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 […]
Category: Discover the Power of Parks
Discover the Power of Parks is presented by New Hampshire State Parks in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association 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.
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. […]
Americana and Camping at Greenfield State Park
The smell of barbeque in the air, the laughter of families having a good time, and the beautiful and serene gestures of the waves of Otter Lake, all provide the wonderful setting that Greenfield State Park provides for folks. There is a reason that camping in Greenfield has been somewhat of a tradition for many […]
Beyond the Waters
White Lake State Park. For many this name manifests memories spanning generations. For them, the lucid waters and expansive skyline beyond them have never not been part and parcel of their lives. But for me, nothing could be more novel; arriving here from southern New Hampshire, I had no idea what to expect. Here are the sights […]
Lonesome Lake: A family friendly hike in Franconia Notch State Park
By: Madelaine Hunt. Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger Got a day in Franconia Notch State Park? Head up to Lonesome Lake – one of the most beautiful spots in the park! This is a 3 mile round trip loop on the Lonesome Lake Trail that should take about 3 hours to complete. Be sure to […]
Green with Envy at Greenfield State Park
By: Jonathan Rager. Greenfield/Monadnock State Park Interpretive Ranger Firstly, allow me to just say for clarity, that Greenfield State Park and Monadnock State Park are two totally different, but special places for me. Each park in essence, provide the coals of life, to heat my interest in the wild and wonderful world that New Hampshire […]
Monadnock State Park: 2012: A Hiking Odyssey
By: Jonathan Rager. Greenfield/Monadnock State Park Interpretive Ranger You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s the signpost up ahead – “your next stop, Monadnock State Park.” That is exactly how I felt as […]
Expedition to Franconia Notch State Park
By: Andrea Klaphake, Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger One of my goals before interpreter season, was to get to Franconia Notch before I moved and started working there as an interpretative ranger at the end of June. But I wanted to do it in a unique way, which is why I spent three days […]