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Category Archives: The NH State Park Experience The Monadnock, Climbeth!By Jonathan Rager, Interpretive Ranger at Greenfield State Park and Monadnock State Park There are many writers, poets, and artists who, became or become inspired by the majestic grandeur of Monadnock. The Grand Monadnock conjures many emotions in everyone that … Continue reading  Star Trails Over Mt. MonadnockThere’s something about an evening in late August that’s particularly enchanting. After a long, hot day the night is cool reminder that a change in the seasons is quickly approaching. And on a clear night when there are plenty of … Continue reading  Oh the places you’ll go in Franconia Notch State ParkBy Andrea Klaphake, Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger Two Months of roaming the trails at Franconia Notch State Park. I have covered a lot of ground and talked to hundreds of people from all over New England, Canada, and … Continue reading  Foraging for Fungi on the Forest FloorHave you ever wondered what it would be like if you got stranded in the wilderness? Do you have the knowledge, skills, and courage to survive? Where would you sleep? What would you eat? I got a taste for what … Continue reading
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Tagged foraging, fungi, monadnock mushroomers unlimited, mushrooms, mycology, wild edibles |
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 Walking on Water: Part 2“The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water; but to walk on the earth.” – Chinese Proverb You may remember last week’s account of a very fun (but also very wet!) tour of … Continue reading
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Tagged hampton beach state park, I, North Hampton State Beach, paddleboard, Rye, Seacoast, stand-up paddleboarding, yoga |
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 Hiking the Bond MountainsBy: Maddy Hunt, Discover the Power of Parks Interpreter The Bond Mountains boast some of the most beautiful views in the White Mountains. This range includes Mt. Bond, West Bond and the Bond Cliff located in the middle of the … Continue reading  Walking on Water: Part 1I’m at Hampton Beach State Park this week to show you something you might be surprised to find in New Hampshire. It’s one of the fastest growing and most popular water sports on the planet- stand up paddleboarding – and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cinnamon Rainbows, hampton beach, lesson, stand-up paddleboarding, SUP, Surfing |
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 Monadnock-nock. Who’s there?A wise man once told me I was responsible as an interpreter to build a mutual respect between nature and visitors, at Monadnock State Park, this is something I do not take lightly. To personify Monadnock is impossible, but to … Continue reading
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Tagged halfway house, hiking, monadnock, spellman trail, the tooth, triumph |
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 Americana and Camping at Greenfield State ParkThe smell of barbeque in the air, the laughter of families having a good time, and the beautiful and serene gestures of the waves of Otter Lake, all provide the wonderful setting that Greenfield State Park provides for folks. There … Continue reading
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Tagged Americana, camping, Greenfield State Park |
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 Summer Rain Hiking at Odiorne Point State ParkIt was my first real visit to the New Hampshire seacoast and I couldn’t wait to get out on the beach. I was ready with sunglasses and sunscreen. But mother nature had something else in mind. The forecast? Rain, rain, … Continue reading
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Tagged hiking in the rain, odiorne, odiorne state park, photography, Portsmouth, rain, rain hike, Seacoast |
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