Summer is now gone and the air is getting chilly, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up, and say good bye to Pawtuckaway until next spring. It may be too cold for a dip in the lake, but Fall is a great time of year to rediscover the park in a whole new […]
Tag: Pawtuckaway State Park
The Blueberry Islands of Pawtuckaway
Anybody who has visited Pawtuckaway State Park knows that it has a lot to offer. Whether people are visiting for the day, or are here for the whole weekend most will usually find themselves down by the water at Pawtuckaway Lake. Some people have been returning year after year to enjoy the cool waters of […]
The Glamour of Pawtuckaway
When I found out that I would be spending the next 10 weeks living in a tent at the Pawtucaway State Park campground my heart skipped a few beats. How on earth was I going to survive 10 weeks of camping? 10 weeks of dirt, bugs, and no wifi? After I set up my campsite, […]
Adventures in Boulderland!
Exploring Pawtuckaway’s Boulder Field with Kids: The boulder field at Pawtuckaway State Park is a world-class landmark that receives little attention outside the climbing community. It’s known to climbers nationwide and the world over for its tremendous bouldering opportunities but it also happens to be a gigantic playground for anyone who loves to marvel at […]
Wildlife Caught on Camera
The first thing I noticed about Pawtuckaway State Park was its lush landscape and abundant wildlife. Everywhere I turned, I noticed new fauna and interesting flora. One of the coolest parts about being an Interpretive Ranger is that park visitors love to come up and tell me about their wildlife encounters! I wanted to make this […]
Hidden Gems @ Pawtuckaway
This is for all you explorers and adventurers out there… I have been living in Pawtuckaway State Park and exploring the trails for the past 2 months, and although that seems like ample time to get the “lay of the land”, I see something new every day. There are some wonderful areas of the park […]
Trekking through Time
Before Pawtuckaway’s woods belonged to the state park, the lands were privately owned by families who hoped to make a prosperous life. Living in the mountains is not an easy feat, and many of the families struggled immensely. The soil of New England is very rocky and acidic which is not ideal for growing crops. Farmers […]
A Feast in our Forest
As the Interpretive Ranger at Pawtuckaway State Park, I have the pleasure of living in the woods all season. My cozy campsite offers many appealing features; nighttime calls from my Barred Owl neighbor, a view of a misty wetland, sights and sounds from Pileated Woodpeckers, and the simple pleasures of cooking over a propane burner. […]
Tucked Away at Pawtuckaway
Tucked into a quiet corner of Nottingham, is Pawtuckaway State Park. It is a great place to vacation for many reasons. The park is home to a large campground, and a beautiful day-use area with many amenities. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to be given the chance to camp at Pawtuckaway, and I […]
Tucked Away in Pawtuckaway
While to the modern eye Pawtuckaway may be primarily a mecca of outdoor recreation, the land has seen many users, many eras, and many natural phenomena that have shaped it into such. The park has a long history, from prehuman to Native influence, and if you take the time you can see for yourself some […]