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Subtle signs of Fall coming to New Hampshire

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Matthew Galvin – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Unfortunately, the best time of year has come and gone. It feels like Fall has been knocking on the door for a month. Yes, school is back in session, but I am referring to something else. There are natural clues or […]

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Make Your Black Friday a Little More Green

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Grant Klene Leave a comment

This Friday, after the Thanksgiving feast, take your family outdoors and let nature provide new perspectives on what it means to be grateful.

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Falling for Foliage: A Look Ahead to Leaf-Peeping Season

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Why do leaves turn such brilliant colors in the fall? The answer lies in the chemis-tree (get it?).

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Biking on the Hillsborough Recreational Trail

October 31, 2018November 1, 2018 Grant Klene 2 Comments

New Hampshire has 19 Recreational Rail Trails which offer miles of scenic recreation for a variety of trail users year-round. While each of these trails consist of long, straight, gravel pathways, each has a unique setting and vary in length and scenery. These trails are spectacular recreational resources for residents and visitors alike and yet […]

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The History and Science of Autumn

October 9, 2018November 24, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 2 Comments

By: Haley Lesmerises, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park “Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking successive autumns.” — George Eliot Autumn is here! The leaves are losing their chlorophyll,  animals are getting fat for winter, and children are […]

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The Times They Are a-Changin’

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Rachel Shoemaker, Interpretive Ranger at White Lake State Park I was ready for fall – in theory at least. Pumpkin spice everything, beautiful assortments of ripe pumpkins, those unbelievable colors, and of course, all of the fun celebrations that await us every year. As much as I anticipated all of these things, I wasn’t […]

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Fall-ing for Greenfield

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

I spent my last full week of Discover the Power of Parks season in a funk; no one was around during the week to make animal masks or to play my Leave No Trace obstacle course. The weekend did get a bit busier, but it was chilly so people mostly wanted to spend time at […]

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Trails of Pawtuckaway

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Summer is now gone and the air is getting chilly, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up, and say good bye to Pawtuckaway until next spring. It may be too cold for a dip in the lake, but Fall is a great time of year to rediscover the park in a whole new […]

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Finding Fall At Miller

October 6, 2015January 15, 2016 Colleen O'Connell Leave a comment

Early Fall is a great time to explore the Monadnock Region. The days are sunny and the trees are just beginning to change. This time of years combines the best of Summer and Fall. This week I was lucky enough to explore Miller State Park. This park offers visitors many different things for visitors to […]

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Changes in the Air

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

The cool and crisp mornings, and shortening daylight hours. That familiar sound of the Canada Geese calling from above as they fly south in their V-shape formation. The morning frost on the pumpkin displayed on the porch. These are all signs that summer has come to an end. Here in the North Country, it feels as […]

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