by Amelia Paine, SCA Interpretive Ranger at Ellacoya, Lake Sunapee, and Pillsbury State Parks Have you ever wished that you could live alone in nature, relying only on yourself and the world around you, observing wildlife and looking out over beautiful landscapes, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, work, and technology? I […]
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Dark Side of the Loon
by Amelia Paine, SCA Interpretive Ranger at Ellacoya, Lake Sunapee, and Pillsbury State Parks Have you seen a loon yet this summer? How about hearing one call? These birds have a mysterious, almost spooky quality that sticks with people long after they encounter one. Whether it’s because of their striking black-and-white plumage, their bright red […]
Beginner’s Guide to NH Pollinator Gardens
By: Anna Beaudette, SCA Interpretive Ranger What are Pollinators? Pollinators play a crucial role in our environmental and agricultural systems. A pollinator is any insect or animal that carries pollen from one plant to another, allowing that plant to reproduce. Bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats, beetles, wasps, ants, and flies are considered to be pollinators. […]
Monadnock: The Mountain That Found Me
by SCA Interpretive Ranger Joshua Leary Picture By Joshua Leary “Some mountains we climb for the view. Others, we climb to find ourselves.” –Joshua Leary In New Hampshire, Mount Monadnock stands tall, a familiar silhouette visible from miles away, a point of pride for surrounding communities. Though celebrated in classrooms, literature, and local conversations, its […]
Phoenix Trees at White Lake
By Elise Eisenberg, SCA Interpretive Ranger Fire! Sometimes it is destructive and dangerous. Sometimes it’s warm and energetic. But for pitch pine trees, it’s how they drop seeds and are reborn! White Lake State Park sits upon a 72-acre pitch pine forest that visitors can walk through on the 1.5 mile walk around the lake. […]
Room to Breathe
Ellie Holter, SCA Interpretive Ranger It’s safe to say that we all love wild animals, they are strong beautiful creatures and sometimes it feels like we just can’t get enough, but what is the best way to view these cool dudes? The truth is that when it comes to wildlife, the best type of relationship […]
Aliens Spotted in the White Mountains!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rhododendron State Park Bloom Report July 13, 2023
By Ted Lenk As is often the case, there are more blooms to be seen on the cluster of bushes next to the Patch Cottage (before you get to the grove itself) than most anywhere in the grove, and most of those flowers may have fallen to the ground by the end of this coming […]