In Peterborough NH lies a forested property named Shieling State Forest. These 45 or so acres are cared for by numerous conservation organizations, including NH Division of Forest and Lands and the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. In 1980, Elizabeth Yates McGreal donated the land and buildings into a trust, with monies encumbered […]
Category: The NH State Park Experience
Legends of Mount Chocorua
This weekend, I hiked Mount Chocorua in Chocorua, NH with my brother, Sean and my friend, Emily. I had heard that it was a great hike with breathtaking views, so we woke up early and drove up 93N to exit 23 and then took 113A to bring us to Chinook Trail Road. There was a […]
We share the Forest: Reminder for Hunters and Hikers
Autumn in southern NH means color! As the sun wanes and days get shorter, plants make less chlorophyll so their natural shades shine bright as they pass away. A late afternoon hike around Annette Wayside Park in Rindge gave our family a much needed dose of fall color. Walking the small pond trail was not […]
Camping in the fall
It’s not too late to save a date! A date to camp that is – and boy is it the best time to do so. With fall foliage and few campers at the sites, you can find solace in the beauty of the woods. These sites in particular bask in the sunlight during the day […]
Silver Lake State Park
This last September Saturday was beautifully clear and warm. Silver Lake State Park is easily accessed on Route 122, with a massive parking lot. At the far end of the lot there are hiking/biking trails supported by the town. Hollis is fascinating, as it is immediately surrounded by busy Nashua and Milford and Manchester, but […]
Rhododendron & Little Monadnock
The changing fall landscape prompted our recent hike to Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH. This place is famous for it’s July blooms, but the trails are worth visiting in all seasons. We arrived in the later afternoon with a few hours of daylight left. I wanted to hike the portion of Rhododendron which branches […]
Beauty in the Details
“Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God.” -George Washington Carver When I first visited Franconia Notch State Park, it was clouded in fog. So, I was pleasantly surprised when […]
Peace & Tranquility at Lake Francis
by Caleb Savage, Interpretive Ranger at Lake Francis State Park You might as well leave your cell phone devices at home. Why you might ask? Well, when you enter the Great North Woods (Grand Bois du Nord) the vast magnitude of wilderness will along prevent you from making any phone calls. When I first entered […]
Clough Park State-of-Mind
If you ever find yourself needing a respite from noise and clutter, Clough State Park needs to be on your list. There is no way to get to this portion of NH without driving on winding roads and through historic villages, setting the stage for a relaxing afternoon adventure. Clough State Park adjoins the Hopkinton-Everett […]
Faces of Monadnock
Written By: Rachael Esh, Monadnock State Park Interpretive Ranger You may have heard about the wildlife and history of Monadnock State Park, but have you taken the time to meet the people who hike there? With over 100,000 people climbing its trails every year, there is never a shortage of characters hiking this popular mountain. […]