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. […]
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A Walk in the Woods
This lesson consists of two videos that tell the story of Twiggy, a young tree who lost his mom. As students follow his adventures, they’ll use a tree ID worksheets to identify the trees Twiggy encounters along the way.
DIY: Leave No Trace, Bear Brook Style
The amenities of Bear Brook State Park that are spread across its 10,000 acres attract mountain bikers, campers, hikers, anglers, and families who seek varying degrees of adventure and relaxation. With thousands of visitors each year, Bear Brook sees many faces and supplies the ingredients for fun and memorable visits to each of those visitors. […]
Champney Brook Trail: Mt Chocorua
Last I spoke of Mount Chocorua, it was a goal of mine, to climb the mountain’s summit and see for myself the glory of what lies. With help from Steve, a reader of my last blog, I researched the different trails, and with his recommendation, hiked up from Kancamagus Highway. (Champney Brook Trail Sign on […]