Of course you would! In late September it’s hard to resist the influence of these mysterious chemicals. But they’re not in the drinking water; they’re in the leaves. And the Lakes Region is alive with color this fall foliage season.

Depending on its biochemical makeup, each tree presents a unique hue. Anthocyanins produce blue, red, and violet colors. Tannins produce brown colors, like those in tea and in the mighty oak leaf. Flavones are the yellow found in sumac, horse chestnut, tea and onions.

Like many in the Lakes Region, I prefer maple leaves, but the tenacity of the oak leaf cannot be denied. No matter which autumn color tickles your fancy, you’ll find it here in New Hampshire. Here are some current Lakes Region listings featuring maples, wooded landscapes, or mature trees.

4 Summer Street Milton, NH - MLS No. 2789435 As you can see, this Milton, New Hampshire home is surrounded by deciduous trees. Note the Oak in the foreground; the leaves on this tree won’t turn for another month.

6 Oak Street Wolfeboro, NH - MLS No. 2768147 Another Lakes Region home surrounded by deciduous trees, this historic Wolfeboro home features mature perennial gardens!

176 Ledge Hill Road Tuftonboro, NH – MLS No. 2755352 This antique cape in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire features an open floor plan, exposed original post-and-beam, and 33 wooded acres of autumnal bliss.

Ah, Fall in the New Hampshire Lakes Region!

Those of you lucky enough to live along the shores of Lake Wentworth already know that the most notable event in all of the Lakes Region is the Cardboard Classic. The Classic is a duct tape and cardboard boat race, the pinnacle event of Family Day at the New Hampshire Boat Museum. It happens in early August every year.

This year, boat builders at the museum were on hand to assist family and youth teams in the design and construction of these remarkable water crafts. Certificates were given for the most original crafts and the longest floaters. The family event also included toy boat building, a cook out, and the unforgettable War Canoe Water Skier event. The event was a great success.

Check out these Lake Wentworth properties, paddling distance to the Cardboard Classic:
80 Townsend Shore Road, Wolfeboro NH  -  MLS# 2785112
70 Churchill Rd., Wolfeboro NH -  MLS# 2782090
Mark your calendars and start collecting cardboard for next year.

A few more serious Lakes Region boat shows  include:
The 33rd Annual Alton Bay Boat Show
The 36th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show