Aptly named after its 16-acre rhododendron grove, Fitzwilliam’s Rhododendron State Park is ideal for a picturesque picnic and a serene hike. Featuring universally accessible trails, the park is perfect for all ages. As New Hampshire’s only botanical park, Rhododendron State Park has a lot to offer for nature- and flower-lovers alike. It is most famous […]
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Mysteries in Rhododendron State Park
I couldn’t resist a visit when I heard that Rhododendron State Park was going to reach its peak bloom last weekend. This National Landmark in Fitzwilliam shelters a rare stand of native giant rhododendrons, which are more commonly found in the central or southern Appalachian Mountains. There are 16 acres of the pink and white […]
The Rhododendron Grove
Rhododendron State Park – July 18, 2011 Recognized as a National Natural Landmark, Rhododendron State Park is home to the largest grove of Rhododendron Maximum wildflowers in northern New England. Affectionately nicknamed “rhodies”, the wild rhododendrons are considered rare in New England, but somehow thrive living here at the northern most limit of their environmental […]