Surfing doesn’t often come to mind when most everyone in New England is hunkered down in the middle of the winter season. With New Hampshire boasting its 18 miles of coastline it’s an unlikely candidate for the sport, but when conditions are right the surf is phenomenal. Jenness State Beach is one of many NH […]
Author: Robert Eaton, New Hampshire State Parks Winter Intern
My name is Rob Eaton and I am going to explore the state parks of New Hampshire to experience the ragged beauty of the "off" season. I am currently a student at the University of New Hampshire studying Anthropology and long-time outdoor enthusiast throughout New England.
This fall, we all spent our time watching the beautiful New England leaves burst into color as we saw our summer-long tans (reluctantly) disappear with the sunlight. Through this blog I hope to inspire you to get away from comfy couches, TV's, and oil heaters and venture outdoors this winter. My goal is to showcase the endless possibilities our State Parks have year round because, in actuality, we humans are not built for hibernation.
Pinhole Photography at Odiorne State Park: Part 1
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 […]
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 […]
Hiking to Mt.Washington State Park in Winter
To get to Mt. Washington State Park one must have a knowledge of the terrain, hiking experience, and an incredibly stubborn desire to spite gravity. This was the first time Don, Jamie, and myself had hiked Washington in the winter and it was a eye-opening experience. It was an amazingly warm and clear day on […]
Diving the Seacoast State Parks
It happens to all of us, by now we’re waist deep into winter exhausting our movie collections and looking forward to longer daylight. We go to the local community center to swim in the pool, but its not the same. Our bodies crave the big salty Atlantic and, whether you live right on the coast […]
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park So this is an introduction to start off the winter adventure season! Despite this December being the hottest I can remember, I spent a couple days walking along snow and ice in Franconia Notch State Park reminding myself that it is now in fact winter and we should be getting used […]