I spent my last full week of Discover the Power of Parks season in a funk; no one was around during the week to make animal masks or to play my Leave No Trace obstacle course. The weekend did get a bit busier, but it was chilly so people mostly wanted to spend time at […]
Interpreter Exclusive
At exactly 6:30AM the second floor of the Hiker Cabin is filled with the sound of Notre Dame like church bells. It is my phone alarm, and it means that it is officially time to start my day and get out of bed. I get dressed and head downstairs because soon there will be curious […]
Hiker Safety 101: Franconia Notch
There are many amazing ways to discover the outdoors. Today, hiking is perhaps one of the most popular ways to enjoy the natural world. For many people, myself included, hiking is an amazing way to decompress, find spiritual renewal, and reset my mind from the everyday hustle and bustle. However, if not taken seriously, hiking […]
Calling All Croakers
By: Hannah Park, Interpretive Ranger at Bear Brook State Park Have you heard the pond chorus? The beautifully orchestrated symphony, ranging from sopranos to basses, is made possible by the vocal instrumentation of amphibians. Lets explore the different frog and toad calls that add to the nighttime noises. American Bullfrog The Bullfrog is the largest native […]
Volunteerism At Its Finest
By:Brittany O’Neal, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Have you ever felt like you wanted to work for no money? Do you gain satisfaction when you contribute to a great cause? Does hard sweaty manual labor sound appealing to you? If you answered no to all of those questions, then stop reading this blog post. […]
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Special Plants of Greenfield
By: Julia Boyer, Interpreter at Greenfield State Park I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is growing to a close. It’s getting colder, day camps are ending, and Greenfield State Park is beginning to wilt after all the excitement of summer. However, even though the blueberry season has come to its […]
5 Traces of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Moose Brook State Park
From 1933-1942 the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) gave hope to young men and families struggling through the Great Depression. As a part of the New Deal, the CCC was a public work relief program in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families. These young men, eager to do anything to help their […]
Sounds of 1863
Blog written by: Pete Lampley, Interpreter at White Lake State Park If you’ve ever caught yourself listening to an oldie hit on the radio tapping your toes or anticipating the next lyric, you know how a catchy song can carry itself quite a ways. Some of our favorite hits of the 40s and 50s still […]
Abundance of Berries
As the summer wears on and the days are hot and muggy, it can be difficult to see in the good in this time of year for some. But have no fear, berry season is here! At Pawtuckaway State Park the berries are in full swing and there are plenty to go around. Lots of […]
What’s Lurking Below the Surface?
Blog written by: Sam Nunlist, Southern Rover Interpreter On my last blog, I gave a little bit of history about the town that was flooded and now rests below Everett Lake. This time around I want to give some information about the small critters you might come across if you bring a net along with you and […]