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 […]
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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. […]
Get Crafty: Nature Journal
Tracy Lyons – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is a state filled with incredible nature. There are adventures to go on all over the state from kayaking at White Lake, to camping at Greenfield, or even climbing Mount Monadnock. While you’re exploring all that New Hampshire has […]
Hoo’s That Calling?
Tracy Lyons — Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger — SCA NH Corps New Hampshire nights are filled with sounds of cicadas, crickets and frogs. However, if you listen closely you might be able to hear another of New Hampshire’s night time residents. There are nine species of owls that have been spotted in […]
Rhododendron Bloom Report: July 8, 2022
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 […]