Kayla Drake — SCA NH Corps — Discover the Power Of Parks Interpretive Ranger Almost every culture has devised some sort of story to describe how the world as we know it came to be. Though, with all of our current knowledge, these creation stories may seem obsolete, they can tell us much about ourselves. […]
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.
Fire Frenzy at Crawford Notch
Krystal Daniele SCA New Hampshire Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Did you know that over 80% of all forest fires in the U.S are caused by humans? This proved to be evident earlier this year at Crawford Notch State Park. On May 9th, 2022, a blaze was set on the Bemis trail […]
“Pop Goes the Weasel”
Kaitlyn Gilligan SCA New Hampshire Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Lonesome Lake is one of my favorite hikes at Franconia Notch State Park. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by amazing scenery and a boardwalk to sit and rest on. Now as if there weren’t enough reasons you should visit it, I […]
Blazing Trails into the Future: Monadnock State Park
Greta Ketchner – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Monadnock State Park is a very popular destination for visitors from near and far, with the common goal to go hiking on the mountain and take in all the wonder it brings. When I am hiking on the mountain, I often […]
A Walk Among the Wildflowers: Cannon Mountain’s Kinsman Ridge
Emily Veh – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger If you’re looking for a hiking adventure this summer and want to see some beautiful wildflowers, look no further than the Kinsman Ridge trail in Franconia Notch State Park. Challenge yourself to hike up to the 4,100’ summit of Cannon Mountain […]
The Karner Blue Butterfly: A New Hampshire Icon
Tracy Lyons – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Perhaps you have seen a small, blue butterfly flitting around in early spring or late summer. It could have been the common spring or summer azure butterfly, or you might have been lucky enough to spot the elusive Karner blue butterfly […]
Turtles on the Move
Renee Doran – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger I have been living at Bear Brook State Park since April and one of my favorite things about living in the park is the abundance of wildlife I get to see. Turkeys, deer, salamanders, frogs, song birds, porcupines, and many other […]
Are We Loving Our Parks Too Much?
By: Christopher Squillante-SCA NH Conservation Corps-Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger The Fourth of July has come and gone, and our 93 state parks and thousands of acres of green spaces, saw heavy visitor usage. To ensure the longevity of these beautiful spaces, we as recreationists need to minimize the negative impacts that we […]
Invasive Species of the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire
Matthew Galvin – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger “Invasive species” to us New Englanders is something we may have learned about in school but did not pay much mind to. “Oh, It’s probably some big problem in California, or the Amazon Rainforest. Nothing to worry about here,” an idea […]
New Hampshire’s Quest for Adventure: Discover the Power of Parks, Fire Towers and Lake Explorers
Greta Ketchner – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Are you looking to explore beautiful spots in New Hampshire this summer? Do you want to learn more about nature and the animals native to New Hampshire? Do you enjoy hiking to places with a bird’s eye view? Are you fond […]