By Liz Hoffman, SCA Interpretive Ranger Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountains have plenty to offer tourists. From scenic views to spectacular fall foliage, eye-catching sights encompass your journey through the mountains. Unfortunately, for Betty and Barney Hill on a cool September night in 1961, their journey turned sour. While driving back home […]
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Beware the Bloom: Cyanobacteria & Lake Winni
By Mitchell Craig, SCA Interpretive Ranger Lake Winnipesaukee, the crown jewel of New Hampshire, is a beloved destination for both locals and tourists. Known affectionately as Lake Winni, its picturesque waters and vibrant recreational activities have made it a must-visit spot in the state for hundreds of years, from the tranquil shores of Ellacoya State […]
Stop and Smell the Roses at Rhododendron State Park
By Kyle Durant, SCA Interpretive Ranger Nestled in the heart of southwestern New Hampshire, under a canopy of hemlock and red maple, stands the largest grove of rhododendrons in northern New England. Each year in late June and July Rhododendron State Park bursts with beautiful flowers and enticing scents. Located in sleepy Fitzwilliam New Hampshire, […]
Why Eagles?
Andrew Kniska, SCA Interpretive Ranger As I drove up to the Great North Woods, I was tired after driving three hours in a rural place I had never been before. I had come down from the White Mountains, a vast expanse of stone and tree that truly makes one feel small and drove into a […]
Where there’s Smokey, There’s Fire Prevention
Carolyn Sill, SCA Interpreter He needs no introduction, though I’m giving him one anyway. Though he’s 80 years old, and weighs over 300 pounds (as per his official site), he bear-ly looks any different than he did in the 1950’s. He can be found everywhere, from giant cutouts along the road, to public service announcements […]
The Wild Weather of Franconia Notch
By Liz Hoffman, SCA Interpretive Ranger You’re headed to Franconia Notch State Park for a day hike: the skies are clear, the sun is warm against your back, and nothing is stopping you from reaching the summit of Mt. Lafayette. Well, except for the thunderstorm approaching twenty minutes after you ascend the trail. That wasn’t in […]
Abenaki Food: Pemmigan
You may know that the Abenaki are the local indigenous tribe on much of New Hampshire- but did you know that they were some of the first creators of the energy bar? That’s right, the original power bar was invented by indigenous people of North America. The name of this food comes from the language […]
Find your new Franconia Faves at the Hiker Cabin!
By Yasmine Baiod Anyone who has ever taken I-93, through Franconia Notch has probably seen the Hiker Cabin in the field of Lafayette Place Campground. You have probably peered through the windows, trying to check in or looking for the bathroom, only to find it empty. Well, great news! While there is still no bathroom […]
Discover the Power of Parks
By Kate Banyas, Education Coordinator for the SCA NH Conservation Corps New Hampshire State Parks has so much to offer our visitors- from the cultural heritage sites, breathtaking views, lake-side beaches, and an endless list of outdoor recreational activities! But did you know that New Hampshire State Parks also offers educational programs? Discover the Power […]
First Rhododendron State Park Bloom Report July 7, 2023
By Ted Lenk Hey Folks- After a pretty wet June, it seems that the warm temps of this week are moving things right along in the grove. Typical for July in southwest New Hampshire. As you can see from the photos (from Wednesday 7/5), there is a lot of new green growth at the grove. […]