All this summer, a group of passionate and inspired Interpretive Rangers will bring a series of nature-based programs to our parks! These programs are offered free to our guests with paid park admission so take the opportunity to try one (or many) of these programs when you camp, swim or hike at a New Hampshire […]
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Musings on Mud
Rain rain go away. Nicole and Debbie want to play. Well…it’s been a bit overcast as I’ve begun as one of the Interpretive Rangers at Franconia Notch State Park. Allow me to sum up my thoughts on the weather. The cons of rain include: dampness, wearing layers, reduced attendance at programs and less sun. Happy […]
Pawtuckaway and I
By Emily Barry, Discover Power of Parks, SCA Interpretive Ranger There is a love story unfolding at Pawtuckaway State Park. It all started back in the spring when I started thinking about the park I would be spending the summer with as the Interpretive Ranger. Umbagog, Franconia, Monadnock…I could be up in the Great North […]
Living in the Great North Woods
By Steven Gang, Discover Power of Parks Interpreter at Umbagog Lake State Park Umbagog Lake is a quiet peaceful place. Pronounced Um-Bay-Gog as per the locals here in the Great North Woods. This may be due to the bays and coves that completely surround the lake or it may be because that is how the […]
So, you’re an interpreter, what does that mean?
Upon telling someone I am an interpreter, there is usually one of two responses. First, “How many languages can you speak?” And second, “Do you do some sort of dance thing?” Well, for me, I only speak English, and dancing, although a love of mine probably won’t be featured in any programs. To try and […]
Telescopes at Franconia Notch!
By: Andrea Klaphake, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park On August 30th, the New Hampshire Astronomical Society ventured to the ‘notch’ to allow visitors and locals a chance to spot mesmerizing cosmos and celestial wonders. The weather was a bit ambiguous the day before, but the evening turned out to be adequate for families […]
Green with Envy at Greenfield State Park
By: Jonathan Rager. Greenfield/Monadnock State Park Interpretive Ranger Firstly, allow me to just say for clarity, that Greenfield State Park and Monadnock State Park are two totally different, but special places for me. Each park in essence, provide the coals of life, to heat my interest in the wild and wonderful world that New Hampshire […]