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Author Archives: Robert Eaton, New Hampshire State Parks Winter Intern About Robert Eaton, New Hampshire State Parks Winter InternMy name is Rob Eaton and I am going to explore the state parks of New Hampshire to experience the ragged beauty of the "off" season. I am currently a student at the University of New Hampshire studying Anthropology and long-time outdoor enthusiast throughout New England. This fall, we all spent our time watching the beautiful New England leaves burst into color as we saw our summer-long tans (reluctantly) disappear with the sunlight. Through this blog I hope to inspire you to get away from comfy couches, TV's, and oil heaters and venture outdoors this winter. My goal is to showcase the endless possibilities our State Parks have year round because, in actuality, we humans are not built for hibernation.Winter Surf at Jenness State BeachSurfing doesn’t often come to mind when most everyone in New England is hunkered down in the middle of the winter season. With New Hampshire boasting its 18 miles of coastline it’s an unlikely candidate for the sport, but when … Continue reading Pinhole Photography at Odiorne State Park: Part 1So, what is a pinhole camera? The world’s first camera! The concept is as old as Aristotle, but I first learned about them in my high school photography class. Today, there is a niche of photographers who enthusiastically pursue the … Continue reading
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The SCA and Bear Brook State ParkDaily lesson planning for afternoon programs. Last week I had the opportunity to visit the 2012 Student Conservation Association group residing in Bear Brook State Park. The SCA NH Corps is located in the heart of Bear Brook where Interns … Continue reading
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Hiking to Mt.Washington State Park in WinterTo get to Mt. Washington State Park one must have a knowledge of the terrain, hiking experience, and an incredibly stubborn desire to spite gravity. This was the first time Don, Jamie, and myself had hiked Washington in the winter … Continue reading
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Diving the Seacoast State ParksIt happens to all of us, by now we’re waist deep into winter exhausting our movie collections and looking forward to longer daylight. We go to the local community center to swim in the pool, but its not the same. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fort Constitution, Fort Stark, Isle of Shoals, Newcastle, Rye, Scuba Diving, Seacoast |
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Franconia Notch State ParkFranconia Notch State Park So this is an introduction to start off the winter adventure season! Despite this December being the hottest I can remember, I spent a couple days walking along snow and ice in Franconia Notch State Park … Continue reading
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Tagged AMC, amc hut, cannon mtn., Lonesome Lake, winter backpacking |
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