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Camping in the Bear Hill Cabins

October 13, 2021October 15, 2021 Grant Klene 1 Comment

Meet the newest addition to the Bear Brook Campground! (Well…sort of) If you love camping but don’t love sleeping on the ground then you might be interested in staying in our Bear Hill Cabins. Here, deep in the middle of a state park forest, you can be fully immersed in nature while having the comforts […]

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Camping? Add These Parks to Your Bucket List

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 Sophia Hartley 1 Comment

What makes a good campground? Your answer might be different from mine, so I have compiled a list of campsites that all offer different experiences—hopefully one will tickle your fancy.

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7 Ways to Leave No Trace While Exploring State Parks

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By: Thomas Cummings, SCA Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park Exploring New Hampshire’s State Parks is a great way to spend a summer. From lounging on the beach to hiking up mountains, there is bound to be something to do for everyone. With more people going outside and recreating in the parks it is […]

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Coleman Estates: Family Glamping in the Great North Woods

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 Grant Klene Leave a comment

Traditional campers may thumb their nose at sleeping in anything other than a tent but being able to explore the Great North Woods while keeping all the comforts of home is pretty awesome, especially when traveling with the whole family! At the Coleman Estates, accommodations go a step beyond glamping. The ‘cabins’ here are more […]

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The Black Bears of Franconia Notch State Park

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

You may find yourself driving by the Franconia Notch State Park Tramway (Exit 34B), looking to the great slopes of Cannon Mountain to find, what looks like, black blobs. You look closer and wouldn’t you know it, those black blobs are moving! What you see are Black Bears foraging along the green grassy ski slopes. […]

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The Glamour of Pawtuckaway

July 12, 2016July 12, 2016 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

When I found out that I would be spending the next 10 weeks living in a tent at the Pawtucaway State Park campground my heart skipped a few beats. How on earth was I going to survive 10 weeks of camping? 10 weeks of dirt, bugs, and no wifi? After I set up my campsite, […]

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Around the Lake Trail Adventure

September 20, 2015October 20, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Take a walk on the “Around the Lake” trail at White Lake State Park and try to find these fascinating things: Geology There is a way to gauge how fast an intrusive granite rock has cooled based on its crystal sizes. If the molted rock cools down very fast there isn’t much time for crystallization. […]

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DIY: Leave No Trace, Bear Brook Style

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

The amenities of Bear Brook State Park that are spread across its 10,000 acres attract mountain bikers, campers, hikers, anglers, and families who seek varying degrees of adventure and relaxation. With thousands of visitors each year, Bear Brook sees many faces and supplies the ingredients for fun and memorable visits to each of those visitors. […]

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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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Campsites 101

July 2, 2015July 3, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Ready to find the perfect match for your family trip or weekend getaway? New Hampshire is home to 75 state park properties – many with campsites abounding. While most have the standard fire ring and picnic table, not all are created equal. At Greenfield State Park, the campsites offer much more than the standard package. […]

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