By: Brianne Bishop, Interpretive Ranger at Umbagog Lake State Park Sustainability. What is it and why should you care? As someone who holds a degree in Environmental Studies, I am no stranger to this term. However, I have found that many people are. Or, many people are exposed, but have no idea what it means. […]
Discover the Power of Interpretation
By: Rachel Shoemaker, Interpretive Ranger for Northern Region Parks “What IS that!?” My friend stopped so abruptly that I nearly bumped into her. “What is what?” I asked, looking around frantically, trying to see what she was seeing. I looked down at the trail where she was pointing and gazed upon a creature that would […]
Home is Where the Heart is
By: Kelly Graner, Interpretive Ranger at Crawford Notch State Park My time living at Bear Brook State Park has taught me many things, some expected and some not so much. I will be honest and share that I was hesitant when accepting this job last September, I thought to myself ‘New Hampshire? There is nothing […]
Blueberry Moon
By: Rand Michaels, Interpretive Ranger at Pawtuckaway State Park Each Saturday afternoon since early June I have led a group of Pawtuckaway State Park’s campers and beach-goers on a walk where we have talked about some of the wild edible and medicinal plants that grow just alongside the path to the beach and around a […]
Crawford Notch Bridge Now Complete!
By: Renee Rosenbaum, New Hampshire SCA/Americorps; Conservation Steward New Hampshire boasts some impressive trail hiking statistics. For example, Mount Monadnock is said to be the most hiked mountain in the U.S. – amazing! This state has 48 mountains climbing 4,000 feet or higher, including Mt. Washington, the highest peak in New England with a summit […]
Edge of the (New Hampshire) Sea
By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks At the coast, sea life exists in a constant ebb and flow of water. The changing tides create dynamic habitats and specialized conditions that make living there a challenge for those not adapted to the area. In her guide to the seashore; The Edge of the […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: August 7, 2018
By: Tom Fischer, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park The bloom at Rhododendron State Park is officially over, and this will be the last report for 2018. While the bloom wasn’t very spectacular this year, hopefully all the vegetative growth that occurred will ensure better blooms in years to come. Walking through the loop one […]
Sights of Shoals
By: Bethany Bryant, Interpretive Ranger at Bear Brook and Seacoast Parks Looking off of New Hampshire’s beautiful coast, a keen eye may notice a few rocky out-croppings in the distance. Those mysterious islands are none other than the legendary Isles of Shoals. You may be able to spy one or more of the nine islands […]
Trail Stewardship: The Ultimate Balancing Act
By: Kate Seader, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park One Saturday in July, I was wrapping up my morning shift in the Hiker Information Cabin at Franconia Notch State Park. When I looked down at my clicker, I was surprised to see that I had talked to more than 200 hikers that morning. From […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 26, 2018
By: Tom Fischer, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park The bloom at Rhododendron State Park is just beginning to wane, but there are still a good number of flowers showing off. Many of the flowers that were once present in the sunniest spots have moved on while those that were just budding from the shadier […]