Renee Doran – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger I have spent many afternoons sitting in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum at Bear Brook State Park, sharing the history of the building, the park, and the CCC with its visitors. I have told people about how FDR started the […]
Author: Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters
Discover the Power of Parks is presented by New Hampshire State Parks in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association and AmeriCorps and made possible by generous financial support from Eversource. The program offers a look into the natural world through hands-on programming.
Interpretive programs focus on connecting participants with nature and building appreciation for New Hampshire's unmatched natural heritage. Programs include guided hikes, interpretive tours, and imaginative environmental workshops for children and families. Programs are offered free to guests with paid park admission fee. No pre-registration is required.
Migration at Miller State Park
Kayla Drake- SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory Atop the summit of Pack Monadnock, a crowd is growing. All reservations for the day have been taken, and people are arriving in flocks. Some regulars are there, scanning the sky with their eyes, binoculars, or scopes. All […]
Reflections on Mount Monadnock
Greta Ketchner- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Working as an Interpretive Ranger with the Student Conservation Association at Mount Monadnock State Park has truly been a privilege. I am grateful for all of the park staff who have made me feel welcome here as well as the numerous park visitors […]
3 Fall Foliage Hikes in Franconia Notch
Emily Veh – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Franconia Notch is one popular spot in the White Mountains to view the incredible display of New Hampshire’s foliage. Peak colors are just about to hit here in Franconia Notch and here are 3 hikes for all levels of hikers to […]
Monarch Migration: From the White Mountains to Mexico
Krystal Daniele- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger 3,000 Miles from home New Hampshire is home to over 100 different species of butterflies. Eastern Swallowtails, White Admirals, Karner Blues, and so many more. So why is the Monarch butterfly so important? Every year Monarchs migrate 3,000 miles from New Hampshire to […]
Subtle signs of Fall coming to New Hampshire
Matthew Galvin – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Unfortunately, the best time of year has come and gone. It feels like Fall has been knocking on the door for a month. Yes, school is back in session, but I am referring to something else. There are natural clues or […]
Get Crafty: Nature Journal
Tracy Lyons – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is a state filled with incredible nature. There are adventures to go on all over the state from kayaking at White Lake, to camping at Greenfield, or even climbing Mount Monadnock. While you’re exploring all that New Hampshire has […]
Glaciers in New Hampshire
Greta Ketchner- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is a beautiful place to visit, but long before we set foot on paths to go hiking here, there was a large volume of ice which covered the land during the last ice age. Glaciers can act as sandpaper or bulldozers […]
Hiking the 4k footers of Franconia Notch
Emily Veh – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger If you’ve hiked in New Hampshire, you may have heard about New Hampshire’s 48 4,000 footers. The 4,000 footers are a list of 48 peaks that have an elevation of 4,000 feet or higher and prominence of at least 200 feet. […]
Waterfalls of the White Mountains
Kaitlyn Gilligan- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger-SCA NH Corps Who doesn’t love waterfalls? The White Mountains have some of the best waterfalls in New England. I tend to go see waterfalls when the weather is overcast or a little rainy. This makes for a less crowded trail and more time at the falls […]