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Stop and Smell the Roses at Rhododendron State Park

By Kyle Durant, SCA Interpretive Ranger Nestled in the heart of southwestern New Hampshire, under a canopy of hemlock and red maple, stands the largest grove of rhododendrons in northern New England. Each year in late June and July Rhododendron State Park bursts with beautiful flowers and enticing scents.  Located in sleepy Fitzwilliam New Hampshire, […]

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The Wild Weather of Franconia Notch

By Liz Hoffman, SCA Interpretive Ranger You’re headed to Franconia Notch State Park for a day hike: the skies are clear, the sun is warm against your back, and nothing is stopping you from reaching the summit of Mt. Lafayette. Well, except for the thunderstorm approaching twenty minutes after you ascend the trail. That wasn’t in […]

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Abenaki Food: Pemmigan

You may know that the Abenaki are the local indigenous tribe on much of New Hampshire- but did you know that they were some of the first creators of the energy bar? That’s right, the original power bar was invented by indigenous people of North America. The name of this food comes from the language […]

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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 […]

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Summer Season at Rhododendron State Park

By Ted Lenk Do you remember way back in June 2024 when all the cultivated Rhododendrons in this region were in full bloom? It was yet another amazingly prolific season, this year seemingly more beautiful than ever. The native Rhododendron maximus (also known as “Great rhododendron”) at Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, NH are still […]

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New Hampshire’s 2024-2028 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Management Plan (SCORP).

By: State of NH Parks Community Recreation Bureau To help create the SCORP, we worked with UNH’s Recreation Management and Policy program (https://www.facebook.com/unhrmp/) to survey thousands of NH outdoor recreationalists and every day this week, we’re going to share with you a different priority area they helped identify. 1. A recent example of “The Recreation […]

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In Search of a More Equitable Thanksgiving

Joy Wetzel, SCA Interpretive Ranger As Thanksgiving once again approaches to usher in the holiday season, disputes regarding the ethics of Thanksgiving are sure to resurface. Giving thanks is not an intrinsically political act, nor is it strictly American. Harvest festivities are practiced around the world. For instance, the Chinese Mid-Autumn festival has a millennia-long […]

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Wildlife Rehabilitation

Kiley Cruse, SCA Field Crew Member What is Wildlife Rehabilitation? Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and care of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the intent to release them back to the wild. On occasion the rescued animal will be unable to be released, in these cases the licensed wildlife rehabilitator will keep and […]

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