Cold early and midwinter temperatures drove down the number of geese and ducks in North Dakota.

Stir up joy and longevity with stir-fried snake beans for the Year of the Snake.

BRAINERD — A snowy, blustery day met anglers for the 35th annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb.

Bowdoinham’s Ice and Smelt Fishing Festival is a winter tradition, drawing tourists eager to fish and explore the town. However, the past two events lacked its key attraction: actual smelt fishing.

Here is a list of festivals, events and auspicious timings. Click on the links below to know more about each festival/event and get information about when, why and how these are celebrated.