By Elizabeth Hoffman, SCA Interpretive Ranger If you love the great outdoors, scenic views, and challenging hikes, odds are you’ve participated in ecotourism. And you’re not alone! Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors make their way to the New England for breathtaking views, especially during peak fall foliage. To better understand ecotourism, let’s dive […]
Tag: Leave No Trace
7 Tips for Leaving No Trace at New Hampshire Parks
As we get closer to the summer months, and more outdoor adventurers begin visiting New Hampshire State Parks, it’s a great time to refresh on Leave No Trace (LNT) principles. Here are 7 tips to get the most out of your time at New Hampshire State Parks, while protecting our natural resources!
Leave No Trace & Ten Essentials
These lessons teach students the Leave No Trace principles through short videos and supplementary worksheets.
7 Ways to Leave No Trace While Exploring State Parks
By: Thomas Cummings, SCA Interpretative Ranger for Umbagog Lake State Park Exploring New Hampshire’s State Parks is a great way to spend a summer. From lounging on the beach to hiking up mountains, there is bound to be something to do for everyone. With more people going outside and recreating in the parks it is […]
DIY: Leave No Trace, Bear Brook Style
The amenities of Bear Brook State Park that are spread across its 10,000 acres attract mountain bikers, campers, hikers, anglers, and families who seek varying degrees of adventure and relaxation. With thousands of visitors each year, Bear Brook sees many faces and supplies the ingredients for fun and memorable visits to each of those visitors. […]
Leave No Trace at Pawtuckaway State Park
On an unseasonably balmy 80 degree day last week, my friends Caroline, Greg, and I headed to Pawtuckaway State Park to do some campfire cooking. Unfortunately, things did not work out as planned. It turns out the campground/campfire area doesn’t open until later in the season. What to do? We had all the fixings for […]