By Xandri Clifton, Interpretive Ranger at Greenfield and Monadnock State Parks My experience as an interpreter has been an interesting one—just like all the other interpreters across the state. What’s different about mine, is that I work at Greenfield State Park (the largest campground in the state) and Monadnock State Park (the most hiked mountain […]
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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 […]
Abundance of Berries
As the summer wears on and the days are hot and muggy, it can be difficult to see in the good in this time of year for some. But have no fear, berry season is here! At Pawtuckaway State Park the berries are in full swing and there are plenty to go around. Lots of […]
The Blueberry Islands of Pawtuckaway
Anybody who has visited Pawtuckaway State Park knows that it has a lot to offer. Whether people are visiting for the day, or are here for the whole weekend most will usually find themselves down by the water at Pawtuckaway Lake. Some people have been returning year after year to enjoy the cool waters of […]
Little Spots Form a Beautiful Tapestry
Step off the beaten track this Fourth of July weekend! Yes, beaches are lovely this time of the year, aren’t they? And while there are over 20 NH State Parks where you can swim, build sand castles or work on your tan ~ Perhaps it’s time to take a step back, dip into the shade […]
WildTuckaway Delights
By Emily Barry, Interpretive Ranger at Pawtuckaway State Park Saturdays between the hours of 12:00 and 5:00 pm, picnickers descend upon Pawtuckaway in full force. It is the picnicker’s bewitching hour and the grills are ablaze, various cuts of meats and marinades sizzling over the coals. The air, with all its aromas, becomes a tantalizing […]
White Lake Memories
Written by Rachael Esh, White Lake State Park Interpretive Ranger To some, White Lake State Park may seem like any other lake. To others, White Lake holds family tradition and irreplaceable memories. Working at White Lake this summer has led me to meet a variety of people and hear their stories of why they come […]
Enjoying Nature’s Candy at Pitcher Mountain
If you liked my most recent post on the early summer blueberries at Greenfield State Park, get your hiking boots ready and grab a container to pick all of the wild blueberries you can eat at this week’s destination–Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower in Stoddard. Located in the midst of the Andorra Forest in southwestern New […]
Taste of Summer “Blues” at Greenfield State Park
It’s the beginning of another summer at Greenfield State Park, marked by its signature sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and feel. My skin sizzled under the simmering sun while a smokey scent of burgers and hot dogs on the grill wafted around me. Bountiful blueberry bushes stood tall against the shoreline, waiting to be picked. The […]