So, what is a pinhole camera? The world’s first camera! The concept is as old as Aristotle, but I first learned about them in my high school photography class. Today, there is a niche of photographers who enthusiastically pursue the pinhole camera for its pure simplicity. What you’ll need: 1. Some kind of box/can/jar 2. Thin […]
Month: February 2012
Working in the Cold: Mt Washington State Park Blog, Feb 27
The BR 275’s Bombardier Snow Tractors are mechanical marvels. The way their unique parts fit together is minute compared to the likes of a Space Shuttle, however, they are still very mechanically and electronically complex machines. These snow groomers are highly specialized for the work they are designed to do which is grooming alpine ski […]
The SCA and Bear Brook State Park
Daily lesson planning for afternoon programs. Last week I had the opportunity to visit the 2012 Student Conservation Association group residing in Bear Brook State Park. The SCA NH Corps is located in the heart of Bear Brook where Interns and Staff live and work in a very close community. Bear Brook State Park is […]
A Day at Cannon Mountain
A few days ago, my friend Emily and I had the awesome opportunity to go to Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. Cannon is a 4100 foot mountain that has 56 open trails this winter. Craving snow? Cannon’s got it- almost 7 feet this winter! Going up there reminded me that it is, indeed, […]
Tuesday Feb 21, Mt Washington State Park Blog
Last Thursday morning we met Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel Musher Chase at base of carriage road after he just completed a practice dog sled run up to the tree line and back. Chase will be taking another practice run next week before his summit attempt on March 7th, 8th or 9th depending on weather. […]
Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in NH State Parks
Franconia Notch State Park Happy Valentine’s Day! Tired of getting chocolates and flowers? Sick of picking out which sappy card to give your sweetheart? This year, give the best Valentine’s Day gift ever- a fun, memorable day in a State Park! There’s plenty of things to do mid-winter in New Hampshire, especially this year. Because […]
Mount Washington State Park, Friday Feb 10th 2012
Mount Washington from the West Recently a caller asked us why is Mt Washington an ‘important mountain’? Good question and one with many answers. At 6,288′ it is the highest peak in New Hampshire and the highest point east of the Mississippi River and north of the Carolinas’. Along with its neighboring Presidential Range peaks […]
New Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park
Growing up outside of Boston, Hampton Beach State Park was one of my favorite destinations. As a kid, it meant sand castles, arcade games, and boogie-boarding in the surf. When my friends and I were finally old enough to get our licenses, taking a trip up to Hampton Beach became a weekly escape during the […]
Mt Washington State Park, Friday Feb 3, 2012
Yesterday was ‘Groundhog Day’ which according to ancient German legend, if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on February 2nd there will be six more weeks of winter. If there is no shadow cast then superstition says it will be an early spring. While Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter, on Mt Washington […]