I'm a firm believer of balance in one's life.  If you know of any family-friendly local events, email me through this blog or comment on an entry and we can check them out or I can mention them to help get the word out.  My goal is not to sound too much like a travel brochure or sales pitch so I'm going to throw in a lot of vaguely personal stuff in the mix.  So, come join me as we discover the area together!