By Jared Burris – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member While it would be easy for me to say how much impact we have had in schools the past couple months, and how we have jump-started growth and positive change in the students, I would be sugar-coating things to say that it has been a […]
The “Big Night(s)”
By: Rand Michaels – Student Conservation Association’s NH AmeriCorps Member To briefly paint a picture of life here at Bear Brook State Park in late March; the mud season has begun. Our snow drifts, which once ominously encroached on both sides of the one-way road to camp, have dwindled to a patchy collection of blanks […]
The Wonders of the Subnivean Zone
By: Rachel Shoemaker 2018 SCA NH AmeriCorps Member Furbearing mammals like the gray fox and short-tailed weasel (ermine) are fascinated by the Subnivean zone and so is this born-and-raised North Carolinian. After taking a road trip with my family this past summer and seeing the beautiful state of New Hampshire in all its glory, I […]
Creative Adaptations
By: Kim Snyder 2018 Student Conservation Association NH AmeriCorps Member Birds are everywhere and Manchester’s 4th graders are a few steps closer to understanding these fascinating creatures. In the past few weeks, the Student Conservation Association has been teaching these students about how organisms are adapted to best survive in their environment. Manchester’s students have […]
It’s The Little Things
By: Brianne Bishop 2018 Student Conservation Association NH AmeriCorps Member It’s easy to get caught up in the small details of everyday life, especially here at Bear Brook State Park. Simple daily tasks have become a chore. Daily challenges include: staying warm, brushing teeth in a timely manner, showering every now and then, being able […]
Volunteers in the Spotlight
Earlier this month, a large audience gathered for the Annual Spirit of New Hampshire award ceremony hosted by Volunteer NH at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH. Now in its 15th year, the Spirit Awards honor notable volunteer contributions from around the State. Award recipients are selected from youth, adult, senior, and […]
K9 Summit Photos at Miller State Park
Get a Picture with Your Pet! If you enjoy hiking outdoors with your canine companion, then we invite you to our K9 Summit Photo Event this Saturday October 28, 2017 from 10am to 3pm at Miller State Park. A NH State Parks’ media intern will be on the summit taking free high quality digital photos […]
Franconia Notch is More Than its Old Man
For those traveling through New Hampshire, one thing is abundantly clear, they love their old man. The face of this iconic figure can be found on almost everything from the state quarter, license plates, tea cups, road signs, and other tchotchkes. What may not be immediately clear is that the Old Man is no longer […]
Franconia Notch Parking Safety
We need your help! Year after year, Franconia Notch is being recognized as one of the best state parks in America (most recently by Outside Magazine). In addition to natural wonders like the Flume Gorge, hikers are drawn here to climb Franconia Ridge for spectacular views of the White Mountain National Forest. The popularity of […]
Scooby Dooby Don’t Bring Your Dog to Monandock State Park!
Dogs are a big part of the family. You want them to be involved in the outdoor adventures your family embarks on. Get it, Bark! However some outdoor adventures are not appropriate for dogs or there could be a restriction on dogs all together. Hiking to the summit of Mount Monadnock is one of those […]