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At the Heart of the Notch: Lafayette Place

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Eilís Donohue, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park A few weeks ago, I drove up I-93 to Franconia Notch State Park (FNSP), and pulled into my new home and workplace: the Lafayette Place Campground. I am one of two Interpretive Rangers stationed here at FNSP for the 2019 season. For the rest of […]

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Waterfalls in the Whites

August 26, 2013August 26, 2013 Lisa Wiley Leave a comment

I am beginning this post with a question- What is the most hare-brained adventure you have ever experienced? If you want my answer, just scroll to the bottom of this post. But if you can wait, you’ll view some of the most amazing waterfalls and glacial formations in New England. My son and I visited Franconia […]

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Fun on the Franconia Ridge!

August 20, 2013August 20, 2013 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

As the Interpretive Ranger at FNSP I also staff the Hiker Information Cabin at Lafayette Place Campground. I talk to hikers about lots of things. You can imagine…hiker stuff like routes, estimated times, safety, weather, water, maps and, of course, the location of the restroom. A really popular hike leaving right from Lafayette Place is […]

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Telescopes at Franconia Notch!

September 25, 2012September 25, 2012 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Andrea Klaphake, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park On August 30th, the New Hampshire Astronomical Society ventured to the ‘notch’ to allow visitors and locals a chance to spot mesmerizing cosmos and celestial wonders. The weather was a bit ambiguous the day before, but the evening turned out to be adequate for families […]

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