This lesson teaches students about creatures that live in tidepools and the intertidal zone in New Hampshire through a short video and accompanying worksheet activities.
Leave No Trace & Ten Essentials
These lessons teach students the Leave No Trace principles through short videos and supplementary worksheets.
Predators & Prey Animals
Lesson Plans about Predator and Prey Animal Behavior
Recreation Close To Home & Social Distancing
NH Division of Parks and Recreation recognizes the importance nature has in helping to relieve stress during this time and are committed to ensuring our guests and staff continue to have a safe and memorable experience at our state parks.
Princess Pine: A Tale of Two Misnomers
By: Katherine Kelly As you are taking a winter stroll in Bear Brook State Park, you may come across a Princess Pine peeking through the snow. At first glance this plant looks like a small evergreen sapling: green, needle-like leaves and a pine tree silhouette. Look closer and you may see that the stem is […]
#OptOutside @NHStateParks – Bring Your Family Hiking on Black Friday!
The open space of the woods and tranquility of nature can provide a new perspective on what it means to be grateful.
Cannon Mountain, The Living Legend
What better place to prep for winter than Franconia Notch State Park, home of one of the most historically significant ski areas in the US?
Photographic Moments on Monadnock
Looking back through photos, it’s fun to see how the mountain has changed since June and how my perspective on it has also altered.
As we move towards peak foliage season, welcome to a miniature photographic tour of some of the things I love about Monadnock.
“Biodegradable” Food Waste
By Thomas Cummings, SCA Interpretative Ranger for Monadnock State Park and Miller State Park. Nutrition is a key component to a healthy lifestyle, especially while you’re out exploring New Hampshire State Parks. Some common trail snacks include different fruit, nuts, and even a hardy sandwich. After eating some of these, one thought may cross you […]
Falling for Foliage: A Look Ahead to Leaf-Peeping Season
Why do leaves turn such brilliant colors in the fall? The answer lies in the chemis-tree (get it?).