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How to Avoid Losing Your Lunch to a Gull

September 7, 2018September 10, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks We’ve all been there: perfect day at the beach, perfect sandwich in hand, taking in the crash of the surf and soaking in the sun. Then… A gull steals your lunch! Just swoops down and plucks it right from your unsuspecting hand. The gulls tear into […]

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Edge of the (New Hampshire) Sea

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

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 […]

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Roving the Southern NH Parks

July 6, 2018July 20, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

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 […]

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Last Weeks of Summer

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 Colleen O'Connell Leave a comment

August is great time of year to experience New Hampshire. With hot days and cool nights, it is a great time to get outdoors. One great place to enjoy these last few weeks of Summer is White Lake State Park. Tucked into picturesque Tamworth, the park is home to a beautiful lake and campground. There […]

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A Short Visit to a Tall Rock

July 21, 2014July 21, 2014 Tom Howe Leave a comment

The Madison Boulder in Madison, NH is the largest glacial erratic boulder in not just New Hampshire, but all of North America. It’s a National Natural Landmark. It’s also ridiculously easy to visit, and there’s a lot of fun family-friendly stuff to do nearby as well. The boulder is just at the end of Boulder […]

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Mt. Sunapee

Hike to a hidden gem: Lake Solitude

July 7, 2014July 8, 2014 Tom Howe 1 Comment

Mt. Sunapee in Newbury, NH is known by many as an excellent ski mountain, but there’s actually a lot to see and do in the park during the summer as well. The mountain is great to hike and the view from the top is very rewarding. The real hidden gem here is Lake Solitude, which […]

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Clough Park State-of-Mind

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 Lisa Wiley 1 Comment

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 […]

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Our 2nd favorite things to do in NH State Parks

August 28, 2013August 28, 2013 Michele Cota Leave a comment

Of course, being a running team, running is our favorite state park activity, but running isn’t the only thing we love to do. Our Reach the Beach racing team shares our favorite (or second favorite) park adventures and where we suggest you go to try them out including waterskiing, bouldering, snowshoe hikes and racing, funny […]

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Hampton Beach and an Olde Tyme Fair!

June 15, 2013June 15, 2013 Lisa Wiley 2 Comments

On a beautiful early June day, I took my family to Hampton Beach State Park and the first annual Olde Tyme Fair!     Fiesta Shows created a Midway adjacent to the RV campground.  Parking was only $5 per car, granting access to the magnificent beach.   Beyond the Midway rides, games, and food trucks, there […]

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First Paddle at Clough State Park

May 6, 2013April 29, 2014 Andrew Reynolds 1 Comment

My favorite season is finally here! It’s so invigorating to finally experience the sensory extravaganza that spring brings. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of seeing all of the budding trees, smelling the fragrance from the new flowers and grass, feeling the relief from a sweet breeze against the sun’s warmth, hearing the symphony […]

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