Hi folks – What with the weather being more typical (cooler at night) for a New England June (whatever that means), the rhododendrons at Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH are still on track for the middle of July being the greatest amount of flowers in full bloom for the season. There are quite a […]
Wild about Wildflowers
By: Hannah Park, Interpretive Ranger at Bear Brook State Park The week of exploration has commenced for the Interpretive Rangers! I have the pleasure of wandering around Bear Brook State Park. To my surprise, wildflowers are popping up everywhere to greet me! Take a moment to appreciate some of these beautiful blossoms with me and learn […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: June 20, 2017
Hey folks, The flower buds at Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH are beginning to expand a bit in some places. In the shadier spots you may see some buds that have not visibly “woken up,” but in other lighter locations some buds might show some pink color or even be opening up a little. […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: June 12, 2017
I was horrified to see that the word “specie” that I used in last week’s bloom report to refer to the rhododendrons growing at Rhododendron State Park was the wrong word – it should have been “species” (the word refers to both singular and plural). “Specie” is a somewhat archaic term for money among other […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: June 8, 2017
Hey folks, Perhaps some of you are wondering about the conditions at Rhododendron State Park. The hybridized and “improved” rhododendron bushes that can be seen in landscaped plantings are in full bloom in southwestern NH, but they are all very different from the rhododendron species found at the park in Fitzwilliam. It is a native […]
Nature Programs Starting in June!
Interpretive Rangers from the Student Conservation Association will be offering nature programs in various NH State Park locations starting on June 21, 2017 (& continuing through Labor Day)! Our Discover Power of Parks Programs focus on connecting participants with nature and building appreciation for New Hampshire’s unmatched natural and cultural heritage. Programs will include activities […]
8 Waterfalls in a Day: Hiking in Crawford Notch
There are more than 10 waterfalls in and around Crawford Notch State Park. So, we wondered – how many could we hike to in a single day? For us the magic number was 8 – but for others it might be more or less. Since an adventure like this may take the better part of […]
New Summer Video Series: Limitless Adventure
Following the popularity of last year’s video series – ‘Hidden Gems of New Hampshire’ – a new summer video series featuring NH State Park adventures is set to launch this week! This year’s video series, dubbed ‘Limitless Adventure,’ will highlight the wide range of activities offered in and around our NH State Park campgrounds. While […]
The Trails of Bear Brook are Waiting to be Walked on!
When hiking on the trails of Bear Brook State Park you will hear the crunch of leaves rather than the crunch of snow. Spring has finally popped out of the ground creating a different atmosphere just waiting to be discovered. Bear Brook State Park is home to a variety of trails for the curious outdoor […]
The Next Generation of Earth Stewards!
Well it is that time of year again! When the fourth graders of New Hampshire change the world by completing their Earth Stewardship Training! They have been through ten weeks of rigorous lessons about the connections of the natural world. Some were valiant, others not so much. In the end the SCAers determination and witty […]