This summer, an internship is being offered for one lucky student to explore the New Hampshire Park System, take pictures and share the experience on our blog!
Author: Grant Klene
Digital Marketing Manager for New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
Top 5 Parks for Foliage in Northern NH
Generally speaking, the best time to go leaf-peeping in Northern New Hampshire is between the end of September and beginning of October. While colors have been slow to develop so far this season, that is expected to change rapidly now that below freezing temperatures have arrived. To follow the progression of color across the state, […]
#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.
Biking on the Hillsborough Recreational Trail
New Hampshire has 19 Recreational Rail Trails which offer miles of scenic recreation for a variety of trail users year-round. While each of these trails consist of long, straight, gravel pathways, each has a unique setting and vary in length and scenery. These trails are spectacular recreational resources for residents and visitors alike and yet […]
Coleman Estates: Family Glamping in the Great North Woods
Traditional campers may thumb their nose at sleeping in anything other than a tent but being able to explore the Great North Woods while keeping all the comforts of home is pretty awesome, especially when traveling with the whole family! At the Coleman Estates, accommodations go a step beyond glamping. The ‘cabins’ here are more […]
Live Free Outdoors: Summer Video Series Returns
For the third year in a row NH State Parks will be producing a summer video series featuring a volunteer intern. This year’s series has been dubbed ‘Live Free Outdoors’ and the first episode, about the Flume Gorge, is being released today! High Point University student, Emily Durant, will be serving as host of the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]