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Getaway in the Great North Woods

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Emily Veh – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger If you’re looking for a summer adventure with less crowds, incredible nature, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities, look no further than Great North Woods! I spent a weekend exploring the Great North Woods at Lake Francis State Park and Umbagog Lake […]

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Favorite Parks to Go Paddling

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Sophia Hartley Leave a comment

No matter how comfortable you are in a kayak, these ponds have a lot to offer, especially if your goal is simply to get lost in the magic. 

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5 Paddling Safety Tips

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Thomas Cummings, Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park With the dog days of summer coming to a close there’s never been a better time to talk about paddling safety. While you’re out on the water there are many things that a majority of people aren’t prepared for. These tips will not only help […]

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The Blueberry Islands of Pawtuckaway

August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

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 […]

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Tucked Away at Pawtuckaway

June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 Colleen O'Connell Leave a comment

Tucked into a quiet corner of Nottingham, is Pawtuckaway State Park. It is a great place to vacation for many reasons. The park is home to a large campground, and a beautiful day-use area with many amenities. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to be given the chance to camp at Pawtuckaway, and I […]

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Way Up North: Lake Francis

August 24, 2014August 22, 2014 Tom Howe Leave a comment

Lake Francis State Park in Pittsburgh, NH is one of New Hampshire’s northernmost parks. It’s an absolutely beautiful place and the remote setting is uniquely natural. The lake is great for exploring by boat, and the Connecticut River that feeds it is easily explorable from the excellent campground. Lake Francis is a big lake. The […]

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Simple Pleasures

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

It has been almost 2 months that I’ve been living in the Big Island campground in Pawtuckaway State Park. As I run through my day to day, leading programs and meeting campers, I get many questions about my living situation, and even more shocked faces when I tell them that this summer I sleep in […]

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Ponds Aplenty: Pillsbury

August 11, 2014August 11, 2014 Tom Howe Leave a comment

Pillsbury State Park near Washington, NH is a great place for a lot of things, from picnicking and camping to hiking, biking, and boating. I’ve written about some nice hikes in the park, which are a nice way to experience the woods and mountains of the area, but Pillsbury is especially great for it’s lakes […]

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Pillsbury Camping & Sunapee Craft Fair

August 8, 2013August 8, 2013 Lisa Wiley Leave a comment

On the first August weekend, our family drove to Washington NH to spend the night at Pillsbury State Park.  Our campsite rested on the banks of May pond, one of four small bodies of water which are joined by dams and inlets, and surrounded by hills above 2000′ on all sides.  On the western slope, […]

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Lake of Bays and Bogs

August 7, 2013August 7, 2013 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Hello again from The Great North Woods or Le Grand Bois Du Nord. I have been here for a couple months now and have started to learn all the reasons that people come to Umbagog Lake State Park year after year. With a lake as massive as this you could be here for a month […]

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