By Kendra Dean, SCA Interpretive Ranger White Lake State Park and the surrounding area has a surprisingly rich history of how the local landscape was formed. From glaciers that carved mountains and formed lakes and bogs, to forest fires that provided unique habitat for local wildlife, and even to volcanic activity- this land has been […]
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MonadRocks: Mount Monadnock’s Fascinating Geologic History
Thanks to its erosion-resistant rocks and immediately recognizable profile, Mount Monadnock is an iconic landscape feature in Southern New Hampshire. This small hill has had an outsize influence on not just New Hampshire but also on the study of geology in general.

Highs and Lows: Summits and Kettles
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 […]