By Kendra Dean, SCA Interpretive Ranger White Lake State Park and the surrounding area has a surprisingly rich history of how the local landscape was formed. From glaciers that carved mountains and formed lakes and bogs, to forest fires that provided unique habitat for local wildlife, and even to volcanic activity- this land has been […]
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Chocorua: A Man, A Mountain – A Myth?
Kendra Dean, SCA Interpretive Ranger Mt. Chocorua is a gorgeous mountain in Albany, NH that has a rich and complicated history. It has inspired many types of people, from outdoor enthusiasts, to painters, to storytellers. This stunning summit can be reached from multiple trailheads, including the Piper Trail, which is a short drive from White […]
Discover the Power of Parks
By Kate Banyas, Education Coordinator for the SCA NH Conservation Corps New Hampshire State Parks has so much to offer our visitors- from the cultural heritage sites, breathtaking views, lake-side beaches, and an endless list of outdoor recreational activities! But did you know that New Hampshire State Parks also offers educational programs? Discover the Power […]
Glaciers in New Hampshire
Greta Ketchner- SCA NH Corps- Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger New Hampshire is a beautiful place to visit, but long before we set foot on paths to go hiking here, there was a large volume of ice which covered the land during the last ice age. Glaciers can act as sandpaper or bulldozers […]
New Hampshire’s Quest for Adventure: Discover the Power of Parks, Fire Towers and Lake Explorers
Greta Ketchner – SCA NH Corps – Discover the Power of Parks Interpretive Ranger Are you looking to explore beautiful spots in New Hampshire this summer? Do you want to learn more about nature and the animals native to New Hampshire? Do you enjoy hiking to places with a bird’s eye view? Are you fond […]
What is a meteor shower?
Written by Matt Pyster, Student Conservation Association Interpretive Ranger at White Lake State Park. What is a camper’s favorite kind of shower? A meteor shower! Now that I’ve set a nerdy atmosphere…in just a few days around we will enter the peak of the Perseids meteor shower (around the 12th/13th of August). Space is a […]
Where the sky & earth almost meet
By: Matt Pyster, Interpretive Ranger at White Lake State Park & Ellacoya State Park. On a recent hike up Mount Chocorua, I took the Brook Trail up, and the Liberty Trail down. The following is a journal entry that I made when reaching my first breathtaking sight of the lands around me… “I see mountains […]
Happy Hiking: A “Peak” into a Ranger’s Weekend Whereabouts
By: Rachel Shoemaker, Interpretive Ranger at White Lake State Park With eyes closed, you feel the sand between your toes and the soft caress of the breeze on your skin. From across the lake, you hear the mysterious sounds of the loons as they call back and forth to one another. Upon opening your eyes, […]
Sounds of 1863
Blog written by: Pete Lampley, Interpreter at White Lake State Park If you’ve ever caught yourself listening to an oldie hit on the radio tapping your toes or anticipating the next lyric, you know how a catchy song can carry itself quite a ways. Some of our favorite hits of the 40s and 50s still […]
Destination: Chocorua
Blog written by Pete Lampley – Interpreter at White Lake State Park Lounging carelessly on the shores of White Lake, you can take in a stunning view. Loons dive in and out of the lake. Ducks and their ducklings saunter from the picnic tables behind you into the designated swimming area (nice of them to […]