Step off the beaten track this Fourth of July weekend! Yes, beaches are lovely this time of the year, aren’t they? And while there are over 20 NH State Parks where you can swim, build sand castles or work on your tan ~ Perhaps it’s time to take a step back, dip into the shade […]
Author: Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters
If I can do it…
Upon arriving in Franconia Notch State Park as newly initiated Discover the Power of Parks interpretive rangers, we had several days to explore our new surroundings before beginning our programming. Before I even moved to Franconia Notch with Becki (my fellow FNSP Interpreter) I heard that the Lonesome Lake was definitely something to see. So […]
Beauty in the Details
“Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God.” -George Washington Carver When I first visited Franconia Notch State Park, it was clouded in fog. So, I was pleasantly surprised when […]
Peace & Tranquility at Lake Francis
by Caleb Savage, Interpretive Ranger at Lake Francis State Park You might as well leave your cell phone devices at home. Why you might ask? Well, when you enter the Great North Woods (Grand Bois du Nord) the vast magnitude of wilderness will along prevent you from making any phone calls. When I first entered […]
Faces of Monadnock
Written By: Rachael Esh, Monadnock State Park Interpretive Ranger You may have heard about the wildlife and history of Monadnock State Park, but have you taken the time to meet the people who hike there? With over 100,000 people climbing its trails every year, there is never a shortage of characters hiking this popular mountain. […]
Artist’s Bluff: Best View for Your Efforts
The operative word there being your. You can certainly get a great…okay- better…view for less effort by taking the Aerial Tramway to the summit of Cannon Mountain ($15/ adult, $13/child and 5 & under free). On the tram you ascend about 2,000 ft in 8 minutes and your effort is minimal. All you need to do is […]
(Re)Discover the White Dot Trail
Question: What did one autumn leaf say to another? Answer: I’m falling for you. As fall begins, the public falls more in love with Monadnock. While enjoying a hike this week, I noticed that many of the maple leaves were starting to turn red, a sure sign that the busy season is about to begin! […]
WildTuckaway Delights
By Emily Barry, Interpretive Ranger at Pawtuckaway State Park Saturdays between the hours of 12:00 and 5:00 pm, picnickers descend upon Pawtuckaway in full force. It is the picnicker’s bewitching hour and the grills are ablaze, various cuts of meats and marinades sizzling over the coals. The air, with all its aromas, becomes a tantalizing […]
Wondrous Waterfalls of the Great North Woods
By Caleb Savage, Interpretive Ranger at Lake Francis State Park One of the most remarkable forces of nature is that of water. Here in Pittsburg there are plenty of opportunities to recreate on or around water. Some of the opportunities include: fly-fishing along the Connecticut River, boating on a few of the Connecticut Lakes, and […]
Hiking Near Umbagog
First here is a video for those who either have never seen or are simply missing Lake Umbagog: I have spoken of many of the reasons why people come back to Umbagog year after year (some going on 20 years). Though the lake is incredible some people need more, some people need to hike. There […]