David Bailey, SCA Interpretive Ranger When people think of summer vacation, images of campsites, hiking, and going to the beach may come to mind. We also think of these trips as only lasting a few days, maybe a week or sometimes two if we are lucky. However, summer vacation looked much different during the 1850’s […]
Intro to Composting
Joy Wetzel, SCA Interpretive Ranger Does your garbage bin frequently come close to overflowing? Do you hate having to buy expensive fertilizer for your garden? Are you constantly dealing with soil erosion in your backyard? If I told you there was an inexpensive and effective at-home way to resolve these problems, all while reducing your […]
First Rhododendron State Park Bloom Report July 7, 2023
By Ted Lenk Hey Folks- After a pretty wet June, it seems that the warm temps of this week are moving things right along in the grove. Typical for July in southwest New Hampshire. As you can see from the photos (from Wednesday 7/5), there is a lot of new green growth at the grove. […]
The Wonderful Wildflowers of the Great Northwoods!
Rebecca Durnick, SCA Interpretive Ranger Many of the spring wildflowers that bloom for a short period start wilting by July. Don’t let that get you down, the spring ephemerals (plants that are short-term) are making way for the summer plants. Some summer plants have already bloomed, but many are on their way. This blog will […]
A Hiker’s Guide to Mt. Monadnock
Dan Guider, SCA Interpretive Ranger So, you’re thinking of hiking Mt. Monadnock? That’s awesome! As an SCA Interpretive Ranger, I’m very lucky to be able to hike it almost every day and appreciate the nature and views it has to offer. Mt. Monadnock is one of the most hiked mountains in the world, and there […]
Species Spotlight – Invasive Species in New Hampshire to Watch.
Becca Leone, SCA Interpretive Ranger Each year in late February, National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is celebrated across the United States. The week began as an annual educational campaign coordinated by the North American Invasive Species Management Association. Initiated in 2014, the week-long campaign features numerous events with the goal of bringing attention to […]
The Division of Parks and Recreation has received ARPA funds to replace and upgrade signage along Franconia Notch Parkway
The Division of Parks and Recreation received ARPA funds to install missing signage and upgrade existing signage along the Franconia Notch Parkway. In November, Lincoln Sign Company, Lincoln NH was awarded a contract for $96,000 to fabricate and install 9 new gallows style signs and replace the 6 “Welcome to” and “Leaving” Franconia Notch State […]
Mount Washington State Park closes following spectacular season!
By Patrick Hummel, Mount Washington State Park Supervisor With the summit Visitor Center and its services now closed for the 2022 season at our 6,288’ Mount Washington State Park, the Park staff at the top of the mountain would like to thank all of our guests for visiting this year! Mount Washington State Park staff […]
A Legacy Continued
Renee Doran – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger I have spent many afternoons sitting in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum at Bear Brook State Park, sharing the history of the building, the park, and the CCC with its visitors. I have told people about how FDR started the […]
Migration at Miller State Park
Kayla Drake- SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory Atop the summit of Pack Monadnock, a crowd is growing. All reservations for the day have been taken, and people are arriving in flocks. Some regulars are there, scanning the sky with their eyes, binoculars, or scopes. All […]