By: Tom Fischer, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Working on Mount Monadnock over the past month has been an amazing experience. Among all the great aspects of my job (an Interpretive Ranger from the Student Conservation Association) —hiking while I’m on the clock, being outside all day, and having one of the best lunch […]
Category: The NH State Park Experience
Pawtuckaway Rocks!
By: Rand Michaels, Interpretive Ranger at Pawtuckaway State Park By the time you’re reading this post I will have been living in a tent on the shore of Pawtuckaway Lake for at least a month. I’m lucky to be paid (albeit not much) to do this, when many others pay no small fee for the […]
Roving the Southern NH Parks
By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger (Southern Region Parks) As the Discover Power of Parks Southern Rover, I have the pleasure of traversing the width of Southern New Hampshire weekly, seeing all kinds of environments and learning all about this diverse state. From the Seacoast to the Vermont boarder, New Hampshire abounds with wildlife and awe-inspiring […]
A Newtiful Day on Monadnock
By: Claire Adams, Interpretive Ranger at Greenfield and Monadnock State Parks For the next few months, I have the privilege of serving as one of the Interpretive Rangers at Monadnock State Park. My job as an interpreter is to help the visitors learn more about both the natural and cultural history of the mountain, from […]
Hidden Treasures at Bear Brook
By: Bethany Bryant, Interpretive Ranger at Bear Brook State Park Since coming to Bear Brook State Park in late April, I have enjoyed exploring the many trails, ponds, and marshes that this beautiful park has to offer. However, what fascinated me most of all is the historic sites that can be found all over this […]
Live Free Outdoors: Summer Video Series Returns
For the third year in a row NH State Parks will be producing a summer video series featuring a volunteer intern. This year’s series has been dubbed ‘Live Free Outdoors’ and the first episode, about the Flume Gorge, is being released today! High Point University student, Emily Durant, will be serving as host of the […]
Volunteers in the Spotlight
Earlier this month, a large audience gathered for the Annual Spirit of New Hampshire award ceremony hosted by Volunteer NH at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH. Now in its 15th year, the Spirit Awards honor notable volunteer contributions from around the State. Award recipients are selected from youth, adult, senior, and […]
K9 Summit Photos at Miller State Park
Get a Picture with Your Pet! If you enjoy hiking outdoors with your canine companion, then we invite you to our K9 Summit Photo Event this Saturday October 28, 2017 from 10am to 3pm at Miller State Park. A NH State Parks’ media intern will be on the summit taking free high quality digital photos […]
Franconia Notch is More Than its Old Man
For those traveling through New Hampshire, one thing is abundantly clear, they love their old man. The face of this iconic figure can be found on almost everything from the state quarter, license plates, tea cups, road signs, and other tchotchkes. What may not be immediately clear is that the Old Man is no longer […]
Franconia Notch Parking Safety
We need your help! Year after year, Franconia Notch is being recognized as one of the best state parks in America (most recently by Outside Magazine). In addition to natural wonders like the Flume Gorge, hikers are drawn here to climb Franconia Ridge for spectacular views of the White Mountain National Forest. The popularity of […]