Posts Tagged: conservation



2014 Nature Photography Day

2014 Nature Photography Day
Red Trillium - Rumney Rocks, New Hampshire June 15, 2014 - National Nature Photography Day Nature Photography Day was created in 2006 by the North American Nature Photography Association. It is an annual event intended to promote conservation and the enjoyment of nature photography. Today is a day to grab your camera and photograph nature. You can read more on the history of the event at the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) website here. NANPA is also hosting a ...

2014 Happy Earth Day White Mountains

Birch forest on the side of Mount Hale along the abandoned Fire Warden's Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Mount Hale - White Mountains, New Hampshire April 22, 2014 - Happy Earth Day from the White Mountains of New Hampshire USA! Earth Day is an annual day founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Many consider Earth Day to be the birth of the modern environmental movement. The purpose of this day is to celebrate and create awareness for the environment. If you have never heard of Earth Day you can read up on the history and importance ...

Davis Path, AMC Trail Work

Davis Path in the White Mountains New Hampshire | ScenicNH Photography LLC
Davis Path, AMC Trail Work - In July 2012, I had the opportunity to hike into the Dry River Wilderness in the New Hampshire White Mountains to photograph stonework that is being built along the Davis Path. A professional AMC Trail crew, with the help of volunteers, is working on a trail project repairing heavy erosion damage along a section of Davis Path...[Continue reading] ...

Camping Ethics, White Mountains

Back-country camping impact along the Sawyer River Trail in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Camping Ethics, White Mountains - The Leave No Trace program is an effective program that uses simple principles and common sense to promote back-country camping ethics. Creating awareness for camping ethics is an important part of the program. Feel free to share this blog post with your friends...[Continue reading] ...

Repaired Trail Blazing, Trail Maintenance

Mount Tecumseh Trail - Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Repaired Trail Blazing, Trail Maintenance - Some of the issues along the Mt Tecumseh Trail in Waterville Valley New Hampshire have been addressed and corrected by Forest Service. I commend Forest Service for correcting issues along this trail. And it is satisfying to know they are taking the needed steps to improve the White Mountains trail system...[Continue reading] ...

2013 Nature Photography Day – New England

Pemigewasset River - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire USA
Pemigewasset River - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire June 15, 2013 - Today is National Nature Photography Day First celebrated in 2006 this annual event is to promote the enjoyment of nature photography. This is a day to grab your camera and photograph nature. The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) is hosting a Nature Photography Day event on their Facebook page ...

Change of Plans – White Mountains

Navigation, Compass - White Mountain National Forest Stock
Compass on Rocks - White Mountains, NH USA Back in December I planned my 2013 shooting schedule. All I needed to do was complete a month long assignment in January, then I would be traveling the rest of the year. Well, because of unforeseen issues there has been a change of plans! I will be spending the remaining 2013 season shooting only the White Mountains region of New England. This is very unexpected, and I'm now in need of a ...

Walker Cascades, Franconia Notch

Walker Cascades - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Walker Cascades, Franconia Notch - Walker Cascades are a series of cascades located on Walker Brook, just off the Old Bridle Path, in Franconia Notch in the New Hampshire White Mountains. I have read a few history books that reference these cascades as being "Walker's Falls", but their description seems more to be ......[Continue reading] ...

2013 Happy Earth Day New England!

Middle Sugarloaf Mountain - Bethlehem, NH USA
Middle Sugarloaf Mountain - Bethlehem, New Hampshire April 22, 2013 - Happy Earth Day from the White Mountains of New Hampshire USA! Earth Day is an annual day founded by US Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Many consider Earth Day to be the birth of the modern environmental movement. The purpose of this day is to celebrate and create awareness for the environment. If this is your first time hearing about it, you can read up on the history and ...

Nature In Its Grandest Form

Harvard Brook - Lincoln, NH Stock Photo
Harvard Brook - Lincoln, New Hampshire USA As I look at these images, I realize just how much I appreciate the simple scenes of the White Mountain National Forest. Even though both locations are only minutes off the beaten path, they represent nature in its grandest form. No sign of human impact anywhere, mankind is completely absent. Many nature lovers would consider this to be a perfect setting ...