State Parks

Summer is right around the corner, and these past few days’ worth of warm weather has made sure to remind us of just how close we are! The warmth has gotten us all excited for the many events and activities that the summer promises here in the Monadnock region, so to help you plan your […]

The Monadnock Region provides plenty of opportunities to take advantage of each season. In winter there is skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, holiday shopping and more. Fall offers harvest festivals, apple picking, and local in-season produce for every dinner table. Summer of course creates the perfect backdrop for weddings and events, as well as berry picking, […]

Springtime in New England always offers chance days of sunny days that aren’t too cold but aren’t quite hot. May perfectly captures those days (along with lots of much needed rain!) and we can’t help but enjoy it outside. This month we went for a hike over at Casalis State Forest here in Peterborough and […]

It’s safe to say our lives have taken on a new normal over these past few months. We’ve all had to adjust accordingly, and Peterborough is no different. As  New Hampshire continues to open back up gradually, the Monadnock Region offers many activities  to make your visit a perfect get-away!. We’ve put together a list […]

Fall in New England is a unique and special time!. From the change in weather towards cooler days, harvest festivals and the changing of the leaves, there’s something to do and see in almost every corner of our chunk of the country. Monadnock Region especially offers up spectacular foliage views mixed with fun activities with […]

September and October brings the migration of thousands of hawks and other species through the Monadnock Region. The Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory stationed at Miller State Park in Peterborough NH, is one of the prime spots to view and learn. To kick off this year’s migratory season, the Hawk Migration Association of North America […]

One of the best parts about taking a trip somewhere is being able to do it with your pet. Our furry friends are part of the family, so having them along for the journey when on vacation makes it even more memorable. Plus, Fido should be able to have a fun time, too! Almost all […]

There are several different places in the Peterborough area alone to hike or go on walks. Just up the road from the Jack Daniels Inn is Shieling Forest. A beautiful and casual hike through this property takes about 40 minutes from start to finish, offering a low impact hike that one can really enjoy. Flowing […]

Last blog we talked about a few of the events that make the beginning of summer a special time here in the Monadnock region, but there’s so much more to do here now that the weather really feels like summer. We are so very lucky here to be able to enjoy all of the outdoor […]

It’s called the Hawk Watch. Every fall Pack Monadnock hosts NH Audubon naturalists and volunteers at the Raptor Observatory site.  Accessible via a 1.5 mile hike or the auto road in Miller State Park, the clearing atop South Pack Monadnock lies directly along the migration route and offers the opportunity to view hundreds of raptors. […]