During the last week of March the mountain returned to more seasonal weather. The crew from the Mount Washington Observatory, this past week recorded a low temperature of -8F, 13.6″ of snow along with a peak wind gust of 113mph out of the North. Freezing fog in the latter half of the week created a […]
Category: The NH State Park Experience
Leave No Trace at Pawtuckaway State Park
On an unseasonably balmy 80 degree day last week, my friends Caroline, Greg, and I headed to Pawtuckaway State Park to do some campfire cooking. Unfortunately, things did not work out as planned. It turns out the campground/campfire area doesn’t open until later in the season. What to do? We had all the fixings for […]
Chocolate Festival Near Mount Washington State Park
This has definitely been the hardest post I’ve ever had to write. It was torture. I have been sitting here drooling for the past hour, reminiscing about my experience at the 23rd Annual Mount Washington Valley Chocolate Festival. Nestled in the shadow of Mount Washington State Park, Intervale, New Hampshire opens its nordic ski trails […]
Winter Surf at Jenness State Beach
Surfing doesn’t often come to mind when most everyone in New England is hunkered down in the middle of the winter season. With New Hampshire boasting its 18 miles of coastline it’s an unlikely candidate for the sport, but when conditions are right the surf is phenomenal. Jenness State Beach is one of many NH […]
Dog Sledding up Mount Washington with Muddy Paw Dog Sled Kennel
Last week, I had an experience I’ll never forget: a sunrise dogsled run up on the Mount Washington Auto that leads to Mount Washington State Park. The Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, based out of Jefferson, New Hampshire, has been training for a historic ascent of Mount Washington. Mt. Washington has only been summited twice […]
NH Fish and Game’s “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” Winter Workshop
On February 18th, I went to the annual Winter “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, sponsored by the NH Fish and Game department. Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) gives women an opportunity to learn useful outdoor skills in an exciting and supportive environment. BOW offers workshops throughout the year, notably a weekend-long getaway in the fall […]
Pinhole Photography at Odiorne State Park: Part 1
So, what is a pinhole camera? The world’s first camera! The concept is as old as Aristotle, but I first learned about them in my high school photography class. Today, there is a niche of photographers who enthusiastically pursue the pinhole camera for its pure simplicity. What you’ll need: 1. Some kind of box/can/jar 2. Thin […]
The SCA and Bear Brook State Park
Daily lesson planning for afternoon programs. Last week I had the opportunity to visit the 2012 Student Conservation Association group residing in Bear Brook State Park. The SCA NH Corps is located in the heart of Bear Brook where Interns and Staff live and work in a very close community. Bear Brook State Park is […]
A Day at Cannon Mountain
A few days ago, my friend Emily and I had the awesome opportunity to go to Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park. Cannon is a 4100 foot mountain that has 56 open trails this winter. Craving snow? Cannon’s got it- almost 7 feet this winter! Going up there reminded me that it is, indeed, […]
Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in NH State Parks
Franconia Notch State Park Happy Valentine’s Day! Tired of getting chocolates and flowers? Sick of picking out which sappy card to give your sweetheart? This year, give the best Valentine’s Day gift ever- a fun, memorable day in a State Park! There’s plenty of things to do mid-winter in New Hampshire, especially this year. Because […]