Hiking & Walking Trails
Each of the many trails and paths in Massachusetts offers distinct sights, flora, fauna and terrain. Exploring them all would probably take a lifetime — so start with the ones that best suit your individual interests.
If you want to put your hiking skills to the test, head west to the Appalachian Trail and Mt. Washington State Forest. For botanical variety, check out Greater Boston's Garden in the Woods. For a leisurely walk through the forest, Weir Hill Reservation, located in Greater Merrimack Valley, is ideal. And for family fun, you'll find an abundance of picnicking areas and moderately difficult trails in the central part of the state in places such as Royalston Falls and the Swift River Reservation.
Quick Hits
Walk the salt-marsh boardwalk at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary...In Central Massachusetts, experience Purgatory Chasm... In the Boston area, discover Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, the oldest sanctuary operated by the Massachusetts Audubon Society...On Monument Mountain, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Southern Berkshire County.
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America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 2008Giant parade with bands, floats, fife and drum corps march through Plymouth.
Parade of the Big Balloons
November 28, 2008This wonderful parade features giant helium balloons led by the 75ft Cat in the Hat.
Lowell City of Lights Parade
November 29, 2008Holiday parade and art stroll through downtown Lowell.
Nantucket Christmas Stroll Weekend
December 5, 2008Through December 7. 150 decorated trees throughout town; Victorian carolers and musicians and Santa.
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