We share the Forest: Reminder for Hunters and Hikers
Autumn in southern NH means color! As the sun wanes and days get shorter, plants make less chlorophyll so their natural shades shine bright as they pass away. A late afternoon hike around Annette...
View ArticleShieling Forest & the last light of Autumn
Elizabeth donated her home and outbuildings as well as the land. The hall on the right is used for meetings and education. In Peterborough NH lies a forested property named Shieling State Forest. These...
View ArticleHike Safe This Autumn
Autumn is upon us! As we head into my favorite season, it is important to remember that wherever you are headed, you should be thinking about your safety. Working at Monadnock State Park, we see...
View ArticleFall in Franconia Notch
Back in May, before I had moved to Franconia Notch State Park to be an Interpretive Ranger with Monica Casey (my fellow interpreter), the two of us rented a movie from the local library about the park....
View ArticleTrailing Autumn: A Monadnock Tradition
The White Dot trail may be quickest and the most hiked route at Monadnock State Park; however my favorite hike, by far, is a combination of multiple trails which wind up the side of the mountain to the...
View ArticleReflections and Transitions
There’s that cool crisp snap in the air that might’ve caught us off guard, but it’s an exciting and nostalgic feeling… This summer had plentiful long days of warm sunshine, clear skies, refreshing...
View ArticleThe Old Man of the Mountain – An end is just a new beginning
The first day of autumn. The official end of summer and the official beginning of crisp nights, football, leaves changing colors, and everything pumpkin. It also, sadly, marks the last few weeks of...
View ArticleFinding Fall At Miller
Early Fall is a great time to explore the Monadnock Region. The days are sunny and the trees are just beginning to change. This time of years combines the best of Summer and Fall. This week I was lucky...
View ArticleThe History and Science of Autumn
By: Haley Lesmerises, Interpretive Ranger at Franconia Notch State Park “Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking successive autumns.” —...
View ArticleBiking on the Hillsborough Recreational Trail
New Hampshire has 19 Recreational Rail Trails which offer miles of scenic recreation for a variety of trail users year-round. While each of these trails consist of long, straight, gravel pathways, each...
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