Discover Power of the Parks Program
Franconia Notch State Park
Friday, 8/7/26
Salamanders: Small Creatures, Big Clues
9:30am-12:30pm
Location: The Basin
Description: Learn about the different environmental benefits of salamanders you may see in Franconia Notch State Park & complete a salamander scavenger hunt with Ranger Faith.
Wildflowers of New Hampshire
10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Echo Lake
Description: Come learn about the beautiful and colorful wildflowers of New Hampshire and their identifying features with Ranger Alexus.
Moose on the Loose
3:00-5:00pm
Location: Flume Gorge
Description: Join Ranger Alexus to learn about New Hampshire’s largest wild animal! There will be a moose skull and jaw for viewing.
Storytime: Old Man of the Mountain
6:30-7:30pm
Location: Amphitheatre
Description: Join Ranger Faith for a reading of The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne, retold by Gary D. Schmidt. Discover the story behind the infamous Old Man of the Mountain and learn about its history in Franconia Notch State Park.
