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5 Paddling Safety Tips

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Thomas Cummings, Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park With the dog days of summer coming to a close there’s never been a better time to talk about paddling safety. While you’re out on the water there are many things that a majority of people aren’t prepared for. These tips will not only help […]

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So You Want to Be a Ranger

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Eilís Donohue, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park Hey there! One of your 2019 Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Rangers here. Since I often get asked who I work for, what I do, and what all the patches on my uniform mean, I figured I ought to put all that information in one […]

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Homemade Hauntings: How to craft your own State Parks Ghost Story

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Four effective guidelines for crafting your own spooky tale while visiting a New Hampshire State Park.

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What is a meteor shower?

August 8, 2019August 14, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Written by Matt Pyster, Student Conservation Association Interpretive Ranger at White Lake State Park. What is a camper’s favorite kind of shower? A meteor shower! Now that I’ve set a nerdy atmosphere…in just a few days around we will enter the peak of the Perseids meteor shower (around the 12th/13th of August). Space is a […]

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Beyond Arethusa: Five Hikes to do in Crawford Notch State Park

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By Simone Maule; Interpretive Ranger at Crawford Notch State Park and Ellacoya State Park From the stunning vistas of the Presidential Range to the spectacle of rushing water cascading over 100 vertical feet down a mountain Crawford Notch State Park has it all. Natural and cultural history meets here in the heart of the White […]

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Top Ten Monadnock Questions

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Nell Davis, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Over the last month, I have been asked a lot of questions about Monadnock State Park (after all, I spend most days hiking around with a sign on my backpack that says “Stop and ask a question”). Here are the ten I have heard most often: […]

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Odiorne Point’s Hidden History

July 29, 2019July 30, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Molly Ryan, SCA Interpretive Ranger for Bear Brook State Park, Wallis Sands State Park, and Odiorne Point State Park. Odiorne Point State Park is one of New Hampshire’s lesser known treasures. Most people who visit the park do so to see the sea creatures at the Seacoast Science Center, a non-profit located in the […]

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Glaciers: Movers and Shapers

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Sarah Sherwood, SCA Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger and NH Corps Member As New Hampshire’s preeminent state park, Franconia Notch attracts visitors from all over the world. Hikers tackle the Franconia Ridge Loop, skiers and boarders shred Cannon Mountain, and casual travelers take in the Flume Gorge and the Basin. Little do many […]

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Animal Signs of the Woods

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

Signs of animals are much more common and less likely to flee at the sight of a person. By taking time to observe the small details on a hike, you can see evidence of all sorts of life around you.

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Animal of Interest: Moose

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Thomas Cummings, SCA Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park Alces Alces is the Latin name for North America’s largest member of the deer family that is still alive today. Moose are known for their impressive size, which makes finding one as you explore New Hampshire a real treat. By understanding their behavior and […]

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