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Category Archives: The NH State Park Experience

Franconia Notch: The Flume Gorge

Posted on by Christina Minniti, Photographer

A few weeks ago an image of a pair of ice climbers on the NH State Parks facebook page grabbed my attention, and I just couldn’t stop thinking about all of that ice. At the first chance I got, I … Continue reading

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What do NH State Parks mean to 18-29 year olds?

Posted on by andrew-keohan

As my final days as a Parks and Recreation Intern came to a close, I decided it would be a neat and insightful project to administer a survey regarding the New Hampshire State Parks. The goal of the survey was … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Photographing Pillsbury State Park

Posted on by Christina Minniti, Photographer

When I made the leap to move from sunny Phoenix AZ to New England last summer one of the things I was most excited about was hiking with real trees. Throughout the end of the summer and into autumn I … Continue reading

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Not Your Casual Day at The Beach

Posted on by andrew-keohan

Sun-bathers and leisurely swimmers were noticeably absent from Hampton Beach State Park last Sunday but a rare breed of ‘penguins’ did flock to the oceanfront for the 13th annual Penguin Plunge! And no, these were not the adorable creatures with … Continue reading

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The “Other Side of the Mountain”

Posted on by andrew-keohan

As skiers and riders make their last turns down Cannon Mountain, some employees are just preparing to begin their evening on the mountain. At 3pm, the Mountain Operations team gathers for their daily meeting. Staff members from each department (Snowmaking, … Continue reading

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Nansen Milan Winter Recreation

Posted on by andrew-keohan

Passing by the Milan Lumber Company, I knew I was headed in the right direction… Located just outside the North Country hub of Berlin, Milan Hill State Park is well worth the drive. The park is home to Nansen Ski … Continue reading

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Cross Country Skiing at Bear Brook

Posted on by andrew-keohan

It’s amazing how a few inches of snow changes the course of outdoor recreation we New Englander’s participate in. The recent coating of flakes led me to give cross-country skiing another try for my second time ever. With hiking and biking … Continue reading

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AMC’s Cardigan Lodge

Posted on by andrew-keohan

The ride to Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Cardigan Lodge is an adventure in itself. As you proceed down the back roads of Alexandria, AMC sign leads the way. Trust them, not your instinct or GPS device and eventually you’ll arrive … Continue reading

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Pure Tranquility at White Lake State Park

Posted on by andrew-keohan

While driving down White Mountain Highway (Route 16) on a brisk Thanksgiving eve, I proceeded to take a left onto State Park Road in Ossipee, New Hampshire. As the road narrows, pine trees thicken on either side, suggesting that I had arrived at a … Continue reading

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Try the park less traveled…

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Less frequently visited than many other state parks (although gaining popularity amongst mountain bikers), Ahern State Park is conveniently located just outside downtown Laconia, off Route 106 North. It remains nicely secluded from the hustle and bustle of the Lakes … Continue reading

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