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HIGHMOUNT, New York -- Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, one of American popular music's greatest composers, will rock the Belleayre Music Festival in Highmount on Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m.
The Beach Boys took the American music scene by storm in the 1960s, creating some of rock-n-roll's most memorable tunes. Brian Wilson was the driving force behind the band and his multi-faceted contributions rank among the most important elements of rock music.

CONCORD, New Hampshire -- On July 2, the State of New Hampshire increased its ownership of the land at the summit of Mount Washington. The deed to 8.2 acres of land was officially transferred to the State by Dartmouth College at a price of $2.1 million, to be financed by Dartmouth over 10 years.

The property is located on the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. It directly abuts and will become part of the Mount Washington State Park, whic...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire -- Along with the distinctive and thrilling sounds of people flying Wildcat Mountain on the ZipRider, the quiet breathtaking moments of scenery and summit views via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, can now be seen and heard colored discs in flight toward a curious looking metal basket, the sound of clinking chains, and the obligatory "Nice shot!" more often reserved for the traditional golf course. Unlike traditional golf ho...

KILLINGTON, Vermont -- Killington Resort President and General Manager Chris Nyberg announced today the promotion of Patricia Ryan to Director of Sales and Marketing.

Ryan replaces Dave Rathbun, who was hired last month to be President and General Manager of Mt. Bachelor, outside of Bend, Ore.

Ryan served as Killington's Director of Sales from 1998 to 2000 and from June 2006 to the present during which time she lead Killington's s...

FRANCONIA NOTCH, New Hampshire -- On Saturday, June 28, Cannon Mountain quietly celebrated 70 years of operation. Back in 1938, the first aerial tramway in North America left the base station in Franconia Notch State Park with its first official riders. Mrs. Francis P. Murphy, wife of the Governor, christened "Lafayette," the first car, with a bottle of Echo Lake water. In its first year of operation, the aerial tramway carried over 163,000 people.
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RANGELEY, Maine -- Saddleback Ski Resort has been awarded the Gannett Family Business of the Year Award in the Small Business category by the Institute for Family-Owned Business. Saddleback Ski Resort, located in the legendary Rangeley Lakes Region is a four season resort currently focusing on non-motorized winter sports; alpine skiing, snow boarding, cross country skiing, telemark skiing and snow shoeing, serving primarily the eastern United States with a...

LUDLOW, Vermont -- When it comes to "what's new" at Okemo Mountain Resort for the winter of 2008/2009, art and innovation combine to address the challenges of creating a better resort experience ??“ all with an eye toward efficiency and sustainability. Laser-guided superpipe cutting, first-in-the-East lift loading and grooming technologies, plus energy efficiencies in snowmaking and other operations ??¦ these are just some of the innovations that c...

JAY, Vermont -- After nearly 25 years of leading Jay Peak as President and Chief Operating Officer, Bill Stenger, along with a group of private investors, has purchased the northern Vermont Resort-located just a few miles south of the Canadian border. "The sale of Jay Peak is a very positive transition-not only from the perspective of our employees and guests, but from that of the entire community of Jay Peak stakeholders. Our entire ownership and manageme...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak announces a new way to save while having fun locally at Mountain Adventure Park. The newly created Twilight Pass costs $29 and is available for purchase every evening after 5 pm, all summer long. The Pass offers access to the entire Park including the new Kids Zone, the Mountain Coaster, Alpine Super Slide and more. Use the extra cash to fill up your tank and come out and have some summer fun at Mountain Adventure Park...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire -- Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up once again to continue the "Wednesdays at Wildcat" program this summer, combining family fun and education for free. Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00am to 12:00noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

Wildcat is a great summer outing for families of all...