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The Seacoast Region: What Ocean is that Anyways?

August 17, 2021August 18, 2021 Sophia Hartley 2 Comments

New Hampshire packs quite the punch in its 18 miles of Atlantic coast. Portsmouth and adjacent beaches might be the stars of the show, but there are plenty of park properties worth exploring if you’re in the mood to learn a little something about the area’s history. Beaches Galore I didn’t spend much time at […]

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How to Avoid Losing Your Lunch to a Gull

September 7, 2018September 10, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks We’ve all been there: perfect day at the beach, perfect sandwich in hand, taking in the crash of the surf and soaking in the sun. Then… A gull steals your lunch! Just swoops down and plucks it right from your unsuspecting hand. The gulls tear into […]

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Edge of the (New Hampshire) Sea

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger for Southern Region Parks At the coast, sea life exists in a constant ebb and flow of water. The changing tides create dynamic habitats and specialized conditions that make living there a challenge for those not adapted to the area. In her guide to the seashore; The Edge of the […]

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Sights of Shoals

August 3, 2018August 15, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 1 Comment

By: Bethany Bryant, Interpretive Ranger at Bear Brook and Seacoast Parks Looking off of New Hampshire’s beautiful coast, a keen eye may notice a few rocky out-croppings in the distance.  Those mysterious islands are none other than the legendary Isles of Shoals. You may be able to spy one or more of the nine islands […]

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Roving the Southern NH Parks

July 6, 2018July 20, 2018 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters Leave a comment

By: Kim Snyder, Interpretive Ranger (Southern Region Parks) As the Discover Power of Parks Southern Rover, I have the pleasure of traversing the width of Southern New Hampshire weekly, seeing all kinds of environments and learning all about this diverse state. From the Seacoast to the Vermont boarder, New Hampshire abounds with wildlife and awe-inspiring […]

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Salt Marshes of the NH Seacoast

October 17, 2016June 22, 2022 Discover Power of Parks SCA Interpreters 2 Comments

Written by Interpretive Ranger Darren Lu: Drive down New Hampshire’s seacoast, and the first thing you’ll notice is the ocean. Take a moment to turn away from the beach, though, and you’ll spot one of the seacoast’s more overlooked ecosystems: New Hampshire’s salt marshes. A salt marsh is a type of coastal wetland that is […]

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A Visit to the Beaches

June 9, 2015June 9, 2015 Colleen O'Connell Leave a comment

When many people think of the seacoast they often think of warm sunny days. Yet in New Hampshire, the cloudy days can be just as amazing. Recently, I was lucky enough to spend a day out on the ocean. I took some time to visit several state parks during my visit. Stopping at Wallis Sands, […]

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Start with Parks: Lessons from the Trail

January 20, 2015January 20, 2015 Patrick Hummel, Mount Washington State Park 4 Comments

01.20.15 “I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learn­ing noth­ing in this triv­ial world of men. I must break away and get out into the moun­tains to learn the news.”- John Muir     For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire State Parks hosted “First Day […]

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Sunken Forest at Odiorne Point

September 6, 2013September 6, 2013 Lisa Wiley 3 Comments

  Our last summer weekend together as a family took us to the ocean.  We arrived at low tide at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye.  I seldom visit the seacoast to relax or sunbathe or enjoy bustling boardwalks.  I visit it to hunt.  And I visit it because no where else reminds me how […]

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Walking on Water: Part 2

August 16, 2012August 16, 2012 Jackie Raiford, New Hampshire State Parks Intern Leave a comment

“The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water; but to walk on the earth.” – Chinese Proverb You may remember last week’s account of a very fun (but also very wet!) tour of Hampton Beach State Park from the vantage of a stand-up paddleboard. After an hour on […]

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