The free 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway spans the western Boston, Mass., suburbs of Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington and Bedford. A former railway, this family-oriented 11-mile bike path is perfect for bicycling, walking, jogging and in-line skating. The untouched scenic land, historic sites and pleasing suburban landscapes make for a nice escape! Additionally,...
New England Walks
Multi-Use Recreation Trails For Spring Days in Maine
If you are longing to get out in the fresh Maine air after this quite challenging winter, the Office of Maine Tourism has tipped us on some great multi-use recreation trails that are popular on spring days. The 6.5 mile-paved Kennebec River Rail Trail is ideal for walkers, runners,...
Blue Hills Reservation Near Boston Impresses With Many Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Hard to believe that only 20 minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Mass., is the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Blue Hills Reservation with 125 miles of trails over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham and Milton to Randolph. With 635-ft. Great Blue Hill looking like a mountain in...
Stroll The Free Sheep Pasture in North Easton, Mass.
If you enjoy scenic open space, the Sheep Pasture in North Easton Village, Mass., is not “baaahhd” at all. Operated through the Natural Resource Trust of Easton, the 154-acre Sheep Pasture is simply a great place to walk and commune with nature for free. This time of year, it’s...
Walpole, Mass., Town Forest: A Hidden Gem
Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass. (20 miles southwest of Boston), is one of those true hidden New England travel gems that some local residents don’t even know about. Free and open to the public, you’ll find several forested trails with our favorite being alongside a scenic section of...
Four-Season Fun At Walden Pond In Concord, Mass.
For just a $5.00 per car admission fee, Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, Mass., turns out to be a “Thoreauly” wonderful scenic destination and value. As the former home of American author and hermit Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, today, offers a swimming beach in the summer, an...
Natural Scenery Abounds At Borderland State Park, Easton, Mass.
The 1,570 acre Borderland State Park in Easton and Sharon, Mass., offers a nature’s paradise for light recreational activities like walking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing and in the winter sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing. Just a $2.00 parking fee will get you into this fantastic state park!...