By Maddy Hunt, Interpertive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park My favorite line out of the AMC’s 26th edition White Mountain Guide book is, “The Carter-Moriah Range would be a great deal more prominent among White Mtn. ranges were it not for those neighbors that rise 1500 ft higher across the Pinkham Notch.” Those neighbors, meaning […]
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.
Leaf Peeps and Trail Sweeps: Monadnock State Park
By Jonathan Rager, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park. Photo credits by Stamati Anagnostou, also, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park. The gentleman below is deeply fascinated with this leaf. He often ponders and looks for leaves that are full of colorful personalities, much like himself and his fellow intern. Here we have a rarity. […]
Telescopes at Franconia Notch!
By: Andrea Klaphake, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park On August 30th, the New Hampshire Astronomical Society ventured to the ‘notch’ to allow visitors and locals a chance to spot mesmerizing cosmos and celestial wonders. The weather was a bit ambiguous the day before, but the evening turned out to be adequate for families […]
And the Crescendo!
By Stamati Anagnostou, SCA Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park The time approaches and is not quite here when the forests that sail down and away from Monadnock will rise in effervescent praise of winter, just before its heat death silences them. For now we wait in earnest anticipation, watching every leaf as they shift […]
Ramblings of a Hiker
By Maddy Hunt, SCA Interpretive Ranger The other day I hiked the North and South Hancock loop located right off the Kancamagus Highway. It was a lovely foggy day in the Whites. Upon firing up my camera on top of North Hancock, it became immediately apparent that my camera’s battery had decided to “check out […]
The Monadnock, Climbeth!
By Jonathan Rager, Interpretive Ranger at Greenfield State Park and Monadnock State Park There are many writers, poets, and artists who, became or become inspired by the majestic grandeur of Monadnock. The Grand Monadnock conjures many emotions in everyone that may softly tread upon its terrain, so why not try out your own artistic endeavor […]
Oh the places you’ll go in Franconia Notch State Park
By Andrea Klaphake, Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger Two Months of roaming the trails at Franconia Notch State Park. I have covered a lot of ground and talked to hundreds of people from all over New England, Canada, and the world. In attempts to be a visible resource in Franconia Notch State Park, I […]
An Interpreter? What’s That?
By: Stamati Anagnostou, Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger The question comes up often enough, and predictably, when I introduce myself as “Stamati Anagnostou, the interpreter at White Lake State Park.” I thought I would take this opportunity then to offer a personal definition of “interpreter.” Here it goes: An interpreter is someone like […]
Hiking the Bond Mountains
By: Maddy Hunt, Discover the Power of Parks Interpreter The Bond Mountains boast some of the most beautiful views in the White Mountains. This range includes Mt. Bond, West Bond and the Bond Cliff located in the middle of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This is a 22 mile, 2 day (or 1 day!) round trip. The hike […]
Monadnock-nock. Who’s there?
A wise man once told me I was responsible as an interpreter to build a mutual respect between nature and visitors, at Monadnock State Park, this is something I do not take lightly. To personify Monadnock is impossible, but to understand it’s varied personalities and respect its trails and natural splendors is of great importance. […]