The sky was dreary and it was snowing when I entered Bear Brook State Park. Yet I was excited to be outside even if the weather wasn’t ideal. Bear Brook is a place where natural beauty meets human achievement. You can spend an afternoon in Catamount Pond or hiking the miles that span the park. […]
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Ponding Adventures
Earlier this spring, all of your Discover the Power of Parks interpreters were introduced (or re-introduced) to an activity that would become the ‘bread-and-butter’ program of some of our summers. We were handed nets that smelled vaguely of pond water, three white plastic bins, and a dicotomous key with some strange and slightly frightening creatures […]
10,000 Acre Backyard
Never in my life, would I have imagined that I would find myself calling 10,000 acres in New Hampshire “home”. But that’s exactly what Bear Brook State Park has become, my home, at least for a little while. I landed in Manchester’s airport in early January, off of a flight that was many hours late. […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Let’s be honest, we all know that person who moans and groans when it snows saying how much they despise the wet, sometimes icy precipitation. I understand. Snow can be dangerous to drive in, bothersome to shovel over your head, and hard to stay warm in, but since we live in New England, we might […]
Bear Brook in the snow
While I watched the snow fall today, I wondered what the trails at Bear Brook looked like. With this spontaneous trek in mind, I found a friendly companion to accompany me in the winter wonderland. Meet Molly! Molly was more than excited to join me today in the fresh layer of snow. She and I […]
Little Hall for the beginning of Fall
In the past six years, I’ve tried my best to tackle all 40 miles in trails at Bear Brook State Park, for the lack of time between jobs and interruptions kept me at a couple hours of hiking every two weeks it seemed. This past week though, I succeeded! My last trek was to Hall […]
Finding the Lost Shelter of Bear Brook
In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed many buildings within Bear Brook including cabins, pavilions, and shelters. One of these shelters remains a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by those who are willing to venture off the beaten path. I came across the Lost Shelter back in January and have struggled to find […]
3 Bear Brook Favorites
By Andrew Post, SCA Interpretive Ranger With 10,000 acres to explore, Bear Brook is one of the largest state parks in New Hampshire and has plenty to offer for every visitor. Throughout this post you will find some of my favorite locations to visit within the park along with photos and directions to help you […]
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 […]