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Southbound from Skookumchuck

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Grant Klene Leave a comment

Biking down the Franconia Notch Recreation Path is one of the best ways to see fall foliage while also taking in all the natural wonders and attractions of the notch. From end to end the paved bike path runs about 9 miles starting from Skookumchuck Trailhead and ending at the Flume Gorge.

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Glaciers: Movers and Shapers

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Sarah Sherwood, SCA Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger and NH Corps Member As New Hampshire’s preeminent state park, Franconia Notch attracts visitors from all over the world. Hikers tackle the Franconia Ridge Loop, skiers and boarders shred Cannon Mountain, and casual travelers take in the Flume Gorge and the Basin. Little do many […]

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From Tourist to Tour Guide

June 17, 2019June 19, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Sarah Sherwood, SCA Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger and NH Corps Member June 12, 2019 was arguably the most exciting day of service for the Interpretive Rangers of the SCA New Hampshire Corps. On this sunny Wednesday we departed Bear Brook State Park, our home of five months, and went our separate ways […]

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Frontcountry vs. Backcountry

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Special post from the SCA NH Corps, Conservation Crew (by Annie Cohen): Greetings from another frontcountry carpentry hitch! This time my crew is working at the top of the Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park. The rain shelter we are building will be appropriately titled: Top o’ Gorge. The sign is already made—all we […]

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Early Spring Ride down the Franconia Notch Bike Path

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 Grant Klene 3 Comments

Biking down the Franconia Notch Bike Path is one of the best ways to see the natural wonders and attractions of the notch – while getting some much needed exercise. The paved bike path runs from Skookumchuck Trailhead all the way down to the Flume Gorge Visitor Center, passing Governor Gallen Memorial (Sunset Bridge), Echo […]

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A Hidden Gem in the Notch

August 14, 2015August 17, 2015 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

In the shadow of Cannon Mountain, lies a resident of Franconia Notch State Park that is hidden away.  It doesn’t get all the glitz and glory of the Flume Gorge. It doesn’t have an aerial tram leading up to its majestic beauty. It doesn’t even have a museum that talks about its past. But still, […]

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Explorations in the Rain

September 2, 2014September 2, 2014 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 2 Comments

I love to wake up on a beautiful, clear day in Franconia Notch State Park, see the mountains, and have the pleasure of feeling warm and dry throughout the day. However, I cannot help to feel some delight when the clouds come out and it starts to rain. During the past couple of weeks, it […]

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From Hotels to Hiking Trails

August 8, 2014August 8, 2014 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

Franconia Notch State Park has been a destination for people looking to explore the White Mountains for a very long time.  People are instantly captivated by the natural attractions such as the mountain views, the Flume Gorge and the Basin. These landmarks are really something special, however, I have discovered that one of the most […]

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Mountains and Everything In Between

July 29, 2014July 30, 2014 Tom Howe Leave a comment

Franconia Notch State Park, located between the Franconia and Kinsman mountain ranges, is an easily accessible park with a wide range of attractions. Saved by a 1927 campaign by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Franconia Notch protects over 6,000 acres of wilderness and was once home to the iconic Old Man […]

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Flume Gorge: Alive with Nature

June 17, 2014June 17, 2014 Tom Howe Leave a comment

The Flume is a spectacular natural gorge at the base of Mt. Liberty between Mt. Flume and Mt. Osseo in Franconia Notch State Park. The main attraction is a 2 mile walking trail including boardwalks through the gorge itself for an incredible close-up view. The trail starts from the visitor center, and the Flume Gorge […]

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