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Reflections on Mount Monadnock

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Greta Ketchner- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Working as an Interpretive Ranger with the Student Conservation Association at Mount Monadnock State Park has truly been a privilege. I am grateful for all of the park staff who have made me feel welcome here as well as the numerous park visitors […]

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Glaciers in New Hampshire

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Greta Ketchner- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is a beautiful place to visit, but long before we set foot on paths to go hiking here, there was a large volume of ice which covered the land during the last ice age. Glaciers can act as sandpaper or bulldozers […]

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rhododendron blooking

Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 8, 2022

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 blogadmin 1 Comment

Hi Folks- It looks to me as though this weekend will be a good opportunity to see lots of flowers blooming at Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH. There will still be lots of blooms to see next weekend as well, with the “peak bloom” happening this coming mid-week or so. Of course, out by […]

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The Monadnock Region

August 4, 2021August 5, 2021 Sophia Hartley Leave a comment

Some have deemed Monadnock as New Hampshire’s “cultural corner.” Others, like myself, have a hard time spelling the name. But, once you get past the iffy phonics, the region is quite lovely. This southwestern corner of the state had me exploring miles of forest, castle ruins, and one of the best campgrounds I’ve seen yet.

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Photographic Moments on Monadnock

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

Looking back through photos, it’s fun to see how the mountain has changed since June and how my perspective on it has also altered.
As we move towards peak foliage season, welcome to a miniature photographic tour of some of the things I love about Monadnock.

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MonadRocks: Mount Monadnock’s Fascinating Geologic History

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 3 Comments

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.

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Highs and Lows: Summits and Kettles

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

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 […]

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Top Ten Monadnock Questions

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By Nell Davis, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Over the last month, I have been asked a lot of questions about Monadnock State Park (after all, I spend most days hiking around with a sign on my backpack that says “Stop and ask a question”). Here are the ten I have heard most often: […]

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Hiking Home(s): Monadnock and Bear Brook State Parks

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By Nell Davis, Interpretive Ranger at Monadnock State Park Oliver Wendell Holmes said “Where we love is home.  Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.”  For me, this rings true: home is encapsulated in places I love, specifically natural areas.  Working seasonally, my coworkers are constantly rotating in and out of my […]

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A Newtiful Day on Monadnock

July 6, 2018July 19, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By: Claire Adams, Interpretive Ranger at Greenfield and Monadnock State Parks For the next few months, I have the privilege of serving as one of the Interpretive Rangers at Monadnock State Park. My job as an interpreter is to help the visitors learn more about both the natural and cultural history of the mountain, from […]

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