By: Brittany O’Neal, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Who are these Heroes of the Mountain and what do they do? Before I introduce the people you hope you never have to call let’s read the introduction to this blog post for dramatic effect. Each year Monadnock State Park attracts more and more hikers. And […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 25, 2017
Hey folks, Although the main blooming event of 2017 is almost over, there are still plenty of flowers to be seen at the grove this week. Some of you may have seen in this posting from last week how I mentioned how unlikely it would be to get some cold rainy days in July? Well, […]
The Eastern Brook Trout
By: Brian Donovan, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park Salvelinus fontinalis, (Mitchill, 1814) Humans have always been fascinated by fish. They are truly marvelous creatures. Our love affair with these animals is ancient. For as long as our species has been around, we have interacted with fish in a variety of ways. Perhaps my […]
Which Greenfield Beach is Right for You?
“Go big or go home” seems to be Greenfield State Park’s motto. The park has 252 campsites. It has paved roads and trails for biking. It has two ponds (Hogback Pond and Mud Pond) with dog-friendly trails. It, also, has the cute towns of Greenfield and Peterborough to its right and left. Despite all of […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 19, 2017
Hey folks- Even though this last weekend was considered the height of the bloom season, there are still plenty of flowers to be seen at the Rhododendron State Park grove – perhaps for the next week or so, depending on the weather. If we get some cool rainy days (not really that likely – it […]
Destination: Chocorua
Blog written by Pete Lampley – Interpreter at White Lake State Park Lounging carelessly on the shores of White Lake, you can take in a stunning view. Loons dive in and out of the lake. Ducks and their ducklings saunter from the picnic tables behind you into the designated swimming area (nice of them to […]
Interesting Insects!
By: Haley Doty, Visitor Services and Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park Summer is officially here in New Hampshire State Parks and with it comes outdoor adventures, fun at the beach, ice cream and insects. Although most people dread the arrival of our six-legged friends, I look forward to it! Their vast diversity as well […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 10, 2017
Hi folks- Sorry about the lack of a bloom report last week – it was a busy week for all of us, what with the Fourth of July landing on a Tuesday this year. As the photos all show, there’s a lot of range within the grove at Rhododendron State Park as far as the […]
The Lost City of East Weare
Blog written by: Sam Nunlist, Southern Rover Interpreter Everyone knows about Atlantis, the city that was plunged into the depths of the ocean after their defeat to the Greeks. That story is most likely made up by the philosopher Plato, but there is a closer city that is resting under the murky waters of Everett Lake […]
Are You Ready to Summit The Grand Monadnock?
By: Brittany O’Neal, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Picture this, it is a nice sunny morning, there is a light breeze that cools the air and there is a symphony of birds calling you to take a hike in nature. You plan to go hike up the 3,170 foot Grand Monadnock at Monadnock State […]