tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74045369140197298422024-03-27T18:47:24.547-04:00NatureMost of these articles were published in the Mariner Newspapers (Gatehouse Media) beginning in May 1996. They appeared -- and continue to appear -- at least once a month, courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association. For more info on NSRWA visit their website, www.nsrwa.org •
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a wedding celebrant/officiant (www.hellokezia.net).Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.comBlogger365125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-88984119088013449052024-03-27T18:46:00.005-04:002024-03-27T18:46:27.049-04:00Places To Ride Bikes with Kids<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwjkjCupvyYLuZ_PTf7YQqx5zmmzPDxpjPjrVLtgA2MTTresUpuGaCvSxLbAI98apT9dSybWf4FHwD333rKze7blYN7bZp0W7THLzhizMCa6c0DJHJYDsCO93UyuaUbjYarqQqnp8HcjfT6NKjNJRcA2a6SCFKwhPrMNdsCth3pTDm-K0ZVbN9QNU7n8I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwjkjCupvyYLuZ_PTf7YQqx5zmmzPDxpjPjrVLtgA2MTTresUpuGaCvSxLbAI98apT9dSybWf4FHwD333rKze7blYN7bZp0W7THLzhizMCa6c0DJHJYDsCO93UyuaUbjYarqQqnp8HcjfT6NKjNJRcA2a6SCFKwhPrMNdsCth3pTDm-K0ZVbN9QNU7n8I=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Do you remember when you learned to ride a bicycle? For many, it’s an important childhood milestone. Those wobbly sprints up and down the drive with an adult steadying the bike ... that simultaneously thrilling and terrifying moment when you realize they’ve let go ... the exhilaration of riding off on your own.</span><div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If you have a child in your life, you may have recently relived such experiences -- perhaps from the perspective of the teacher this time, not the student. For some, biking with kids is as simple as pedaling up the road, as some neighborhoods are relatively safe for such activities. But if that’s not your situation, we’re here to offer some alternatives. With paved and no automobile traffic, the parks listed below are ideal settings for taking bike rides with children.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also check out</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> “365 Nature Places to Know,” our Explore South Shore program for 2024. Every morning we feature one of the region’s best nature places on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrwa.org" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. <i>Every Monday </i>it’s a family-friendly spot! Not on social media? We’ve listed all the locations </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on our website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> as well! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAxgMuJpS_dYVuOOY5hi0NHq-x1iZwSj9mZlWo1Nr0QIA-NGSUW_VtG0AbGzMuZWy3DiDQwUOqIDyF3H1T3wNHNq180sCaMZcCkbfkL5vaf0ZGPww2F9UeU3GJWmHEuMYErzMeRCtr9km-PePnutyDQ6pjwv1ehSd5oZWCUksCcf6hwnL5a-hw-HF2v-k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAxgMuJpS_dYVuOOY5hi0NHq-x1iZwSj9mZlWo1Nr0QIA-NGSUW_VtG0AbGzMuZWy3DiDQwUOqIDyF3H1T3wNHNq180sCaMZcCkbfkL5vaf0ZGPww2F9UeU3GJWmHEuMYErzMeRCtr9km-PePnutyDQ6pjwv1ehSd5oZWCUksCcf6hwnL5a-hw-HF2v-k=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Forge Pond Park, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/forge-pond-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">40-acre athletic complex</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is surrounded by woodland trails. But it also offers a wide, paved, 1-mile path around its perimeter, ideal for walking, wheelchair use, and bicycling -- especially for young families. If you feel like exploring while you’re there, check out the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/frenchs-stream-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">French’s Stream Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which leads to the confluence of French’s Stream and the Drinkwater River, both tributaries to the Indian Head and part of the North River watershed. Located at 245 King Street with several on-site parking areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXKTm9bBIYDfxIDktB-svTT8U0lqTDii5FP7Q1RTQZrtq_we0tSrVjwtwrPnBC51XN86FiUvtwJPbUQaQZZm30Ts6SlQBboZkLYCG0O65PooGISfXN3i041qWFe7Pf99tJDTsj4PluWGPG2oMY2cj_L7H-ZbDKBqJRc3pF97RPyjGxpgthMDTdo9CPvsU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXKTm9bBIYDfxIDktB-svTT8U0lqTDii5FP7Q1RTQZrtq_we0tSrVjwtwrPnBC51XN86FiUvtwJPbUQaQZZm30Ts6SlQBboZkLYCG0O65PooGISfXN3i041qWFe7Pf99tJDTsj4PluWGPG2oMY2cj_L7H-ZbDKBqJRc3pF97RPyjGxpgthMDTdo9CPvsU=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bare Cove Park, Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There’s lots of space to explore within this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bare-cove-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">484-acre park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Back River, including 5 miles of paved and woodland trails, along with open fields, marshes and gorgeous views. Large parking lots at the end of Bare Cove Drive and at 226 Beal Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7yRXEp14muV8pLps1UQgBLuVrlMX81Iqp3qaGe-Ehde68EuP1OjZTA-gVACckehyG_dA8pU31v9cDtLQiYn20P3cPPHpYFqXyZT_NHmnWDOjInPfC_x1EsV2XlwD_rfjaUyfeF2OUNc9d8_fpBzLeRgdcEyIsu_UZAu9oX4XyIHz6tXU8c1J4aY5tKvA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7yRXEp14muV8pLps1UQgBLuVrlMX81Iqp3qaGe-Ehde68EuP1OjZTA-gVACckehyG_dA8pU31v9cDtLQiYn20P3cPPHpYFqXyZT_NHmnWDOjInPfC_x1EsV2XlwD_rfjaUyfeF2OUNc9d8_fpBzLeRgdcEyIsu_UZAu9oX4XyIHz6tXU8c1J4aY5tKvA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park, Hingham and Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 3,500-acre state park features 12 miles of paved bike paths, as well as extensive off-road trails. The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park-cohasset-entrance/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Doane Street</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park-leavitt-street-entrance-hingham/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Leavitt Street</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> entrances, along with the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Main Entrance</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, are best if you’re planning to ride on pavement. Mountain bikers can enjoy one of the longest sections of switch-backed singletrack in the state. Download the </span><a href="https://map.wompy.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">detailed trail map</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to plan your route. The park is situated in two different watersheds. Accord Brook, part of the Weir River watershed, flows through one side, and the Aaron River, part of the Gulf River watershed, flows through the other. On-site parking at all 3 entrances. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUAAfwz2JxwqsCbD1VfVhKBxMw0xo0y8XyBVX7yv-AJnitYi90qtJthHs5123s4FiOb13MyrSh5myOD_JVRKZ9hAKhLoIhr33mSrlRvTCnr7GmTHjCydCxwIj9A1slZ4hHCl1C5h8fbUm1-ZXSsZrral5PulotjFSYviYAWLEF27KI4cLPGh_Kc8Zt0sA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUAAfwz2JxwqsCbD1VfVhKBxMw0xo0y8XyBVX7yv-AJnitYi90qtJthHs5123s4FiOb13MyrSh5myOD_JVRKZ9hAKhLoIhr33mSrlRvTCnr7GmTHjCydCxwIj9A1slZ4hHCl1C5h8fbUm1-ZXSsZrral5PulotjFSYviYAWLEF27KI4cLPGh_Kc8Zt0sA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney Spur Rail Trail, Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another way to explore Wompatuck on two wheels is via the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitney-spur-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney Spur Rail Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which extends for 1.5 miles from the Cohasset MBTA station into the heart of the park. While this trail isn’t paved – instead, it’s well-graded crushed stone – it’s still suitable for most young cyclists. This too is situated within two watersheds. The lower portion of the trail drains to Hingham Bay via a stream called Turkey Hill Run, while the upper portion drains to the Aaron River. Designated free parking at the Cohasset MBTA station, 110 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyQJWg6n2eG_NEJEV3nQoIEwECWN8JDTyEdifq6T27uuYQ2IX5cymkjBxga9aj4c0kAVmHUAg6npdJSOZ27M3HlHFP5CV2QJfDOymHFaEq0u6ih5XGra1XVNpqL2LYSkLDOWdPhGmHHFxRPulQdTCn0zcthqO0fHhMlVCgIAGr5YF0CcCUUVY97Fww6tY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyQJWg6n2eG_NEJEV3nQoIEwECWN8JDTyEdifq6T27uuYQ2IX5cymkjBxga9aj4c0kAVmHUAg6npdJSOZ27M3HlHFP5CV2QJfDOymHFaEq0u6ih5XGra1XVNpqL2LYSkLDOWdPhGmHHFxRPulQdTCn0zcthqO0fHhMlVCgIAGr5YF0CcCUUVY97Fww6tY=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover Branch Rail Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Established in 2023, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this wide, paved, shady trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> follows the former railroad bed eastward for about a half mile so far, with more to come. Cushing Brook flows alongside the trail, and the Drinkwater River passes under it at the old railroad bridge. Want to go further? The Hanover Branch connects directly with the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rockland-rail-trail-hanover-branch-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland Rail Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which extends westward for 3 more miles, from the Hanover-Rockland town line to North Abington. Parking lot at 1409 Hanover Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8_iIbgSqIAKR65z4yFgh1f1LUV_zkWhmEKRL8EPQUU3LQpYf_Zg6z4ckvX50OJdrjcxGvzwJuotU7j1ywXt_h4FaP3n_DT1q-AH42UydmeqkSKsoh54AYd_8wznd6vMHb-DLdv0BZ2hMrQOD3hbSUI7HHVdpu6PbASh_FmuSTqK61Q7084mpuS1ZH5rs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8_iIbgSqIAKR65z4yFgh1f1LUV_zkWhmEKRL8EPQUU3LQpYf_Zg6z4ckvX50OJdrjcxGvzwJuotU7j1ywXt_h4FaP3n_DT1q-AH42UydmeqkSKsoh54AYd_8wznd6vMHb-DLdv0BZ2hMrQOD3hbSUI7HHVdpu6PbASh_FmuSTqK61Q7084mpuS1ZH5rs=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland Rail Trail</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The paved, 3.5-mile </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rockland-rail-trail-hanover-branch-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland Rail Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> extends from West Hanover, through Rockland, to North Abington, and passes over French’s Stream, a headwater to the North River. Ideal for walking and bicycling, it offers numerous access points. Look for the parking lot at 638 Market Street, with additional parking and access at the Hanover Branch Rail Trail, 1409 Hanover Street (Route 139), Hanover.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgp4hxjkxTgf4tU-ojsXWWMUMklKwAs9KnwG3HXI1NR7g6KU6y-T6yNYBBKRkmeqWjr8zxH9W2kv27wQEBUrTl01f-0eSDGnFZibmCN69Iby-iacn3PDjg5xNCmDhqOA7IweBZdZrfnOel9cn4QdkOoLgcKDtL1VAe6V542fr8SVkptDGiSZxJbQlSqilo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgp4hxjkxTgf4tU-ojsXWWMUMklKwAs9KnwG3HXI1NR7g6KU6y-T6yNYBBKRkmeqWjr8zxH9W2kv27wQEBUrTl01f-0eSDGnFZibmCN69Iby-iacn3PDjg5xNCmDhqOA7IweBZdZrfnOel9cn4QdkOoLgcKDtL1VAe6V542fr8SVkptDGiSZxJbQlSqilo=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Myles Standish State Park, Plymouth and Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/myles-standish-state-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Myles Standish State Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is large — more than 12,400 acres. It contains many rare species and habitats, such as pine barrens, frost pockets, and coastal plain kettle ponds. The park is situated with two different watersheds – the Wankinco River and the Agawam River, which flow together in Carver to form the Wareham River. Check out the park’s 15 miles of paves bike paths, and 13 miles of forest trails. Some are quite hilly, so if your family is up for a workout, this is the spot for you! Several on-site parking lots.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTgycG80Qtj_I2Ds9HyS96L7fsxwwsxXG5vmVIVB6HUa4UIw6mY25jSpYJD228he-W8doxFZoiETtE5LbFeHIAG1g8g8f5BW6dIWddl4sRU-5aDhkOvAsXhQZea7GzC011DaCDNVSmmC6RcVlm2s3-OtwdWkcMrcO5CU0mEO_gAQv973PRFt23XbQvkpY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTgycG80Qtj_I2Ds9HyS96L7fsxwwsxXG5vmVIVB6HUa4UIw6mY25jSpYJD228he-W8doxFZoiETtE5LbFeHIAG1g8g8f5BW6dIWddl4sRU-5aDhkOvAsXhQZea7GzC011DaCDNVSmmC6RcVlm2s3-OtwdWkcMrcO5CU0mEO_gAQv973PRFt23XbQvkpY=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pond Meadow Park, Braintree and Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The 320-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pond-meadow-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pond Meadow Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> straddles the Braintree/Weymouth town line. A good spot for new cyclists, it features a 2-mile paved trail around a pond, plus additional woodland paths. Along the way, look for Smelt Brook, a headwater stream for Fore River watershed. On-site parking lot at 470 Liberty Street in Braintree. Additional entrance, with parking, on Summer Street in Weymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXy4rfrCuhZRZNTbNGM3yYp6JNEWmwzm1MGtI29Bwc00zbtNqUuOufbFww-mUJUvpty8SLabi9XUWuJK9RD9k3G34IQQD5EYhg7GOFRfTNpvufpBcNANwVC_lUonh4i2tPgfRTcgPay_fKHiIrwna5CWlqc6wNjCbJ0MuDko81ZkilsyFWzqk2MQCdwls" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXy4rfrCuhZRZNTbNGM3yYp6JNEWmwzm1MGtI29Bwc00zbtNqUuOufbFww-mUJUvpty8SLabi9XUWuJK9RD9k3G34IQQD5EYhg7GOFRfTNpvufpBcNANwVC_lUonh4i2tPgfRTcgPay_fKHiIrwna5CWlqc6wNjCbJ0MuDko81ZkilsyFWzqk2MQCdwls=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Esker Park and Osprey Overlook Park, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weymouth’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-esker-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Esker Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a forest-covered ridge and an expansive salt marsh along the Back River, with beautiful views. There are over 6 miles of paved trails along the top of the ridge, extending from Bridge Street to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/osprey-overlook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Osprey Overlook Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Theoretically, this route is stroller and wheelchair friendly, but portions are hilly and steep. Large parking area at the end of Elva Road, plus limited on-site parking on Bridge Street and Puritan Road. Additional access and parking via Osprey Overlook Park on Wharf Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDL3yNzoNHCxdi4fYwJ4N4vYxoq_aSNy1jNr_elNkgWQvRjm0YOuQtHLx2xbGT2G3ceKnhwv_vMECmo4yDCWNBgHiLnKTg_aFbi4owfwWtEMaFtWbQ12YCn4p--YUA4ayqCqKVIbhmN2-IXAMMoUaZ2jH19o9B4rngo3TStqd5FFFluN3Gq65es8WFoPw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDL3yNzoNHCxdi4fYwJ4N4vYxoq_aSNy1jNr_elNkgWQvRjm0YOuQtHLx2xbGT2G3ceKnhwv_vMECmo4yDCWNBgHiLnKTg_aFbi4owfwWtEMaFtWbQ12YCn4p--YUA4ayqCqKVIbhmN2-IXAMMoUaZ2jH19o9B4rngo3TStqd5FFFluN3Gq65es8WFoPw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North Plymouth Rail Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also known as the Seaside Rail Trail and the Grace Trail, this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-plymouth-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">1.2-mile all-access trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> connects </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/nelson-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Nelson Memorial Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to the Cordage Park commercial area. Extending along the shoreline, it offers spectacular salt marsh and ocean views. Suitable for biking with young children, it is relatively flat and consists alternately of pavement, concrete, and crushed stone. Parking is available at various spots, including Nelson Memorial Park, Cordage Park, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/holmes-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Holmes Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpIGPcpgo2cCy0qa6xUhmsfGw7MP2hI3Pn8MPoP7zKYhVAGs4xzN4W2QpyLDprQka4zh2ojigaXoHZ_vdopCJHMTWuEyoVMTQ5v1Lvastyi_lCUz2sQlSEbdv_yZmIc0ac8Ad05dFcarkyDj1vCb2XzhwfN82xkNo291K2P8H4OEhbVnq20VFJR39uz4g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpIGPcpgo2cCy0qa6xUhmsfGw7MP2hI3Pn8MPoP7zKYhVAGs4xzN4W2QpyLDprQka4zh2ojigaXoHZ_vdopCJHMTWuEyoVMTQ5v1Lvastyi_lCUz2sQlSEbdv_yZmIc0ac8Ad05dFcarkyDj1vCb2XzhwfN82xkNo291K2P8H4OEhbVnq20VFJR39uz4g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norwell Pathway<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A 3.5-mile </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/norwell-pathway/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">network of paved trails</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, sidewalks and boardwalks, the Norwell Pathway is a fun way to explore Norwell with children. The trail extends through the watersheds of Third Herring Brook, Margaret’s Brook, and Second Herring Brook, all of which drain to the North River. Park at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/gaffield-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Gaffield Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/norwell-community-gardens/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norwell Community Gardens</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Norwell Middle School, or Norwell High School.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">April 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 27+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2024 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore/</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p></div>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-34201937797771614622024-02-29T15:51:00.001-05:002024-02-29T15:51:18.128-05:00Nature Places to Know: How to See Them All<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9nAjmJNLMn8-6t835FgtDNYtJKMiEbvrqJ4RtfKHxqfRnDBXYyv3ibO1p2-doG5yy7CN5Cx27AVxjgiHQcdJr-7fktPGWkyZHqQzQIhTO5zsXF217Sze9znSK5kAGrGv0P2bzlIq1DWybV8oxgJ4Ss-LPboLLfWPY210iR1kgu2ZDEkNDJkOPB4PJhWQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9nAjmJNLMn8-6t835FgtDNYtJKMiEbvrqJ4RtfKHxqfRnDBXYyv3ibO1p2-doG5yy7CN5Cx27AVxjgiHQcdJr-7fktPGWkyZHqQzQIhTO5zsXF217Sze9znSK5kAGrGv0P2bzlIq1DWybV8oxgJ4Ss-LPboLLfWPY210iR1kgu2ZDEkNDJkOPB4PJhWQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? If you’re reading this column, your answer is probably “Yes.” Do you have favorite spots? The ones you return to week after week, or month after month? Most of us do. Are you looking for ways to diversify your outdoor experience? NSRWA can help!</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Get Outdoors</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> section of our website lists 550+ South Shore properties that welcome the public for walking, fishing, paddling, or otherwise enjoying nature. Some are parks or playgrounds, while others are beaches, boat launches, or historical sites. More than 200 of them offer trails. We’ve visited them all, and we hope you will do the same. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">That’s going to take some time, of course! This month’s Nature column offers some strategies for expanding your territory so you can experience more of the South Shore’s natural beauty. No plans for the next school break? This could be your roadmap!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi28m6F3V3vu2_U7ljg0O1lhXycwrH3pnrS8EGhMNRw9SrqWR80yaUr8ag8Av7jZmqTF6k1Jh-OebEpDawy5lA8N1QMn1aB1YmA7IXsFFzxxJDuSlgDrktEB7x4sXMc6qOSR2hVG30TrpCvt51DnMJawNTioqi89rmbO8BrvAYxnpAc8PQnTVuHJrcmoPk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi28m6F3V3vu2_U7ljg0O1lhXycwrH3pnrS8EGhMNRw9SrqWR80yaUr8ag8Av7jZmqTF6k1Jh-OebEpDawy5lA8N1QMn1aB1YmA7IXsFFzxxJDuSlgDrktEB7x4sXMc6qOSR2hVG30TrpCvt51DnMJawNTioqi89rmbO8BrvAYxnpAc8PQnTVuHJrcmoPk=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">365 Nature Places to Know</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Every year our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore South Shore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> program has a new theme. For 2024, it’s “365 Nature Places to Know.” We’ve selected a year’s worth of nature spots that we think you’ll want to know about. Is that too large a number? Don’t fear – each day has a category. Mondays are family-friendly locales, while Tuesdays are accessible for people with disabilities. Wednesdays are all about water access, while Thursdays offer a mix of themes – birding, mountain biking, herring runs, and more. Factoid Fridays are for history buffs, while weekends feature trails for long and short walks. Join us and check them out! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUfNbFR9RjPH72m1maZ98U1_Soi5ERKox9_pD2t2RQV1KJqeiBJ0Gv1XnDIwqZ8cQYSC18Pfna2-0z7EEAkmZqEzGfzs5LW2_g4xVmUgLzqrtXjTaQ6aG_Tw1-t5Yc68UBGOINMcbc8pILTKnfLkh3H3OsvnTbyLG2zOZ661YFCLpDqbgt5qRaNf_1TZc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUfNbFR9RjPH72m1maZ98U1_Soi5ERKox9_pD2t2RQV1KJqeiBJ0Gv1XnDIwqZ8cQYSC18Pfna2-0z7EEAkmZqEzGfzs5LW2_g4xVmUgLzqrtXjTaQ6aG_Tw1-t5Yc68UBGOINMcbc8pILTKnfLkh3H3OsvnTbyLG2zOZ661YFCLpDqbgt5qRaNf_1TZc=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Striar Conservancy, Halifax</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wildlands Trust Properties<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Would you prefer a shorter list? How about visiting all of the properties on the South Shore that are overseen by the Wildlands Trust? Seventeen in total, these are gorgeous spots – some sprawling, some small – with well-tended trails and parking areas. Some of our favorites include </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/willow-brook-farm-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Willow Brook Farm Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Pembroke, the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/striar-conservancy/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Striar Conservancy</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Halifax and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hoyt-hall-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hoyt-Hall Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield. Wildlands Trust offers real time trail conditions </span><a href="https://wildlandstrust.org/realtime" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on their website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPi-QHa-ObJO7Log8_lgRxnrEIhQpi9YjuFXF6I9_6nS8GKGDQrtVvjUYjkwe_kkoAX08bIVHEszLjD0rgQQW5IOn7K5001AUHyzjK-8U339ukzHq2U1Rk0xi9FPMV9KtmcRiZ7vA3hzfps3P7-cWYoQS9kdxkKDVaKYXi7_sVe8cOrEfkm7TmHmXQ6TY" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2059" data-original-width="3004" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPi-QHa-ObJO7Log8_lgRxnrEIhQpi9YjuFXF6I9_6nS8GKGDQrtVvjUYjkwe_kkoAX08bIVHEszLjD0rgQQW5IOn7K5001AUHyzjK-8U339ukzHq2U1Rk0xi9FPMV9KtmcRiZ7vA3hzfps3P7-cWYoQS9kdxkKDVaKYXi7_sVe8cOrEfkm7TmHmXQ6TY=w400-h274" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mass Audubon Properties<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Still too many? How about visiting all four of the South Shore’s wildlife sanctuaries owned by Mass Audubon? There are two in Marshfield – </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-river-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North River</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/daniel-webster-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Daniel Webster</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. There’s also one in Duxbury – </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-hill-marsh/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North Hill Marsh</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. And one in Plymouth – </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tidmarsh-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tidmarsh</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. For more info, visit </span><a href="https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/explore-by-region/south-east" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mass Audubon South East</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg9pphRxzRFP3N_b9YQ-ZY-3QBS6Dpfux8n6WPGTMfvWatC1p-3HH5WRmPnaKL2_CsWgt3cBD5We1sdvb9PVfFcEOPlwNfNIa05FE_Ye3TJP0AheLCtCqQ026k_FDIvm4GQN0FYYQsOFVWSoDZWFt96LwnRVDb1MW3DQooknZ6xTIa78sVf3V3lsANGzc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg9pphRxzRFP3N_b9YQ-ZY-3QBS6Dpfux8n6WPGTMfvWatC1p-3HH5WRmPnaKL2_CsWgt3cBD5We1sdvb9PVfFcEOPlwNfNIa05FE_Ye3TJP0AheLCtCqQ026k_FDIvm4GQN0FYYQsOFVWSoDZWFt96LwnRVDb1MW3DQooknZ6xTIa78sVf3V3lsANGzc=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weir River Farm, Hingham</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trustees Lands</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another very manageable goal is the six properties owned by the land trust known as The Trustees. Check out Hingham’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/worlds-end/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">World’s End</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/weir-river-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weir River Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Cohasset’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitney-thayer-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney & Thayer Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/norris-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norris Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Norwell. Also, Marshfield’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/two-mile-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Two Mile Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/holmes-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Holmes Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Plymouth. For more info, visit The Trustees </span><a href="https://thetrustees.org/places/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCPaGhXG-y-2NiCscqzbaAQIu0MQdAP-p7VDxyuXf_Vr1nQDvHZ2ILj4jHbQoCvylYZv2Msh7HHZjs_cYfL1ny_SUFujaSLwzTNeEjxaYQB9cFwq6mlM246rY_MnKusPvI3JMkncR-lN3I3BvWXEyGC-XXn-hKSKRxdR1_2JBFdKFD4bsjYJhVbqZ_pg0" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCPaGhXG-y-2NiCscqzbaAQIu0MQdAP-p7VDxyuXf_Vr1nQDvHZ2ILj4jHbQoCvylYZv2Msh7HHZjs_cYfL1ny_SUFujaSLwzTNeEjxaYQB9cFwq6mlM246rY_MnKusPvI3JMkncR-lN3I3BvWXEyGC-XXn-hKSKRxdR1_2JBFdKFD4bsjYJhVbqZ_pg0=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alton Smith Reserve, Hanson</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bay Circuit Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another approach to seeing some different places is to hike a regional trail, such as the </span><a href="https://www.baycircuit.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bay Circuit</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which extends from Kingston to Marlborough to Newburyport. The South Shore section alone will take some time, and you’ll visit numerous properties in Duxbury, Pembroke and Hanson, such as the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lansing-bennett-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lansing Bennett Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tubbs-meadow-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/alton-j-smith-reserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Alton J. Smith Reserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha23ESaGzLlnLCID2mAyHwnnC6IUUu27ccBW03vigAFuweqJ8kJ7mrySdYxEWcuSMqHJtenX7BTd5oY1ueyU2RW3M3JlVp8bfz7hpCGSU2oYHyq_SnZj9Lf4J2rxihghD_wqeNE9FzTwLFW5OkA2YIwVhTz4-v5Sdmg9xAcodR9hVLeCvZCMLOWgrqBas" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha23ESaGzLlnLCID2mAyHwnnC6IUUu27ccBW03vigAFuweqJ8kJ7mrySdYxEWcuSMqHJtenX7BTd5oY1ueyU2RW3M3JlVp8bfz7hpCGSU2oYHyq_SnZj9Lf4J2rxihghD_wqeNE9FzTwLFW5OkA2YIwVhTz4-v5Sdmg9xAcodR9hVLeCvZCMLOWgrqBas=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tucker Preserve, Pembroke</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River Loop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If you’re up for a hike of 6 miles or so, you could hit all seven of the properties clustered around the Indian Head River in Hanover, Hanson and Pembroke. A loop trail extends from </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-pembroke/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ludden’s Ford Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Pembroke, through the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tucker-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tucker Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> into Hanson’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rocky-run-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rocky Run</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Conservation Area. Cross the river and pick up Hanover’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-head-river-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which connects to Hanover’s half of </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-hanover/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ludden’s Ford</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Continue a short distance down Indian Head Drive where you can pick up the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-public-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> first, and then the lovely loop trail at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/chapmans-landing-and-iron-mine-brook-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chapman’s Landing</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and Iron Mine Brook.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNddEgkfbSF0TqSzAVJXQxO4_LSdL3N9hPrY2RPtoCQP6MG4JpKPfMh8cpK127Y8jT2xg-dOdz0__h02SVxRTCX0d8MwzyROeSAdwtZJ9KGAXlx9MEl5YSgrundy01vad7EQqs-EQrKkyXkiOxQWOYMtAxukismBA7LxXQ23QytM74MDBAL5NmtRbzmOo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNddEgkfbSF0TqSzAVJXQxO4_LSdL3N9hPrY2RPtoCQP6MG4JpKPfMh8cpK127Y8jT2xg-dOdz0__h02SVxRTCX0d8MwzyROeSAdwtZJ9KGAXlx9MEl5YSgrundy01vad7EQqs-EQrKkyXkiOxQWOYMtAxukismBA7LxXQ23QytM74MDBAL5NmtRbzmOo=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Osprey Overlook Park, Weymouth</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Back River Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another long-ish walk that you can do in a single day is the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/back-river-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Back River Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Weymouth, which currently extends for about 4 miles through </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-esker-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Esker Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/osprey-overlook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Osprey Overlook Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. There are plans for expanding this paved trail to other properties in the future. In the meantime, the following are only a short distance away: </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lovell-field/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lovell Field</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rennie-herring-run-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stephen Rennie Herring Run Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-run-pool-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring Run Pool Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/iron-hill-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Iron Hill Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in one direction, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/abigail-adams-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Abigail Adams State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/kibby-property/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kibby Property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/george-lane-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">George Lane Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/webb-memorial-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Webb Memorial State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the other.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">March 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 27+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2024 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore/</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-78154145319789155622024-01-24T21:16:00.001-05:002024-01-28T18:34:36.016-05:00My Winter Clamming Adventure<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi1OoCg6tmjaeFtPxRIqyy1hr-eGgt2ule1R1am1HO9dMEuU6PoZtfDfCgAwcQKD-vcLGdNqqfutr8XHZ6rGAGkOl86SNBWW7Zkr8MJZdYnQ7wHRaxN6tqGPx4ljLjvNAhmKiqUnSbn3IIPjNLFHPGgxac8bjaB0_s4-OdKcN8hmscBKQDUbFI1BbDt0E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi1OoCg6tmjaeFtPxRIqyy1hr-eGgt2ule1R1am1HO9dMEuU6PoZtfDfCgAwcQKD-vcLGdNqqfutr8XHZ6rGAGkOl86SNBWW7Zkr8MJZdYnQ7wHRaxN6tqGPx4ljLjvNAhmKiqUnSbn3IIPjNLFHPGgxac8bjaB0_s4-OdKcN8hmscBKQDUbFI1BbDt0E" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Shellfishing is a longstanding tradition on the North and South Rivers, dating back thousands of years. When we slide on our rubber boots, scoop up our clamming baskets, and head out at low tide, we’re joining a long line of those who have fished our coastal waters for sustenance. Just like our Native American and Colonial forebears, we crouch in the mud, search for tell-tale air holes, and hope not to inadvertently spear the soft shell of an otherwise viable clam.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Contemporary shellfishers must also contend with a greater challenge: pollution. North and South River clammers know it all too well: if the water isn’t clean enough, shellfishing is not allowed. Thus, our shellfishing season typically extends from December 1<sup>st</sup> to May 31<sup>st</sup>. When the weather grows warm, bacterial counts in the rivers go up, and the clamming gear gets put away for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Despite 30+ years of work on behalf of the North and South Rivers, I must sheepishly admit that until this winter I had zero experience with shellfishing. When my friend and colleague Dan Jones suggested that winter clamming would make a great topic for this Nature column -- and then invited me to join him on one such adventure -- I immediately said yes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The first step -- obtaining a shellfishing permit -- was simple enough. Stopping by the Marshfield Harbormaster’s office with photo ID in hand, I completed some paperwork and wrote a check for $20. The shellfish beds in our watershed are located in both Marshfield and Scituate. In the last few years, the towns have offered reciprocity, so you can use a single permit for both. The laminated tag comes with a placard for your windshield, a map, and an informative brochure with rules, regulations and tips for safe harvest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Dan was the first Executive Director of the NSRWA, and my boss when I began volunteering with the organization back in 1991. He’s a longtime North River Commissioner, and a tireless advocate for local environmental causes, ... and he has never steered me wrong. So I had to trust him when he explained that our clamming adventure would involve wetsuits, waders, and a brisk jaunt via kayak up the South River in the middle of winter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Yes, I will admit – and not so sheepishly this time – that these particulars prompted some serious reconsideration. Could we hold off until May, when the water was warmer and hypothermia wasn’t an immediate threat? But Dan was already consulting tide charts and forecasts, searching for the ideal combination of a late morning low tide on a warm day. So I tried on my 1990’s vintage wetsuit ... and then replaced it with a new one that actually fit ... and procured the neoprene gloves that would enable me to dig for a couple hours without losing feeling in my fingers. Tall rubber boots, wool socks, several layers of fleece, and a PFD (lifejacket) rounded out my ensemble. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-qspJyql337HWqYmUeXCzahfi7pXxeS3jMqrStjP5acKCBCMH3KDZTPq65TP8NS6n3K3eYc3wNVYKDWcgqBtyRkeCOAARFU7bmXtKBMEOwaUsI1OIU3KaBNE0fpSDTtG5WCquwoY_irbl9Ynp4KOh6dOsd8DDXnDQXMQDrTEy0_owN6057tvsFA_WIeU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-qspJyql337HWqYmUeXCzahfi7pXxeS3jMqrStjP5acKCBCMH3KDZTPq65TP8NS6n3K3eYc3wNVYKDWcgqBtyRkeCOAARFU7bmXtKBMEOwaUsI1OIU3KaBNE0fpSDTtG5WCquwoY_irbl9Ynp4KOh6dOsd8DDXnDQXMQDrTEy0_owN6057tvsFA_WIeU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Our clamming adventure began with the transport of Dan’s very stable 20-foot fiberglass double kayak to the South River. Our journey across the water to the clam flats would be brief, Dan explained, but there was a breeze to contend with, so it would require some muscle. Clammers prefer to keep their harvest spots close to the vest, so I will honor Dan by not disclosing our exact location. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm35NChYssagnwYOj1-Wsaw7v7MB5jN7vs-J5HpphVIn2SQLBugwmI_i7ccr7JfNkPDaGpo4wFLQgSi6TpcuiBOBWVi0buE23Gsz7mLcHb5exeC_0wSMceqdCQb39tJC52zWsrsTaoVRoQbcpfhgJz5JZ6v7QhgsdfequvflajhaBVKZlwMtZ8Wqiq3nA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgm35NChYssagnwYOj1-Wsaw7v7MB5jN7vs-J5HpphVIn2SQLBugwmI_i7ccr7JfNkPDaGpo4wFLQgSi6TpcuiBOBWVi0buE23Gsz7mLcHb5exeC_0wSMceqdCQb39tJC52zWsrsTaoVRoQbcpfhgJz5JZ6v7QhgsdfequvflajhaBVKZlwMtZ8Wqiq3nA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I should note here that some of the shellfish beds in our watershed do not require the use of a boat. Sadly, those close to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-spit/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Spit</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> are closed right now, due to a change in federal regulations, but you can still access the shellfish beds near </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon’s Point</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on foot. You can also canoe, kayak, row, or motorboat from various points in Scituate and Marshfield, including </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Driftway Conservation Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/humarock-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Humarock Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> parking area, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-town-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Town Landing</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifJ0E5VhqPZadHEezmEr4krdGPtNZhg1RAp568VF1YeWfWHO3ClJdGiGf0AcQTynC3XjHNauQLwvl0C7Ccbf_M06j07ENaUQ565_-coOR43JzBVVnj1P2jl2-8zW5fWMRU-8ijL0LAPNIdwwua0fr7kAPVYRaeXhVf209RMxGvE8s3UO8ymo8xyeoxuDk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifJ0E5VhqPZadHEezmEr4krdGPtNZhg1RAp568VF1YeWfWHO3ClJdGiGf0AcQTynC3XjHNauQLwvl0C7Ccbf_M06j07ENaUQ565_-coOR43JzBVVnj1P2jl2-8zW5fWMRU-8ijL0LAPNIdwwua0fr7kAPVYRaeXhVf209RMxGvE8s3UO8ymo8xyeoxuDk=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Once we were safely across the river, Dan explained to me how to actually find a clam. In the winter, they tend to burrow deep into the mud, but they each produce an air hole, plainly visible at the surface. Even with a clam rake, digging requires considerable effort, so it’s best to look for a series of holes alongside which you can concentrate your labor for optimal yield. Shoveling up a big hunk of wet sand, you hope it reveals at least a clue of the clam’s whereabouts. This involves both patience and skill. Over time you develop some finesse, but novices like me can end up with a large pile of damaged and inedible clams to be left behind for the seagulls. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWdTL0qPWXnAlHnMr90jO1Tt6x4DNIIkYHrM_uBowNU4ucdUxeVkSkq11xDEYeG9wc1rENCWPR5Dl2st9VM-5MWhD-SMo4iyVv-_MQw7-_jj5LpGuhOnNofSoGdCv2GemDsG9NihqDTip3MOSCIu1HcQWCcFHCzGQaP79V_vSuutOL__wENYbg2LTPVNM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWdTL0qPWXnAlHnMr90jO1Tt6x4DNIIkYHrM_uBowNU4ucdUxeVkSkq11xDEYeG9wc1rENCWPR5Dl2st9VM-5MWhD-SMo4iyVv-_MQw7-_jj5LpGuhOnNofSoGdCv2GemDsG9NihqDTip3MOSCIu1HcQWCcFHCzGQaP79V_vSuutOL__wENYbg2LTPVNM=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Two hours later, we were paddling back across the river. Dan’s 8-quart basket was full. Mine contained about 20 soft-shell clams in varying sizes and colors. My next adventure would be learning how to clean, purge, store, and otherwise prepare them for consumption, but that’s a topic for another day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJRIWUmq-R4XYD3Lg7lmKxdK7zSBHcNOw7YvbWWyL2IkOapNS7WiZRXcBUrhKyTb70PxvbPgi2riQbKb3S7xa6yY95OMggbaa2wy-8nT-QtQsehzljNcGTjxFEe7E9d-AjhmH_McXydTUTEhTkcDq0AQpQ8Ua3o4eqZhUwPqdgt1x8VKo9fFvc_J3L-q4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJRIWUmq-R4XYD3Lg7lmKxdK7zSBHcNOw7YvbWWyL2IkOapNS7WiZRXcBUrhKyTb70PxvbPgi2riQbKb3S7xa6yY95OMggbaa2wy-8nT-QtQsehzljNcGTjxFEe7E9d-AjhmH_McXydTUTEhTkcDq0AQpQ8Ua3o4eqZhUwPqdgt1x8VKo9fFvc_J3L-q4=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Water quality in the North and South Rivers has been a top concern since the NSRWA was founded, back in 1970. While the Clean Water Act eliminated some major issues, the state’s indefinite closure of our shellfish beds in the 1980’s made it clear that there was much work to be done. Through its River Watch, Plug the Pipe, Harvest 95, and South River Initiative campaigns, NSRWA has worked tirelessly alongside local, state and federal agencies to identify and eliminate sources of pollution in the rivers. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja6R5HQq0bSKOj-N7ReeP_NZkCo6z5R3bAZGuc5JjcxzF9hC_UqfnxwdEoBSL1xHZOcbEjWhIMNgviojba4q4jtLx0rz-ju1tdIaN46khrf90_ZlxZ1Ov15Itdl_k5GlN9PjxosqejiY0JcrWMtD-xQrPXOOtCekvQ67krPe2q7R7qazKvDJDaSNFCd44" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja6R5HQq0bSKOj-N7ReeP_NZkCo6z5R3bAZGuc5JjcxzF9hC_UqfnxwdEoBSL1xHZOcbEjWhIMNgviojba4q4jtLx0rz-ju1tdIaN46khrf90_ZlxZ1Ov15Itdl_k5GlN9PjxosqejiY0JcrWMtD-xQrPXOOtCekvQ67krPe2q7R7qazKvDJDaSNFCd44=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">That hard work paid off in 1996 when 194 acres of North River were reopened for recreational harvest (plus an additional 50 acres in 2007), and again in 2011 with 313 acres on the South River. Due to various factors, shellfishing seasons and acreage have expanded and contracted through the years, right up to last month when a storm-related release of partially treated sewage in Rockland prompted a 21-day closure. We are actively investigating the fine details of such closures, and searching for potential resolutions. (Please consult <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/clam-flat-closures/" target="_blank">this recent article</a>.) </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">We remain dedicated to the cause, with the hope of someday having waters clean enough for year-round harvest.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Interested in clamming? Check out the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing-category/shellfishing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">shellfishing page</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on our website. Want to learn more? We’ve created a <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/protect-our-waters/healthy-rivers/shellfish-beds/" target="_blank">timeline</a> of our efforts so far. </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">You might also enjoy “365 Nature Places to Know,” our Explore South Shore program for 2024. Every morning we feature one of the region’s best nature places on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrwa.org" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Not on social media? We’ve listed all the spots </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on our website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> as well! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">February 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2024 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore/</span></i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-54815775030111379482023-12-22T18:19:00.005-05:002023-12-22T18:19:35.236-05:00New for 2024! Check Out These 15 Nature Places<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqpBIHgsWRN45dEBCQf-Yz9d9zwjXTeAdPRTtH9a7dKZj_-ApWlUa5AydevtqFv4rR47lk0as1QQt7qo4qp_HSGitHVP_881iMvgeQPoQadQJlZ5imFh8gqRDlecbEKU6OKKlDqF2KfzTijEDoMopMLlR-AxQItOlMd8fDGJLYFimu0wMSfUnypkmbQME" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqpBIHgsWRN45dEBCQf-Yz9d9zwjXTeAdPRTtH9a7dKZj_-ApWlUa5AydevtqFv4rR47lk0as1QQt7qo4qp_HSGitHVP_881iMvgeQPoQadQJlZ5imFh8gqRDlecbEKU6OKKlDqF2KfzTijEDoMopMLlR-AxQItOlMd8fDGJLYFimu0wMSfUnypkmbQME=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In 2023, NSRWA added another 120 listing to our Get Outdoors database. Featuring over 550 properties, our range now extends from the North and South Rivers, up to Quincy and Braintree, over to Holbrook and Halifax, and down to Plymouth and Carver. So, if you’re looking for public places to walk, paddle, fish, or swim on the South Shore; if you’re interested in playgrounds, picnic tables, or boat launch ramps, ... even if you just want to take pictures, or simply sit enjoy the view, we can help. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Get Outdoors</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> provides all the facts you need to plan your next local exploration. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">You might also enjoy “365 Nature Places to Know,” our Explore South Shore program for 2024. Every morning we feature one of the region’s best nature places on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrwa.org" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Not on social media? We’ve listed all the spots </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2024-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on our website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> as well! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thank you for reading these articles. We love receiving your feedback! Every year in January, we highlight our region’s newest properties, as well as those that have been expanded or significantly updated. Some are just new to us. Keep reading to learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibeLemLPFXYt2583HHrdv7v4B1NJXz97vhPx1KujTNEnsE5DR3wf6XuuT1I4OAE1IcF57G28CyhIny6K1B5N_v8_Wtq7VnYJlBhCnq4BtfP4suqj8QoqZ8r1K4FdRA2JQlviuQJESHswYO3kKiQ4Ns_Zs5nLr22v9eLD8gZDo-tED8V0PNL-BxKlUjqHc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibeLemLPFXYt2583HHrdv7v4B1NJXz97vhPx1KujTNEnsE5DR3wf6XuuT1I4OAE1IcF57G28CyhIny6K1B5N_v8_Wtq7VnYJlBhCnq4BtfP4suqj8QoqZ8r1K4FdRA2JQlviuQJESHswYO3kKiQ4Ns_Zs5nLr22v9eLD8gZDo-tED8V0PNL-BxKlUjqHc=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Two Brooks Preserve, Plympton<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 135-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/two-brooks-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plympton Conservation property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the Winnetuxet River watershed opened to the public in 2022. It features 2 miles of trails through woodlands and wetlands, and along old cranberry bog access roads. On-site parking at 70 Prospect Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMKOdulAEVsYfBBuFCNixiXpkjlDf-U040ty4hrlm12JwXHDyCzMZt5RuMSRHvSks4rItZrL8TAzWleV7FyptBXOgwQzUUAQUN5QE-ID4Dgi0_uPj7IdGsILqSk6LKipSjRpfblmbzoKXOo_pP8XZ3W96ykkyAwFF5EdXKxwZZBGNkdkFiCAVSGBW_X6c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMKOdulAEVsYfBBuFCNixiXpkjlDf-U040ty4hrlm12JwXHDyCzMZt5RuMSRHvSks4rItZrL8TAzWleV7FyptBXOgwQzUUAQUN5QE-ID4Dgi0_uPj7IdGsILqSk6LKipSjRpfblmbzoKXOo_pP8XZ3W96ykkyAwFF5EdXKxwZZBGNkdkFiCAVSGBW_X6c=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cato’s Ridge Preserve, Plympton<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 105-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/catos-ridge-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, established in 2012, features a 2-mile network of woodland trails plus a 600-foot boardwalk over Jones River Brook. Parking area at 81 Main Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwttzaFUQtdm4fLyy8zKfXS4kQEGBjv13lpiqgs5nnf7jU7e2eK0GAgDQL6DiAp4EQ34UJ9mDXzpKD8PXs6S3eRFPSUpvVbKGlw4Pctm9ip17-Z3yfCs_ZnGTbPjoxG3drZ0mEYJtDWkCNCfFNR1WhuGHPr_2fwzuWARyE1JHzIpHD3Mf6dKu4hhg0Pow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwttzaFUQtdm4fLyy8zKfXS4kQEGBjv13lpiqgs5nnf7jU7e2eK0GAgDQL6DiAp4EQ34UJ9mDXzpKD8PXs6S3eRFPSUpvVbKGlw4Pctm9ip17-Z3yfCs_ZnGTbPjoxG3drZ0mEYJtDWkCNCfFNR1WhuGHPr_2fwzuWARyE1JHzIpHD3Mf6dKu4hhg0Pow=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cole Conservation Land, Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Established in 2007, this 242-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cole-carver/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town-owned woodland</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the Winnetuxet River watershed features 3+ miles of well-marked trails, views of ponds and wetlands, and a remarkable suspension bridge. On-site parking at 58 Pleasant Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl5ImrrZpPvsUL1iw8XprYsLDG_vs_dBqQel42AOU5mn658wu3DpxQIorFVc8DsGZpLuCL5XXvQzMmCm2ZRebaeNBV9TfrMyxmOoaLGhBr4luQf8ZHeiqt56VciimuI_g-v6VA99BNEA2EhR-hkQMazBMocGlDWBD6yziw5xJi3JodQHwWWaGfS8zC5ro" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl5ImrrZpPvsUL1iw8XprYsLDG_vs_dBqQel42AOU5mn658wu3DpxQIorFVc8DsGZpLuCL5XXvQzMmCm2ZRebaeNBV9TfrMyxmOoaLGhBr4luQf8ZHeiqt56VciimuI_g-v6VA99BNEA2EhR-hkQMazBMocGlDWBD6yziw5xJi3JodQHwWWaGfS8zC5ro=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Passanageset Park, Quincy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Passanageset is the name the Neponset gave to the Adams Shore section of Quincy. This 58-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/passanageset-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">city-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features 1.3 miles of grassy trails with beautiful views of the Town River and Broad Meadow Marsh. Park at 60 Murphy Memorial Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOrCLEcSWEBoQ9QrvbLBnk7sBqvn9fTKnscJbvkGTXXoOAfB2WT4ixLZkVPUAb8mTCfweG4k9aWAC7RuYuTg6bm_b-82RVjzYspVFTiOEN-Lh8Yd9dev2BG92ojP7WxOvVAcOPIampMQg5_Cc6BleyjU2NQWeALDnGhTBjfsuCxf0YoqX1YDKeYJSOVI8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOrCLEcSWEBoQ9QrvbLBnk7sBqvn9fTKnscJbvkGTXXoOAfB2WT4ixLZkVPUAb8mTCfweG4k9aWAC7RuYuTg6bm_b-82RVjzYspVFTiOEN-Lh8Yd9dev2BG92ojP7WxOvVAcOPIampMQg5_Cc6BleyjU2NQWeALDnGhTBjfsuCxf0YoqX1YDKeYJSOVI8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Holbrook Town Forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/holbrook-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">115 acres of woodlands and forested wetlands, with 3 miles of well-tended trails, plus views of Hemlock Brook, a tributary to the Cochato River. Within you’ll find vernal pools and glacial erratic boulders. Parking and access via Park Drive.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-IX77tRWdFrY2H-DZ6snhk2C3NzdFX1T690Bz2ll9vRLmn9r-eswQ6Tg9d_d5Wr8R0c_-kjTR3eKb3r3C7EtSseiiH2wf7H6ecwLz5s-3GHU_O_N7dzpAFAj4yr_adDuPq8E9mA0YvX1llLw2i7sZs9XjXZLp6jUeCJLZefdaUyYCJPF41OWvAAeMv18" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-IX77tRWdFrY2H-DZ6snhk2C3NzdFX1T690Bz2ll9vRLmn9r-eswQ6Tg9d_d5Wr8R0c_-kjTR3eKb3r3C7EtSseiiH2wf7H6ecwLz5s-3GHU_O_N7dzpAFAj4yr_adDuPq8E9mA0YvX1llLw2i7sZs9XjXZLp6jUeCJLZefdaUyYCJPF41OWvAAeMv18=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cranberry Pond Conservation Area, Braintree<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Linked directly to the Holbrook Town Forest, t</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">his 140-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cranberry-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">wooded property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with rocky outcroppings and glacial erratics includes 2 miles of trails, plus views of Cranberry Pond and Cranberry Brook. Small parking area on Eutaw Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibiSwunqh_n-V6fPpNVOZTM1mK-JcbUiHxjeVQoarrFcuAG7hZUR0uvOO2xnz6ppmoH_4K5hjW140yjmHN7BMUbgWDaZE3pWYae0rA7PU78VwypbaHisX-oF_k-7Rn1g_j0fQH7-0ie-7UBHb-Nvx_PfrK6Y74hib9gMOq8SUwsn18k38P5ntGvkBD3rw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibiSwunqh_n-V6fPpNVOZTM1mK-JcbUiHxjeVQoarrFcuAG7hZUR0uvOO2xnz6ppmoH_4K5hjW140yjmHN7BMUbgWDaZE3pWYae0rA7PU78VwypbaHisX-oF_k-7Rn1g_j0fQH7-0ie-7UBHb-Nvx_PfrK6Y74hib9gMOq8SUwsn18k38P5ntGvkBD3rw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Muddy Pond Wilderness Preserve, Kingston <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This secluded </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/muddy-pond-wilderness-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">322-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the Winnetuxet River watershed features 2.8 miles of hilly woodland trails with pond views. Owned by the Northeast Wilderness Trust.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Small parking area on Bishops Highway, one mile west of Route 80.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM-OfF8wssKB5ViK7f2KxxOcvf-TNhy1BHclN5ZMlD0LMIQ5Hs4h7Uyc3jicpUzAx9IgpfHj8Av13fifVXqoyNEhiXeMJAYOmCVzolwQH8HAwIYwluF5QOGuYfIitb2qtcUn3dzuzBvJOFHH4aIA0eK3RwceWekgVEHonZ1nJgxlla13BjjYHF3hV96DM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM-OfF8wssKB5ViK7f2KxxOcvf-TNhy1BHclN5ZMlD0LMIQ5Hs4h7Uyc3jicpUzAx9IgpfHj8Av13fifVXqoyNEhiXeMJAYOmCVzolwQH8HAwIYwluF5QOGuYfIitb2qtcUn3dzuzBvJOFHH4aIA0eK3RwceWekgVEHonZ1nJgxlla13BjjYHF3hV96DM=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Carter Conservation Area, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 18-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/carter-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Plympton town line features a 1-mile network of trails through the woods and around retired cranberry bogs. It is part of the Jones River watershed. On-site parking at 134 Wapping Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJuv8SzhE858-NIKAsXzAjT69-oqAIf91kL4dUnPwttod6DcP9f_bHM8j2fWIj_6ZOKKbMz4yJsv3fP_p1PsesVdabTUNALNiMJYTx5n2xOF0Veys6nB9cyphY495x88eMfAgt7rTS77wYWBEnGEqcSJde37QiSvTshMNJTj_B9WhiqILui8-7i4hN3ko" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJuv8SzhE858-NIKAsXzAjT69-oqAIf91kL4dUnPwttod6DcP9f_bHM8j2fWIj_6ZOKKbMz4yJsv3fP_p1PsesVdabTUNALNiMJYTx5n2xOF0Veys6nB9cyphY495x88eMfAgt7rTS77wYWBEnGEqcSJde37QiSvTshMNJTj_B9WhiqILui8-7i4hN3ko=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mulliken’s Landing, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This recently improved </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/mullikens-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">canoe and kayak landing</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Jones River now features a boardwalk across the marsh with a seasonal ramp and float. Jointly owned by the state and the town. Parking area at the intersection of Landing and River Roads.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJzgt9IubOo-hc3bmAGbZ8QFlqXowZ2HihA1_maJnAQZFBeKR7jKJO05QNkpzR1lNl5iQ6X1v9NH6qZzGQ9D59luYwGIa7daljWmkiIZmK0nF4-xgrEjlPydILHxEFMLSxd1NBUnYFWnDc8KTFVyZHsgR19yjE_7lJaVFJJ6QvbpY_U18dks212UlrIe8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJzgt9IubOo-hc3bmAGbZ8QFlqXowZ2HihA1_maJnAQZFBeKR7jKJO05QNkpzR1lNl5iQ6X1v9NH6qZzGQ9D59luYwGIa7daljWmkiIZmK0nF4-xgrEjlPydILHxEFMLSxd1NBUnYFWnDc8KTFVyZHsgR19yjE_7lJaVFJJ6QvbpY_U18dks212UlrIe8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">St. Catherine’s Chapel Park, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Not new, but new to us! This pleasant, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/st-catherines-chapel-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">grassy 2-acre park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> offers 0.25 miles of crushed stone walking paths, numerous benches, and interpretive signage depicting the history of White Horse Beach and Manomet. On-site parking at 95 White Horse Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU-sEwA0PHLFRvyJoTsBX7kzDD9zsB9dQyQ31T4LtRoRvfJoncR19DsW8tMojurL4jLlTTIBbHIjYopEtJ18q1S7gYml-8c1jPNECIqGwibrMqo_lJPOOM-IfO-Hcn8FIgS9QvtdpFoa3MFAspH7f5ANsdGgYNg4-7HOAlVTfsfrWUaWRR9RV2NKAwc5I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU-sEwA0PHLFRvyJoTsBX7kzDD9zsB9dQyQ31T4LtRoRvfJoncR19DsW8tMojurL4jLlTTIBbHIjYopEtJ18q1S7gYml-8c1jPNECIqGwibrMqo_lJPOOM-IfO-Hcn8FIgS9QvtdpFoa3MFAspH7f5ANsdGgYNg4-7HOAlVTfsfrWUaWRR9RV2NKAwc5I=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">King’s Cove Park, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weymouth continues to do great work, establishing and improving its parks and nature preserves! This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/kings-cove-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">small sliver of land</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Fore River provides 0.25 miles of paved trails, a small beach, and a beautiful view. Located on Route 3A in North Weymouth, at the foot of the bridge, with ample on-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOCbyJdqZlGdViD2j9JuWq4LdedPYieAYX3suJAlUqBHqmYslHj_72GHMk-dh_gxWB04QW6ic0T5dBXGrXzZWxIXqWOonI-0nkbDzDjNTB7zU2SwLpd8Dt3vr2W7rMQaCqgPK2vDK4s_9ui3Qdfz8XzpC17nwqq0ZWZ6BtXitjAVm0603-5aBmxQFWMmo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOCbyJdqZlGdViD2j9JuWq4LdedPYieAYX3suJAlUqBHqmYslHj_72GHMk-dh_gxWB04QW6ic0T5dBXGrXzZWxIXqWOonI-0nkbDzDjNTB7zU2SwLpd8Dt3vr2W7rMQaCqgPK2vDK4s_9ui3Qdfz8XzpC17nwqq0ZWZ6BtXitjAVm0603-5aBmxQFWMmo=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Last Meadows, Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanson, too, has been making great strides with its Open Space Plan. In 2022, it expanded and improved the main trail at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-last-meadows/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this sprawling former-hospital property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the Indian Head Brook watershed. In 2023, it added a new trail that connects the meadows to Bonney Hill Lane. On-site parking at 53 Pierce Ave. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRwC24BoAZyVNLTA4hmE3m7sNS4x24Sjt0uMcojn0duIHu5RCDnoWI1ixqNpRM7aX9gmfwtuw90ieHHoA6QW9iZCaBgUyOW_kuvkrA1q17U0EYnOz0Uxf1T7KCAb9VE6CV1fGn1Jkr2MV6YrmeQC0v3rybaGjKlJ-xCWDCk7ks-ezgg1JRr-PWMIFDzs4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRwC24BoAZyVNLTA4hmE3m7sNS4x24Sjt0uMcojn0duIHu5RCDnoWI1ixqNpRM7aX9gmfwtuw90ieHHoA6QW9iZCaBgUyOW_kuvkrA1q17U0EYnOz0Uxf1T7KCAb9VE6CV1fGn1Jkr2MV6YrmeQC0v3rybaGjKlJ-xCWDCk7ks-ezgg1JRr-PWMIFDzs4=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover Branch Rail Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">And Hanover! 2023 was a banner year! Picking up where the Rockland Rail Trail leaves off, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this paved path</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> extends for a half mile (so far!) along a former railroad bed to the Drinkwater River. Parking area at 1409 Hanover Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqD_A-AAE-rvHTqXdKStRwR-wdr4b9Yyg3_WDNiWjv7vU3Uy31m0PsMfGg8BfybQAr7eCijYyz06vEB4yBmgN2N_Pr-gPLqxXwrqtLRRrPBdTv-KzeZTxanOylcEIByciFtBWavH2yXb43GtPEaWR037OTd3N86qdbWB-ZubUrJ34RyV9qPQcojITuhkI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqD_A-AAE-rvHTqXdKStRwR-wdr4b9Yyg3_WDNiWjv7vU3Uy31m0PsMfGg8BfybQAr7eCijYyz06vEB4yBmgN2N_Pr-gPLqxXwrqtLRRrPBdTv-KzeZTxanOylcEIByciFtBWavH2yXb43GtPEaWR037OTd3N86qdbWB-ZubUrJ34RyV9qPQcojITuhkI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset Trail, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also in Hanover, </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">the newly-established 0.26-mile </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-public-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> begins at the Hanover Public Launch, and extends along the edge of the Indian Head River to Elm Street, where it connects with the 4-mile </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-head-river-trails/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River Trails</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> system at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-hanover/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ludden’s Ford Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibIAQpmWN8v2IE2oZ1-GrGOb1N6PgIE6qUW6yzpL8vq1cFx7pnIrXpKbjksJXSeoPxjHBh7RlYrz1tArPf9wtsFhv8K2MhRSQXHeZt_2wsLwL4Roiz6mohe1i9mcWbDAtFB080lenIF00Ad-KwuiT-qu2xnPkT_SiBnYBhdL6kmDt7yFNHXW0-8MYvDdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibIAQpmWN8v2IE2oZ1-GrGOb1N6PgIE6qUW6yzpL8vq1cFx7pnIrXpKbjksJXSeoPxjHBh7RlYrz1tArPf9wtsFhv8K2MhRSQXHeZt_2wsLwL4Roiz6mohe1i9mcWbDAtFB080lenIF00Ad-KwuiT-qu2xnPkT_SiBnYBhdL6kmDt7yFNHXW0-8MYvDdQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chapman’s Landing, Hanover <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">And right next door ... these </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/chapmans-landing-and-iron-mine-brook-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">50 acres</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> of state and locally-owned conservation land on the Indian Head and North Rivers received a wonderful upgrade this year, with the construction of a tall platform with a spectacular view. On-site parking at the end of Indian Head Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">January 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-85179141482577341312023-11-24T13:30:00.003-05:002023-11-24T13:30:24.252-05:00Holly Days: 14 Walks with Holly Trees <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtC1A-dgVY4jOgMDhknxQls1h8Jxg50H-D3J1-1VntkFqa7rubW4LMX4ghqsQzBHuZyAj6kwj_RQwOkPgPfi_rkpieqUL1nBtO-t8v9GSlsKkTbw9kr0ybm1SsSOjZvl0RrhD31SeqDuSDcyXhshE1y-_V0uFicIkmBRJx6POaL1Mx2RPUrncpIGPBJUU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtC1A-dgVY4jOgMDhknxQls1h8Jxg50H-D3J1-1VntkFqa7rubW4LMX4ghqsQzBHuZyAj6kwj_RQwOkPgPfi_rkpieqUL1nBtO-t8v9GSlsKkTbw9kr0ybm1SsSOjZvl0RrhD31SeqDuSDcyXhshE1y-_V0uFicIkmBRJx6POaL1Mx2RPUrncpIGPBJUU=w400-h400" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Here on the South Shore, our woodlands are dominated by Eastern white pine trees, along with plenty of oaks and maples. American Holly trees (Ilex aquifolium) – with their bright red berries and shiny, spiky leaves – appear less frequently. While they’re far from rare, coming across one in the woods can feel like a gift, especially after a snowfall, when the vibrant colors of the holly tree really stand out. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Birds like holly trees too – especially in the fall and winter, when the berries appear, and provide a source of nourishment. Songbirds such as robins, blue jays, and cardinals feast on holly berries, as well as wild turkeys, deer and squirrels. Only female holly trees bear berries, and they do so only when a male holly is nearby (with the help of pollinators such as bees and butterflies). Fun fact: those crimson orbs aren’t actually berries! They’re what’s known as drupes – similar to stone fruit like a cherry or a peach. But don’t eat them – they’re toxic to humans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">As you walk in the woods this winter, be on the lookout for holly trees. Conical in shape and not especially tall, with greenish-gray bark, hollies tend to stand out as “different.” In addition to appreciating their beauty, you might notice birds and other wildlife appreciating their fruits. See below for a list of properties where holly trees can be found along the trails.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss the final month of our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Have you been learning along with us about the rivers, streams, ponds and other waterways of the South Shore? Have you been exploring some of the public properties we’ve highlighted? As we make plans for 2024, we’d love to know more about what you’ve enjoyed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiix71HVGtpKCUv22z-t8WJx6h5jt0eLOFBcjz623l7whAbhm3K5ymdQpigydYg60bKWc3hr9kRYRidSCtct5M6dhZQAZ0XiN12gyclKxKcIu9S99pHogcNP6KfnCHpB0ZyrzsI3O2z4Br7TkdSzvt-VHEVPGsoFhBH-nqdZA4XXh7YbCn8WsLNp56xSaI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiix71HVGtpKCUv22z-t8WJx6h5jt0eLOFBcjz623l7whAbhm3K5ymdQpigydYg60bKWc3hr9kRYRidSCtct5M6dhZQAZ0XiN12gyclKxKcIu9S99pHogcNP6KfnCHpB0ZyrzsI3O2z4Br7TkdSzvt-VHEVPGsoFhBH-nqdZA4XXh7YbCn8WsLNp56xSaI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Higgins-MacAllister Preserve, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Follow the bridge to the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/higgins-macallister-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">1.2-mile loop trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which extends through woods and wetlands, offering views of Merritt Brook, a tributary to Bound Brook. Along the way, you’ll find a grove of holly trees. Extend your walk into the adjacent </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bates-lane-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bates Lane Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and look for additional hollies along the Carl Pipes Trail. Also in Scituate, the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellis-estate-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellis Estate</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, home to numerous hollies itself. Each property has its own parking lot: at 31 Holly Crest Road (Higgins), 188 Clapp Road (Bates), and 709 Country Way (Ellis).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjstov9Yh35fYidoyrPrY0o8RvMQcq3AyXiW9YR2HSYHI-DKfx2P9QZIonbJdV571QS0ENmNtH6eKd8icC1BK2phxbioi-E0Fg1CbV33Y6LIAhEDI5Xrkj8Lkmw_7zC6QTLun91bPM6yxDV7M21YMElHR6__t_D0ueMFd6qTPztoG9Ng8gPjJ4j3e-YQ8w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjstov9Yh35fYidoyrPrY0o8RvMQcq3AyXiW9YR2HSYHI-DKfx2P9QZIonbJdV571QS0ENmNtH6eKd8icC1BK2phxbioi-E0Fg1CbV33Y6LIAhEDI5Xrkj8Lkmw_7zC6QTLun91bPM6yxDV7M21YMElHR6__t_D0ueMFd6qTPztoG9Ng8gPjJ4j3e-YQ8w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney & Thayer Woods, Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitney-thayer-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">expansive 824-acre woodland</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, also in the Bound Brook watershed, offers 10 miles of trails, plus access to several adjacent properties. There is a large grove of American holly tucked into a remote spot between Turkey Hill Lane and One Way Lane. Owned by The Trustees. Look for the parking area at </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A). Also in Cohasset, check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wheelwright-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wheelwright Park</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/barnes-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barnes Wildlife Sanctuary</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (202 North Main Street), where in addition to holly trees, you’ll find </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">a skating pond, captivating glacial erratics, and more than a mile of trails suitable for cross-country skiing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFj-AJVGzt1t3CGVwrYqq-IYnJnJcNYntvGogMV2ap17C5bQNn2ih8zUvR0s75gGDOrljv2FpEVw7u7rsjCS4iXcboaYSZcRcNhQdPiDzqnX5WFOouw34d2eNE9y-DDi_Hbivt2-MKYmR1UW0ME2bruTUfIK41aZtrYHYb1nBxxa2antZoUKy7llewuRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFj-AJVGzt1t3CGVwrYqq-IYnJnJcNYntvGogMV2ap17C5bQNn2ih8zUvR0s75gGDOrljv2FpEVw7u7rsjCS4iXcboaYSZcRcNhQdPiDzqnX5WFOouw34d2eNE9y-DDi_Hbivt2-MKYmR1UW0ME2bruTUfIK41aZtrYHYb1nBxxa2antZoUKy7llewuRg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Smith-Nawazelski Conservation Area, Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/smith-nawazelski-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">101-acre conservation property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Poor Meadow Brook features more than 2 miles of trails through woods and wetlands. In the forest, you’ll find a stunning grove of holly trees. Look for the parking area at </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">482 Elm Street. Also in Hanson, check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-last-meadows/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Last Meadows</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (53 Pierce Ave.) Follow the broad, mile-long path to the historic meadow, then look for the Bonney Hill Trail, which features boardwalks and more holly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU_vi3g6hRA73vYlsYZp7Zm7wNSIydz9iqtnWO1-fRhuI8PrBcRg2LqUCStx00ZYZCapR_Pqt3MExwya4hdTZhePAbKYOLMHKx6pWyUhkPeYoKaMsNY2NVIOpNXfacOj3QBOswYRrn5PdGbWr3ciq1ucburCkHXc89lCKH3f65KlotgFUQ0Vn4kV7Vuv8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU_vi3g6hRA73vYlsYZp7Zm7wNSIydz9iqtnWO1-fRhuI8PrBcRg2LqUCStx00ZYZCapR_Pqt3MExwya4hdTZhePAbKYOLMHKx6pWyUhkPeYoKaMsNY2NVIOpNXfacOj3QBOswYRrn5PdGbWr3ciq1ucburCkHXc89lCKH3f65KlotgFUQ0Vn4kV7Vuv8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Colby Phillips Trails, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/colby-phillips-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">inviting 147-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features 3 miles of trails through woods and wetlands, plus boardwalks, a bridge over Cushing Brook, and an observation deck overlooking freshwater marsh. Can you spot the holly trees in the woods? While in Hanover, also check out the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/melzar-hatch-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Melzar Hatch Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, home to a beautiful grove of holly. Parking for both is at Hanover Middle School during non-school hours. For Colby-Phillips, cross Whiting Street to the well-marked trailhead. For Melzar Hatch, look for the trailhead behind the school. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgowvegZl31pcUlwGpD_V1zqvSm5bppE-n1b5-7NxQIzUkCMvggAdKqRgFzjqfQjmu0M1dx3doKDVxGXonxG7T4Y5afBNS69WVRTnVhLpz5NLMznpm73T4GLaGcYNAbpQQd-gW6xHEI_6oitbg1H-_h9-32GcCBht9VP6wf6MJcpi8XVyyeKVpJV7IRz0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgowvegZl31pcUlwGpD_V1zqvSm5bppE-n1b5-7NxQIzUkCMvggAdKqRgFzjqfQjmu0M1dx3doKDVxGXonxG7T4Y5afBNS69WVRTnVhLpz5NLMznpm73T4GLaGcYNAbpQQd-gW6xHEI_6oitbg1H-_h9-32GcCBht9VP6wf6MJcpi8XVyyeKVpJV7IRz0Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sampson Park & Memorial Forest, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 200-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampson-forest-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Jones River offers more than a mile of woodland trails, plus vernal pools and close-up views of Furnace Brook. Far down the main trail, just before it crosses the brook, there is a large grove of holly. Parking area at </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">67 Elm Street.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLgqoV_12PZGB1i4krBLeyuF2Zs4bxENSLoqEKwUJJ5ZaciXZl1JAtp9p8GcyABu60NE87wRA9JtWlMw6claoT8N3w1EX-tCPUJuIVbWX5R7bM75RgkCNyqzmsvKYO0R5Ln9sFev82O1kXPNI0V1AMLAdsVIOg-TK20jhigNuPu69qou-4aSRik6ZJkjI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLgqoV_12PZGB1i4krBLeyuF2Zs4bxENSLoqEKwUJJ5ZaciXZl1JAtp9p8GcyABu60NE87wRA9JtWlMw6claoT8N3w1EX-tCPUJuIVbWX5R7bM75RgkCNyqzmsvKYO0R5Ln9sFev82O1kXPNI0V1AMLAdsVIOg-TK20jhigNuPu69qou-4aSRik6ZJkjI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Phillips Farm Preserve, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Wildlands Trust owns </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/phillips-farm-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this 40-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in North Marshfield, not far from the North River. With open grasslands and forest trails that connect to Nelson Memorial Forest and Union Street Woodland, it’s a great spot for an extended exploration. Look for holly trees in the wooded areas. Park at Corn Hill Woodland, across Union Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmP5P_Hsh8RqZBdFT-KuGnjL41O39waggjIhXZfIzcp5vl75PP3b9XofNuwF5bofomnoDAEwHjryvlq-l5biJtfQZlW82SM4CojwHwpHoZGkteuw1mtNUumWKPFH_4_B0EQ2f0YEh3uuwexVsyWg_SVvixoJMPdugJBMxFoFgBLSDScOl--8QIxHt3aTs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmP5P_Hsh8RqZBdFT-KuGnjL41O39waggjIhXZfIzcp5vl75PP3b9XofNuwF5bofomnoDAEwHjryvlq-l5biJtfQZlW82SM4CojwHwpHoZGkteuw1mtNUumWKPFH_4_B0EQ2f0YEh3uuwexVsyWg_SVvixoJMPdugJBMxFoFgBLSDScOl--8QIxHt3aTs=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cato’s Ridge, Plympton<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/catos-ridge-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">105-acre property</span></a><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a 2-mile network of woodland trails plus a 600-foot boardwalk over the Jones River Brook and its surrounding wetlands. In particular, check out the trail that climbs Cato’s Ridge. Near the top you’ll find some holly trees. Parking area at 81 Main Street, Plympton.</span><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSjkUWIG2WzAisfi95tZRClT_fRA2_jDp63Mzw9uT-6hHrTeMj6Np9sycNyauHkh1feMkE1tqf9yYYPAwUet6b5xNimb5R1KYY0d9UN5hZXI7fAaovsZmMtXiBdM080eMpaVwgemBx_U4cw8YaemAGdEclYZT9uhKkuyklUEkFCSMbnE-LL303jk_AboA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSjkUWIG2WzAisfi95tZRClT_fRA2_jDp63Mzw9uT-6hHrTeMj6Np9sycNyauHkh1feMkE1tqf9yYYPAwUet6b5xNimb5R1KYY0d9UN5hZXI7fAaovsZmMtXiBdM080eMpaVwgemBx_U4cw8YaemAGdEclYZT9uhKkuyklUEkFCSMbnE-LL303jk_AboA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cuffee Conservation Area, Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cuffee-hill-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">350-acre Norwell Conservation property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in the watershed of Black Pond Brook features a quaking bog, a historic road, a pond, a swamp, and several well-tended trails. In the upland forest areas, you’ll find pine, hemlock and beech, as well as the occasional holly. There are also some remarkably large cedar trees. Look for the parking area at 181 Mt Blue Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">December 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-1549569690179401682023-10-24T16:36:00.000-04:002023-10-24T16:36:43.362-04:00More Than Words: 10 Walking Places with Native American Names<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbnHwwjLaONPpBhzck7EO7XCFTANoAldFkn1SWWn-np2lu6fSlqY67RGUXcl0g5-2zTfqUP-iglymScWbxejyGfzC3K152DqknHaNcWeUiPoS4mSHzY8HCBQKVA2ebDXyt12umCkOb9l3L7J3tFaW3K1iSi9Zd1TCLL2KXclAjXxIs7hq3a0VpjT262Ho" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbnHwwjLaONPpBhzck7EO7XCFTANoAldFkn1SWWn-np2lu6fSlqY67RGUXcl0g5-2zTfqUP-iglymScWbxejyGfzC3K152DqknHaNcWeUiPoS4mSHzY8HCBQKVA2ebDXyt12umCkOb9l3L7J3tFaW3K1iSi9Zd1TCLL2KXclAjXxIs7hq3a0VpjT262Ho=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">From Nantasket to Manomet, Cohasset to Monponsett, up the Shumatuscacant River and down Musquashcut Brook, there are places all over the South Shore whose names either derive from, or honor, the Native American tribes that have inhabited our region for centuries, and remain here to this day. This month’s column puts ten such places in the spotlight. Some are quite large, others very small ... but they all offer opportunities to contemplate the stories behind the names, while enjoying a walk in a scenic spot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Please bear in mind that Native American cultures often favor oral histories to written ones. Much of what’s recorded about the history of the South Shore is from the perspective of European settlers. It’s not the whole story. To learn more about our local tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The </span><a href="https://www.mattakeeset.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> band of the Massachusett, the </span><a href="https://massachusetttribe.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Massachusett</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> tribe at Ponkapoag, the </span><a href="https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mashpee</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Wampanoag tribe, and the </span><a href="http://www.herringpondtribe.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Wampanoag also share information on their websites. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkEeiiA8aJsZf64U-_eIQbNOL-RfhfTQ4UN5GRctZM6wG1UkosG6vxDMQZ9I5OOPEiX3bX6BZdqfEoizPqIbHmzMl0bl1CCoDMH58dyLxN09HDNt4sE5BZKxMflVUfDw3u3kazDa8kNtFUAgbzoc2aZTeiEfu31pwrrs6uGZmjVg1Ux6lThkYTfq6u6E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZkEeiiA8aJsZf64U-_eIQbNOL-RfhfTQ4UN5GRctZM6wG1UkosG6vxDMQZ9I5OOPEiX3bX6BZdqfEoizPqIbHmzMl0bl1CCoDMH58dyLxN09HDNt4sE5BZKxMflVUfDw3u3kazDa8kNtFUAgbzoc2aZTeiEfu31pwrrs6uGZmjVg1Ux6lThkYTfq6u6E=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park, Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Josias Wampatuck (or Wompatuck) became the sachem of the Mattakeeset, a subset of the Massachusett tribe, in 1633. Local history books indicate that in 1655, he conveyed the rights to a large tract of land</span><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on the South Shore to European settlers. This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">3500-acre state park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is named in his honor. The property, which offers additional access points in Cohasset, Norwell, and elsewhere in Hingham, features 12 miles of </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">paved bike paths, plus off-road trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-3t22AewW_8HBlyHYOz6LhJ8R40-jeofd48r8D0IJVxd8S6aaTW-4KvNx2CYsMXt3_yHXHXEY8U_Fpm2PhE2zjrPFa7IxvcyV8rSCnGa9P6TzGlQ627ptNnG1WOzinOHg4lF0qcvgK0_H51GBDAH6k9rPeOYHuHV1gzuAKwkkgcnrmjyGRRQZVTpt-c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-3t22AewW_8HBlyHYOz6LhJ8R40-jeofd48r8D0IJVxd8S6aaTW-4KvNx2CYsMXt3_yHXHXEY8U_Fpm2PhE2zjrPFa7IxvcyV8rSCnGa9P6TzGlQ627ptNnG1WOzinOHg4lF0qcvgK0_H51GBDAH6k9rPeOYHuHV1gzuAKwkkgcnrmjyGRRQZVTpt-c" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset Trail, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett tribe has lived in the North River watershed for thousands of years. The word “Mattakeeset” means “place of many fish,” and their ancestral village extended through most of Pembroke and Hanson. </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 0.26-mile trail borders a quiet stretch of the Indian Head River, from the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-public-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover Public Launch</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to Elm Street. Continue your walk on the adjacent </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/chapmans-landing-and-iron-mine-brook-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chapman’s Landing</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">/Iron Mine Brook trails, or across the street at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-hanover/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ludden’s Ford Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, where you can access the 4-mile Indian Head River Loop. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeLp4N1nspmq0u6k9h3GG8w9SZ7w9Wd9jCZ8dTgCFpKPbMe76uY0ujm2qAW0MYnMk6mULK7rVDjednyX5uHiU3SJWTu3v5mrnYFDWA5SQxAZYSi3-Yqa8fMt0_z4FSb--dH9rHIHtOCIFuQMup_IevJ--tH8MgDuNrnhBXk99YWxlqN1MnyoNGBjBw67I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeLp4N1nspmq0u6k9h3GG8w9SZ7w9Wd9jCZ8dTgCFpKPbMe76uY0ujm2qAW0MYnMk6mULK7rVDjednyX5uHiU3SJWTu3v5mrnYFDWA5SQxAZYSi3-Yqa8fMt0_z4FSb--dH9rHIHtOCIFuQMup_IevJ--tH8MgDuNrnhBXk99YWxlqN1MnyoNGBjBw67I=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Monatiquot River Nature Trail, Braintree<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">According to John Charles Huden’s “Indian Place Names of New England,” the word Monatiquot is translated as “at the deep tidal stream,” or “lookout place.” </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Monatiquot River begins at the confluence of the Farm and Cochato Rivers, within the Braintree Municipal Golf Course. It flows northeast for 4.9 miles before merging with Smelt Brook to form the Fore River, which flows for an additional 5 miles into Hingham Bay.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/monatiquot-river-nature-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.11-mile trail,</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> which you can access behind the Shaw’s supermarket on John Mahar Highway, offers close-up glimpses of the river in a surprisingly scenic spot. Soon there will be a lot more of the Monatiquot to see, with the completion of the Armstrong Dam removal project upstream, next year!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkRxkIyioz0UGr2ks5MI4SzY9EGJhQrnZGtMjByupRE0c1T1wbmjQU2cNT6ZX8c6fnW4O5GbzZSOAYgt9H9_VBiSdhYZnBDfuCxxEVXwnQ8qeSUQGMTOy2k0Vq4YJ9ScYVziC2IwicXqHCuYdQCbvAjFaZ2c9q8owgfh9RRfbbKMCOjDCa8KQzf1wDM9M" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkRxkIyioz0UGr2ks5MI4SzY9EGJhQrnZGtMjByupRE0c1T1wbmjQU2cNT6ZX8c6fnW4O5GbzZSOAYgt9H9_VBiSdhYZnBDfuCxxEVXwnQ8qeSUQGMTOy2k0Vq4YJ9ScYVziC2IwicXqHCuYdQCbvAjFaZ2c9q8owgfh9RRfbbKMCOjDCa8KQzf1wDM9M=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Patuxet Park, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Patuxet band of the Wampanoag tribe was well-established in the Plymouth area, long before European settlers arrived. They returned to this spot on Smelt Brook year after year for summer encampments, and also to other properties along the Jones River. This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/patuxet-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">23-acre parcel</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is now overseen by Kingston Conservation. A trail extends from the parking area on Basler’s Lane, through wetlands, woodlands and open fields. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTMngmxC-yBSPwT5BiUD1pdi1x-S5cI67Ki6Acf47gARlu96KuWoyJINwB_ty-z1AE7sA1V7vjdO8UkMpycmbxYzsov6eryY5Hlcv-UyidY4B8KxQYb04zUQ9RAaFAC0VjYx_qR8YQdUu1UMrQMnIepKNCjLl-50DMz6DmVIiwbq2MzLC63WbffF7pg_U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTMngmxC-yBSPwT5BiUD1pdi1x-S5cI67Ki6Acf47gARlu96KuWoyJINwB_ty-z1AE7sA1V7vjdO8UkMpycmbxYzsov6eryY5Hlcv-UyidY4B8KxQYb04zUQ9RAaFAC0VjYx_qR8YQdUu1UMrQMnIepKNCjLl-50DMz6DmVIiwbq2MzLC63WbffF7pg_U=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Patuxet Preserve, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A different spot with a similar name. Also honoring the Patuxet, this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/patuxet-plymouth/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">small grassy park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a short gravel trail on the banks of Town Brook. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Prior to European settlement, the Patuxet Wampanoag established a pathway along the brook, which they valued for its abundant fresh water as well as its robust herring run. The Pilgrims chose Town Brook for their settlement for similar reasons. In later years, a series of mills and factories were established here. Thanks to the recent removal of five dams, the brook is now flowing freely again. The park is located at 88 Billington Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtz8Fn1pKHWvOdRFDEWEFIA8QWBkVVb7jDmvU4_ze5BOT3Ga7ujn7vIRCTB9o_JgmZ1D6Go1fGzdSMrX6pnlXsHCaG7sBFzK0AAemaq8BLABYhV1MO9tb3t0UzJm6j11tcb4iawrLTsT6E4ZEAKm2VQlV5-Whcr2dazxiPrBgmM1-ON7Rj3M52WQWFmPE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtz8Fn1pKHWvOdRFDEWEFIA8QWBkVVb7jDmvU4_ze5BOT3Ga7ujn7vIRCTB9o_JgmZ1D6Go1fGzdSMrX6pnlXsHCaG7sBFzK0AAemaq8BLABYhV1MO9tb3t0UzJm6j11tcb4iawrLTsT6E4ZEAKm2VQlV5-Whcr2dazxiPrBgmM1-ON7Rj3M52WQWFmPE=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Comassakumkanit Preserve, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Herring Pond Wampanoag is another band within the Wampanoag nation. For thousands of years, they have inhabited parts of south Plymouth and upper Cape Cod. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">According to the “Plymouth Trails Guide,” Comassakumkanit is one of the names they use for the area around the south and west of Great Herring Pond. This quiet, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/comassakumkanit/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">187-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a 0.8-mile trail that extends through a mixed upland forest, and down into a secluded valley. A trail extension is planned for the future. Look for the parking area at 110 Roxy Cahoon Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHDjEZp8wcIPic-ysr7661UunIdEfNbEPG7Bc5-GwoWPLRqwACkkiLx5WeUW4vG0sf7L07_icYx2S483mwssXgQKsyPeorkuHmWDx5lZvIyGT2O0oMtIEuoyWcIqih-Opns_NSh8wcWCYKoBPxJi1K2FrUZNKA-ltygFcKuCwAm0hmqfHE3cwI40ZOrCU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHDjEZp8wcIPic-ysr7661UunIdEfNbEPG7Bc5-GwoWPLRqwACkkiLx5WeUW4vG0sf7L07_icYx2S483mwssXgQKsyPeorkuHmWDx5lZvIyGT2O0oMtIEuoyWcIqih-Opns_NSh8wcWCYKoBPxJi1K2FrUZNKA-ltygFcKuCwAm0hmqfHE3cwI40ZOrCU=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wessagusset Wetland and Woodland, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Visit </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wessagusset-wetland-woodland/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this small woodland</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in North Weymouth, and learn about the Neponset band of the Massachusett tribe, who gave the area its name. The Neponset established villages inland and migrated seasonally to the coast to fish, hunt and grow crops. The name Wessagusset is often translated as “place where the rocks meet the water.” The colony of Wessagusset, the second-oldest European settlement in the United States, was formed nearby, on the Fore River, in 1622 by Thomas Weston. Interpretive panels share the history of both the Neponset tribe and Weston’s settlers. There is also a short (0.15-mile) woodland trail.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg15ll_zRHnCBQp5NP3WF8QXThtv00vsH0rHjUytuIzNkiu34so8Pr8xb4Uh2vhRmvbh6GxdieGDVWhMlN5FYqY_QANEbuwH6BQxbTVXbVn5gQ0IuRp1Stj9AyauORcKhdZjbdvwQjypzRJM2q_4hBfCPuZNlWR9X-2AHNEbovv9Tpdx9CiRHcsyIMx-LY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg15ll_zRHnCBQp5NP3WF8QXThtv00vsH0rHjUytuIzNkiu34so8Pr8xb4Uh2vhRmvbh6GxdieGDVWhMlN5FYqY_QANEbuwH6BQxbTVXbVn5gQ0IuRp1Stj9AyauORcKhdZjbdvwQjypzRJM2q_4hBfCPuZNlWR9X-2AHNEbovv9Tpdx9CiRHcsyIMx-LY=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hobomock Trails, Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Right beside the Hobomock Elementary School in Pembroke, and across the street from the high school, you’ll find a 3-mile network of wide, well-maintained </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pembroke-high-hobomock-elementary-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">woodland trails</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Hobomock (also spelled Hobbamock and Hobomok) was a warrior from the Pokanoket band of the Wampanoag, who lived alongside the settlers of Plimoth Colony in the 1620’s. He was well-regarded both by Myles Standish, the colony’s military commander, and Massasoit, the Chief Sachem of the Wampanoag. Look for the trailhead near 81 Learning Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6q40NnuD3dNgZtauvbL-FC0832NzfiLGdLPYThuErxDRBp918Y8lL7EZJlIh6LfJvpuQfn6Aq2vThfmHFBzCj9AUll4yr_mFtWJ7G_Vp5oyk1o38i83-4i4weQtOUFczbHrkoaHYvH2KryR9ED37oE2mVWyUeTeK6lxITMxPeP1vM0_F_sBQN8ER9YI0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6q40NnuD3dNgZtauvbL-FC0832NzfiLGdLPYThuErxDRBp918Y8lL7EZJlIh6LfJvpuQfn6Aq2vThfmHFBzCj9AUll4yr_mFtWJ7G_Vp5oyk1o38i83-4i4weQtOUFczbHrkoaHYvH2KryR9ED37oE2mVWyUeTeK6lxITMxPeP1vM0_F_sBQN8ER9YI0=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Manomet Recreation Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Manomet is a village in south Plymouth. Its name has been interpreted to mean “bearing of a burden,” possibly referring to the baskets used by the Wampanoag on trails between their settlements at Patuxet (Plymouth) and Cape Cod. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/manomet-recreation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a playground and some athletic fields, but it’s also the access point for </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-brook/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Brook Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Look for the trailhead behind the playground (1197 State Road). It provides access to a 1-mile out-and-back trail with frontage on Indian Brook, a coastal stream. We’re hoping that the dam on this brook, at State Road, will be removed in the future, permitting the waters to flow freely again.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLmlWIB17lDUiQq0fqamwRMJ9NyUK_mGjMDBuEQ8-ctYia9m1JAAnHxWZeQ3xlHZJ4dJ8FY649SEYeITiBgnTuksAsS7YpDYSz0X2KVOiEdaK5i7S27v1jmndCjaXSwDvyQXXxo2_ECM_QmOoiq0sZU0lM4NAZssDd4w-9ea_GM5G2R-SWS_z7ay46ztM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLmlWIB17lDUiQq0fqamwRMJ9NyUK_mGjMDBuEQ8-ctYia9m1JAAnHxWZeQ3xlHZJ4dJ8FY649SEYeITiBgnTuksAsS7YpDYSz0X2KVOiEdaK5i7S27v1jmndCjaXSwDvyQXXxo2_ECM_QmOoiq0sZU0lM4NAZssDd4w-9ea_GM5G2R-SWS_z7ay46ztM=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate Town Forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The town of Scituate takes its name from Satuit, the term the Native American inhabitants of the area used for “cold brook,” describing the stream that flows into the harbor. The 18-acre </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/scituate-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, located at 789 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Route 3A) in North Scituate, across from the Police/Fire headquarters, offers 1.5 miles of meandering trails through pine forest, with lots of holly trees, plus streams that flow to Bound Brook.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">by Kezia Bacon<br />November 2023</span></i><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-25893616351873776882023-09-29T12:26:00.007-04:002023-09-29T12:26:38.622-04:009 Places to View Free-Flowing Streams<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOh24HXZhopYuM2CmOmtDk0XlCokJxCKuAHyJ6AeRxxV1vAtl0RNBA1ZkqfH-dFlpLgx21olAl8zatbZ8aNHGZ1ZLYqq-DeC-L69oCGLVfzyXtfTGadbjTdlxKenpj0nk-wbjzZZZxSXhrKoTmHPRLVlZyLtHNhvzlDvvg1KyFKBE5dh8jrrrbwwhzRE4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOh24HXZhopYuM2CmOmtDk0XlCokJxCKuAHyJ6AeRxxV1vAtl0RNBA1ZkqfH-dFlpLgx21olAl8zatbZ8aNHGZ1ZLYqq-DeC-L69oCGLVfzyXtfTGadbjTdlxKenpj0nk-wbjzZZZxSXhrKoTmHPRLVlZyLtHNhvzlDvvg1KyFKBE5dh8jrrrbwwhzRE4=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Dams can be found on many of our local rivers and streams – some dating back to the 1600s. Originally a power source for mills and factories, they remained in place long after those industries faded. Most are no longer needed. Aging and sometimes unstable, they do more harm than good.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the past two decades – thanks to collaborative efforts by town, state, and federal partners, as well as various watershed groups -- a number of South Shore dams have been carefully disassembled. This is exciting progress! Not only does dam removal lessen the risk of flood-related liability for landowners, it is a boon for the environment -- restoring and reconnecting river habitats, opening up fish passage, and improving water quality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Does your local stream flow freely? Or are there dams along the way that hold it back and slow it down? Keep reading to discover nine local places where you can view free-flowing streams. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIvPxZArkylzKnAUYhf-jY1HkbKomEK1g5zK4t9b216FNaPgU58ZplfUUQgVLpuq3_jsRkno-mNRQj2MXzvL9VNPlCWfDpo93Ci-hTPv2iDJ9fXNZNS6D2O3X1xuKVDzSNvYUntF7mH0goR6MCxb80TXvBExtJahpos1HDaas2EifuiRJq23SQRNJcN24" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIvPxZArkylzKnAUYhf-jY1HkbKomEK1g5zK4t9b216FNaPgU58ZplfUUQgVLpuq3_jsRkno-mNRQj2MXzvL9VNPlCWfDpo93Ci-hTPv2iDJ9fXNZNS6D2O3X1xuKVDzSNvYUntF7mH0goR6MCxb80TXvBExtJahpos1HDaas2EifuiRJq23SQRNJcN24=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Trail <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">pleasant walking path</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> extends for 1.5 miles along Town Brook in Plymouth – from Billington Street to Brewster Gardens. Alternately pavement, gravel and dirt, it offers several bridges and numerous spots to enjoy the view. Between 2002 and 2019, five obsolete dams were removed from Town Brook. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The results are absolutely inspiring! Access at various points, including the town parking area on Spring Lane in Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjJp1QRDNdgO6VqnlRVsk-RznSESB8lJcP-sziI3aeAx3c1Wn433OPPTbETW-WRJtxF1jiPy9jOM2o0yFlDbiOhXe0gGQfO7d9ZQM5lsbNFoiQUP3vrRDfShBEYdjNc7FmtPNWKAQEDxbsY9oRAexn5vn5I0w_vSTRmr40GhqWbs4Kdumqs8Xx93GAX8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjJp1QRDNdgO6VqnlRVsk-RznSESB8lJcP-sziI3aeAx3c1Wn433OPPTbETW-WRJtxF1jiPy9jOM2o0yFlDbiOhXe0gGQfO7d9ZQM5lsbNFoiQUP3vrRDfShBEYdjNc7FmtPNWKAQEDxbsY9oRAexn5vn5I0w_vSTRmr40GhqWbs4Kdumqs8Xx93GAX8A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Billington Street Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">If walking the entire Town Brook Trail doesn’t appeal to you, consider making a stop at this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/billington-street-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">small but powerful town park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. A picturesque covered bridge offers a prime opportunity to observe how the area has changed in the 21 years since the first dam was removed. With natural river function restored, migratory fish such as blueback herring can now reach their spawning grounds in Billington Sea!</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #363636; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located at 4 Billington Street, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT71RugBxsh07JaT6GGsw-mPKZXcKKumMhMS9uMS4Bv5iD441brEZUXtgDx0FvY6w_S9nCe7fi19Qq-kTNz1tma3yIIQM3BPx0X92TJWEb3Z08NNZyU-gLu9PW8mfULNRNkmx_gqbM2k_5ub4NJX5mrtmwtW-uIW-qVvUREhJSSUu2HnMn9ac0Rpm8qh8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT71RugBxsh07JaT6GGsw-mPKZXcKKumMhMS9uMS4Bv5iD441brEZUXtgDx0FvY6w_S9nCe7fi19Qq-kTNz1tma3yIIQM3BPx0X92TJWEb3Z08NNZyU-gLu9PW8mfULNRNkmx_gqbM2k_5ub4NJX5mrtmwtW-uIW-qVvUREhJSSUu2HnMn9ac0Rpm8qh8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Eel River Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Once a cranberry bog, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/eel-river-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this 130-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is slowly reverting to its original form — a white cedar swamp, bordered by forest, with 1.7 miles of river passing through. In 2010, the cranberry bog’s ditches, dams and culverts were removed, allowing the Eel River to flow freely. There are about 3 miles of trails. Located at the intersection of Long Pond and Boot Pond Roads, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxzMoW5V3kNMkVdywvASD9zeClveoQ3CfrgeOK6IOEaYzLKwm5UlfaieS6etZpfa4aTniXBMYNgLD1XKYm6984j1J1HLhW62Gt1bMTNE9kmgxi1Ni69WPTwU132sDm2hjUTq1kZbBCJJ8_-AndEEuibtcZBBDGzU2UGb-PM2wktcQVEtnk49qvW-9wmMw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxzMoW5V3kNMkVdywvASD9zeClveoQ3CfrgeOK6IOEaYzLKwm5UlfaieS6etZpfa4aTniXBMYNgLD1XKYm6984j1J1HLhW62Gt1bMTNE9kmgxi1Ni69WPTwU132sDm2hjUTq1kZbBCJJ8_-AndEEuibtcZBBDGzU2UGb-PM2wktcQVEtnk49qvW-9wmMw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Russell Mill Pond Conservation Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A dam stood </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/russell-mill-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> as early as 1822, powering a series of enterprises including a sawmill, a barrell/box factory, and a textile mill. In 2010, the dam was removed, and replaced with a pedestrian footbridge, and the Eel River was allowed to flow freely. Cross the footbridge and enjoy 1.5 miles of walking trails with water views. Removing this dam has helped to restore wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and renew passage for migratory fish. Located at 204 Long Pond Road, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfjXi11vj8irL09Qy7bGXC0kyHKRZFyVBcoUqcllrp2atJI40vMv9ti26FYtnoIqVp9GvOHJDQVDZm7NV_sOgsG2FYGmG7Ti228zUYl9D2TDabwy5bwBMOc3My7_wzYEHRE-MwEQg1XQCM-ZZ9URqejXsf8HxcGrAfnGQ_Q4XUB4FEAFZtEFx0cLQzTZc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfjXi11vj8irL09Qy7bGXC0kyHKRZFyVBcoUqcllrp2atJI40vMv9ti26FYtnoIqVp9GvOHJDQVDZm7NV_sOgsG2FYGmG7Ti228zUYl9D2TDabwy5bwBMOc3My7_wzYEHRE-MwEQg1XQCM-ZZ9URqejXsf8HxcGrAfnGQ_Q4XUB4FEAFZtEFx0cLQzTZc=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sampson Forest and Memorial Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For centuries, the dam at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampson-forest-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this historic spot</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> was seasonal -- removed periodically so fish could swim upstream. But in the 1920s, a permanent concrete structure was installed. While it provided a water supply for the town and power for local industries, it caused significant harm. Since 2019, when the dam was removed, fish populations have slowly improved. Water quality is likely to improve as well. Stop by to catch a close-up glimpse of a river restoring itself. There are also picnic tables and at least a mile of woodland trails. Located at 67 Elm Street, Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijrEeNp3-1ekcNMP18hK2zUAhW-ir82IFk5To8F4Pm1wpc4T83tVYhuU9B2yhDSW57NtnsFIypKBJ140y9a6IfZtm-6V-5xWCFTUxUjKWVUOqhTI1tgkI_5u-3Y6UjDLkwYTwFeAT3kEfbIZKraHU3MrvJPp6gfU6_yGwuI6cUxDLbhLv9hYUJQRoDXuE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEijrEeNp3-1ekcNMP18hK2zUAhW-ir82IFk5To8F4Pm1wpc4T83tVYhuU9B2yhDSW57NtnsFIypKBJ140y9a6IfZtm-6V-5xWCFTUxUjKWVUOqhTI1tgkI_5u-3Y6UjDLkwYTwFeAT3kEfbIZKraHU3MrvJPp6gfU6_yGwuI6cUxDLbhLv9hYUJQRoDXuE=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hathaway Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The first dam removal on the Jones River took place in 2011, when the one at Wapping Road was taken down. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hathaway-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kingston’s Hathaway Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is located a short distance upstream of the removal site. Within this Wildlands Trust-owned property, you’ll enjoy bridges, forest trails and boardwalks, plus views of the Jones River and its tributary, Spring Brook. In the springtime, watch for herring swimming upstream. We’re keeping a close eye on efforts to improve fish passage at the Forge Pond Dam, which could lead to a full restoration of this beautiful and historic river. Located at 83 Wapping Road, Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKzNPUL8eSGUuuzWE5YYjP5Q7sv95iyvtGqU5p_v6SyAQA57CS7VXzIN1dJSLxCLRDR137AAFuvZPRptXXfwuscWiD_9EPmEUucpOM0MH3zPr3Di5b7i8Lzi-R4MPWA1iytY1PAntyqVZdUsVkiTxrWtIBxKuwR73u5YO3MoCBowHwK0PgbfZkD_-H4GE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKzNPUL8eSGUuuzWE5YYjP5Q7sv95iyvtGqU5p_v6SyAQA57CS7VXzIN1dJSLxCLRDR137AAFuvZPRptXXfwuscWiD_9EPmEUucpOM0MH3zPr3Di5b7i8Lzi-R4MPWA1iytY1PAntyqVZdUsVkiTxrWtIBxKuwR73u5YO3MoCBowHwK0PgbfZkD_-H4GE=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Historic Sylvester Field<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For the past 20 years, NSRWA has been working diligently to remove dams on Third Herring Brook, a tributary to the North River. Three out of four are now gone! The next step is installing a fish ladder at Jacobs Pond in Norwell, so migratory fish can continue upstream to their spawning grounds. Third Herring brook maintains a low profile, flowing through mostly privately-owned properties. But you can experience it first-hand at the Wildlands Trust’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/historic-sylvester-field/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Historic Sylvester Field</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, in Hanover. Follow the trail to the rear of the property and then enjoy not only the view, but the notion that this stream is well on its way to full restoration! Located at 129 Washington Street, Hanover. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfsjDBMga0yobd2vwvUZhzRh7bQ7dwUy4kD6BubAzEUf-kdBI7EpOCkT3RZPuTXLkLW7dF7bdHOEGgkmgF8Ky2tHKMlU5QAqKox-J8wEif9xYhpmccToTkA_7-UspbkBFePutgkeUr3FasCsKQLKOqPK0n26aMbOXy2FbD8XFNOcqHrcMaiw7gQTX3u08" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfsjDBMga0yobd2vwvUZhzRh7bQ7dwUy4kD6BubAzEUf-kdBI7EpOCkT3RZPuTXLkLW7dF7bdHOEGgkmgF8Ky2tHKMlU5QAqKox-J8wEif9xYhpmccToTkA_7-UspbkBFePutgkeUr3FasCsKQLKOqPK0n26aMbOXy2FbD8XFNOcqHrcMaiw7gQTX3u08=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The centerpiece of </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tidmarsh-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this varied 481-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is Beaver Dam Brook, a winding coastal stream bordered by freshwater wetlands. By the time Mass Audubon completed its transformation of the property in 2021, a total of nine dams had been removed! Enjoy 3 miles of trails through meadows and woodlands. Repeated visits will reveal first-hand the process of an unobstructed stream restoring itself. Located at 60 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcKI50cXZnJN7yd28BL-A42-_ZQ-_IesaN2jwRw1u5z6T2PtF3WlVjk285PYSeACSnS4gUdo8i0Fb7G-L8iWD4WuMJLkVhiTW5WoSIf5MnZ7mDvKpKPp_rJ1lBMLZPMKazrmpr0Vc0s8dZ26AxLrKdRrZ-EJoz9yqaoArZUur4WFEfiMR7tPil1iexjl8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcKI50cXZnJN7yd28BL-A42-_ZQ-_IesaN2jwRw1u5z6T2PtF3WlVjk285PYSeACSnS4gUdo8i0Fb7G-L8iWD4WuMJLkVhiTW5WoSIf5MnZ7mDvKpKPp_rJ1lBMLZPMKazrmpr0Vc0s8dZ26AxLrKdRrZ-EJoz9yqaoArZUur4WFEfiMR7tPil1iexjl8=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Foothills Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the spring of 2021, about a mile of Manomet Brook, a tributary to Beaver Dam Brook, was restored within </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/foothills-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. With culverts removed and cranberry bogs retired from production, this 126-acre property will continue to transform over time. Stop by and enjoy its 1.5 miles of wide, flat trails, as well as bridges and small ponds where wildlife abounds. Located at 81 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">October 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-38043123457487546782023-08-22T18:06:00.000-04:002023-08-22T18:06:03.509-04:00Really Big Rocks! 11 Walks with Glacial Erratic Boulders<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgapTqpR21zT_m76XPrgRTJvNWO82TKd0lDFH9j6kQy4iDHnpBQwg3ma4E6pzeunp23Ikt1EJ5jUv9mEIxY-yKhx9VQvjGFhdtDJm1m44hdL6aMXg-S26Th_WvpbM9D1Pmv1KmRJ-UZ1WC7rVKLw2IInRxvAaXAZUKLOts3cBYcGD9-HOaWD6LZkDeEHVk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgapTqpR21zT_m76XPrgRTJvNWO82TKd0lDFH9j6kQy4iDHnpBQwg3ma4E6pzeunp23Ikt1EJ5jUv9mEIxY-yKhx9VQvjGFhdtDJm1m44hdL6aMXg-S26Th_WvpbM9D1Pmv1KmRJ-UZ1WC7rVKLw2IInRxvAaXAZUKLOts3cBYcGD9-HOaWD6LZkDeEHVk=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Have you seen the Bigelow Boulder or the Burbank Boulder? Have you taken a seat in Devil’s Chair? Do you know Dwelly Rock, Split Rock, or House Rock? How about Little Tippling or Big Tippling? Or the “great and impressive rock” that gives Hingham’s Glacier Lane its name?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">These are all glacial erratic boulders -- giant rocks left behind by receding glaciers -- and they command a striking presence. Unexpected, sometimes incongruous with their surroundings, and also fun -- whether to behold, to photograph, or to climb upon. Many of our local parks and conservation areas were established in order to showcase glacial erratics. Keep reading, and learn about 11 places on the South Shore where you can enjoy some really big rocks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjamLRX92CiP59pcVRyY2kQXJ5mAvM1-k0yVe8oiMn-o-9W66UtWBCJnRsCOdiLygyGPE_Zk8PjGVswF-HKphKfknIzjcB3hcM1mFH3aAgz8Ro3PhtbwLR7aYBcIPmjchNobJrzpVGYBq0osw5bggUKI0t9aW347DRSUG6BIBRXQxxK0D2evX1VsaLnPno" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjamLRX92CiP59pcVRyY2kQXJ5mAvM1-k0yVe8oiMn-o-9W66UtWBCJnRsCOdiLygyGPE_Zk8PjGVswF-HKphKfknIzjcB3hcM1mFH3aAgz8Ro3PhtbwLR7aYBcIPmjchNobJrzpVGYBq0osw5bggUKI0t9aW347DRSUG6BIBRXQxxK0D2evX1VsaLnPno=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">House Rock Park, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/house-rock-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">24-acre town property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> near Whitman’s Pond features a small playground, a 1/3-mile woodland hiking trail, and one of the largest freestanding boulders in New England! Is it as big as a house? Stop by House Rock Road and see for yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTI1ihoC3GEe5dclZg50nMcgoGVeSUt7L79BETL-vItvvlf0j1XfKfD3W9b7SDb2oxQCVvxl6AxwGiK31-KFvDWHfNIUIYgaSqefeuwEFP3-kfc36y-ZaRt1NNgNIOHPdaWuAs3ULaktFda7ul7CfmbSt87qF4Cn2ebBInCOWMODMkVVwCxr58fKAPz9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTI1ihoC3GEe5dclZg50nMcgoGVeSUt7L79BETL-vItvvlf0j1XfKfD3W9b7SDb2oxQCVvxl6AxwGiK31-KFvDWHfNIUIYgaSqefeuwEFP3-kfc36y-ZaRt1NNgNIOHPdaWuAs3ULaktFda7ul7CfmbSt87qF4Cn2ebBInCOWMODMkVVwCxr58fKAPz9Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney & Thayer Woods, Hingham & Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitney-thayer-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">824-acre Trustees property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Route 3A features 10 miles of trails and carriage roads, plus views of Brass Kettle Brook. You could spend all day exploring this well-tended forest! Rock lovers, be sure to check out Ode’s Den, Rooster Rock, and the Bigelow Boulder.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqti7Ns9gQn_6Go_ZWjNSxeBQprsHXXzy0A9Z3UnQZ0UGGfPg_QXX9rrHeupSwsA3X2b2VAHnJxLbO8qu682H7k3bQ0mgRKfNEG-BTqtplHLXTzPsr5L8eE2Fx6Us6ScVrnV0qTQ-VHx8em3gw1b_sdIlQ9DDj7zSq2WQDOpH-KX5573IjWnFIXLvGOco" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqti7Ns9gQn_6Go_ZWjNSxeBQprsHXXzy0A9Z3UnQZ0UGGfPg_QXX9rrHeupSwsA3X2b2VAHnJxLbO8qu682H7k3bQ0mgRKfNEG-BTqtplHLXTzPsr5L8eE2Fx6Us6ScVrnV0qTQ-VHx8em3gw1b_sdIlQ9DDj7zSq2WQDOpH-KX5573IjWnFIXLvGOco=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Holbrook Town Forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ever wonder about the whereabouts of The Garden of the Gods? It turns out, it’s in Holbrook, on the blue-blazed Long Trail, within the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/holbrook-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">115-acre town forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">! Turtle Head Rock is located there too, not far from Hemlock Brook, part of the Monatiquot River watershed. Enjoy woodlands, wetlands, rocky outcroppings, and 3 miles of well-marked trails. Located on Park Drive, near Pine Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFNlD82RSxSvOuN6QCAolK63tnwpaKMqczx_Mw_FUfS1VuCC3e4PwFq4XIdUTUCdlQTlpiZRLSUVRV9AeC6AkTdOnX1Ghx8g2rHHnA4KS-Tl_QDNZmQgkKKqV6NgTAd8EGAW_Kqi1mfc2L9mJOS1KI06GXJkKgKnY6cUoclmGCsec0hUJM-zh6gwQq3aw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2220" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFNlD82RSxSvOuN6QCAolK63tnwpaKMqczx_Mw_FUfS1VuCC3e4PwFq4XIdUTUCdlQTlpiZRLSUVRV9AeC6AkTdOnX1Ghx8g2rHHnA4KS-Tl_QDNZmQgkKKqV6NgTAd8EGAW_Kqi1mfc2L9mJOS1KI06GXJkKgKnY6cUoclmGCsec0hUJM-zh6gwQq3aw=w293-h400" width="293" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cranberry Pond Conservation Area, Braintree<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Immediately adjacent to the Holbrook Town Forest, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cranberry-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this Braintree gem</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features 140 wooded acres and 2 miles of trails. Along the way, you’ll spy vernal pools, numerous glacial erratics, and some captivating views of Cranberry Brook, a headwater to the Monatiquot River. Limited on-site parking on Eutaw Road and Hillsdale Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS76RNG2rOSUeEP-iAYiyycjZHHOzKyjNhV3nAzKinX4nAd5nYba0-pQxmXCi6oHrUO4iV1oGq_Oemlil1ff3m-oOWJ4oWLHw8VUayiDPv53owtn0LWPVa8wgLBNOJ3SYYsAPAcfEjNHo4WZkLh51Vzl_4QQU_owSQD1BwJx8NrJozxAhUWBjHYAtaLew" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS76RNG2rOSUeEP-iAYiyycjZHHOzKyjNhV3nAzKinX4nAd5nYba0-pQxmXCi6oHrUO4iV1oGq_Oemlil1ff3m-oOWJ4oWLHw8VUayiDPv53owtn0LWPVa8wgLBNOJ3SYYsAPAcfEjNHo4WZkLh51Vzl_4QQU_owSQD1BwJx8NrJozxAhUWBjHYAtaLew=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wheelwright Park, Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Big Tippling, Little Tippling, Split Rock and Devil’s Chair can all be found within </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wheelwright-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this 232-acre conservation parcel</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which features a mile-long main path and numerous side trails. Established in 1916, and improved in 1935 by the WPA, this park is now very popular among dog walkers. Entrances on North Main Street and Forest Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9E9zhS7BYaG0jEcyfqV1bjvBT5RGryQXrI_OmaoERe99uDhd5MSz5wWVwM3PeuPI-3SyhotqOfnUMwW9QApA6wxx6CJfN0FYTWssXj7dh3VqZVyEzFOVHdZ4axbw9E6zbWjzSR2nUq-GQr6pWLN5uiOn8hIh5ZGLLV3gTlTIZtK5u4AkBLMfcxXUnDYI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3363" data-original-width="2501" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9E9zhS7BYaG0jEcyfqV1bjvBT5RGryQXrI_OmaoERe99uDhd5MSz5wWVwM3PeuPI-3SyhotqOfnUMwW9QApA6wxx6CJfN0FYTWssXj7dh3VqZVyEzFOVHdZ4axbw9E6zbWjzSR2nUq-GQr6pWLN5uiOn8hIh5ZGLLV3gTlTIZtK5u4AkBLMfcxXUnDYI=w297-h400" width="297" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sidney’s Pond and Glacial Boulder, Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">You’ll see a few scattered glacial erratics along the 0.17-mile access trail to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sidneys-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sidney’s Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, but if you’re in the mood for something extra-special, take a short walk up the road to Glacier Lane. It’s impossible to miss the “great and impressive rock,” adorned with a historic plaque. Both are within the watershed of the Weir River. Very limited roadside parking on Rockland Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3_2VYzxkzs58FG1R8Wyh7HrmKGJs89sp3VimE95OmZSe7inuxYvLmF9ZVIL_bNI4vzP9AHPF-tyOhlB4uu0lzRxhEWMxW7pZRWTbiKDsnweOgO7sKNxErdH_ci_gXpvA3xzZV09NGpgA_tEdMBhk96oGxOohZPx7QSTZWUgJhMEBSPNzgMHVIujlUZWo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2401" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3_2VYzxkzs58FG1R8Wyh7HrmKGJs89sp3VimE95OmZSe7inuxYvLmF9ZVIL_bNI4vzP9AHPF-tyOhlB4uu0lzRxhEWMxW7pZRWTbiKDsnweOgO7sKNxErdH_ci_gXpvA3xzZV09NGpgA_tEdMBhk96oGxOohZPx7QSTZWUgJhMEBSPNzgMHVIujlUZWo=w318-h400" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellis Estate, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Nearly all of the conservation properties in Scituate’s northern quadrant and West End feature glacial erratic boulders. Interested in viewing them? The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellis-estate-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellis Estate</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> at 709 Country Way is a great place to begin. For starters, find your way to the 0.6-mile Bailey-Ellis Loop, which begins a short distance from the parking area and features several glacial erratics. Located within the Gulf River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik0G7K1Q6MvnDo4bDek1sID3lwruBTupHiEuiO0Oja-hD-Mq9UFnfCdHxWnmlVeLoFYhCjXWxEU1Z6jB67tYyDA8qHMTbeZ1Z26YeWP_wdA6HOWdeD9kVB14EaoLE-LbjocygF4ngMX_BOuq_ze1cVZZGiofxgZtGqQ8nlFOBkO4marzP1WelRrkXIhvs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2904" data-original-width="2257" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik0G7K1Q6MvnDo4bDek1sID3lwruBTupHiEuiO0Oja-hD-Mq9UFnfCdHxWnmlVeLoFYhCjXWxEU1Z6jB67tYyDA8qHMTbeZ1Z26YeWP_wdA6HOWdeD9kVB14EaoLE-LbjocygF4ngMX_BOuq_ze1cVZZGiofxgZtGqQ8nlFOBkO4marzP1WelRrkXIhvs=w312-h400" width="312" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park – Doane Street Entrance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park-cohasset-entrance/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cohasset entrance</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to the 3500-acre Wompatuck State Park provides convenient access to the Burbank Boulder, which balances itself at three equidistant points. There are actually quite a few big rocks in this section of the park. With paved trails, it’s a fun place to explore on foot, bicycle, or cross-country skis. Limited on-site parking at the end of Doane Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij0xlvyFjBBt2obu0dqgVEbZ1xhePebdRv_VYJ1leuBvxkk_zaw3tXvvItbWJHwM598rjryuE2N3bRwl1F9mI9s3PFeLGSJfq596j88Q4Q8O5d8NFgZL0A_8zHIy3hJwwL5n0h9SUIvAz6znT1Nn-cRImTNi86fiV6cV3jr2le8tkqqNTdg8K4nbddEYk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij0xlvyFjBBt2obu0dqgVEbZ1xhePebdRv_VYJ1leuBvxkk_zaw3tXvvItbWJHwM598rjryuE2N3bRwl1F9mI9s3PFeLGSJfq596j88Q4Q8O5d8NFgZL0A_8zHIy3hJwwL5n0h9SUIvAz6znT1Nn-cRImTNi86fiV6cV3jr2le8tkqqNTdg8K4nbddEYk=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rocky Run Conservation Area, Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rocky-run-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">small but fascinating conservation property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the Indian Head River packs a lot into 19 acres. The river views are absolutely captivating, and the glacial erratics are a sight to behold. See if you can find Dwelly Rock, a whale-like behemoth with Dwelly’s name engraved on top. The freestanding boulders along the river’s edge are also worth exploring. Limited parking on State Street. Additional access via Pembroke’s Tucker Preserve. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqntHOUmofxfdl2cdHCmLNKaFN5gPpYAIM1yYY9OEQCnAnOIu-p7546qWc9G8sygw5pn-3GuG78bOz5a98pKTet29jc4L1DioFU2HMCALfQ9DIAzz9cw5SSNZDmxRQC5jFrpF8bq2R4RXRjQTH_m9pN97QyNJzRoIHNiVIudVKPZPcWmMaa_pVOp6Fjes" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqntHOUmofxfdl2cdHCmLNKaFN5gPpYAIM1yYY9OEQCnAnOIu-p7546qWc9G8sygw5pn-3GuG78bOz5a98pKTet29jc4L1DioFU2HMCALfQ9DIAzz9cw5SSNZDmxRQC5jFrpF8bq2R4RXRjQTH_m9pN97QyNJzRoIHNiVIudVKPZPcWmMaa_pVOp6Fjes=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Brockton Audubon Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/brockton-audubon-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">126-acre Wildlands Trust property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features 3 miles of woodland trails and boardwalks, as well as old stone walls, and a 20-foot-tall glacial erratic boulder! The waters here drain to Dorchester Brook, part of the Taunton River watershed. Look for the small parking are at 1160 Pleasant Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZmZ_eQmL8yIjjO6Z7HeRF7BAhVh8wrVLl3TEb0auTvp19iqlytbJu_8uOKrvqU8hVDB9IW9xMDtqqDb9jdRs6qbzzhLiZtZtwaBuEMsN06fNJrWcVKYl6m1N9KRq1bEBNaXCPoPHAmbQbDUPTbJRwCB8JwVSQH4VdxWwqtjI7KOf9_UfKfXxegOlE4e0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3578" data-original-width="2576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZmZ_eQmL8yIjjO6Z7HeRF7BAhVh8wrVLl3TEb0auTvp19iqlytbJu_8uOKrvqU8hVDB9IW9xMDtqqDb9jdRs6qbzzhLiZtZtwaBuEMsN06fNJrWcVKYl6m1N9KRq1bEBNaXCPoPHAmbQbDUPTbJRwCB8JwVSQH4VdxWwqtjI7KOf9_UfKfXxegOlE4e0=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/dixon-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">116-acre woodland</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a 0.85-mile loop trail with a steep climb up Hio Hill, one of the tallest hills in town. At the top, you’ll be looking out across Cape Cod Bay … Wow, what a view! If you’re up for the challenge, it is well worth it! Along the way, you’ll see quite a few glacial erratic boulders. Limited roadside parking at 1210 Old Sandwich Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;">September 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-78779313465780879612023-07-27T12:41:00.005-04:002023-08-12T09:24:56.472-04:00More Short Walks<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy89OBu7lYN5AZu8H_wqwwphhXujU5md04Zl03HTmwjPxnLiGGR52BWHFEROus2wB3RymQ1cdTZfXe2p3u81L_ApkHrNulOphBzSLX1DsJWLbGlwqYlVRCDLWIJm4UiifpWG1CuLByz-P-ZWp-3TmLWE3yvWXBYVv5D_zNYgvVn9Ppnq0OlXhP6RG9fxQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy89OBu7lYN5AZu8H_wqwwphhXujU5md04Zl03HTmwjPxnLiGGR52BWHFEROus2wB3RymQ1cdTZfXe2p3u81L_ApkHrNulOphBzSLX1DsJWLbGlwqYlVRCDLWIJm4UiifpWG1CuLByz-P-ZWp-3TmLWE3yvWXBYVv5D_zNYgvVn9Ppnq0OlXhP6RG9fxQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">One of our objectives here at NSRWA is to encourage individuals of all ages and abilities to experience the outdoors, and hopefully make meaningful connections along the way. I’m frequently asked for tips about short-distance walks. Sometimes these requests come from those whose stamina is better suited for a slow, quarter-mile stroll. Sometimes it’s a person with limited time, or limited mobility.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">While long walks in the woods aren’t likely to be at the top of <i>anyone’s</i> list on these hot, sticky summer days, it can still feel good to move your body, especially early in the morning while the air is relatively cool. Below you’ll find a list of short walks in pretty places. Some involve woodland trails and moderate hills. Others are flat, paved, or otherwise graded for wheelchair and stroller access. All offer opportunities to enjoy nature in fewer than 1,000 steps!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_qBf2invPVma02p5Zn3g19Yk6yY5PV_dOSdrLgv_pv-ImV3ybsCBMOfH_fu3-pTNR39oBilI_isXTpaBC8hT5UXqVAw0yHCr9QNjxMHFfrLi1nj3KW_lPq2B2aJSViZZ894hBJqh1BHsFolqIaXAkRplrH4iRM0OxpTYBk6h-UnQN9byuMC8ro3xFiyM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_qBf2invPVma02p5Zn3g19Yk6yY5PV_dOSdrLgv_pv-ImV3ybsCBMOfH_fu3-pTNR39oBilI_isXTpaBC8hT5UXqVAw0yHCr9QNjxMHFfrLi1nj3KW_lPq2B2aJSViZZ894hBJqh1BHsFolqIaXAkRplrH4iRM0OxpTYBk6h-UnQN9byuMC8ro3xFiyM=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mattakeeset Trail at Hanover Public Launch<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">We were very excited when </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-public-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this new 0.26-mile woodland trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> opened this past spring! Check it out, and enjoy captivating views of the Indian Head River. Trailhead and parking at the end of Indian Head Drive in Hanover.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG9CELw5my3f_-YsagMMrIHQuErVAIJD_RFGwRfZRlzzdWjQMd_3d7Vq67QXRHyU-1O9guK9k3VJbvn76WUzFGXeddpUPttHSpKfBw3hwyepLcDZKyApyb9cbSeyz3sFCxl8m_rxgDrhexDmFeuR-XKU-6dSvRoioIyWw8RJSt1dbbA9uKZmiCQUnRr2I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG9CELw5my3f_-YsagMMrIHQuErVAIJD_RFGwRfZRlzzdWjQMd_3d7Vq67QXRHyU-1O9guK9k3VJbvn76WUzFGXeddpUPttHSpKfBw3hwyepLcDZKyApyb9cbSeyz3sFCxl8m_rxgDrhexDmFeuR-XKU-6dSvRoioIyWw8RJSt1dbbA9uKZmiCQUnRr2I=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mabbett Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/mabbett-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.75-acre town park on Plymouth Harbor</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> offers a 0.1-mile wheelchair-friendly concrete walkway, with spectacular water views. Continue your exploration at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, next door, where you’ll find additional accessible trails. On-site parking and wheelchair access at 108 Water Street, Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFEc3b0djd0p1gS62dDL4VgXAggqOYGWK3_zyH7he9UjRjIBhUfA8oHrc_HoTOQZGBI_NNr6PhcOWu9CXM2t52F_Imksf83kcqDir8c7JJWfI5rHkZtUin_NBu2BmSyVH7DjSE0XqZO-IdeUesORf2DcDh3ruAF4o0O98WyXsae0O0Vac67qiTRUo-dhE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFEc3b0djd0p1gS62dDL4VgXAggqOYGWK3_zyH7he9UjRjIBhUfA8oHrc_HoTOQZGBI_NNr6PhcOWu9CXM2t52F_Imksf83kcqDir8c7JJWfI5rHkZtUin_NBu2BmSyVH7DjSE0XqZO-IdeUesORf2DcDh3ruAF4o0O98WyXsae0O0Vac67qiTRUo-dhE=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cow Tent Hill Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Seeking a quick but invigorating walk? Check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cow-tent-hill-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this diminutive Wildlands Trust property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">! It features a 1/3-mile loop trail with a moderate hill, plus views of the Duck Hill River. Located at 1280 Tremont Street (Route 3A), Duxbury.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU7TT0etail_2a3Oyt7UvHFt0D-lb9CExJKlnbUA6tlrpEbb98kqizagvzYzsYDLumlv7ttXsYK1IVf1_9aPS48lnTRYKpyie3mS_LNhyVl8S-jPllwFWGsVtRzpwQm0nzfDN7Jpb2AUuxdaGr0p-wt6Aymr8dDHyW1m55man0KoykRyrjGqz6HFKnxOI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjU7TT0etail_2a3Oyt7UvHFt0D-lb9CExJKlnbUA6tlrpEbb98kqizagvzYzsYDLumlv7ttXsYK1IVf1_9aPS48lnTRYKpyie3mS_LNhyVl8S-jPllwFWGsVtRzpwQm0nzfDN7Jpb2AUuxdaGr0p-wt6Aymr8dDHyW1m55man0KoykRyrjGqz6HFKnxOI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring River Trail <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Follow a former railroad bed through light woods and across the salt marsh! This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-river-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.4-mile crushed stone trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Scituate is suitable for most wheelchairs and strollers, and the views of the Herring River are glorious! Trail access and limited parking at 32 New Driftway in Scituate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb--Q4UQEElh57RpK6UbU6Z-6o9qGUyRyxHCThmbv7hBayOtmNnhz-NQtLcY48ThAqvdhP2A5ANwcCyimPnKHBifm2fDjqb3kulDhB3cbT_ZoZXm1R8HVG8wi1efRXfdpf5bndeQJ-KM-b7rb2O4ZLkzH6CJ8eXJj3LFsAEHGnQgBHjpP8izy_DA6fiN4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb--Q4UQEElh57RpK6UbU6Z-6o9qGUyRyxHCThmbv7hBayOtmNnhz-NQtLcY48ThAqvdhP2A5ANwcCyimPnKHBifm2fDjqb3kulDhB3cbT_ZoZXm1R8HVG8wi1efRXfdpf5bndeQJ-KM-b7rb2O4ZLkzH6CJ8eXJj3LFsAEHGnQgBHjpP8izy_DA6fiN4=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Crooked Meadow River Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/crooked-meadow-river/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.6-acre conservation parcel</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is small but mighty. The very well-maintained Serenity Path (0.14 mile) leads to distant views of the Crooked Meadow River, as well as some rocky outcroppings and large glacial erratic boulders. Located at 685 Main Street, behind Second Parish Church in Hingham.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC1o6tnvgZIsgZP49I3x_6Hl3LWYsp6ru2p2Z_WfYIg2aKX9cgSHKvxg8FagSwCJTFYHbbtPoFCfpvO6adf3Ek0tmoEqiZ4ctBI-xoBJdrmW1QopMXQhK8VbLTMqdWWJkvHkzRO1KVQxgfJD99bTNfZ43NMqGb3sYSshoHghmadPbhYqLYozzGBWdWXLU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC1o6tnvgZIsgZP49I3x_6Hl3LWYsp6ru2p2Z_WfYIg2aKX9cgSHKvxg8FagSwCJTFYHbbtPoFCfpvO6adf3Ek0tmoEqiZ4ctBI-xoBJdrmW1QopMXQhK8VbLTMqdWWJkvHkzRO1KVQxgfJD99bTNfZ43NMqGb3sYSshoHghmadPbhYqLYozzGBWdWXLU=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">King Oak Hill Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/king-oak-hill-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">grassy 24-acre town park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> sits atop a drumlin hill, formed by retreating glaciers. With a shade pavilion and a 0.25-mile paved walking loop, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy views of the Boston Skyline. Full accessible, with ample on-site parking at the end of Emery Lane in Weymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgCmVCdI6DyL9E11THi5qh--nyQyvgFvejun59XB6l_ppf_GBWtGbJOHASjwbrpW2UmZWgIezht8_3c8HxwTCpnldcniXhf5imnAtpIPM5o3pKsKsdiH4aoduqpvS3ofsfnJ7HZovXQjOn_B2RhAyBVi9UEn1_6wyo8Kx7ga6exmHahJ4mlSsGy4_XpZU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgCmVCdI6DyL9E11THi5qh--nyQyvgFvejun59XB6l_ppf_GBWtGbJOHASjwbrpW2UmZWgIezht8_3c8HxwTCpnldcniXhf5imnAtpIPM5o3pKsKsdiH4aoduqpvS3ofsfnJ7HZovXQjOn_B2RhAyBVi9UEn1_6wyo8Kx7ga6exmHahJ4mlSsGy4_XpZU=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pratt Farm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Birders will especially enjoy this </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pratt-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">34-acre conservation property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield, which tends to attract a number of different species. Follow the 0.35-mile trail through the woods and along Zenas Brook, a tributary to the South River. Wooden bridges and boardwalks offer ideal spots to pause and enjoy the natural world. On-site parking on Willow Street in Marshfield.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqpg3AQiNz2OZtAhx0BMd-speRYQDneUkdbm2rngFiBeZI8d8UgMdTPV4NFZ7HfS_rizsJoqXrOfovabQwk6eBFj7U43Z78kqlOPtsf6QuDt6txbwZJERnvkJBgGMWFq5E33mIKQLlwhzZk9OHlkHT8sthNkeW-wa49c4nI4J8SRDen4gagpjWvIbzeGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqpg3AQiNz2OZtAhx0BMd-speRYQDneUkdbm2rngFiBeZI8d8UgMdTPV4NFZ7HfS_rizsJoqXrOfovabQwk6eBFj7U43Z78kqlOPtsf6QuDt6txbwZJERnvkJBgGMWFq5E33mIKQLlwhzZk9OHlkHT8sthNkeW-wa49c4nI4J8SRDen4gagpjWvIbzeGw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Patty Whitehouse Scenic Overview Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/patty-whitehouse/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.13-mile gravel trail,</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> located next to the Braintree Electric Light Department, features an overlook with interpretive signage and a gorgeous view of the Fore River! The path leads down a moderately sloping hill, with occasional railings. Suitable for strollers and some wheelchair users, with very limited roadside parking at 170 Glenrose Ave. in Braintree.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpy3VWdcLvq9UmJT_RLfZyko03KJq4F7UZ0Z3EB_5cmtOJeGn3fVSBwyIM0iglHJSVDOD7yyIrf2mgcxMgyqDyw2TGoY8o0wrcyHl11A-5vz7QunS0jLmQkhvV5MTNw3lCwGF5RlYvTxBxpfJgKEG4VUwXuUjl6Bj2C4zwBgtHeypPxcLg2I5GF6RrgDg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpy3VWdcLvq9UmJT_RLfZyko03KJq4F7UZ0Z3EB_5cmtOJeGn3fVSBwyIM0iglHJSVDOD7yyIrf2mgcxMgyqDyw2TGoY8o0wrcyHl11A-5vz7QunS0jLmQkhvV5MTNw3lCwGF5RlYvTxBxpfJgKEG4VUwXuUjl6Bj2C4zwBgtHeypPxcLg2I5GF6RrgDg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Masthead Drive Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/masthead-drive-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">11-acre sliver of town-owned land</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a 0.4-mile trail that extends through the woods, up and down a couple of small drumlin hills and across a small stream (there is a bridge). At the end, there’s an extraordinary view of the North River. Park in the cul-de-sac at the end of Masthead Drive in Norwell, and look for the trailhead, just behind the storm drain grate. While beautiful, this spot is also noisy, as it’s located just upstream of Route 3!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0_uYLlsTw4el7ICWjFZEkWvFpUilMqhvkF51Teb3EmPQ-9bfvNMm3RMN0OH2t_uF-FEnMCbUp_jhsjdOtigTcZp6OMmfGorEDW0F0WL_VRZGpgvWzYF2NwO-J4lH9KIXFnZ97q5WAakvQjUkW3o9uIIEjZu0SmQ98ARAUEoLLs_EffiV4o8tvZYRDdTw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0_uYLlsTw4el7ICWjFZEkWvFpUilMqhvkF51Teb3EmPQ-9bfvNMm3RMN0OH2t_uF-FEnMCbUp_jhsjdOtigTcZp6OMmfGorEDW0F0WL_VRZGpgvWzYF2NwO-J4lH9KIXFnZ97q5WAakvQjUkW3o9uIIEjZu0SmQ98ARAUEoLLs_EffiV4o8tvZYRDdTw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland Rail Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland recently created a new access point for </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rockland-rail-trail-hanover-branch-rail-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">its excellent Rail Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Look for the small parking lot at 638 Market Street, not far from the Hanover town line. The paved, fully-accessible trail extends for 3 miles westward, through Rockland and into Abington. It also extends eastward to Hanover, where the town is currently adding to its own Rail Trail. Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicQmHIEMibfxr2Yv4OjFc835cFZIyIShnv_zzF8QspQoY5gQgPJ40pyI46Ti7MIpQWj_odh2DS54sLLZ7SBUIUi-_PnjLd9HfyBLo71bDf-GmbW4z5QHUs3lfgqDCdDr32FykKi94TmotF_1JZ1DqKNLc0KceI0i-sEbQFLrYDqLWJkyqv3qJiagv1D7g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicQmHIEMibfxr2Yv4OjFc835cFZIyIShnv_zzF8QspQoY5gQgPJ40pyI46Ti7MIpQWj_odh2DS54sLLZ7SBUIUi-_PnjLd9HfyBLo71bDf-GmbW4z5QHUs3lfgqDCdDr32FykKi94TmotF_1JZ1DqKNLc0KceI0i-sEbQFLrYDqLWJkyqv3qJiagv1D7g=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">David E. Alper Nature Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/david-alper/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">43-acre town-owned property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features a 0.75-mile cart path along a ridge between two ponds. The first half features plant identification tags, courtesy of the Herring Ponds Watershed Association. There’s also a short loop in the other direction with an up-close view of Carter’s Brook, a great spot to watch the annual herring migration. Access and roadside parking at the end of Little Herring Pond Road in Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYhSKmmp2Cv7lHIfQuAy4UniXTuiZfXD0m94zuTYENBGip5VKfGMThpCpXkBIGGb0nlYYRUMm4glUOts2gDnzUjfb6wqZGNE_x9nLQ0wBEPo9jxUGxfRcqt0Xycxa452Aj2dx9pYbyJRGJSlBdBsI7fiqremMJCefwKlxCZGdxc5oxYKjrWiOVZ8fSHqI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYhSKmmp2Cv7lHIfQuAy4UniXTuiZfXD0m94zuTYENBGip5VKfGMThpCpXkBIGGb0nlYYRUMm4glUOts2gDnzUjfb6wqZGNE_x9nLQ0wBEPo9jxUGxfRcqt0Xycxa452Aj2dx9pYbyJRGJSlBdBsI7fiqremMJCefwKlxCZGdxc5oxYKjrWiOVZ8fSHqI=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hull Art Walk <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Very short, but very cool! This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hull-art-walk/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">paved 0.05-mile walkway</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> behind Dalat restaurant in Hull features large scale murals and sculptures, along with interpretive signage. It provides a pleasant, wheelchair-accessible short cut between George Washington Blvd. and Nantasket Ave. Ample parking nearby, within the Nantasket Beach historical district.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">August 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-56884575192594922412023-06-26T16:29:00.001-04:002023-06-30T12:47:14.216-04:00Places to Sit and Enjoy the Breeze<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1oEUx9o5dKelJ1xB5XERSWVfAZ81yPMzN3LZjciiEaXb1c0_uX116bs8PaNrZCrSmXFynvmXE1DfNG0jr40i61u6hiaahFGh03VGey1L7jm1XzflG-b11aFkyp_ADKHRqCD68yNgZfIPrIENhIEq-SgknxYlpBdRKBls7oBaXrt5lRqhQph28QQ3yg7E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1oEUx9o5dKelJ1xB5XERSWVfAZ81yPMzN3LZjciiEaXb1c0_uX116bs8PaNrZCrSmXFynvmXE1DfNG0jr40i61u6hiaahFGh03VGey1L7jm1XzflG-b11aFkyp_ADKHRqCD68yNgZfIPrIENhIEq-SgknxYlpBdRKBls7oBaXrt5lRqhQph28QQ3yg7E=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Summer is here! The days have grown longer, the landscape has become greener, and the parking lots at our public beaches are overflowing with cars. July and August will bring their fair share of sunshine, heat and humidity. For some, this is an invitation to spend as much time outdoors as possible. For others, it’s an impetus to seek shelter in a shady spot.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whether you embrace the heat or simply endure it, bear in mind that here on the South Shore in the summertime, it is pretty much always cooler by the ocean. Below you’ll find a list of public parks and other scenic places where you can sit and enjoy the breeze. Staying cool doesn’t have to mean staying indoors. Many of these spots are stroller and wheelchair accessible too!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEenZATbpf419kuqJsxI9twdWcJyODLK08FsYf89RlfpUnO8qjW6AYGsZwKhB7r50l--pRmACAVfThb3_h1pLu4_782ALytqVYJ8N8bf0W8QB_7T3ENVY72ZhaT-oRjaGVCNIE5aTa4Gn_2evD-mq-UinkRd0GCrYyyBFGsZOvoTYUz6jSm31nT83KjWg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEenZATbpf419kuqJsxI9twdWcJyODLK08FsYf89RlfpUnO8qjW6AYGsZwKhB7r50l--pRmACAVfThb3_h1pLu4_782ALytqVYJ8N8bf0W8QB_7T3ENVY72ZhaT-oRjaGVCNIE5aTa4Gn_2evD-mq-UinkRd0GCrYyyBFGsZOvoTYUz6jSm31nT83KjWg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Island Grove Park, Abington </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located on Park Avenue, on the banks of the Shumatuscacant River, </span><span style="color: #954f72; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/island-grove-park/" style="color: #954f72;">this historic 53-acre property</a> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">features walking trails, a playground, a seasonal swimming area, plus occasional benches in both forested and open areas. Ample on-site parking. Wheelchair access from Wilson Place. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY_6dhNJ8HVCwrLjUBiJlR2qkDSzaK-p2wLgjB9Ro5wwtUdC0spuoWdAxzQ1Hp5Kkz0GpqggYG8DDRqXah8Opn-4pRp1qpYJGGIPLwI0rZI2G73OYafJjXFr5XUNop_8_x4lLRsEO5zZ445Xyg7J15cm567Ei0mipB1KJRsnMcyLcxIqCC8FVEuvLy8vg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY_6dhNJ8HVCwrLjUBiJlR2qkDSzaK-p2wLgjB9Ro5wwtUdC0spuoWdAxzQ1Hp5Kkz0GpqggYG8DDRqXah8Opn-4pRp1qpYJGGIPLwI0rZI2G73OYafJjXFr5XUNop_8_x4lLRsEO5zZ445Xyg7J15cm567Ei0mipB1KJRsnMcyLcxIqCC8FVEuvLy8vg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Watson Park, Braintree <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/watson-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">22-acre park</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Gordon Road features athletic fields, playground, and a splash pad. Look farther and you’ll also find a partially paved walkway along the Monatiquot and Fore Rivers, with numerous benches overlooking the water. Wheelchair access. On-site parking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPt5WqQkCTRucZQZjjR7Kv9GPR3LBQiXiQPZtDKHJsUcjutHNdY2kFWSy3sHUcqPiYwI-xWDdf-VisF-YlqWjJbFgM9igtK0o0YInmKVMXH2-68qyrhSyAv84lErHHHa8vgi8UbSBKeiK7SLAR-dYgVrtX-W9yGnl7YaT49PE9ewdO-Egqm8lVi7-TF6M" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPt5WqQkCTRucZQZjjR7Kv9GPR3LBQiXiQPZtDKHJsUcjutHNdY2kFWSy3sHUcqPiYwI-xWDdf-VisF-YlqWjJbFgM9igtK0o0YInmKVMXH2-68qyrhSyAv84lErHHHa8vgi8UbSBKeiK7SLAR-dYgVrtX-W9yGnl7YaT49PE9ewdO-Egqm8lVi7-TF6M=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sampson’s Pond, Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampsons-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">large pond on Lakeview Street</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in South Carver is a great spot for fishing, paddling and swimming. It’s also a wonderful spot to enjoy the breeze. Bring a chair and park it in the sand at the water’s edge. A concrete path provides access. Part of the Weweantic River watershed, with on-site parking for Carver residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZAoo8-bH9UiPd59NrIGvswW5rgsCOLjQca5b65dRr97vFTxiQRvZjAm4E1HAt6YwTzZSAjiEGiRjgVZIR3HZ1Xvk-Y3o58CNXZao71nQKbGAyDsfFHLsK0z9hOCUkEWLPHW9fB7LyW0-UyJuLkTQql8CYhabG0ZJXw4Dwf9Dm88wsFdmyn5J5kbU1l1k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZAoo8-bH9UiPd59NrIGvswW5rgsCOLjQca5b65dRr97vFTxiQRvZjAm4E1HAt6YwTzZSAjiEGiRjgVZIR3HZ1Xvk-Y3o58CNXZao71nQKbGAyDsfFHLsK0z9hOCUkEWLPHW9fB7LyW0-UyJuLkTQql8CYhabG0ZJXw4Dwf9Dm88wsFdmyn5J5kbU1l1k=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lawrence Wharf, Cohasset <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lawrence-wharf/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">tiny property on Cohasset’s Inner Harbor</span></a><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, part of the Gulf River watershed, features a shade pavilion with benches and interpretive signage. Wheelchair access. Roadside parking on Border Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background: repeat white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDgy2mW-JppH2DZYcvjn_3an4jRYw-prIgS4wBPDvLJWw8EEaXsnm98hsabOZSgwqeZch0_AILx83Mf8aFz5vvLaDbOo9O4gbwKBRKPSH1q6LajB5hcw4vrozndA0ud6_obZ8w2bbP_8OZ6oAj3cUtClHSJLbnung0Vi8N0ZUvdGxX8OHradefAEZdf3w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDgy2mW-JppH2DZYcvjn_3an4jRYw-prIgS4wBPDvLJWw8EEaXsnm98hsabOZSgwqeZch0_AILx83Mf8aFz5vvLaDbOo9O4gbwKBRKPSH1q6LajB5hcw4vrozndA0ud6_obZ8w2bbP_8OZ6oAj3cUtClHSJLbnung0Vi8N0ZUvdGxX8OHradefAEZdf3w=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Howland’s Landing Park, Duxbury <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The views are extraordinary from </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/howlands-landing-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this hillside park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which features both wooded and grassy areas. Located on Standish Shores, overlooking Kingston Bay, with on-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrKewXdPUVxZJoxT6xCyOsEgbrN8YT3_efFbo3G_oaiE7MqHavZGcnWLT89HHYhB8laYqvkX1Ey95gC02GQnr4gpXZ-9cIY-9Bg_PAxlomvfFPbsSOjP4MIdEhFsnKbTX_5grrcBT6GgB_brvzW_TFSB9rrg-vsankzzVgF1yR3C5hSuBf2P_D7fSahFs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrKewXdPUVxZJoxT6xCyOsEgbrN8YT3_efFbo3G_oaiE7MqHavZGcnWLT89HHYhB8laYqvkX1Ey95gC02GQnr4gpXZ-9cIY-9Bg_PAxlomvfFPbsSOjP4MIdEhFsnKbTX_5grrcBT6GgB_brvzW_TFSB9rrg-vsankzzVgF1yR3C5hSuBf2P_D7fSahFs=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lingan Street Beach, Halifax<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lingan-street-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">sandy beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the shore of West Monponsett Pond (Taunton River watershed) features grass, shade trees, and a picnic area overlooking the water. A Halifax recycling sticker is required for parking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs3VagnBsBdsofDwDZmgUoLETYCFbYTxV4DbrdwT9-Clv4D4l3CAMFtU8JYzvJ3BxGboFrqmbFMtdHm5sBpz7DB2WzwQ_-99aBoQxceCG1fUFY6JBzdUkuPXrVa_rPtMrvCqACM38551faIXF-K1qB96M9J0IqQhmVxqIDnTl8I1YA1JZHazjfvHAu0Q4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhs3VagnBsBdsofDwDZmgUoLETYCFbYTxV4DbrdwT9-Clv4D4l3CAMFtU8JYzvJ3BxGboFrqmbFMtdHm5sBpz7DB2WzwQ_-99aBoQxceCG1fUFY6JBzdUkuPXrVa_rPtMrvCqACM38551faIXF-K1qB96M9J0IqQhmVxqIDnTl8I1YA1JZHazjfvHAu0Q4=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ludden’s Ford Park, Hanover <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">That’s not a typo, it’s a new name! Historians now agree that it was James <i>Ludden</i> (not Luddam) who carried Governor John Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay Colony across the river here, to visit Governor William Bradford in Plymouth. This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddens-ford-hanover/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">22-acre property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features numerous benches and picnic tables with views of the Indian Head River. Located on Elm Street, with on-site parking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1Kn1yQHiRkZyBfoCR9fZLMTl73uBaPv6hpoubjPRhVgHh7WmXfA91-sXlWDtmI9ldjsptqRDil8d_Le8yoIQfFg0oif9_fggtQu-2CDQBvhlhh_l5AqrlJuOCbCDvsjhCB2-1ns0QQsCo8FJW8LDKewcSJzLOgPnzy2fLwJ1OMVHvT6PfJfMcyuROKcs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1Kn1yQHiRkZyBfoCR9fZLMTl73uBaPv6hpoubjPRhVgHh7WmXfA91-sXlWDtmI9ldjsptqRDil8d_Le8yoIQfFg0oif9_fggtQu-2CDQBvhlhh_l5AqrlJuOCbCDvsjhCB2-1ns0QQsCo8FJW8LDKewcSJzLOgPnzy2fLwJ1OMVHvT6PfJfMcyuROKcs=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Creedon Memorial Park and Hewitt’s Landing Walkway, Hingham <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/creedon/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">tiny, grassy park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is located in the Hingham Shipyard development. It links directly to the Hewitt's Landing Waterfront Walkway, which extends behind a residential area along the edge of the Weymouth Back River, providing 0.25 miles of easy, scenic walking. Wheelchair access. Limited on-site parking on HMS Halsted Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQjMa5u8rvbwHJfZblTjk3Zx0cfEcwgawy_QecIDqaxDsOlbnxSqmsQ20seA3OGKcXuqJFsJnVSVgF01BcVFXZxkg9_AcRFW2lrUBYjuPHc9H6A75X-4LSk9M3MeUkgCrqyOSU-16VBuiAv-bvbJsNvHW9ddKF-OdsUucKOcmbqzmNcl4Vn2yLntOg8K0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQjMa5u8rvbwHJfZblTjk3Zx0cfEcwgawy_QecIDqaxDsOlbnxSqmsQ20seA3OGKcXuqJFsJnVSVgF01BcVFXZxkg9_AcRFW2lrUBYjuPHc9H6A75X-4LSk9M3MeUkgCrqyOSU-16VBuiAv-bvbJsNvHW9ddKF-OdsUucKOcmbqzmNcl4Vn2yLntOg8K0=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pemberton Point, Hull<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located on Main Street at the tip of the Nantasket peninsula, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pemberton-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">this scenic and historic spot</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> overlooking Boston Harbor is ideal for fishing, birding, and nature contemplation. Several interpretive signs outline the area’s history. Parking is available at the MBTA terminal; resident parking on site. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhinvO_l-jwe9kYgFSmH_DQz7snPyEQAI12mfD8Z67mQV4for4JQ23JB0VIb0RKaGYnu8LioGSKV9UuIMGP7DOTiXx-bXHoU4Fc5cFG01epny0LWMVOg9lfhq2WpBhwO3FN8VFQ5Td76VgCe63JaWQ9CgKOQu6orsipIUU6NlcKMtK5QkE68R7O93pNPR0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhinvO_l-jwe9kYgFSmH_DQz7snPyEQAI12mfD8Z67mQV4for4JQ23JB0VIb0RKaGYnu8LioGSKV9UuIMGP7DOTiXx-bXHoU4Fc5cFG01epny0LWMVOg9lfhq2WpBhwO3FN8VFQ5Td76VgCe63JaWQ9CgKOQu6orsipIUU6NlcKMtK5QkE68R7O93pNPR0=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Gray’s Beach Park, Kingston <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/grays-beach-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">town park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> overlooking Kingston Bay features a small beach, a playground, and athletic facilities, along with a 0.25-mile paved walking loop, a picnic area, and seasonal restrooms. Wheelchair access. Open to the public year-round, but a Kingston parking sticker is required from April to October. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwDfVA1epxazjpPmAkDVFSAFwmNW3TgsAXBwZUfiFySAz-XbXQ1eE1fIMFgjkET9uDpLa-O_NmXMWukb5R5Ik2Rov7gcWhRicmYk5LCRBF4-tKTnbPUJhuxcvClcWYKtehXKAau_WIKRxD3OG8tQ2b1NUMLR7N6_mY0fBOXM43JQgLiI9_GsDBtq4rbfA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwDfVA1epxazjpPmAkDVFSAFwmNW3TgsAXBwZUfiFySAz-XbXQ1eE1fIMFgjkET9uDpLa-O_NmXMWukb5R5Ik2Rov7gcWhRicmYk5LCRBF4-tKTnbPUJhuxcvClcWYKtehXKAau_WIKRxD3OG8tQ2b1NUMLR7N6_mY0fBOXM43JQgLiI9_GsDBtq4rbfA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon’s Point, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">special spot</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on the North River offers wooden benches and spectacularly scenic vistas. Limited on-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXenO8snS2-ZiFXkuYUiqsupo2xPxOCJlH9n_IUwKqtvc0o3Ww22dlugNaJE_lGCvEHTlJNSSu0T3f3aKB4nRNgYWUIdKKK0Eyv3xbb2IKbsaz-7dvA-ZkwTaha80OCEgPbP41OU2njeskWGaPEzLNXuHAze2R4t8LPOj7SDGUK4QfR1hSHE1LzZTIHbk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXenO8snS2-ZiFXkuYUiqsupo2xPxOCJlH9n_IUwKqtvc0o3Ww22dlugNaJE_lGCvEHTlJNSSu0T3f3aKB4nRNgYWUIdKKK0Eyv3xbb2IKbsaz-7dvA-ZkwTaha80OCEgPbP41OU2njeskWGaPEzLNXuHAze2R4t8LPOj7SDGUK4QfR1hSHE1LzZTIHbk=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">St. Catherine’s Chapel Park, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/st-catherines-chapel-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">pleasant, grassy 2-acre park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on White Horse Beach Road offers 0.25 miles of crushed stone/paved walking paths, numerous benches, and interpretive signs that tell the history of the area. Wheelchair access. Limited on-site parking. Close to the ocean, and part of the Beaver Dam Brook watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhml9AfTD44guhyG1x4IsbooNyhEAD176B7YvlWHa0_tLT976Q6pin9ucArKqo2zLmXz4bMCbKXR3lH9NzUT-MJZRfGJ2YBTNiuRMqZ12KxGGwqG9r2VrgOYdsUjt48pHmT22neh_Q-MtifkyNg8rF2c2OZqK0b6L815BfeTnrvngCZ2IHvUaY8M42ci0A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhml9AfTD44guhyG1x4IsbooNyhEAD176B7YvlWHa0_tLT976Q6pin9ucArKqo2zLmXz4bMCbKXR3lH9NzUT-MJZRfGJ2YBTNiuRMqZ12KxGGwqG9r2VrgOYdsUjt48pHmT22neh_Q-MtifkyNg8rF2c2OZqK0b6L815BfeTnrvngCZ2IHvUaY8M42ci0A=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate Harborwalk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/scituate-harborwalk/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">concrete walkway</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (with a guardrail) extends for a half mile along Scituate Harbor and Satuit Brook with benches and beautiful water views. Wheelchair access. Ample parking on Cole Parkway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0xvfR5IkR6b2hNxPZN1rJ9rWFppQkn4Fxwz-MBLzEUtzHVIjvkQ1Cjtrid8Tw1ZI9KGle24Rw4FW_vggbTI_hr2TSUbrmw3IU_1FdWg4My7FqYV5ze7dqYtw4-GeXD8GxCXABc6jG6bmqUc8eX8DuqR3soTTjukILxqCC6InAKbXFCiVObO-zohLQpFg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0xvfR5IkR6b2hNxPZN1rJ9rWFppQkn4Fxwz-MBLzEUtzHVIjvkQ1Cjtrid8Tw1ZI9KGle24Rw4FW_vggbTI_hr2TSUbrmw3IU_1FdWg4My7FqYV5ze7dqYtw4-GeXD8GxCXABc6jG6bmqUc8eX8DuqR3soTTjukILxqCC6InAKbXFCiVObO-zohLQpFg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">King’s Cove Park, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/kings-cove-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">small grassy park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in North Weymouth, at the foot of the Fore River Bridge, features a 0.25-mile paved walking trail and numerous benches, with views of King’s Cove and the Fore River. Wheelchair access. On-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">July 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-16786835107407227162023-05-29T15:44:00.003-04:002023-06-05T12:40:43.942-04:00Top Paddling Itineraries<p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXc3Edj5q9CO6IhJ15jm-Oa6glqZVZuPC603a2wy94SGd687HkpgsZoullrHLWJmYSJ_tNqOXdpv0N1BvHz3-Aa1finc-ihIbDBxyjTNlirg5mvjhlra06Op4mVy-as9Wx2CdBQtN_HcFHaVldwoxHc8e5BU2XoDg2MlS6-ZC9-PIHMNCqBZO29Ta0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXc3Edj5q9CO6IhJ15jm-Oa6glqZVZuPC603a2wy94SGd687HkpgsZoullrHLWJmYSJ_tNqOXdpv0N1BvHz3-Aa1finc-ihIbDBxyjTNlirg5mvjhlra06Op4mVy-as9Wx2CdBQtN_HcFHaVldwoxHc8e5BU2XoDg2MlS6-ZC9-PIHMNCqBZO29Ta0=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;">It’s paddling season! Are you ready to pull your kayak, canoe or paddleboard out of storage and get yourself out on the water? I am!</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">Here within the North and South Rivers watershed, there are numerous public launch spots for non-motorized boats. Below you’ll find some of my favorites – along with tips for where to start and end your trip, where to park, and the best time to go. This is not a comprehensive list: there are plenty more options to consider, especially after you’ve gained an understanding of how the tides affect our rivers. Consult our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/north-river-tides-for-paddling/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">Paddling Guide</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;"> for more info. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">When you go, be sure to always carry a personal flotation device (PFD) – one for each passenger. Check the forecast before you leave. It’s no fun trying to out-paddle a thunderstorm. Remember that wind plays just as much of a role as tide, and plan accordingly if there’s a stiff breeze. And if you’re staging a second vehicle, stage a second set of straps (or carry them with you) so you can secure your boat for the ride home! <o:p></o:p></span>In addition, Harbormasters advise that you file a Float Plan with them pre-trip, and also post a phone number or email inside your boat, so if you become separated from it, they can find you (and not have to launch a search). </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">D</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">on’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIF0R3DD8ieOd8Krcf1ubrA88i6KwGP4egq3Gp_t-IGjZQwz2eZeMMbJERODmNBQAd--L6iZ12LOLSUsV2gnOu9FgD8tN_jlvWBcR1--j19OLc6VJz8mwL1-63x3a2n9-wRj4kDL1Rh23Db9KnCQYi-nWZKOLFW8fEPrCpznkmUlPDY51SznMDabdS" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIF0R3DD8ieOd8Krcf1ubrA88i6KwGP4egq3Gp_t-IGjZQwz2eZeMMbJERODmNBQAd--L6iZ12LOLSUsV2gnOu9FgD8tN_jlvWBcR1--j19OLc6VJz8mwL1-63x3a2n9-wRj4kDL1Rh23Db9KnCQYi-nWZKOLFW8fEPrCpznkmUlPDY51SznMDabdS=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bourne Island Lagoon</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">South River - Out & Back<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin at the public launch at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/francis-keville-footbridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Francis Keville Footbridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield. Put your boat in the water 2-3 hours before ocean high tide. Paddle downstream for an hour or two, perhaps making a stop at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bourne-island-lagoon/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bourne Island Lagoon</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, then ride the rising tide back to your starting place. Parking is available in Marshfield Center. <i>(2-4 hours)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiamGmOVlLIgIHBal5kDHCWuwFEwD-usZBZwv705Qk_1wt0a08mBscOEG7Wg6Mgs5vw969KpcN6_BBQRauAsYCpLamcY2mai9ai_S-Dm9y9FXmwut-cMoLF52907tKblcxZDL-z772sX0ylaONrdPKBSXOrfDSL364d6y6t2Ag2Ue12ob8tWwTynnFg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiamGmOVlLIgIHBal5kDHCWuwFEwD-usZBZwv705Qk_1wt0a08mBscOEG7Wg6Mgs5vw969KpcN6_BBQRauAsYCpLamcY2mai9ai_S-Dm9y9FXmwut-cMoLF52907tKblcxZDL-z772sX0ylaONrdPKBSXOrfDSL364d6y6t2Ag2Ue12ob8tWwTynnFg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Francis Keville Footbridge</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">South River - Keville Bridge to Rexhame<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stage a second vehicle at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rexhame-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rexhame Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> or the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-town-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Town Landing</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Bring your boat to the public launch at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/francis-keville-footbridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Francis Keville Footbridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield, and put it in the water 3 hours after ocean high tide. Ride the receding tide to your second vehicle, perhaps stopping to enjoy the Rexhame Dunes along the way. Parking is available in Marshfield Center. <i>(2+ hours on the water)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV9i2IeymVYeJbNJvrJG5yCmABWxU-35-1CtpkMvj4XwSQQEXjmO7GRWmmG-Sa3HTclr7luw2PgjjhjM0bTbtWZ0XQmrVD2a89OwVUP75vV2D71hTEH-55fgxj50GATYbk1rWwlcyiyWoZBFYlhQpy8Un0Z__K_zIDOJBKSjLw4tnzhxsAhEClEouk" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV9i2IeymVYeJbNJvrJG5yCmABWxU-35-1CtpkMvj4XwSQQEXjmO7GRWmmG-Sa3HTclr7luw2PgjjhjM0bTbtWZ0XQmrVD2a89OwVUP75vV2D71hTEH-55fgxj50GATYbk1rWwlcyiyWoZBFYlhQpy8Un0Z__K_zIDOJBKSjLw4tnzhxsAhEClEouk=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Marshfield Town Landing</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBWX2A13FVl6yy_r9nsTblgjKUHo70K_cwWhY8x0muYnKJgKref7BmEnS8OXQr4mt7sJFozTfy1avDCo3c9vSw1_PnjvsYyqQDLY8kGPR-sM4Nz1W1LCYp7lluxVvhQ10EE3VzXbJAl0q7GfKQSmdB8TUtBcdh9gRyWbnZktJcuwE9NHYM8mu1BDcn" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBWX2A13FVl6yy_r9nsTblgjKUHo70K_cwWhY8x0muYnKJgKref7BmEnS8OXQr4mt7sJFozTfy1avDCo3c9vSw1_PnjvsYyqQDLY8kGPR-sM4Nz1W1LCYp7lluxVvhQ10EE3VzXbJAl0q7GfKQSmdB8TUtBcdh9gRyWbnZktJcuwE9NHYM8mu1BDcn=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Hanover Public Launch</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North River - Upper Reaches Out & Back<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-public-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover Public Launch</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, where there is ample parking. Put your boat in the water at ocean high tide or within 1-2 hours after. Paddle downstream to the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/washington-street-bridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Washington Street Bridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, or perhaps a little farther, to explore Third Herring Brook. Then return to your starting place, perhaps exploring Pembroke’s Herring Brook on the way back. <i>(2+ hours)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><i></i></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTxPaEHsNvtdnwHJhAACZKTX3TUzN1bYLedp9SbBma69psPbdkbEFaOsgeSqv7IOpTTrfH_LSY2mFu5vFuOBC5W5UyM8WUo2vV1MKfx5fQpVaBCvpu7kNJF23heRkdUu3frSk4p_gS6kyyigDYFqCMmYf7bu-iBVP5sdHUugSMbrVZdbayMzdMuQlB" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTxPaEHsNvtdnwHJhAACZKTX3TUzN1bYLedp9SbBma69psPbdkbEFaOsgeSqv7IOpTTrfH_LSY2mFu5vFuOBC5W5UyM8WUo2vV1MKfx5fQpVaBCvpu7kNJF23heRkdUu3frSk4p_gS6kyyigDYFqCMmYf7bu-iBVP5sdHUugSMbrVZdbayMzdMuQlB=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>North River near Third Herring Brook</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit5_6v96qr4i6w60ezGLs_UaXdjD4uBwLfKjt_c5nWDl6vLr2swpFdkfnfI8psDwR83OQ7vzUih8McZ9MoDUENM9N303B-HJ829yd9rQKpFXLHIraON63gE5G_i7q9DZpvcgDfCy98tymViQOzuncgCUwfbW4FvtsE9d3rn9C5Mlpuh48BdA-v5m_t" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit5_6v96qr4i6w60ezGLs_UaXdjD4uBwLfKjt_c5nWDl6vLr2swpFdkfnfI8psDwR83OQ7vzUih8McZ9MoDUENM9N303B-HJ829yd9rQKpFXLHIraON63gE5G_i7q9DZpvcgDfCy98tymViQOzuncgCUwfbW4FvtsE9d3rn9C5Mlpuh48BdA-v5m_t=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Herring Brook in Pembroke</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><br /><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1pjyJOR3hmaHTjjfeIgkDD7qDLEgAtfRl-6gpu86BguGn4F-S2-Atin62YwWBYmkqHbpNf9Cbso3anT53k1gcC2dmdq9pCaly6CI3KlheSiwo9sRf2NTRjwWrHTVgnhxELL4G7WQJZ-8ul_CiTtb4iOal04qPbnibiQ8EV5D_0OJSAKxerP4R8p_W" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1pjyJOR3hmaHTjjfeIgkDD7qDLEgAtfRl-6gpu86BguGn4F-S2-Atin62YwWBYmkqHbpNf9Cbso3anT53k1gcC2dmdq9pCaly6CI3KlheSiwo9sRf2NTRjwWrHTVgnhxELL4G7WQJZ-8ul_CiTtb4iOal04qPbnibiQ8EV5D_0OJSAKxerP4R8p_W=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Pembroke Town Forest</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North River - Pembroke to Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stage a second vehicle at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-launch-brooks-tilden-shipyard/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Launch</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> at Union Street Bridge. Bring your boat to the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pembroke-town-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Brick Kiln Lane. Put your boat in the water 2-3 hours after the ocean high tide. Enjoy a one-way excursion to Marshfield with the receding tide, with views of Route 3, Second Herring Brook, and various historic shipyards. Consider a stop at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/couch-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Couch Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. <i>(3+ hours on the water)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><i></i></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJjCZSjwgeChkBPA-3hTJocpjhfcP9XdtzzQ5olndelSE3THc4dJZ_fUjNezfl5IOSlShbYwPbM6-ItKnQ7iMxs4U4Mq8FSX3vBXRFEjelHPQiABOq3DoABlZiPuA49la4pgSXnrN6P3jvtmB6hqfpfsjt_B595QfC3HH159gCvv0Dci6XSTsl7HUO" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJjCZSjwgeChkBPA-3hTJocpjhfcP9XdtzzQ5olndelSE3THc4dJZ_fUjNezfl5IOSlShbYwPbM6-ItKnQ7iMxs4U4Mq8FSX3vBXRFEjelHPQiABOq3DoABlZiPuA49la4pgSXnrN6P3jvtmB6hqfpfsjt_B595QfC3HH159gCvv0Dci6XSTsl7HUO=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Marshfield Public Launch</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioMaJHF1r8DMGZHKipxEOlfSJzTNE1iLlT_rN8les51IUgLzerVkkzkP3ELM8-_3-2bRrQI3C3eAqPdxPW_Gf0EA9JPZsG4bpXvzz7fS69WxG6efQwyMTT77a4yqjQ6YFZVYt6-kaDSyks1sO3SSLkCrou09vAWn5-QeB75iFE8eqrRIgfZ_mqjoxd" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioMaJHF1r8DMGZHKipxEOlfSJzTNE1iLlT_rN8les51IUgLzerVkkzkP3ELM8-_3-2bRrQI3C3eAqPdxPW_Gf0EA9JPZsG4bpXvzz7fS69WxG6efQwyMTT77a4yqjQ6YFZVYt6-kaDSyks1sO3SSLkCrou09vAWn5-QeB75iFE8eqrRIgfZ_mqjoxd=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>the North River at Couch Beach</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North River - Couch Beach Out & Back<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-launch-brooks-tilden-shipyard/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Public Launch</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Union Street. Put your boat in the water 1-2 hours before ocean high tide and head upstream to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/couch-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Couch Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Stretch your legs at Couch Beach and then return to your starting place with the slack/receding tide. <i>(3+ hours).</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja45z4ayfXa2ZVfGNnEJGyCBF6GjzVeSmONhWJFx2cSm2OArn7bDBPV46aAWepKGucT83dWgMjlsI96_K1f0NEOjVHqTsQzVKmwFkqPA0A_I4hSeyuJYrIbV54vMjo-uqhI_tMzbpxltMOloAjlO4XTE7jmLFSvt-xHrCf0-CuQD-YB3P-_E4VJBzV" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja45z4ayfXa2ZVfGNnEJGyCBF6GjzVeSmONhWJFx2cSm2OArn7bDBPV46aAWepKGucT83dWgMjlsI96_K1f0NEOjVHqTsQzVKmwFkqPA0A_I4hSeyuJYrIbV54vMjo-uqhI_tMzbpxltMOloAjlO4XTE7jmLFSvt-xHrCf0-CuQD-YB3P-_E4VJBzV=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Damon's Point</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North River - Estuary Out & Back<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-launch-brooks-tilden-shipyard/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Public</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Launch on Union Street. Put your boat in the water about 2 hours before ocean low tide and paddle downstream to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon’s Point</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and the North River Estuary. (Be careful to avoid the river mouth.) Then ride the rising tide upstream to return to your starting place. Consider exploring Cove Creek on the way.<i> (2.5+ hours)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4UHMZZkFX9flYLcmwBXPpmY3VFRqEkvnemmQL2Ies3rl1f9KpR1zlwStvLb7CQzgmK9leQdUZhgrQn-pt93_DKq1JUuHC3_gRl6KnKi4ZbrQu82BzCFbVY_rCQuNov5rgO6c3hyhySX8MvgrUqYwGGwX3Yr26ik5wAZKylbpVCroMFbx_QG29esBo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4UHMZZkFX9flYLcmwBXPpmY3VFRqEkvnemmQL2Ies3rl1f9KpR1zlwStvLb7CQzgmK9leQdUZhgrQn-pt93_DKq1JUuHC3_gRl6KnKi4ZbrQu82BzCFbVY_rCQuNov5rgO6c3hyhySX8MvgrUqYwGGwX3Yr26ik5wAZKylbpVCroMFbx_QG29esBo=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Driftway Conservation Park</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring River to North River<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stage a second vehicle at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-launch-brooks-tilden-shipyard/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield Public Launch</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on Union Street. Bring your boat to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Driftway Conservation Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and put in the water 2-4 hours before ocean high tide. Ride the rising tide up Herring River, and then turn upstream on the North River, continuing past </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon’s Point</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/route-3a-bridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Route 3A Bridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, eventually returning to your second vehicle. </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 18.666666px;">DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PADDLE INTO THE RIVER MOUTH! </span><i style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">(2+ hours on the water)</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU8BiYygpqx4RLC7vxgCMZwhpVCvlN6lsTXlGpn8ZNXNTSCK9S5tExiLU4d0DsgAeOEM71IyzC03AubOewwxo7wA1Qr1v6nGKgXV8A4MoiaLxpS9qSo64dQEMrmQ9fTu-Im6r_CdqMrDzIBcw6SvBLFnBi1YPOyF71m5fe5ti3BOmosWIaiERoz8oW" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhU8BiYygpqx4RLC7vxgCMZwhpVCvlN6lsTXlGpn8ZNXNTSCK9S5tExiLU4d0DsgAeOEM71IyzC03AubOewwxo7wA1Qr1v6nGKgXV8A4MoiaLxpS9qSo64dQEMrmQ9fTu-Im6r_CdqMrDzIBcw6SvBLFnBi1YPOyF71m5fe5ti3BOmosWIaiERoz8oW=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Route 3A Bridge</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIp3btTsTWTypxK17DHiWsT33WqtaWwoL2gAu6vw4OFvpmExp0s3euvAtLfdBWH6GktQv5e3jCB0QApnj5lEHkfL9t9de1UIcF7Zc8T8MZ8NGR6nywy5r_qoqixIUXyvWSxi4CggSOiSiY8bDogUTW6m67Kh8JQZwNWblbLbpZ_YJIDEXE1hg4CU6o" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjIp3btTsTWTypxK17DHiWsT33WqtaWwoL2gAu6vw4OFvpmExp0s3euvAtLfdBWH6GktQv5e3jCB0QApnj5lEHkfL9t9de1UIcF7Zc8T8MZ8NGR6nywy5r_qoqixIUXyvWSxi4CggSOiSiY8bDogUTW6m67Kh8JQZwNWblbLbpZ_YJIDEXE1hg4CU6o=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Spit</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring River - The Spit Out & Back<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Driftway Conservation Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Put your boat in the water 1-2 hours before ocean low tide. Paddle downstream to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-spit/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Spit</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and take some time to explore while the tide is out. Return to the Driftway as the tide comes back in. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PADDLE INTO THE RIVER MOUTH! <i>(1 hour on the water with time to explore)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">June 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-71489298930589444682023-04-27T17:59:00.008-04:002023-04-27T17:59:50.419-04:00The Bay Circuit Trail on the South Shore<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPVcQiPRuyE7Ky34YMySCB2H43su-DQHFp0zlJsPU90gDL-DIuZ7wjOu9wxKCg2JZSTOABHBU8V_EugBZ7iGfUtE_twiwrYJ8wGkuWy_onql7FAoOnzw87u8FZEqeX17ebTo84Vuh0L6MlkZU6fjFTpyaTd_58NXKsC_giSMgoB-6RPQGFHdOBlOM/s1080/NatureColumnPromoBCT.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPVcQiPRuyE7Ky34YMySCB2H43su-DQHFp0zlJsPU90gDL-DIuZ7wjOu9wxKCg2JZSTOABHBU8V_EugBZ7iGfUtE_twiwrYJ8wGkuWy_onql7FAoOnzw87u8FZEqeX17ebTo84Vuh0L6MlkZU6fjFTpyaTd_58NXKsC_giSMgoB-6RPQGFHdOBlOM/w400-h400/NatureColumnPromoBCT.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p>Do you know about the Bay Circuit Trail? Originally conceived in 1929 as an “outer Emerald Necklace,” it’s a corridor of public open space properties that begins at the mouth of the Merrimack River in Newburyport, and extends in a wide arc around Boston via Lowell, Marlborough, Walpole and Bridgewater, all the way to Kingston Bay!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUSUyGknkxxgEGKrX8wPrG9nxvOqcJ9k2YxitRcQ4k4kUHwAH7H57Szi_YTs-DkbAQDF-aQD30ZVEHyI-9y6JEQ3M2oGdgdrDeCWTTVf6KdcATKgwGFNk6ljZJU0FExOevty2Z2hgpsBJs0tuAEjIL9ZO0bKJQOLlTSyfwbsImebEtopJMm2w2ZPC/s4032/Bay%20Farm%20Bay%20Circuit%20Duxbury%20KB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsUSUyGknkxxgEGKrX8wPrG9nxvOqcJ9k2YxitRcQ4k4kUHwAH7H57Szi_YTs-DkbAQDF-aQD30ZVEHyI-9y6JEQ3M2oGdgdrDeCWTTVf6KdcATKgwGFNk6ljZJU0FExOevty2Z2hgpsBJs0tuAEjIL9ZO0bKJQOLlTSyfwbsImebEtopJMm2w2ZPC/w400-h300/Bay%20Farm%20Bay%20Circuit%20Duxbury%20KB.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bay Farm Conservation Area, Duxbury</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Development of the Bay Circuit Trail proceeded slowly through the 20<sup>th</sup> century, but kicked into high gear in 2012 when the Appalachian Mountain Club helped to complete and enhance the project. There are now more than 230 miles of multi-use pathways, linking 37 Massachusetts towns. Visit the Bay Circuit</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trail website for detailed maps and narrative trail guides. (https://www.baycircuit.org)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO53P0yUwSi2_WMfcq0bnCyRnAill3nV9lEYRLbWH43Hnt_y7CM0pyUjkfm5_thoG46olaXQuuoBkAerm6Hqlhuk-NflpVm3prDJmDfzL_cifF7DtyghP6yKTRIxBXgAOr2UYJb0V_ILspqoKxdHU5z-Mh3aGbJ_apXEn3cyJZWomYZ1lzTq8Y9DB/s4032/IndianCrosswayHanson8489.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO53P0yUwSi2_WMfcq0bnCyRnAill3nV9lEYRLbWH43Hnt_y7CM0pyUjkfm5_thoG46olaXQuuoBkAerm6Hqlhuk-NflpVm3prDJmDfzL_cifF7DtyghP6yKTRIxBXgAOr2UYJb0V_ILspqoKxdHU5z-Mh3aGbJ_apXEn3cyJZWomYZ1lzTq8Y9DB/w400-h300/IndianCrosswayHanson8489.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Indian Crossway Conservation Area, Hanson</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Here on the South Shore, the Bay Circuit Trail extends through Hanson, Pembroke, Kingston and Duxbury, for a total of 38 miles. That’s probably more that you’d like to explore in a single day, but hiking the Bay Circuit Trail would be a fun project to complete in stages. See below for details.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUEX1DKM99lU9q2pFYhR42VfvWM2AMFHAz-isx6lt9eFSNDl6540VPm8bchgw9JcIq67VsB_EVvuMSsxTZLXzcWIBiqUhfLsaERpRLGJ-zNU9S0g8TngY4AsuhnkHCqvd9ibLsuuN0tkIPp109X4-HT9yhrHqOqqGaL_uP24YgkUd0W-iTOfHNLPI/s4032/LansingBennettDuxburyKB1592.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUEX1DKM99lU9q2pFYhR42VfvWM2AMFHAz-isx6lt9eFSNDl6540VPm8bchgw9JcIq67VsB_EVvuMSsxTZLXzcWIBiqUhfLsaERpRLGJ-zNU9S0g8TngY4AsuhnkHCqvd9ibLsuuN0tkIPp109X4-HT9yhrHqOqqGaL_uP24YgkUd0W-iTOfHNLPI/w400-h300/LansingBennettDuxburyKB1592.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lansing Bennett Forest, Duxbury</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, d</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdKqyJ-H1zy-ebq7jZF3IMEO33O8kaLv3HUyHSrtjKwm7dZU-0JQNftvNFmoHI4XA4S487FYhfYNMJqgcYdiCghkDvwCHvVjbAqfCBJ7ZeCYA7iQhlRcPYDcRk4SEUZzQoSNeOTuuMvqaWNJBt4aV1n4beBGQWPOISzPs41sYthaUT_dHRIDZw9qX/s4032/SmithNawazelskiHansonKB1077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdKqyJ-H1zy-ebq7jZF3IMEO33O8kaLv3HUyHSrtjKwm7dZU-0JQNftvNFmoHI4XA4S487FYhfYNMJqgcYdiCghkDvwCHvVjbAqfCBJ7ZeCYA7iQhlRcPYDcRk4SEUZzQoSNeOTuuMvqaWNJBt4aV1n4beBGQWPOISzPs41sYthaUT_dHRIDZw9qX/w400-h300/SmithNawazelskiHansonKB1077.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Smith-Nawazelski Conservation Area, Hanson</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">BCT in Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) enters the South Shore at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/smith-nawazelski-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Smith-Nawazelski Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hanson, crossing over Poor Meadow Brook from East Bridgewater. Parking is available at 482 Elm Street in Hanson. Continue following the trail through the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/burrage-pond-wildlife-management-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">(382 Pleasant Street), </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-crossway-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Crossway Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (199 Crooker Place), and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-last-meadows/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Last Meadows</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (53 Pierce Avenue). Watch for future BCT connections to Wampatuck Pond. </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the meantime, the next stop is the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/veterans-memorial-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanson Veterans Memorial Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (723 Indian Head Street), followed by </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/camp-kiwanee/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Camp Kiwanee</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/alton-j-smith-reserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Alton Smith Reserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Along the way, you’ll pass from the Poor Meadow Brook (Satucket River) watershed, through the Great Cedar Swamp, and into the Indian Head Brook (North River) watershed. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWKbTVYXP6FCLEsCRQ72te0iYWGn8zCzCbkCqlSTOu_fVtC0Kc5x3ygZLQsDt4gHZtyAb9zurapCC_G2DC0Ntg8Kw6U3RwdQ9a3SK6eKD-A_iXh76AdTUvB9p7ViyTmNsO5aErExzzXntCLYmGTaLpTVoFvHO1D-hA3Uv6WB1wvDwx7DRPwPoGFm4/s4032/TubbsMeadowPembrokeKB5884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRWKbTVYXP6FCLEsCRQ72te0iYWGn8zCzCbkCqlSTOu_fVtC0Kc5x3ygZLQsDt4gHZtyAb9zurapCC_G2DC0Ntg8Kw6U3RwdQ9a3SK6eKD-A_iXh76AdTUvB9p7ViyTmNsO5aErExzzXntCLYmGTaLpTVoFvHO1D-hA3Uv6WB1wvDwx7DRPwPoGFm4/w400-h300/TubbsMeadowPembrokeKB5884.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tubbs Meadow, Pembroke</i></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">BCT in Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Bay Circuit Trail offers a trail link between Hanson’s Alton Smith Reserve and Pembroke’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/j-j-shepherd-memorial-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">J.J. Shepherd Memorial Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (483 Mattakeesett Street). The route continues past Great Sandy Bottom Pond and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/little-sandy-bottom-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Little Sandy Bottom Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tubbs-meadow-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tubbs Meadow</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (139 Monroe Street), where it then divides into two branches, north and south. While most of Pembroke’s Ponds are part of the North River watershed, at Tubbs Meadow, the Bay Circuit Trail passes into the Jones River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuQ5dGJf4RD3DKUzsECBq88jWkiAghx9i1JrNeYsuwuM-1vjMfJJQZhtA6bHAPYTvytH45tkKSHUAYHxX015giQQXo84w8FSZOYxaEwTOSq3q99MikVxXq9-UvhbmWcshudGgkb900aaXWNdoAp3UkAIa7sA5wOUdRSZpDXCF7HUGVORQBRvdYuFx/s4032/PHSHobomockKB7396.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuQ5dGJf4RD3DKUzsECBq88jWkiAghx9i1JrNeYsuwuM-1vjMfJJQZhtA6bHAPYTvytH45tkKSHUAYHxX015giQQXo84w8FSZOYxaEwTOSq3q99MikVxXq9-UvhbmWcshudGgkb900aaXWNdoAp3UkAIa7sA5wOUdRSZpDXCF7HUGVORQBRvdYuFx/w400-h300/PHSHobomockKB7396.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Pembroke High School Trails</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Northern Branch (Duxbury)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Northern Branch of the final section of the Bay Circuit Trail begins at Tubbs Meadow and continues along the trails at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pembroke-high-hobomock-elementary-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke High School and Hobomock Elementary</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (81 Learning Lane). The next public property to visit along the way is Duxbury’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ashdod-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ashdod Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which connects to </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lansing-bennett-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lansing Bennett Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (262 Union Bridge Road), a huge property with significant BCT mileage. Then continue to the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/duxbury-bogs/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury Bogs</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> on East Street, followed by </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/round-pond-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Round Pond Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (480 Mayflower Street). The final stop, after a long stretch of Elm Street, is </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bay-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bay Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, where you’ll find an official “southern terminus” marker, plus some interpretive signage relating to the trail. This route takes you through three watersheds – the Jones River, the South River, and Kingston Bay.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICyJWIltlV6S2VcVZQq9Ag8A9pUETeQ147Pa0awnOH5gsUQREzRIm8aXpyi1caS0mEex46HXrPRWLDEsRtMAladzpZj4EzR0a4ebuH88YWrV28BlA_iivOs45jL1QOc3ekQ73PDP8aF1YCYvNhFq54EaYNeMjH0gm6fm8OJ1P_2E4zUKqPb5rZx64/s4032/VeteransCommPembrokeKB5619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICyJWIltlV6S2VcVZQq9Ag8A9pUETeQ147Pa0awnOH5gsUQREzRIm8aXpyi1caS0mEex46HXrPRWLDEsRtMAladzpZj4EzR0a4ebuH88YWrV28BlA_iivOs45jL1QOc3ekQ73PDP8aF1YCYvNhFq54EaYNeMjH0gm6fm8OJ1P_2E4zUKqPb5rZx64/w400-h300/VeteransCommPembrokeKB5619.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Veterans Commemorative Town Forest, Pembroke</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Southern Branch (Kingston)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">An alternate route for the final section of the Bay Circuit Trail proceeds through several properties in Kingston, nearly all in the watershed of the Jones River. From Tubbs Meadow, the BCT continues through Pembroke’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/veterans-commemorative-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Veterans Commemorative Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (School Street) and onward to Kingston’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/silver-lake-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Silver Lake Sanctuary</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (Barse’s Lane), the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cranberry-watershed-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cranberry Watershed Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (54 Lake Street), the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hathaway-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hathaway Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (83 Wapping Road) and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampson-forest-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sampson Forest & Memorial Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (67 Elm Street). Again, after a long stretch of roadway, the trail concludes at Bay Farm on Kingston Bay (31 Loring Street, Kingston).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__4zmLOQkcawBF5LOfh_XW2U4nlFIUXQ-ffpa3XXmy4fpEMoUxtCk4uDoRtUiTXpyCeuhYtIop2srGT9GisihWHjpa5VqGHEwP2cSz3xAe1l74__DOCx1_8l7bdIXl_zjSQJZninxSRR2UBOlTWCHb2zIB7yjt4ahiq46wiSexOprn_YzYyWx3pDd/s4032/SilverLakeSanctuaryKingstonKB1684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__4zmLOQkcawBF5LOfh_XW2U4nlFIUXQ-ffpa3XXmy4fpEMoUxtCk4uDoRtUiTXpyCeuhYtIop2srGT9GisihWHjpa5VqGHEwP2cSz3xAe1l74__DOCx1_8l7bdIXl_zjSQJZninxSRR2UBOlTWCHb2zIB7yjt4ahiq46wiSexOprn_YzYyWx3pDd/w400-h300/SilverLakeSanctuaryKingstonKB1684.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Silver Lake Sanctuary, Kingston</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">May 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-64475994073465645082023-04-03T17:40:00.000-04:002023-04-03T17:40:46.193-04:00Great Playgrounds of the South Shore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFngtZQOGq34312dT5kdjPnNxG9DdJ8R2JinLN3wB_Mpwg7zGZVxL66NYD4PK5PgVcij__NlQoSjgcu5qIrmIiQ3mPJZ8bgS6GJ-LfJF925_h8zArHmgz6Q-euyuzYEG7w5gd2lzWU0ajFpD_6PPj5iyaKv6A0T_oEa-pZAP7xWUiDG8rpNuBUTZ8n/s1080/NatureColumnPromoPlaygrounds.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFngtZQOGq34312dT5kdjPnNxG9DdJ8R2JinLN3wB_Mpwg7zGZVxL66NYD4PK5PgVcij__NlQoSjgcu5qIrmIiQ3mPJZ8bgS6GJ-LfJF925_h8zArHmgz6Q-euyuzYEG7w5gd2lzWU0ajFpD_6PPj5iyaKv6A0T_oEa-pZAP7xWUiDG8rpNuBUTZ8n/w400-h400/NatureColumnPromoPlaygrounds.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chances are, if you live on the South Shore, your town has an excellent playground. If you’re the parent, grandparent, or caretaker of a young child, you probably spend a lot of time there already. Ready to explore some different scenery? The aim of </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore South Shore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> is to suggest outdoor activities for <i>everyone</i>, not just hikers and paddlers. This month we’ve compiled a list of great playgrounds up and down the South Shore! On your next playdate, consider branching out and seeing what other towns have to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Get Outdoors</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> section of NSRWA’s website features 66 different properties with playgrounds, skate parks or athletic fields, and each month we continue to add more! Make our website your #1 resource for discovering places to hike, play, fish, paddle, take photographs, … or just sit!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">And d</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">on’t miss our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. The program also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0PJAgPLDGPX4zTF-3tNTu2U30eQy4zFA1VIdCT2juCpLt1X6_FIKblBgQOSK2oFRnld4vYAlPW6MKxYsd1-5K6boLViRgmswnIo0gQOLVxBE14bIpb2cTGw4-TU5kAL_CBO6YIclWJjEXrNunv7I0KqRVKfDPiaA-VZwEukPK3Szab1kvUAK5ONqG/s4032/GaffieldNorwellKB4446.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0PJAgPLDGPX4zTF-3tNTu2U30eQy4zFA1VIdCT2juCpLt1X6_FIKblBgQOSK2oFRnld4vYAlPW6MKxYsd1-5K6boLViRgmswnIo0gQOLVxBE14bIpb2cTGw4-TU5kAL_CBO6YIclWJjEXrNunv7I0KqRVKfDPiaA-VZwEukPK3Szab1kvUAK5ONqG/w400-h300/GaffieldNorwellKB4446.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The wooded <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/gaffield-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Gaffield Park</a></b>, in the watershed of Second Herring Brook features multi-activity playground structures for younger and older children, with rubber underfoot. Also, short trails, a sledding hill, and access to <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/norwell-pathway/" style="color: #954f72;">Norwell’s Pathway</a></b>, a paved bike and walking path. ADA access. Limited on-site parking at 68 River Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfIURvFlXZ_vch35Zy8QXLmv-JiJy-jESBpxd0CbC6aJM72AZjYqhnq-EvTqcA9t2MmDQYNSDHaVzDRSt3bbxrFnqsudXAK_k8EdEOM6qa08p2WNbmj_wV6gAtGF2QfrG3oLzRsDS4LOiJ7l7Ap2CbgqpviDBF7b3i9OSyuzuv1eW67HVHiBxntbv/s4032/SeasideFunScituateKB2717.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfIURvFlXZ_vch35Zy8QXLmv-JiJy-jESBpxd0CbC6aJM72AZjYqhnq-EvTqcA9t2MmDQYNSDHaVzDRSt3bbxrFnqsudXAK_k8EdEOM6qa08p2WNbmj_wV6gAtGF2QfrG3oLzRsDS4LOiJ7l7Ap2CbgqpviDBF7b3i9OSyuzuv1eW67HVHiBxntbv/w400-h300/SeasideFunScituateKB2717.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-scituate-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Seaside Fun Playground</a></b> features several modern play structures, swings, slides, a zip line, and a sloping hill. Fenced-in, with a rubber surface, it has sections for older and younger children. Located at 15 Henry Turner Bailey Road, in the Bound Brook watershed, next to the North Scituate MBTA. ADA access. Ample on-site parking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7q5pnR7a55XFcS9K7K2maLxwWlUfeuft3vwUvULulwxW2qzxf6va8EJBBPzr_KAwLE4o4ki6hyVdsmiTXq-pjYRJ69zX6MtlB1fKTRnkKjursKuwPgBgJC0gD2Yn5RB7qkEMlkP20v4mceTY7CNTnZfBRs7naozIrgAvZ1b2eEeNznl3Wg0_MnhC/s4032/CohassetLibraryKB5189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7q5pnR7a55XFcS9K7K2maLxwWlUfeuft3vwUvULulwxW2qzxf6va8EJBBPzr_KAwLE4o4ki6hyVdsmiTXq-pjYRJ69zX6MtlB1fKTRnkKjursKuwPgBgJC0gD2Yn5RB7qkEMlkP20v4mceTY7CNTnZfBRs7naozIrgAvZ1b2eEeNznl3Wg0_MnhC/w400-h300/CohassetLibraryKB5189.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located behind the Paul Pratt Memorial Library, in the James Brook watershed, the <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cohasset-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Cohasset Library Playground</a></b> features a large climbing structure for older children, a smaller climbing structure for younger children, plus a rock wall, slides, swings, a rope ladder, and a sandbox -- fully fenced-in, with wood chips underfoot. Ample on-site parking at 35 Ripley Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0J-YGHYJOi_LNSz8X579B-oqCXbdwdL7r-3s54F_hAtdRax49PO6b3Gcx2Tnco8TKOTKWL_09b-GfAugiHJnQlTxhcgiuc679Ql9iGPufeHkOchLWbt4d0eaFljICl_-sraEteXQCGhMezZRsS8hiFcVosERyinCEcjE1aGDy6bLsFc9Xax_iSmp0/s4032/HinghamCommunityPlayKB1747.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0J-YGHYJOi_LNSz8X579B-oqCXbdwdL7r-3s54F_hAtdRax49PO6b3Gcx2Tnco8TKOTKWL_09b-GfAugiHJnQlTxhcgiuc679Ql9iGPufeHkOchLWbt4d0eaFljICl_-sraEteXQCGhMezZRsS8hiFcVosERyinCEcjE1aGDy6bLsFc9Xax_iSmp0/w400-h300/HinghamCommunityPlayKB1747.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hingham-community-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Hingham Community Playground</a></b>, located in the Tower Brook watershed, is fenced-in, and contains a variety of play structures for toddlers and elementary-age children, such as swings, a sandbox, and slides, with sand and wood chips underfoot, and some shade trees. On-site parking at 10 Playground Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhb2J4bpkj4UzERChlqRZjkQFYsjmkTlqpn7pD1dIcEK9kIZQ94HmBesC0zIx7vI5HgKPvmsL4w61hsQ_4L03MBcC3O10sKuHeE0llotywXyxCEJnc2tcYwVWlcfWr-TJSwfxv0TF9C9EuphnfuXVaAT5qNJuMHonKX2OF5z5yuxLEENRhlbnSsUuY/s4032/KenbermaHullKB1176.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhb2J4bpkj4UzERChlqRZjkQFYsjmkTlqpn7pD1dIcEK9kIZQ94HmBesC0zIx7vI5HgKPvmsL4w61hsQ_4L03MBcC3O10sKuHeE0llotywXyxCEJnc2tcYwVWlcfWr-TJSwfxv0TF9C9EuphnfuXVaAT5qNJuMHonKX2OF5z5yuxLEENRhlbnSsUuY/w400-h300/KenbermaHullKB1176.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hull<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The grassy, fenced-in <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/kenberma-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Kenberma Playground</a></b> features swings and play structures for toddlers and elementary-age children, with wood chips underfoot. Located in the Boston Harbor watershed, with limited perimeter parking at 435 Nantasket Ave. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipbJeuU8vjOnLaAFBaP7v4C36FtPcfHYfm7CVeFNrl-X1Jss9g37OA-z6Stu_QELA-74IQCnozeLIB9uDl__-QX3h8MLIv7r4CnM5pJ0OX-Fl77UFZNjjVwazW1ACRzy8LxqodfoQe7MyaLFzhWIAoksy2FZm_15LL3jMQUpNDzYNrmz9J-OhM-6y/s4032/WestonWeymouthKB0485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipbJeuU8vjOnLaAFBaP7v4C36FtPcfHYfm7CVeFNrl-X1Jss9g37OA-z6Stu_QELA-74IQCnozeLIB9uDl__-QX3h8MLIv7r4CnM5pJ0OX-Fl77UFZNjjVwazW1ACRzy8LxqodfoQe7MyaLFzhWIAoksy2FZm_15LL3jMQUpNDzYNrmz9J-OhM-6y/w400-h300/WestonWeymouthKB0485.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The tree-lined <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/weston-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Weston Park</a></b>, located behind Tufts Library, features two playgrounds, a picnic area, a butterfly garden, a nature observation platform, walking paths and athletic fields. ADA access. Ample on-site parking at 46 Broad Street. Part of the Smelt Brook watershed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY434yPem6VadNRKHYw8TAsem1wllm6oVcfDIwZv2PAUVen2aaG1TbDkwK_ExV7tc3egxp6PIZrTiXFIBtovsw7I5n0zfi9k7bF8Y-8X1w-YKsavOhmZ4oK4LrkqrxQrdFcfFb-RMfCA_U1qmLabJzoeHOH8Ozpb6qDf-xvsp9LTNeLFn-Kq58H6C/s4032/WatsonBraintreeKB9807.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY434yPem6VadNRKHYw8TAsem1wllm6oVcfDIwZv2PAUVen2aaG1TbDkwK_ExV7tc3egxp6PIZrTiXFIBtovsw7I5n0zfi9k7bF8Y-8X1w-YKsavOhmZ4oK4LrkqrxQrdFcfFb-RMfCA_U1qmLabJzoeHOH8Ozpb6qDf-xvsp9LTNeLFn-Kq58H6C/w400-h300/WatsonBraintreeKB9807.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Braintree<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The 22-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/watson-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Watson Park</a></b>, on the Monatiquot River, features athletic fields, a playground, and a seasonal splash pad, plus access to the (1-mile) <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/monatiquot-river-walk/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">Monqtiquot River Walk</a>. Ample on-site parking at 2 Gordon Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DLcLdLsdTB4sUUQnoQGZUSu3UrrDRGz9Gy6NgZ1y8TyVpt1w2jqS_vhBM3FzdK5wxxN4X-bAgXwBG3m2Gf4nfIQkszaP8gjDsKPRHwxXkAzzazi35aEtfa0bOH6n1xVcxQfAFK9UZGJSkFie92tuwXDgbFbpbZ_8uyXN4lm2mx6brDMrNJaM_TKY/s4032/BeaverBrookAbingtonKB6144.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DLcLdLsdTB4sUUQnoQGZUSu3UrrDRGz9Gy6NgZ1y8TyVpt1w2jqS_vhBM3FzdK5wxxN4X-bAgXwBG3m2Gf4nfIQkszaP8gjDsKPRHwxXkAzzazi35aEtfa0bOH6n1xVcxQfAFK9UZGJSkFie92tuwXDgbFbpbZ_8uyXN4lm2mx6brDMrNJaM_TKY/w400-h300/BeaverBrookAbingtonKB6144.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Abington<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The recently-renovated <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/beaver-brook-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Beaver Brook Playground</a></b> on the Shumatuscacant River features swings, slides, climbing structures and sections for younger and older children, with rubber and wood chips underfoot. There is also a woodland trail and a small fishing pond. Limited on-site parking on Ralph Hamlin Jr. Blvd. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71juyd_oQj4hRIWFySJu1GRg9QYluLpkMhpe8EsDpVhMhdkcITSoVTR6Lyp5y3BrsyRB-g3ck0MrxAGz0HC9_ZmhH1BFTtzSAlZk_MRJA9o9iKbp4QquxNhAcyosIezl0snk-LXDl9zK5nPTKFpOdpq-5caZZHgUycqrLBgQLciJrbhFnbBK3Qvjg/s4032/HartsuffRocklandKB0876.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71juyd_oQj4hRIWFySJu1GRg9QYluLpkMhpe8EsDpVhMhdkcITSoVTR6Lyp5y3BrsyRB-g3ck0MrxAGz0HC9_ZmhH1BFTtzSAlZk_MRJA9o9iKbp4QquxNhAcyosIezl0snk-LXDl9zK5nPTKFpOdpq-5caZZHgUycqrLBgQLciJrbhFnbBK3Qvjg/w400-h300/HartsuffRocklandKB0876.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The sprawling <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hartsuff-park-recreation-area/" style="color: #954f72;">Hartsuff Park Recreation Area</a></b>, in the Cushing Brook watershed, features a playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, and a mile of nature trails, plus a swimming pond. Ample on-site parking at the 146 Hingham Street entrance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vrFz9anf0GmTw9sFJ-QeFQQpYd8FWUQCC4fwtIV2HIrNBqLwDwKbPFEG4gOCImRDW63gCIjy8xzJxRw7cSCIZ7-ZtoYFQIAHM3gDPOE94vfq0EbXHp3MFV8mT6rYbVIIgcEtEQzrL37mjLzrt3zuz7FooLKavzEHbf96DU_3b8y-CRb8wJtpA7pi/s4032/WhitmanTownPark7155.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vrFz9anf0GmTw9sFJ-QeFQQpYd8FWUQCC4fwtIV2HIrNBqLwDwKbPFEG4gOCImRDW63gCIjy8xzJxRw7cSCIZ7-ZtoYFQIAHM3gDPOE94vfq0EbXHp3MFV8mT6rYbVIIgcEtEQzrL37mjLzrt3zuz7FooLKavzEHbf96DU_3b8y-CRb8wJtpA7pi/w400-h300/WhitmanTownPark7155.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The grassy, 14-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitman-town-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Whitman Town Park</a></b>, in the Shumatuscacant River watershed features a pond with a water fountain, broad walking paths, numerous benches and memorials, plus athletic fields and a playground. ADA access. Ample perimeter parking at 141 Whitman Avenue. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cr2T7sZXZuWSgoTiUw9AxX_a7tQQUdawatuZog7fctF9HSbvba91Vbxwsf7SuTg5I7-cop8v1HllCLkLfdATUi4-kzRAHIC5CZ19Gi6iqgKM3npYSqXgkQf3kJCOKQlLbDHXPd8OLsJdeSe2Q64gRSnmbBEv62lU6dvGeL84Wduz9WsixQdDWkqu/s4032/HanoverPlaygroundKB7588.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cr2T7sZXZuWSgoTiUw9AxX_a7tQQUdawatuZog7fctF9HSbvba91Vbxwsf7SuTg5I7-cop8v1HllCLkLfdATUi4-kzRAHIC5CZ19Gi6iqgKM3npYSqXgkQf3kJCOKQlLbDHXPd8OLsJdeSe2Q64gRSnmbBEv62lU6dvGeL84Wduz9WsixQdDWkqu/w400-h300/HanoverPlaygroundKB7588.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hanover-playground-b-everett-hall-field/" style="color: #954f72;">Hanover Playground</a></b> features areas for younger and older children, with swings, slides, climbing structures, plus wood chips underfoot. Trees around the fenced perimeter provide some shade. Located in the Indian Head River watershed. Ample on-site parking at 495 Hanover Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWqy9ek3ocrhUg6PEohYjJPPS8dQq7mv46K1sm4xhpQdzITWs3JrCOOMxxWfVFbqOsdWq1Ld94eyXZOCdOZTo8csvdjQWKAPTd1dpp3Z2fyv8Tyuix8o-pcPArARKhmtrcmpxLTO51E_a9Zbq9m_Z9WsDGV3FBFyst3W8fzwKmIwqiSc7mGc9_lh4/s4032/MarshfieldKidsAtPlayKB1778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWqy9ek3ocrhUg6PEohYjJPPS8dQq7mv46K1sm4xhpQdzITWs3JrCOOMxxWfVFbqOsdWq1Ld94eyXZOCdOZTo8csvdjQWKAPTd1dpp3Z2fyv8Tyuix8o-pcPArARKhmtrcmpxLTO51E_a9Zbq9m_Z9WsDGV3FBFyst3W8fzwKmIwqiSc7mGc9_lh4/w400-h300/MarshfieldKidsAtPlayKB1778.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A fun and fenced-in<b> <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marshfield-kids-at-play-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Kids at Play Park</a></b>, in the South River watershed, features swings, slides, tunnels, ladders, ramps, and numerous interconnected play structures, plus a climbing rock and a shade structure. ADA access. Ample on-site parking in Library Plaza.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycpXUqIISPahCNHfBv8JxgLLpKmSYbWtdlH45pFj27rCP8ML8e62-xkUx_CGY5X10x8i1jdczrsj2R3J7lb0YnqddVyNYiPCYiCmfsPSpeoMdM3IvvSIdwnOGrBNZAxhoUmyyFevCo-nSCl-CeOsfKpNrcXWvo9Nu4hIYbS2zB7hjWd3zyg0mehra/s4032/BirchStreetPembrokeKB4646.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycpXUqIISPahCNHfBv8JxgLLpKmSYbWtdlH45pFj27rCP8ML8e62-xkUx_CGY5X10x8i1jdczrsj2R3J7lb0YnqddVyNYiPCYiCmfsPSpeoMdM3IvvSIdwnOGrBNZAxhoUmyyFevCo-nSCl-CeOsfKpNrcXWvo9Nu4hIYbS2zB7hjWd3zyg0mehra/w400-h300/BirchStreetPembrokeKB4646.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/birch-street-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Birch Street Playground</a></b>, in<b> </b>the Pine Brook watershed, features play structures for both younger and older children, fenced-in, with wood chips underfoot. There are swings, slides, a climbing web, a seesaw, as well as a 0.5-mile trail into the woods. ADA access. Large on-site parking lot at 160 Birch Street.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfHe_FiEPD2cLUoXkQh8-6YCS75NG2M5hrKGUlynVUhMlVvk_LdDC2Oo5LfWOhPWzemWbb1NVw5XzAJtKzMYYfeHPChNZlDv_0l2q2GdUiErvZsluzHfFHEshw5MTbp_x95cLMDUHCZCX2cdZYYsHlsBg2n2-Aori_EzTq0xTBj6Y2KMIbsscQBwe/s4032/DuxburyPlaygroundKB5650.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfHe_FiEPD2cLUoXkQh8-6YCS75NG2M5hrKGUlynVUhMlVvk_LdDC2Oo5LfWOhPWzemWbb1NVw5XzAJtKzMYYfeHPChNZlDv_0l2q2GdUiErvZsluzHfFHEshw5MTbp_x95cLMDUHCZCX2cdZYYsHlsBg2n2-Aori_EzTq0xTBj6Y2KMIbsscQBwe/w400-h300/DuxburyPlaygroundKB5650.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The spacious, fenced-in playground at the <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/duxbury-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Duxbury Library</a></b> features areas for younger and older children, with swings, slides, tunnels, climbing structures, and bouncing equipment, plus wood chips and rubber mats underfoot. Ample on-site parking at 77 Alden Street, in the Bluefish River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcCoQrr1xxc_2R1Jn1YpKPxg4zNkHdiZBR4imMK_r5qjlMcDaFmpLK1y0QHd39KUPE16EPBHFr9J-ojkKi02MczejNR6M3_fR-_nRje58rMG8MjuZ8qzXFeFYW90NvBHZSKCpo0atMJ4I6pedfrUPRSX_Sp-z8t9R8jQP3y4gBKfCxKQHhZwCfdJ2/s3675/RightFieldKingstonKB6120.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2456" data-original-width="3675" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcCoQrr1xxc_2R1Jn1YpKPxg4zNkHdiZBR4imMK_r5qjlMcDaFmpLK1y0QHd39KUPE16EPBHFr9J-ojkKi02MczejNR6M3_fR-_nRje58rMG8MjuZ8qzXFeFYW90NvBHZSKCpo0atMJ4I6pedfrUPRSX_Sp-z8t9R8jQP3y4gBKfCxKQHhZwCfdJ2/w400-h268/RightFieldKingstonKB6120.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/right-field-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Right Field Playground</a></span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, designed<b> </b>for preschool and elementary age children with swings, slides and monkey bars, is fenced-in and has wood chips underfoot. Located directly behind the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/reed-bailey/" style="color: #954f72;">Reed Community House and Bailey Memorial Playfields</a>, in the watershed of Halls Brook, with its own parking area and driveway on Landing Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfbQpzVzJ29eBfCF0k5pLJWCFpPb67c37By7jg0iMDRfhaunlEbIpC4UUJa3qgcUvN4funya_rOuAk2le_ALSFxlWuaEEeDHBOf1RIosbqvCvqVHN854PjFd-6wed6rH8KurywkdUW2Vvuh1Jn2wGpKQUp72u1FjQrhWloRDgk-9t_KwUxV05I1g6/s4032/HOPShalifaxKB6245.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfbQpzVzJ29eBfCF0k5pLJWCFpPb67c37By7jg0iMDRfhaunlEbIpC4UUJa3qgcUvN4funya_rOuAk2le_ALSFxlWuaEEeDHBOf1RIosbqvCvqVHN854PjFd-6wed6rH8KurywkdUW2Vvuh1Jn2wGpKQUp72u1FjQrhWloRDgk-9t_KwUxV05I1g6/w400-h300/HOPShalifaxKB6245.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Halifax<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hops-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">HOPS Playground</a></b>, also known as the Halifax Open Play Space, is located next to the Holmes Library in the watershed of Stump Brook. Fenced-in, and designed for preschool and elementary aged children, it features swings, slides, climbing structures, and fun features such as a biplane, a seesaw, a tunnel, and a “treehouse.” The surface is wood chips and rubber. Ample on-site parking at 499 Plymouth Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMJPqRXM1fAX64MOxb9utQonlY6m_MVtBhkDE8frX5IoliNxLVOndMbu6sul2sn5N4T8i4wHz5eETgmfwpJK1MNT8cxtwImeJawjnORkq2GSeKUr-uuOZjNHg5Ygu5uhkS17VH_kTl5CyzZz317iqJuF-I68IAaT-zqn7S6YziyHkq1dEMaHAzDFW/s4032/CarverCommunityKB5903.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMJPqRXM1fAX64MOxb9utQonlY6m_MVtBhkDE8frX5IoliNxLVOndMbu6sul2sn5N4T8i4wHz5eETgmfwpJK1MNT8cxtwImeJawjnORkq2GSeKUr-uuOZjNHg5Ygu5uhkS17VH_kTl5CyzZz317iqJuF-I68IAaT-zqn7S6YziyHkq1dEMaHAzDFW/w400-h300/CarverCommunityKB5903.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The sprawling, contemporary <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/carver-community-playground/" style="color: #954f72;">Carver Community Playground</a> </b>is located behind the Town Hall, in the watershed of South Meadow Brook. It features play areas for older and younger children, both with rubber surfaces. Highlights include swings, slides, climbing structures, and a sandbox. ADA access. Ample on-site parking at 110 Main Street.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsbMzYyGwFpDP_ybTK776eA4EplV45auWHI-PZZRQOfimHruXWEd_wYqA9y2e5Oo0XZQJ36W0mmlD4GScE6MqiFw2j41nSnLuebAl-ReJyQWJRhFNN8nJzWcJFNVQOz9PJw6aB0aepMKds1aR3I4QrsiVEh8SJBJQBz60PMRzZArzuQFxAufo_COC/s4032/ForgesFieldPlymouthKB2333.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsbMzYyGwFpDP_ybTK776eA4EplV45auWHI-PZZRQOfimHruXWEd_wYqA9y2e5Oo0XZQJ36W0mmlD4GScE6MqiFw2j41nSnLuebAl-ReJyQWJRhFNN8nJzWcJFNVQOz9PJw6aB0aepMKds1aR3I4QrsiVEh8SJBJQBz60PMRzZArzuQFxAufo_COC/w400-h300/ForgesFieldPlymouthKB2333.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/forges-field/" style="color: #954f72;">Forges Field</a></span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth’s largest athletic playing field complex, also features a large playground and a 1.5-mile paved walking trail. Located at 83 Jordan Road, in the Eel River watershed, with ADA access and ample on-site parking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 18.666666px;">by Kezia Bacon, April 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge" style="color: #954f72;">https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-25403604323401790182023-02-27T16:07:00.008-05:002023-06-01T15:31:03.301-04:00Coffee Shops and Walks: 14 Tasty Pairings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkSQXF7UoCXN-41tIbJGG3vZX5zlue0WlraJ9_MIApXtvU1ji8kJFHwRHKIao1UiHLktTU9b9Lt7NgRG-PF2H1PFmWoPSXUxe5PMncuAEZvpodWxykax74e3REnOTFv6kQ53gqffnqTYuIy6QAYKAGRaFVVM9TCYIJ8EQ2ZHRROxhERTIYrlg_Gs-/s1080/NatureColumnPromoCoffee.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkSQXF7UoCXN-41tIbJGG3vZX5zlue0WlraJ9_MIApXtvU1ji8kJFHwRHKIao1UiHLktTU9b9Lt7NgRG-PF2H1PFmWoPSXUxe5PMncuAEZvpodWxykax74e3REnOTFv6kQ53gqffnqTYuIy6QAYKAGRaFVVM9TCYIJ8EQ2ZHRROxhERTIYrlg_Gs-/w400-h400/NatureColumnPromoCoffee.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Friendship, the outdoors, exercise and caffeine… A great way to combine some of the best things in life is to grab coffee with a friend and go for a walk. Nearly every South Shore town has its own independent coffee shop. In this article, I’ll highlight 14 of them, along with a favorite walking trail nearby. Imagine how fun it would be, to work your way through this list – supporting local businesses and exploring new trails while spending time with some of the best people in your life!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Don’t miss our <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" target="_blank">2023 Explore South Shore Challenge</a>, Know Your Local Waters. Each week we feature a river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Come explore and learn with us throughout the year! Watch for daily posts on Facebook and Instagram. Know Your Local Waters also includes a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. Share your guesses through our social media feed. Each month, we’ll choose one lucky winner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHjtha4e8qncV1YVC6dy_Xx4hFArG8aYsTtvy8mMn-3aX6KpJG8mt192C4Vm2kL7-FAkuGumZ75gmD1MUwkZre8wTfFeUU0wVdMGW9z0OJrYyV9msWUV9k8wqKF63dTY0qg7YMAY4DvNuduA7TctuTriw-8KME5rgAibGL5a1cVLxaIqES8JOq322/s4032/SlacktideMarshfield7404.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHjtha4e8qncV1YVC6dy_Xx4hFArG8aYsTtvy8mMn-3aX6KpJG8mt192C4Vm2kL7-FAkuGumZ75gmD1MUwkZre8wTfFeUU0wVdMGW9z0OJrYyV9msWUV9k8wqKF63dTY0qg7YMAY4DvNuduA7TctuTriw-8KME5rgAibGL5a1cVLxaIqES8JOq322/w400-h300/SlacktideMarshfield7404.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx309HSuZ2zJnIbOSzN12GDga5dt_1cEfduZqDwNnSdBns32yjHJhmm6W1jD3kSoc1PI5LIim1Imp-u30v4clE4IXZGvvD68cCYyBhiOf4bWvaMYHu8SKfoa1DsBX8ih1TNDLdkTfKNBx_JBMHRxyJKGJ5Y1iCHSzbinqfuqrYrE5fXsQ9unAgOozl/s4032/PuddingHillMarshfieldKB3562.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx309HSuZ2zJnIbOSzN12GDga5dt_1cEfduZqDwNnSdBns32yjHJhmm6W1jD3kSoc1PI5LIim1Imp-u30v4clE4IXZGvvD68cCYyBhiOf4bWvaMYHu8SKfoa1DsBX8ih1TNDLdkTfKNBx_JBMHRxyJKGJ5Y1iCHSzbinqfuqrYrE5fXsQ9unAgOozl/w400-h300/PuddingHillMarshfieldKB3562.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield: SlackTide Coffee Roasters and Pudding Hill Reservation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I’ll admit, I have an affinity for <a href="https://slacktidecoffee.com/" style="color: #954f72;">SlackTide</a> (1871 Ocean Street), not only because I was their very first customer, back in 2019, but because their coffee is consistently excellent. Just over a mile away, check out <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pudding-hill-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;">Pudding Hill Reservation</a>. This 37-acre Wildlands Trust property offers hilly terrain to get your heart pumping, plus views of Chandler’s Pond and the South River.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgnq0VwZOtrLQc81Mwkhiz2J3-YMsc4VoL4grH_CyoPWKSJza1ih8ln_mzhaGoGyJoX4Yp3Wk3lffV4LyObDJAl3_1LyKMeE2gAqW77V9zOhhyNpNwFEGw2mkcsJ3xvZipB79vjp4e1clWh_L96Snc7pxXjI8PlJLSPrLyZ6q9x2d3upSuQMVOamm/s4032/UncommonGrounds5722.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgnq0VwZOtrLQc81Mwkhiz2J3-YMsc4VoL4grH_CyoPWKSJza1ih8ln_mzhaGoGyJoX4Yp3Wk3lffV4LyObDJAl3_1LyKMeE2gAqW77V9zOhhyNpNwFEGw2mkcsJ3xvZipB79vjp4e1clWh_L96Snc7pxXjI8PlJLSPrLyZ6q9x2d3upSuQMVOamm/w400-h300/UncommonGrounds5722.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsP_ymX1p3Nw6-GfBasOrXyhI2TfQ1UBiHSn11D8wogjGgFfTR16QtaKRWUuaKIxW9tDowWJasnmgBizOT4cKAyziIXD353Ow7phu8J_o28QP3np8ZUB0H2ornyHP-CFAjwcZVEYgOj-0f_sfAGLMAu6WXyWsJpsY2LhLWDBfKel-LozQKFKVfcmY/s4032/GreensHarborPathDuxburyKB5831.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsP_ymX1p3Nw6-GfBasOrXyhI2TfQ1UBiHSn11D8wogjGgFfTR16QtaKRWUuaKIxW9tDowWJasnmgBizOT4cKAyziIXD353Ow7phu8J_o28QP3np8ZUB0H2ornyHP-CFAjwcZVEYgOj-0f_sfAGLMAu6WXyWsJpsY2LhLWDBfKel-LozQKFKVfcmY/w400-h300/GreensHarborPathDuxburyKB5831.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury: Uncommon Grounds and Green’s Harbor Path & Kettle Hole Loop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This unassuming shop at 282 Saint George Street roasts its own coffee beans on site. Fuel up, and proceed just over a mile on Route 3A to <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/greens-harbor-path-and-kettle-hole-loop/" style="color: #954f72;">Green’s Harbor Path and Kettle Hole Loop</a>, which are part of Duxbury’s Knapp Town Forest and the Duck Hill River watershed. You’ll find trail access behind the Town Offices. Bring a map!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0_EIGZ6RCehp_5OnSoQcemvm5cbCHwJYBTvKgL4B1MpFE2LkcYxhxRq7tUVYwaiqXQWA6xZtxk7IPs7yNEEjq4RjHoIjRUp3tNq_bNHrYemULm_TGsh_vIVjChaIPFnQUGSxg3pOieNj45lThJ66Z29bbxpgZoAW_tj7uQXwAtTB8kT36mWZ7lVL/s4032/LuckyFinnScituate6004.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0_EIGZ6RCehp_5OnSoQcemvm5cbCHwJYBTvKgL4B1MpFE2LkcYxhxRq7tUVYwaiqXQWA6xZtxk7IPs7yNEEjq4RjHoIjRUp3tNq_bNHrYemULm_TGsh_vIVjChaIPFnQUGSxg3pOieNj45lThJ66Z29bbxpgZoAW_tj7uQXwAtTB8kT36mWZ7lVL/w400-h300/LuckyFinnScituate6004.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix97UAvEdcCitVAo6VRUo1s4tgLj6w6Coe1i0c418ltMn4tlGrXitUJ-CjPB_AX1LZwiSxmgWOSGqm_rE9usvW6rgWtUKYa0Dw47GjVD7-Gm6fLUcccED8CJuZA643REE1mp2W3jKlsHexdTVSBYM8PVAJuyYa021-9veDiQuXBMZduXrhza5dEgCN/s4032/WidowsWalkScituateKB6199.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix97UAvEdcCitVAo6VRUo1s4tgLj6w6Coe1i0c418ltMn4tlGrXitUJ-CjPB_AX1LZwiSxmgWOSGqm_rE9usvW6rgWtUKYa0Dw47GjVD7-Gm6fLUcccED8CJuZA643REE1mp2W3jKlsHexdTVSBYM8PVAJuyYa021-9veDiQuXBMZduXrhza5dEgCN/w400-h300/WidowsWalkScituateKB6199.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate: Lucky Finn and Widow’s Walk Golf Course<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Don’t delay! <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/widows-walk/" style="color: #954f72;">Widow’s Walk</a> is open to the public every winter for walking, and it’s a beautiful place to explore! Don’t miss the view, from the Signature Hole, of Herring River and the North River mouth. A short distance down the Driftway, you’ll find a brand-new outpost of <a href="https://www.luckyfinncafe.com/location/driftway/" style="color: #954f72;">Lucky Finn</a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QWTzpIC9fZYw_XN_Fxz6ys3lRy2dHnTU2rgn8b-5SH9hs_knKJzy5ue0SDyo8Ge7tI3T0qHUAR0EaAcPXBdtwX1jJfE9AX4GXQUvDbujWqVjKZY6QXfe7mrCyfbv4Y3qmkhrh2ySDHjUhwHe-Ep7_CzXM99u9mNcYRx-Rt52w2mwqTMuAN5Gc-Dd/s4032/SeabirdCoffee6353.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QWTzpIC9fZYw_XN_Fxz6ys3lRy2dHnTU2rgn8b-5SH9hs_knKJzy5ue0SDyo8Ge7tI3T0qHUAR0EaAcPXBdtwX1jJfE9AX4GXQUvDbujWqVjKZY6QXfe7mrCyfbv4Y3qmkhrh2ySDHjUhwHe-Ep7_CzXM99u9mNcYRx-Rt52w2mwqTMuAN5Gc-Dd/w400-h300/SeabirdCoffee6353.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMb3RzvB6sLobcPA9vI-vix6At6WDG-BbwRo0f0Rhn8ViMxL5rD122LpRT9yyEdUIAzYxDdh66mh1Jz1PBzbq_jeKEwxbQm8N6SR3n3YJuf2csx21udG8yZ12rGJS3JWapQMiYo_N3HlFbu-i0JHTDu8CuweFwCB6rzvMxBQFygnp5OA9M9aa4kEI/s4032/WheelwrightCohassetKB4049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMb3RzvB6sLobcPA9vI-vix6At6WDG-BbwRo0f0Rhn8ViMxL5rD122LpRT9yyEdUIAzYxDdh66mh1Jz1PBzbq_jeKEwxbQm8N6SR3n3YJuf2csx21udG8yZ12rGJS3JWapQMiYo_N3HlFbu-i0JHTDu8CuweFwCB6rzvMxBQFygnp5OA9M9aa4kEI/w400-h300/WheelwrightCohassetKB4049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cohasset: Seabird Coffee and Wheelwright Park <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wheelwright-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Wheelwright Park</a> is a large wooded town-owned property with broad trails and captivating glacial erratic boulders, in the watershed of James and Richardson Brooks. Just down the road, at 24 South Main Street, slake your thirst at <a href="https://www.seabirdcoffee.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Seabird Coffee</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj298ABq5Nlbl_k9QtU-xqQNTkG4wGRSji1x6aWXterfvLbWKefQa0qEsRfMRXxOhvs-7IalKYmh8KdV8-y_huGz-aqt1K645fMceWwFtjQjL5FoPLLBSdPPl-F6UuKDrfOu0Sj0YeHO5YU1fdyeLqjCn-boFvwWC60Bd1z3RzbLZdG9UNpYzmX4A_A/s4032/RedeyeRoasters6349.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj298ABq5Nlbl_k9QtU-xqQNTkG4wGRSji1x6aWXterfvLbWKefQa0qEsRfMRXxOhvs-7IalKYmh8KdV8-y_huGz-aqt1K645fMceWwFtjQjL5FoPLLBSdPPl-F6UuKDrfOu0Sj0YeHO5YU1fdyeLqjCn-boFvwWC60Bd1z3RzbLZdG9UNpYzmX4A_A/w400-h300/RedeyeRoasters6349.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoISHg_0tlPjS6g4UzyuOi4H1Q5gAWRGch-15pAq4iBcaDcHylW9Zb_eZbzh_-2t43jvnspzhaDPP6S0dqtaydduF5upgTgcR2clMgrE_VpinIeyU5F4w8JUNjk9GHfT4qtzh7H-B5nmPUzR9dUBRDp42jyGSOFqeolb6j3Hf8dIZlAC_jrQ9mlZ41/s4032/MoreBrewerHinghamKB4911.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoISHg_0tlPjS6g4UzyuOi4H1Q5gAWRGch-15pAq4iBcaDcHylW9Zb_eZbzh_-2t43jvnspzhaDPP6S0dqtaydduF5upgTgcR2clMgrE_VpinIeyU5F4w8JUNjk9GHfT4qtzh7H-B5nmPUzR9dUBRDp42jyGSOFqeolb6j3Hf8dIZlAC_jrQ9mlZ41/w400-h300/MoreBrewerHinghamKB4911.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hingham: RedEye Coffee Roasters and More-Brewer Park <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Look for <a href="https://www.redeyeroasters.com/" style="color: #954f72;">RedEye Roasters</a> at <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bare-cove-marina/" style="color: #954f72;">Bare Cove Marina</a>, on Route 3A in downtown Hingham. Then cruise 3 miles up Central and Hobart Streets to <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/more-brewer-park/" style="color: #954f72;">More Brewer Park</a>, a conservation area with an inspiring hilltop meadow plus a network of trails around Brewer Pond.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTq69zR8d3mlAJkK1Cx9CxGOefbBX-hKSichPEEEbHSDJt5kX-JMbOrDSJHstz_rWbLs9DOB9Nq1uwrqCG2s42sLo8wK54-evEm9JZK9yIw-EISH1bM7olf0UvxFhTkgqUCsY0R9xheaU4Q3VaSs4tcte8-WO42tx9w-OD5V4lYFfeUKwmL3yu46sr/s4032/CasualCupBraintree.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTq69zR8d3mlAJkK1Cx9CxGOefbBX-hKSichPEEEbHSDJt5kX-JMbOrDSJHstz_rWbLs9DOB9Nq1uwrqCG2s42sLo8wK54-evEm9JZK9yIw-EISH1bM7olf0UvxFhTkgqUCsY0R9xheaU4Q3VaSs4tcte8-WO42tx9w-OD5V4lYFfeUKwmL3yu46sr/w400-h300/CasualCupBraintree.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJho3XhxHrfNyH_a4oxsimkxYgHakx7tWjC-QJKNpkVXQfExcaxpp5WaEwzKZLiThPHdcZFAINoFaXeGrwAdW_dZUKoud8xrvhy2FHMf9nOb2exfNb_isvqY_PaslRG9cjfJys-5RmIczOXfnpb1ekDGlvDhDBXK9Do9I-2z6FcqJe_vGTRkUJAf4/s4032/PondMeadowParkBraintreeKB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJho3XhxHrfNyH_a4oxsimkxYgHakx7tWjC-QJKNpkVXQfExcaxpp5WaEwzKZLiThPHdcZFAINoFaXeGrwAdW_dZUKoud8xrvhy2FHMf9nOb2exfNb_isvqY_PaslRG9cjfJys-5RmIczOXfnpb1ekDGlvDhDBXK9Do9I-2z6FcqJe_vGTRkUJAf4/w400-h300/PondMeadowParkBraintreeKB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Braintree: The Casual Cup and Pond Meadow Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pond-meadow-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Pond Meadow Park</a> is not only scenic – with trails through forest and meadow and numerous water views -- it’s also stroller- and wheelchair-friendly! Grab a <a href="https://thecasualcupcafe.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Casual Cup</a> in South Braintree Square, and then it’s just a 2-mile drive to the park headquarters. This Weymouth- and Braintree-owned park is part of the Fore River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SULLVZqxB8wyXZ5yDtdIf_Eiiv9OrrwrFoamabLN79K8NjXrhruDHvP5cAG0Yy96OO200MMgRyr_smxqz_fW6EhXUFShefDSzWgOZKWLjrypLgar7j6tThxpjTdFgQenqrprn86upHR4HzcOTbsU_kp-vyR9HP893LahAZG1mMXphKYawm9w9R7p/s4032/KiskadeeCoffeePlymouthKB7384.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SULLVZqxB8wyXZ5yDtdIf_Eiiv9OrrwrFoamabLN79K8NjXrhruDHvP5cAG0Yy96OO200MMgRyr_smxqz_fW6EhXUFShefDSzWgOZKWLjrypLgar7j6tThxpjTdFgQenqrprn86upHR4HzcOTbsU_kp-vyR9HP893LahAZG1mMXphKYawm9w9R7p/w400-h300/KiskadeeCoffeePlymouthKB7384.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPzL2fGiOygdvvzEJEWEehznofH5oWpguakF7Xg6QS4qLZtJO6MAE_-uk7V8fb6yzyfUjc6_772Ta1RWJwstPgHl0POFa4LpZBryllteFyle8rHhQjla7EhdR86yAxdD-rGtc6RndkXYfpAmr2RGWuKA2MYXkzEJKng1R0C6zDy7KpVzcx8ca04OC/s4032/TownBrookTrailPlymouthKB0151.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPzL2fGiOygdvvzEJEWEehznofH5oWpguakF7Xg6QS4qLZtJO6MAE_-uk7V8fb6yzyfUjc6_772Ta1RWJwstPgHl0POFa4LpZBryllteFyle8rHhQjla7EhdR86yAxdD-rGtc6RndkXYfpAmr2RGWuKA2MYXkzEJKng1R0C6zDy7KpVzcx8ca04OC/w400-h300/TownBrookTrailPlymouthKB0151.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plymouth: Kiskadee Coffee Company and Town Brook Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In downtown Plymouth, it’s just a short walk from Kiskadee Coffee Company (18 Main Street) to the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-trail/" style="color: #954f72;">Town Brook Trail</a>, which you can access both at Brewster Gardens and Town Brook Park. Enjoy views of the brook and its herring run as you follow the trail upstream, all the way to Billington Sea. Bonus: the first half mile of this linear town-owned property is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtWdp1KybDblppbIcxmezcCYOe2tH650fSm_67UZqFHKPpt5JB_swcHHMmuTRBqRfhx_yQTTr1SpfpLyUzYnq2Z3pdElNvLSIBnGr0lpkzP4AoaMlkQdezpCmaWNuAvRVqvHloELzfNTULlyiJ3I9X83eyfPX8RuUxuHzkGlcYUUbuswsoz7b388K/s4032/RestorationCoffee7151.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtWdp1KybDblppbIcxmezcCYOe2tH650fSm_67UZqFHKPpt5JB_swcHHMmuTRBqRfhx_yQTTr1SpfpLyUzYnq2Z3pdElNvLSIBnGr0lpkzP4AoaMlkQdezpCmaWNuAvRVqvHloELzfNTULlyiJ3I9X83eyfPX8RuUxuHzkGlcYUUbuswsoz7b388K/w400-h300/RestorationCoffee7151.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FC21iA_6PGEVAZ8_3PIsQGJOh3vzVMQyXnZy2q4CTSEmLt12fbwT6O3EMqgS8e1fdCdn3Xx7g8v-RkC8gPACdKvow4mG7xxJ9WyZYV-jOXj7MA8_i1z49RT86kcaQ8Pc2g6auE5AVLZi1tLxnbYKGQ1oe_YTfzcNynjHjJyl9DtwCnfRTbCU-US7/s4032/HobartPondWhitmanKB1409.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FC21iA_6PGEVAZ8_3PIsQGJOh3vzVMQyXnZy2q4CTSEmLt12fbwT6O3EMqgS8e1fdCdn3Xx7g8v-RkC8gPACdKvow4mG7xxJ9WyZYV-jOXj7MA8_i1z49RT86kcaQ8Pc2g6auE5AVLZi1tLxnbYKGQ1oe_YTfzcNynjHjJyl9DtwCnfRTbCU-US7/w400-h300/HobartPondWhitmanKB1409.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitman: Restoration Coffee and Hobart Pond<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For a short, scenic walk in Whitman, don’t miss the stroller- and wheelchair-friendly boulevard that extends along one side of <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hobart-pond/" style="color: #954f72;">Hobart Pond</a>. It’s only 1/3 of a mile, but it’s a pretty spot, and there are benches where you can pause to enjoy the view. The Shumatuscacant River flows through the pond. A half mile away, check out the Whitman branch of <a href="https://www.restoration-coffee.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Restoration Coffee</a>, at 564 Washington Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3VST90Ll7MAnegnU4alaz9Zqs4MaM4x0lce8TzvXehftCiTT_AEZ5_dN9rqyuDip0XXYCR4bEaNzGoGdOsqPIAN6SPyTEe0kr57_Pw2L1HUoVw7gyWK5gK9j8vK8JECIos_WwDmVfm28dkQubqKTAk_oFNOYJadwof8gb6dKIw2IpiBBl17ndEhX/s4032/SlowCoffee6188.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3VST90Ll7MAnegnU4alaz9Zqs4MaM4x0lce8TzvXehftCiTT_AEZ5_dN9rqyuDip0XXYCR4bEaNzGoGdOsqPIAN6SPyTEe0kr57_Pw2L1HUoVw7gyWK5gK9j8vK8JECIos_WwDmVfm28dkQubqKTAk_oFNOYJadwof8gb6dKIw2IpiBBl17ndEhX/w400-h300/SlowCoffee6188.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfK9mOuE0BOrO46yM05KFqsYCj3TSsz5RMxipfQvvZVm5_oGwzuFxaqIAVkQ8QBhJZIBBwVWgL5dNxHMHqxpjrDccYc_4E9Vpc-Xbaxly-e3SGlNFMCnKC-EX1yVQHXjGlQuqlYpwUK_3orfQrN5NQVoEZbctPzIX0RlHXE6l-DWjF1dyqhQFhj4n1/s4032/BradfordTorreyWeymouthKB0372.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfK9mOuE0BOrO46yM05KFqsYCj3TSsz5RMxipfQvvZVm5_oGwzuFxaqIAVkQ8QBhJZIBBwVWgL5dNxHMHqxpjrDccYc_4E9Vpc-Xbaxly-e3SGlNFMCnKC-EX1yVQHXjGlQuqlYpwUK_3orfQrN5NQVoEZbctPzIX0RlHXE6l-DWjF1dyqhQFhj4n1/w400-h300/BradfordTorreyWeymouthKB0372.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weymouth: Slow Coffee and Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There’s a brand-new coffee shop at 12 Columbian Street called Slow Coffee. Pair it with an exploration of the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bradford-torrey-bird-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;">Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary</a>, a conservation area that’s about 1.5 miles away. Part of the Back River watershed, it features rocky outcroppings and 3 miles of woodland trails.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-yoIhBefFRP2Exjhk5g5Wxf3Bxb0Gw0X9NW4r9JXZTNfyHXLhbcm8NFB4gS-iHi91fqBb12WDmU5dLlVmo5umWiuZk6OowBc_qZ4NQ_94t-y_N1kJCu-53N_qT0lyH8XAcQ7B4K2qFX_dF4chaV8LyVyVXLY0b3_-IvbmOjwItYVr3xGL_p7mb4k/s4032/BreadbasketHullKB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-yoIhBefFRP2Exjhk5g5Wxf3Bxb0Gw0X9NW4r9JXZTNfyHXLhbcm8NFB4gS-iHi91fqBb12WDmU5dLlVmo5umWiuZk6OowBc_qZ4NQ_94t-y_N1kJCu-53N_qT0lyH8XAcQ7B4K2qFX_dF4chaV8LyVyVXLY0b3_-IvbmOjwItYVr3xGL_p7mb4k/w400-h300/BreadbasketHullKB.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QtHJNyziUUFl8Bz8KuQRZ8FdobO84nJJWCeVnZo3mAfNXKHy4OE_pGNrimm0jw4Jj8yTaELxPVp5wseOHp_fC_XfVzjgZ8Uec1dkUgRQ9BE6nT8yhcJYHIfGZn4SV2tGjjr_TZVY2HzHb3dx3b9ZHDh7Jg0KU50QMx_JjZZjbzVHED_jNYY-cXwy/s4032/NantasketBeachHullKB1207.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QtHJNyziUUFl8Bz8KuQRZ8FdobO84nJJWCeVnZo3mAfNXKHy4OE_pGNrimm0jw4Jj8yTaELxPVp5wseOHp_fC_XfVzjgZ8Uec1dkUgRQ9BE6nT8yhcJYHIfGZn4SV2tGjjr_TZVY2HzHb3dx3b9ZHDh7Jg0KU50QMx_JjZZjbzVHED_jNYY-cXwy/w400-h300/NantasketBeachHullKB1207.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hull: BreadBasket Café and Nantasket Beach Reservation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">You can stroll along the ocean for at least a mile at DCR’s <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/nantasket-beach-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;">Nantasket Beach Reservation</a>, enjoying the ocean breezes. From there, it’s just a short hop to BreadBasket Café (307 Nantasket Ave.) Stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, this is an inviting option for a sunny day!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85zWTMvuHt_rlj8Rlflp7tXzyljCiZgeehh_E71aJaV3VPFtjpbAjcpAUONu4KEDzeb3qUhMKqYWFQvkmy1gGEYho9Np_viMjZUl6OkYToT2rIr2spWpOQTZGofUPzhKGAOP0w5EAu6-oDnqhXG0Rn3PXasOixkGbyjo8-c-O-rzCdF4Za0mNdmjc/s4032/PourNorwell6720.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85zWTMvuHt_rlj8Rlflp7tXzyljCiZgeehh_E71aJaV3VPFtjpbAjcpAUONu4KEDzeb3qUhMKqYWFQvkmy1gGEYho9Np_viMjZUl6OkYToT2rIr2spWpOQTZGofUPzhKGAOP0w5EAu6-oDnqhXG0Rn3PXasOixkGbyjo8-c-O-rzCdF4Za0mNdmjc/w400-h300/PourNorwell6720.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a2cfpLUqEtcb9WWB-Bmvt_HboAIky1y7sfu9VFnN0U95p6wTru_3cR32UKy78Rr4dKY4QHBuWbUPLk-X3uPrNCOQexSCKyMsCVJTL65p_mJXP2S3yI-H_oXBrgIloHED_OYoxTkY8LOI6lWcO8PTOdlyTCjXygVfE9RERmLEodLtVE-g90t5QDsT/s4032/FoggForestNorwellKB5234.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a2cfpLUqEtcb9WWB-Bmvt_HboAIky1y7sfu9VFnN0U95p6wTru_3cR32UKy78Rr4dKY4QHBuWbUPLk-X3uPrNCOQexSCKyMsCVJTL65p_mJXP2S3yI-H_oXBrgIloHED_OYoxTkY8LOI6lWcO8PTOdlyTCjXygVfE9RERmLEodLtVE-g90t5QDsT/w400-h300/FoggForestNorwellKB5234.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norwell: Pour and Fogg Forest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The family-owned café known as <a href="https://www.pourcoffeeandbagel.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Pour</a> is quickly becoming an area favorite. Their 686 Main Street location is just a half mile from the parking lot for <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/fogg-forest/" style="color: #954f72;">Fogg Forest</a>. Explore the watershed of Second Herring Brook in this surprisingly large conservation area with more than 2 miles of trails. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rgd0htg3z1i8wftVYB2niEfTwbVFZTPe7J2a5QNA8CYzro4uqWxl0eXPGSvH1XtRmEA-GoAPcWdNIXS6jYxu4gS0ZRWwux94d-WOXrgO8WMcWMC4jAN95p1kcCjJ6fSQigv7IHoVC0MXguIjGyZ7JZnc-uE_RBHk5ulO532oiM2SQvM_57JgpJ5K/s4032/GunterTPembroke6826.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rgd0htg3z1i8wftVYB2niEfTwbVFZTPe7J2a5QNA8CYzro4uqWxl0eXPGSvH1XtRmEA-GoAPcWdNIXS6jYxu4gS0ZRWwux94d-WOXrgO8WMcWMC4jAN95p1kcCjJ6fSQigv7IHoVC0MXguIjGyZ7JZnc-uE_RBHk5ulO532oiM2SQvM_57JgpJ5K/w400-h300/GunterTPembroke6826.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74RYhipvDVWLhY6gLXIIHn35CtO-_HUIbjtf3mL-uHksACuJ9HHW2DPZ-JM0zSX4MB-P4Olgqw8_yBStVclikvYjEjFWFKpmWfqVcCbhtCgb2phdQHLAtNQRBcwWa7sq2eWno3A8R06Rcyg38oLx6z9K47Hbjn2E8Yjby3gMU81rg-F1mRvuTxyTs/s4032/TwoMileMarshfieldKB5772.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74RYhipvDVWLhY6gLXIIHn35CtO-_HUIbjtf3mL-uHksACuJ9HHW2DPZ-JM0zSX4MB-P4Olgqw8_yBStVclikvYjEjFWFKpmWfqVcCbhtCgb2phdQHLAtNQRBcwWa7sq2eWno3A8R06Rcyg38oLx6z9K47Hbjn2E8Yjby3gMU81rg-F1mRvuTxyTs/w400-h300/TwoMileMarshfieldKB5772.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke: Gunther Tootie’s and Two Mile Farm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Renowned for its house-made bagels, this <a href="https://www.gunthertooties.com/gunthers-pembroke/" style="color: #954f72;">small local chain</a> also boasts a broad selection of coffees. Stock up, and then continue around the corner. Just over the Marshfield town line, you’ll find <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/two-mile-farm/" style="color: #954f72;">Two Mile Farm</a>, a Trustees property on a hillside overlooking the North River. The coffee will come in handy after you follow the trails downhill … because eventually you’ll have to climb back up again! <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocbJnSCd-xOGBs8zRZEfwUfKjFvphGRD1hC2YJorTZezGNpp6sdFvTAmyg3Y1aL967OUwaRuuG2-kZNsiWufogAVbCqmrYnFzU3aCUQR_kZK_uk-aWVBaoVETRA-Kd03oxkZtu_pGuAg9Lf0azaOdn4tIIm6Hh53rtqYdYJi8LRzYxbVil07F6Bq8/s4032/BlueberryMuffinKingston6787.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocbJnSCd-xOGBs8zRZEfwUfKjFvphGRD1hC2YJorTZezGNpp6sdFvTAmyg3Y1aL967OUwaRuuG2-kZNsiWufogAVbCqmrYnFzU3aCUQR_kZK_uk-aWVBaoVETRA-Kd03oxkZtu_pGuAg9Lf0azaOdn4tIIm6Hh53rtqYdYJi8LRzYxbVil07F6Bq8/w400-h300/BlueberryMuffinKingston6787.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_dIr-97TnE8HgYbR3bAyzAGUsChzScbsUPmrhjOqeEit4xQ6h-FHLWlZQhbq5bEwJnc52O8ADsV6WENcD-h5CSoHs_MbbUH-7t-wxmCHCyLd90yE-Nau4ShmymZcDTuYBb4aenF6TY-qsWPg-xk08txM-JJVJX9tGa5WmrzrEyk3xP5W8BN4LJ4v/s4032/SampsonParkKingstonKB8625.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_dIr-97TnE8HgYbR3bAyzAGUsChzScbsUPmrhjOqeEit4xQ6h-FHLWlZQhbq5bEwJnc52O8ADsV6WENcD-h5CSoHs_MbbUH-7t-wxmCHCyLd90yE-Nau4ShmymZcDTuYBb4aenF6TY-qsWPg-xk08txM-JJVJX9tGa5WmrzrEyk3xP5W8BN4LJ4v/w400-h300/SampsonParkKingstonKB8625.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kingston: The Blueberry Muffin and Sampson Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoy coffee – and of course a muffin! – at the <a href="https://bluebmuffin.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Kingston branch</a> of this popular breakfast joint, and then continue 1.5 miles to <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/sampson-forest-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;">Sampson Park</a> at 67 Elm Street. First, step onto the observation deck for a glimpse of the Jones River, which thanks to a 2019 dam removal, is now flowing more freely. In the woods, enjoy more than a mile of trails.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AJj_UqiE2k14z3msy7k4h97HHEjcJ4ABhpon4YHc4MYsZPbudH2ANq7NwgCW7iAUYe5Tjsoug2g5ZhFfjMMUGrq3G-a7FqiCpDBNY4ndyQOvitT8pxUYej6zjeKFapk5s4qoBKCN6bLq6_NDbBzeXcYHFrV3Yd6aUkbfHNohATvkDDfztXXLE4yp/s4032/SlacktideHanover6479.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AJj_UqiE2k14z3msy7k4h97HHEjcJ4ABhpon4YHc4MYsZPbudH2ANq7NwgCW7iAUYe5Tjsoug2g5ZhFfjMMUGrq3G-a7FqiCpDBNY4ndyQOvitT8pxUYej6zjeKFapk5s4qoBKCN6bLq6_NDbBzeXcYHFrV3Yd6aUkbfHNohATvkDDfztXXLE4yp/w400-h300/SlacktideHanover6479.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4d7uslT1BDkLA12vLXWkCIDh0VOtP8J1lvE-2dsZAkwR0Bu_kUmb_jVDAU95EAvwIzQILDuShiCHZFWsgigSUP4CsidSYEqQIpStLglT1hETFQ9WX1ctuQf1PuFn0uGXkGV3SK2XPOZwzj0p93FHqXr2lDbp7vb7_me0x7H2u6mkBxvqM5mEWh3o/s4032/FollyHillHanoverKB5181.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4d7uslT1BDkLA12vLXWkCIDh0VOtP8J1lvE-2dsZAkwR0Bu_kUmb_jVDAU95EAvwIzQILDuShiCHZFWsgigSUP4CsidSYEqQIpStLglT1hETFQ9WX1ctuQf1PuFn0uGXkGV3SK2XPOZwzj0p93FHqXr2lDbp7vb7_me0x7H2u6mkBxvqM5mEWh3o/w400-h300/FollyHillHanoverKB5181.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover: SlackTide Coffee Roasters and Folly Hill/Bog Iron Trails<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">SlackTide is one of several shops housed within <a href="https://previtesmarket.com/" style="color: #954f72;">Previte’s Marketplace</a>. Coffee in hand, proceed up Broadway to #519, an access point for the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/folly-hill-and-bog-iron-trails/" style="color: #954f72;">Folly Hill and Bog Iron Trails</a>. This 38-acre town property offers more than 3 miles of forest trails, and numerous views of streams and wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">March 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Challenge, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-32461585313589581822023-01-24T12:25:00.001-05:002023-01-26T15:16:11.563-05:00Cross-Country Skiing: 15 Locales on the South Shore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFlKDERPCWBSyKFnzv0QR5LLk6dCFohw-v_5jSEx96C_2kxCTpakljciIlBj_00AgbEfIk6XTPt4Z33vOIT8CSbjc9eb0zyOOOlXT2iEs8TYo_1tkvcRZ2M93nzRM_7f5QHorMoEsDY3oQsY0z6dE2gE0mVrdQj-VUS8a2NkNFvSi2XIrGge13cM_/s1080/NatureColumnPromoXCSki.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNFlKDERPCWBSyKFnzv0QR5LLk6dCFohw-v_5jSEx96C_2kxCTpakljciIlBj_00AgbEfIk6XTPt4Z33vOIT8CSbjc9eb0zyOOOlXT2iEs8TYo_1tkvcRZ2M93nzRM_7f5QHorMoEsDY3oQsY0z6dE2gE0mVrdQj-VUS8a2NkNFvSi2XIrGge13cM_/w400-h400/NatureColumnPromoXCSki.png" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Now that we’ve had our first snows of 2023, it’s time to plan some cross-country skiing. But will we have sufficient snow this winter for outdoor fun? Will the ground stay cold enough to sustain it? Warming temperatures have certainly proven problematic for local winter sports. If the trend continues and this doesn’t turn out to be a skiing year, remember that these trails are also great for walking!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Where on the South Shore could you cross-country ski? Below you’ll find a list of 15 public properties with suitable trails, from Weymouth to Plymouth. Perhaps you’ll discover a new favorite! You’ll find more than 100 such properties and trails listed in the Cross-Country Skiing section of our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Get Outdoors</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> online database.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, don’t miss our 2023 Explore South Shore program, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Know Your Local Waters</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each week we introduce a new river, stream, pond or other waterway, and highlight public places you can visit to experience it first-hand. Come explore and learn with us throughout the year! Watch for daily posts on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrwa.org" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Know Your Local Waters also features a weekly trivia question, with a chance to win a custom NSRWA prize package. Share your guesses by commenting on our social media feed. Each month, we’ll gather all the correct answers, and randomly choose one lucky winner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJqfz4sIzoM-yJpoYt2rquOZeR2FYqIWX3FBPNg6kJ1FEIkfkz6h1EAaQfYsg4qTkpLBrZJ9oGjjpY0VXEV9JdXlkR1WAJ-hfcOLRKU_rI1LD_t9t0d3PYisRCnRIZpxQQATQC0vDLyhCvbaZ-sInzpnKiammShFSp3Ix20pFk5WM5nok5inoYGXs/s4032/GreatPondWeymouthKBsnow3760.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJqfz4sIzoM-yJpoYt2rquOZeR2FYqIWX3FBPNg6kJ1FEIkfkz6h1EAaQfYsg4qTkpLBrZJ9oGjjpY0VXEV9JdXlkR1WAJ-hfcOLRKU_rI1LD_t9t0d3PYisRCnRIZpxQQATQC0vDLyhCvbaZ-sInzpnKiammShFSp3Ix20pFk5WM5nok5inoYGXs/w400-h300/GreatPondWeymouthKBsnow3760.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-pond-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Pond Trail</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This quiet property features a 1-mile trail network through the woods and along the shore of Great Pond, with beautiful views, especially when covered with snow. Great Pond is a public water supply and a source of the Weymouth Back River. Look for the trailhead at Gifford Playground at 139 Thicket Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NQs97sM9gwlLL65CuKakcC-fQYUVF8_UV7Ng-I_j8dHSPnneeKT8wLXBU5Cv6i6mXkBKjSMilDcP51PPlMc0uOQfO0-_wTKJJkUsyWFArsFbyXMTs8W-EbZm_gZKFKSylCgn7u7juYhMFISZ-vB-twa7cNxyLXglWgi2r4tjIm26cX6d9YxDNJdH/s4032/GeorgeWashingtonForestHinghamKB5702.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NQs97sM9gwlLL65CuKakcC-fQYUVF8_UV7Ng-I_j8dHSPnneeKT8wLXBU5Cv6i6mXkBKjSMilDcP51PPlMc0uOQfO0-_wTKJJkUsyWFArsFbyXMTs8W-EbZm_gZKFKSylCgn7u7juYhMFISZ-vB-twa7cNxyLXglWgi2r4tjIm26cX6d9YxDNJdH/w400-h300/GeorgeWashingtonForestHinghamKB5702.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/george-washington-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">George Washington Forest,</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also known as the Hingham Town Forest, this 197-acre woodland features rolling hills and forested esker ridges, with 3 miles of varied trails, perfect for cross-country skiing. Fulling Mill Brook flows through the property, which is within the Weir River watershed. Limited roadside parking on South Pleasant Street and Charles Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxR8qF4HPyiNhUM_dTL9q66LxuaPkhGrXdFEJwSl3qsOqxAv3DmI7kIVz2MRFOU08Jdb09QIOd8bmYvRi7ycB5jqKj7pfRDU0RyxoOliIECDBWl1romySxAR18eyZ1IisKtOZHedFWg2IF3C67BENzWk0Je0lQVJyXH8Tt1xdDUwz2stpwwsj9B6z/s4032/AmesNowellAbingtonsnowKB3415.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxR8qF4HPyiNhUM_dTL9q66LxuaPkhGrXdFEJwSl3qsOqxAv3DmI7kIVz2MRFOU08Jdb09QIOd8bmYvRi7ycB5jqKj7pfRDU0RyxoOliIECDBWl1romySxAR18eyZ1IisKtOZHedFWg2IF3C67BENzWk0Je0lQVJyXH8Tt1xdDUwz2stpwwsj9B6z/w400-h300/AmesNowellAbingtonsnowKB3415.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ames-nowell-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ames Nowell State Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Abington<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoy views of Cleveland Pond in winter while exploring this 700-acre property, with 10+ miles of trails. Bordering Beaver Brook, it is part of the Taunton River watershed. Ample on-site parking on Linwood Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeulYPBc5DWnqCqTVGAuSTEijZeAZVWU_pS39t9SgirJafwnuVhDf0DeVSJ_vxXFMNyAztxXNVvinlbUvIsNVEZQso_byaxQ9L8DST77FE2y8y906fUysROCELCrWuXbQ9XtknnnrevRGrnzXTz6QMptzFpokkBkl9z8uTl0Ce0uhD1_LLQGeIpcov/s4032/PlainStreetHanoverKBsnow3354.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeulYPBc5DWnqCqTVGAuSTEijZeAZVWU_pS39t9SgirJafwnuVhDf0DeVSJ_vxXFMNyAztxXNVvinlbUvIsNVEZQso_byaxQ9L8DST77FE2y8y906fUysROCELCrWuXbQ9XtknnnrevRGrnzXTz6QMptzFpokkBkl9z8uTl0Ce0uhD1_LLQGeIpcov/w400-h300/PlainStreetHanoverKBsnow3354.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plain-street-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plain Street Trails</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This unassuming town conservation area in the Drinkwater River watershed is a great spot for cross-country skiing, with about 2 miles of intersecting woodland trails. From the trailhead on Old Farm Road, pass through the power easement and into the woods. Roadside parking on Old Farm Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBbOQvp2qepQFGNOYGEzYjuTlMDOakU5fRK9HZ90iZa6TPBToxLyPUV-qxgi-5MWFyjaPDPuvVtsTqqUcx5QNNlP4Bb0SxliFokKOkWCEupv0SkUZZih8vni5lT6_MHeJUlvF7x-IZoiU8qJg-YUP0HKATCy-fynI_k9QjSmxkof2PzwbtqKseDje/s4032/WompatuckGroveNorwellKBsnow4352.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBbOQvp2qepQFGNOYGEzYjuTlMDOakU5fRK9HZ90iZa6TPBToxLyPUV-qxgi-5MWFyjaPDPuvVtsTqqUcx5QNNlP4Bb0SxliFokKOkWCEupv0SkUZZih8vni5lT6_MHeJUlvF7x-IZoiU8qJg-YUP0HKATCy-fynI_k9QjSmxkof2PzwbtqKseDje/w400-h300/WompatuckGroveNorwellKBsnow4352.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park – </span></b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-grove/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Grove Street Entrance,</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bring your skis and check out the newest access to Wompatuck State Park! Look for the parking area at 433 Grove Street, just east of Prospect Street. Within the 3500-acre park, there are 12 miles of paved paths, plus numerous off-road trails. Part of the Aaron River/Gulf River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfaaTDMIG5k-AjgQa7nM5Rphw6e53NI_B0fUiyHSGPUj4eHyPNr3ZLnEvRA0_9QzYeIiElzHdpjxeaTjNHaeQ4fvGEeRp70_gm0EQcAFlcNqXHiGc0awkCL0lFbFMZa93Jkclc7Za7Gar-pYdkKZZouaVixOBFzHXAfYTVXOH4xTqYD5lFKhmCYca/s4032/PapeCohassetKBsnow3246.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfaaTDMIG5k-AjgQa7nM5Rphw6e53NI_B0fUiyHSGPUj4eHyPNr3ZLnEvRA0_9QzYeIiElzHdpjxeaTjNHaeQ4fvGEeRp70_gm0EQcAFlcNqXHiGc0awkCL0lFbFMZa93Jkclc7Za7Gar-pYdkKZZouaVixOBFzHXAfYTVXOH4xTqYD5lFKhmCYca/w400-h300/PapeCohassetKBsnow3246.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pape-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pape Reservation</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoy snowy views of Lily Pond, Cohasset’s public water supply, while following a half-mile trail along the western shore. Limited on-site parking at the Water Treatment Plant at 339 King Street. Part of the Gulf River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMzzWDCgQsmShrvgV6YMTGOJE3JXbu_jhSojf5NA2WHVsGdc9VWsfxO0BCmBhFxTOxRuaGbrUVMKUWY9bHFAljqVTmsKQSyM3fAOLf-tbX8_3uO0Hvc1rnixDwlFzV_J4ub1xznedsJQAOD1wUQqRLgHzmxOaTy03LlqLDfQqV9m57oLL9SFrAIL0/s4032/EllisScituateKBsnow3232.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPMzzWDCgQsmShrvgV6YMTGOJE3JXbu_jhSojf5NA2WHVsGdc9VWsfxO0BCmBhFxTOxRuaGbrUVMKUWY9bHFAljqVTmsKQSyM3fAOLf-tbX8_3uO0Hvc1rnixDwlFzV_J4ub1xznedsJQAOD1wUQqRLgHzmxOaTy03LlqLDfQqV9m57oLL9SFrAIL0/w400-h300/EllisScituateKBsnow3232.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellis-estate-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellis Estate Trails</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This property at 709 Country Way offers an extensive trail network. Ski through the holly-filled woodlands surrounding the historic Bailey-Ellis House and Deke’s Pond. Part of the Gulf River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyQy-L8ybiLUeR5hJAzoIg1MQjDT7dpioy1slZqt81YVVi-8sOA3rDDbCR2Fpjk0eBOS_j4pWR1MtD6qq-MPua8Dv8OdX_U_u--MXgE0WdbLbv2XjrBMGT0je5zZDiBR4IUJo8R4aXy_04IMlQ_JnHD1DL6sL8OBhmmLbN_Gl5QU41_vD8PAGxNQM/s4032/CouchMarshfieldKBsnow2521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyQy-L8ybiLUeR5hJAzoIg1MQjDT7dpioy1slZqt81YVVi-8sOA3rDDbCR2Fpjk0eBOS_j4pWR1MtD6qq-MPua8Dv8OdX_U_u--MXgE0WdbLbv2XjrBMGT0je5zZDiBR4IUJo8R4aXy_04IMlQ_JnHD1DL6sL8OBhmmLbN_Gl5QU41_vD8PAGxNQM/w400-h300/CouchMarshfieldKBsnow2521.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/couch-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Couch Beach</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">You’re in for a treat! Look for the small parking area and trailhead on the right, about 2/3 of the way inside Couch Cemetery. Behind the gate, you can ski 1/3 mile down an unpaved roadway to Couch Beach on the North River, where the view is spectacular at any time of year! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCpZycSK3_gyNmnilvkZ5OsfsLkrCEPiqMF8ucZZkDPUofigk-je7UHAebkEVGrYEg2NS51JtDGTBjb0c9C8HT2K6w_x5VOzU3q83yg4bksQh98UWyeA1WRFv_N9AbI8qf-aAJQvNFq6SKIr5CNL0oDgCf4ahP71N0ncW_U0c-Zgw0a1RwFIdQE7c/s4032/TubbsPembrokeKBsnow2867.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCpZycSK3_gyNmnilvkZ5OsfsLkrCEPiqMF8ucZZkDPUofigk-je7UHAebkEVGrYEg2NS51JtDGTBjb0c9C8HT2K6w_x5VOzU3q83yg4bksQh98UWyeA1WRFv_N9AbI8qf-aAJQvNFq6SKIr5CNL0oDgCf4ahP71N0ncW_U0c-Zgw0a1RwFIdQE7c/w400-h300/TubbsPembrokeKBsnow2867.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tubbs-meadow-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tubbs Meadow Conservation Area</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Here you can ski along 2.7 miles of trails through the woods and around wetlands and retired cranberry bogs now returning to their natural state. Part of the Jones River watershed, this property drains to Silver Lake. On-site parking at 139 Monroe Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWWfwzYR3p-LnlXpQbx9nTNMyShA6WfkL1d3fp1WAcAK_PcKYJp9nH6YDCL9IQglJ7Jdm_Rl9qfu9Okf83y4PseeRW_io2jWIPTlEe3y24UjbjkTQ_lB2npqlIp7ztaOB22iVqTPWDdhGhAWjmO9_1elXYlUqH_eATlTTAye-W0MoP6aSgZn1Mrb5/s4032/AltonSmithHansonKBsnow3447.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWWfwzYR3p-LnlXpQbx9nTNMyShA6WfkL1d3fp1WAcAK_PcKYJp9nH6YDCL9IQglJ7Jdm_Rl9qfu9Okf83y4PseeRW_io2jWIPTlEe3y24UjbjkTQ_lB2npqlIp7ztaOB22iVqTPWDdhGhAWjmO9_1elXYlUqH_eATlTTAye-W0MoP6aSgZn1Mrb5/w400-h300/AltonSmithHansonKBsnow3447.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/alton-j-smith-reserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Alton J. Smith Reserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This retired cranberry bog complex on Indian Head Pond offers a pleasant loop trail with expansive views. Look for the sign for the Marcus Urann Fisherman’s Landing, off Route 58, near Camp Kiwanee, and follow the road through the bog to the on-site parking area. Part of the Indian Head River watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpaGPBtxk8EwiFeHXHMd7yZ40k1Ybf-DjAOg92fe6Pn75o8QhGTKLxOBJmvp1bpT80lLjGUcH9PfVxE_8Xss9Fc_rCKsDsoAJ02KnR0EQiaXOVoPII3EHalvpPWY7z0jYid0IIiT3J9kuurIVgFem16Kvb3uREzWzVfZAG1Rrnmk3nY4W3Ntu4vJl/s4032/StriarHalifaxKBsnow3011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpaGPBtxk8EwiFeHXHMd7yZ40k1Ybf-DjAOg92fe6Pn75o8QhGTKLxOBJmvp1bpT80lLjGUcH9PfVxE_8Xss9Fc_rCKsDsoAJ02KnR0EQiaXOVoPII3EHalvpPWY7z0jYid0IIiT3J9kuurIVgFem16Kvb3uREzWzVfZAG1Rrnmk3nY4W3Ntu4vJl/w400-h300/StriarHalifaxKBsnow3011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/striar-conservancy/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Striar Conservancy</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Halifax<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This wooded property on Thompson Street offers a flat, 0.8-mile, out-and-back trail with views of the Winnetuxet River. A lovely, quiet spot to enjoy a winter’s day. Limited on-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTNqpd5-DJ7ykwV0SD7UOy3Gm3mhPdwpliC92_v1hQ80JnQff5oFgZvQIOr9On5AsZJTJSq5SibfWiD_T28Ryn4L3r0k_UR8aRRccfGxEqstfOJcbpEsV5vd5akWbs8Jzsz99SQw7a0FemH38UhVPrY_3d_Bnz_E2L46hyI3J6wT0ANKEr0L1Ds-Q/s4032/CampNekonKingstonKB3043.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTNqpd5-DJ7ykwV0SD7UOy3Gm3mhPdwpliC92_v1hQ80JnQff5oFgZvQIOr9On5AsZJTJSq5SibfWiD_T28Ryn4L3r0k_UR8aRRccfGxEqstfOJcbpEsV5vd5akWbs8Jzsz99SQw7a0FemH38UhVPrY_3d_Bnz_E2L46hyI3J6wT0ANKEr0L1Ds-Q/w400-h300/CampNekonKingstonKB3043.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/camp-nekon/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Camp Nekon</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This town-owned 193-acre forested parcel used to be a Girl Scout camp. Located within the Jones River watershed, it contains several trails and hilly unpaved roadways. A great place to explore! Large parking area on Monks Hill Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZB0tABz_6xw0cELmcXiq3lOUgf932mU28Y8EbdAuR3lYgnvGlqQbm9WF_dZIBI7FQF1Zowk0C0dp9wLwN5g-WCW2mh-doYuB_ECVIuadOtY8DTlkxSY-uXvOuFf3W3FzN9pgEpsJ-0jl5M_vZ-2kNj31GvlVH7ttXajuKLb32j6YwMMEhaM9T0Wbi/s4032/LaphamDuxburySnowKB2487.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZB0tABz_6xw0cELmcXiq3lOUgf932mU28Y8EbdAuR3lYgnvGlqQbm9WF_dZIBI7FQF1Zowk0C0dp9wLwN5g-WCW2mh-doYuB_ECVIuadOtY8DTlkxSY-uXvOuFf3W3FzN9pgEpsJ-0jl5M_vZ-2kNj31GvlVH7ttXajuKLb32j6YwMMEhaM9T0Wbi/w400-h300/LaphamDuxburySnowKB2487.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lapham-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lapham Woods</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This iconic stretch of woodland extends along both sides of Depot Street, offering 1.5 miles of relatively wide, flat trails through a pine forest in the Bluefish River watershed. Access and very limited roadside parking at 875 Tremont Street, or perhaps park at the Town Hall, across the street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGtJHMqGgEvwxJ71ohMpetgjtoFY0gaa6JWq9Udd74v538y2o2HE2PL3kS8j_IXwxGmhtVPjHT7t7w1jUiJZ7zxPE_FanPBADgdqsdtwrpiDWTmwGyjL68cCNKOukTaudYdM3Z9ybwp_djg3vLQvbej6oLdR3n8Azd1UBi7jzfyC7qdNEVXK9Yiek/s4032/FoothillsPlymouthKB5634.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGtJHMqGgEvwxJ71ohMpetgjtoFY0gaa6JWq9Udd74v538y2o2HE2PL3kS8j_IXwxGmhtVPjHT7t7w1jUiJZ7zxPE_FanPBADgdqsdtwrpiDWTmwGyjL68cCNKOukTaudYdM3Z9ybwp_djg3vLQvbej6oLdR3n8Azd1UBi7jzfyC7qdNEVXK9Yiek/w400-h300/FoothillsPlymouthKB5634.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/foothills-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Foothills Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located at 81 Beaver Dam Road, this 126-acre property features 1.5 miles of wide, flat trails around retired cranberry bogs and a couple of stream crossings. On-site parking. Part of the Beaver Dam Brook watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">February 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit <a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;">www.nsrwa.org.</a> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Contest, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-73314398130003290992022-12-21T17:55:00.008-05:002023-01-26T15:16:32.017-05:00Nature Walks: 11 New Places To Explore in 2023!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrO94Rm9VrwAY-2l8wQcqtCB1OQQVsyUeYJyeYpR92ZUsW0ifyfQKixFhE1xITZTWHF1-tajHcprcxMeGkKzXb9iNuAW7J0dXiJo59aLfp1kWVejDihvcQM78qU8HSzo8hDLiUQO0ksKViUSd9EtMCJ4yeMTCRUe8LW5AaCWEpnm_EoN0dml9nNm1l/s1080/NatureColumnPromoNewPlaces.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrO94Rm9VrwAY-2l8wQcqtCB1OQQVsyUeYJyeYpR92ZUsW0ifyfQKixFhE1xITZTWHF1-tajHcprcxMeGkKzXb9iNuAW7J0dXiJo59aLfp1kWVejDihvcQM78qU8HSzo8hDLiUQO0ksKViUSd9EtMCJ4yeMTCRUe8LW5AaCWEpnm_EoN0dml9nNm1l/w400-h400/NatureColumnPromoNewPlaces.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Do you know how many properties are now listed in the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/" style="color: #954f72; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Get Outdoors</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> section of NSRWA’s website? As 2022 drew to a close, there were 450 separate listings, with more than 150 added last year alone. We’ve been busy! If you’re looking for detailed information about local places to hike, paddle, fish, and otherwise enjoy the outdoors, you’ll definitely want to check out this tremendously valuable resource.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Every year in January, we highlight our area’s newest properties, as well as those that have been expanded or significantly updated. Keep reading to learn more about McCarthy Farm in Rockland, the Damon Preserve in Scituate, Sylvester Field in Hanover, and several others!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For 2023, we’re changing up our </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore South Shore Contest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and inviting you to get to know your local waters. Come explore and learn with us through the year to come! Each week we’ll introduce a new river, stream, pond or other waterway. We’ll highlight public places you can visit to experience those waters first-hand. And we’ll share some relevant facts. Watch for our daily posts on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrwa.org" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">We’ll also challenge you with a trivia question! Share your guesses by commenting on our social media feed – which are also great spots to interact with our ever-growing community of outdoors enthusiasts. Each month, we’ll gather all the correct answers, and randomly choose one lucky winner to receive a custom NSRWA prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWxw8O_EExj2m9Zh7LvtB4bbXCOcdUiDoYNjFpTMjH7x_I4UMBz1QABCTI2gOH4N6FFR9-su9udwdZ51_UhxEsboH4nsVTYTV6EeXmR5HDQ4P2rVTDNkji2hCpqWh_CjAJTqHR_4_XDjbxCiQb_Wm82qA4XM-jPJ9TvDfpHIyPgyIPu2rSR7ipQm0/s4032/McCarthyFarmRocklandKB3773.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWxw8O_EExj2m9Zh7LvtB4bbXCOcdUiDoYNjFpTMjH7x_I4UMBz1QABCTI2gOH4N6FFR9-su9udwdZ51_UhxEsboH4nsVTYTV6EeXmR5HDQ4P2rVTDNkji2hCpqWh_CjAJTqHR_4_XDjbxCiQb_Wm82qA4XM-jPJ9TvDfpHIyPgyIPu2rSR7ipQm0/w400-h300/McCarthyFarmRocklandKB3773.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/mccarthy-farm-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">McCarthy Farm</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Rockland <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rockland’s newest nature preserve! This 36-acre forest features a 0.7-mile out-and-back trail loop to the top of Rye Hill, plus old stone walls and two small ponds. The two intermittent streams on this property flow to French’s Stream, which is part of the North River watershed. On-site parking at 829 Beech Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiokJwiG62VG5wfTbjrvJsRN5SY39xxwiVUJxqp_NzcIDkq5M1bCBYzE6yWtXN-KpgI0jHJgwqfXm_U_10dl-P-QTQk1SnpM-Q9wnCoDSg6cqDnM0MT0vaJsxeDcd-9rHNg32Z2BelogjBIjX_KqJPH2TJaDdCg1-IMVZ6RDzOiIDmTD6TL7h5pIMw/s4032/DamonScituateKB4632.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiokJwiG62VG5wfTbjrvJsRN5SY39xxwiVUJxqp_NzcIDkq5M1bCBYzE6yWtXN-KpgI0jHJgwqfXm_U_10dl-P-QTQk1SnpM-Q9wnCoDSg6cqDnM0MT0vaJsxeDcd-9rHNg32Z2BelogjBIjX_KqJPH2TJaDdCg1-IMVZ6RDzOiIDmTD6TL7h5pIMw/w400-h300/DamonScituateKB4632.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damon-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate has been busy this past decade, adding and improving 4 conservation properties in its West End. The latest is the 37-acre property Damon Preserve, which features 1.2 miles of woodland trails, numerous stone walls, and glimpses of open fields. The property is located at the edge of South Swamp, which is the headwaters of three sub-watersheds: First Herring Brook, Aaron Brook, and an unnamed tributary to Bound Brook. On-site parking at 67 Clapp Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9-9IaoX9JZLqrpDq7GGOmWGvBUgl47UD6IQ1v00gSI0WiYBRenjvboR6aWim_Vaey_SH8vua5-fiSYsX69vTawwi8rMYFOEjq94N-oDYF6aB2_ZUQFyPQYDhSR1H6WbJkOEezDnwDqU3X_lJi9gPIR6khoFe4uj6rFO9QuiDWnGgmr6mqYE_paBy/s4032/FoothillsPlymouthKB2926.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9-9IaoX9JZLqrpDq7GGOmWGvBUgl47UD6IQ1v00gSI0WiYBRenjvboR6aWim_Vaey_SH8vua5-fiSYsX69vTawwi8rMYFOEjq94N-oDYF6aB2_ZUQFyPQYDhSR1H6WbJkOEezDnwDqU3X_lJi9gPIR6khoFe4uj6rFO9QuiDWnGgmr6mqYE_paBy/w400-h300/FoothillsPlymouthKB2926.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/foothills-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Foothills Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Directly across the street from Mass Audubon’s Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, this property features 126 acres of retired cranberry bogs, slowly returning to their natural state. In addition, there are 1.5 miles of wide, flat trails, as well as bridges and small ponds, plus glimpses of Manomet Brook, a headwater to Beaver Dam Brook. On-site parking at 81 Beaver Dam Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmLe27-SpDL4wwpIfcPAHzX7GnSb8dgyC7nN0x6T_cd_JpSqJel8IPRBHzzS9zg0p4657KXzG-_E_16xZpa4vRuwIcWVS2UXHQIklodODuLoaroyPb7BqMof1U_VWUIttAQLVUXvaU_DmwmG-OclWNMjEm0A2hGvLP-dNoC815sA-ek4MxCWhKGcW/s4032/SylvesterHanoverKB4751.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmLe27-SpDL4wwpIfcPAHzX7GnSb8dgyC7nN0x6T_cd_JpSqJel8IPRBHzzS9zg0p4657KXzG-_E_16xZpa4vRuwIcWVS2UXHQIklodODuLoaroyPb7BqMof1U_VWUIttAQLVUXvaU_DmwmG-OclWNMjEm0A2hGvLP-dNoC815sA-ek4MxCWhKGcW/w400-h300/SylvesterHanoverKB4751.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/historic-sylvester-field/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Historic Sylvester Field</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">After centuries of agricultural use, this beautiful and historic field in Hanover Four Corners was preserved in 2021 by the Wildlands Trust and the Town of Hanover. Five additional acres in Norwell were added in 2022. The 25-acre property features a 0.3-mile trail along the edge of the field that leads to a scenic spot on Third Herring Brook, a major tributary to the North River. This is especially relevant now that NSRWA has removed three dams upstream on Third Herring Brook. We hope to soon see brook trout and river herring returning to this waterway! On-site parking at 129 Washington Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4NZ6bICkV7hFe4oOptyDn4tZXorvrF3eqjIxIdqncMbrp9PdybdV5b8Mu05LagaooPs9YwChE-64ENhHsdO2dkw1lr5DU67vtylG3T2Q6c5trCI569rJ61itE_EFw_szs5i_Q_Mf7O3-CDx1Vq18Ncyo4i74AK2tq3N1eKOfndYyDCC5vx7jhfGe/s4032/WompatuckGroveNorwellKB4086.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4NZ6bICkV7hFe4oOptyDn4tZXorvrF3eqjIxIdqncMbrp9PdybdV5b8Mu05LagaooPs9YwChE-64ENhHsdO2dkw1lr5DU67vtylG3T2Q6c5trCI569rJ61itE_EFw_szs5i_Q_Mf7O3-CDx1Vq18Ncyo4i74AK2tq3N1eKOfndYyDCC5vx7jhfGe/w400-h300/WompatuckGroveNorwellKB4086.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park – </span></b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-grove/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Grove Street Entrance</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The newest access point to Wompatuck State Park! Look for the entrance diagonally across the street from the Hornstra Farm sign on Grove Street. This is a convenient access point to this 3,500-acre state park, which features 12 miles of paved bike paths, plus off-road trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. It’s also a great spot for paddling and fishing! The Aaron River, part of the Gulf River watershed, is relatively close to this entrance. On-site parking at 433 Grove Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0x3eDiXe2PX3-3TkBAq3wl9PgwfG7Mjtp3zCIwYn_3y9htsfrofbnA2QJs8DXqncA5VFpJRHTm8rMQ1l5JIWkdRKl-kFs1kVyq9OGLylIT-MVBze5bOfZNA-tKbNhytozQp9GTjajZdd90IFncd3MZSpZ_aQlQeDy9WJoQaG_Nr5lFVlyCQc5T8z/s4032/CedarCrestDuxburyKB5069.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0x3eDiXe2PX3-3TkBAq3wl9PgwfG7Mjtp3zCIwYn_3y9htsfrofbnA2QJs8DXqncA5VFpJRHTm8rMQ1l5JIWkdRKl-kFs1kVyq9OGLylIT-MVBze5bOfZNA-tKbNhytozQp9GTjajZdd90IFncd3MZSpZ_aQlQeDy9WJoQaG_Nr5lFVlyCQc5T8z/w400-h300/CedarCrestDuxburyKB5069.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cedar-crest/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cedar Crest</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Directly adjacent to Whiton Woods, this property features over 100 acres of cranberry bogs, woodlands and wetlands, with a 2.2-mile trail network and views of Harlow Brook. It was quietly acquired by the Town of Duxbury as conservation land in 2015 (so quietly that we only recently added it to our website!). Harlow Brook flows through this property and eventually into the South River. Roadside parking at 633 Temple Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JSPu1mnrrXmykZpR_-qWhYWkEV6BpQKwDR_J0suyCCA5sWNDUysLxbuRL2caUZPm4R8W1lBOb1nZmKfo7H6c6IcxRT7VDJjYyQ9IK46gO5nhPjUKmX5f6FG9UVmi2az4x35TYKh0WP2LzG5dT-OT_e0-671uyfZ_Y7oHTBDdMv9R-BTHG5l48N3u/s4032/GiffordBogDuxburyKB5027.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0JSPu1mnrrXmykZpR_-qWhYWkEV6BpQKwDR_J0suyCCA5sWNDUysLxbuRL2caUZPm4R8W1lBOb1nZmKfo7H6c6IcxRT7VDJjYyQ9IK46gO5nhPjUKmX5f6FG9UVmi2az4x35TYKh0WP2LzG5dT-OT_e0-671uyfZ_Y7oHTBDdMv9R-BTHG5l48N3u/w400-h300/GiffordBogDuxburyKB5027.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/gifford-bog/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Gifford Bog</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The oldest working cranberry bog in Duxbury is now conservation land! Just down the street from Cedar Crest, Gifford Bog opened to the public during the pandemic. You can walk the 0.73-mile perimeter loop trail around the bogs, and then continue for 2.3 miles through the Williams Preserve, across Temple Street. The wetlands and waterways on this property flow toward the Wright Reservoir and into the Green Harbor River. Roadside parking at 104 Temple Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7h3NJy2FkP88riwp-Si8giZeJeKhDNN8uVOP5MJ8hmrj-OaPSVKo4_USTvGc4IkGliHXfbtW1YO5I7R3nLEZOA8xcAHCTWRVFkOjdjW0asZMYKvxNQ1KLZNS71fLKQbeaDHhzchhtYMcV3uydM6ffuJy9z9ore4YnV7dJ3LFcp0vB4cvUNh-1Tyz/s4032/PoorMeadowHansonKB3732.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7h3NJy2FkP88riwp-Si8giZeJeKhDNN8uVOP5MJ8hmrj-OaPSVKo4_USTvGc4IkGliHXfbtW1YO5I7R3nLEZOA8xcAHCTWRVFkOjdjW0asZMYKvxNQ1KLZNS71fLKQbeaDHhzchhtYMcV3uydM6ffuJy9z9ore4YnV7dJ3LFcp0vB4cvUNh-1Tyz/w400-h300/PoorMeadowHansonKB3732.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/poor-meadow-brook-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Poor Meadow Brook Conservation Area</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanson <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This property opened to the public in 2020, but last year it benefited from a significant upgrade. A new 1-mile trail now leads through woods and wetlands in two intersecting loops along Poor Meadow Brook and the Shumatuscacant River. In addition, there’s water access for canoes, kayaks and anglers. On-site parking at 891 West Washington Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTPdRkMyAHJ1JCr-Uchk20sGYFBJp1rbFUe2nqUHq2ZOL9EYlIizGFOzY0K6_mP19fWlSulAVp4h-kqWFUl7Ug9Zup2-E_gvTA0p9b4iZhhCChwkv9nhdp9NZn6tpAJFi_2GzVI49uvixynsBfSbv0fZ4v_hht5-kq5o2mTPc1hwstQYGFrws3sGO/s4032/LastMeadowsHansonKB3893.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTPdRkMyAHJ1JCr-Uchk20sGYFBJp1rbFUe2nqUHq2ZOL9EYlIizGFOzY0K6_mP19fWlSulAVp4h-kqWFUl7Ug9Zup2-E_gvTA0p9b4iZhhCChwkv9nhdp9NZn6tpAJFi_2GzVI49uvixynsBfSbv0fZ4v_hht5-kq5o2mTPc1hwstQYGFrws3sGO/w400-h300/LastMeadowsHansonKB3893.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-last-meadows/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Last Meadows</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanson <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another expanded property in Hanson, featuring a rare glimpse of the town’s agricultural past. A wide, nearly 1-mile woodland trail leads to a large open meadow. Additional trails traverse what was once the grounds of the Plymouth County Hospital. Located within the watershed of Indian Head Brook, a tributary to the Indian Head River. On-site parking now available at 53 Pierce Avenue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDpEDzR8h4jsW2360BUlgb-ed_SAMDy9ZwyB3CU-TtOksuUnR-iuNAxsXD8Q91L0AXhBsI4qRRfNIigoNkqFI8CHuCd0SyYv09LfN961huR4bHpKt82erdH-UP80QERcxis8am0gRROintmginFTdzxPKR3kchz5qkEYnfSfwVUpOHSnoYJtmqfuU/s4032/HalfwayPondPlymouthKB8261.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDpEDzR8h4jsW2360BUlgb-ed_SAMDy9ZwyB3CU-TtOksuUnR-iuNAxsXD8Q91L0AXhBsI4qRRfNIigoNkqFI8CHuCd0SyYv09LfN961huR4bHpKt82erdH-UP80QERcxis8am0gRROintmginFTdzxPKR3kchz5qkEYnfSfwVUpOHSnoYJtmqfuU/w400-h300/HalfwayPondPlymouthKB8261.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/halfway-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Halfway Pond Conservation Area</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This large property just got larger! Now 550 acres with more than 6 miles of trails, this is a perfect spot to spend a few hours. Enjoy views of several ponds, hikes through pine barrens and mixed hardwood forests, plus canoeing and kayaking. Halfway Pond is the headwater of the Agawam River watershed. On-site parking on Mast Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p3N9BYN1_quGDWSk44wq8sVLfE0u6NK8huEjPFF33uw3zGFchF1H1TjAAswt7YBbZzXUQ2q6t-MfCjaLlAMHuxj1O_ByIX71ZOCF9Zmqsmqq0VCBRnQlT5oqzIFTA5XD2xHozu4Z8vlmuLlQ89kcy2Qn-f2QS8ko32mqyEbxUcWyX5-9CT9D3ZkD/s4032/OspreyOverlookWeymouthKB4173.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3p3N9BYN1_quGDWSk44wq8sVLfE0u6NK8huEjPFF33uw3zGFchF1H1TjAAswt7YBbZzXUQ2q6t-MfCjaLlAMHuxj1O_ByIX71ZOCF9Zmqsmqq0VCBRnQlT5oqzIFTA5XD2xHozu4Z8vlmuLlQ89kcy2Qn-f2QS8ko32mqyEbxUcWyX5-9CT9D3ZkD/w400-h300/OspreyOverlookWeymouthKB4173.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/osprey-overlook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Osprey Overlook Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This gorgeous spot on the Back River just keeps getting better. This year, the smokestack from the old town incinerator was removed. Future improvements include the addition of a picnic area, and the expansion of the parking area and 0.6-mile, partially paved, trail system. Extend your visit at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-esker-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Esker Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> next door, where there is an additional 6+ miles of trails. On-site parking at 87 Wharf Street, Weymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">January 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit <a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;">www.nsrwa.org.</a> You will also find 26+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. For more information about the Explore South Shore 2023 Contest, visit https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2023-explore-south-shore-challenge<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-75139262521056319852022-11-22T19:22:00.002-05:002022-11-22T19:22:15.586-05:0025 Walks in Plymouth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zUE5g_wlRFSG02yAbXDyFxS5gsH9aKjRDPDEojP1t_bdn1OTByyirb7xclnEHd47a6SDHc-7l0CzJdnbWTiHR0yJX-1-_HCMJeFATa2NrIT9g1ZJplTXLHuslEt3iMMxwEomAbg9qlrbGfEJz0ph2iibeVwKXw6HhXwJJmstdIZQoYhiZg-je_Uc/s4032/FoothillsPlymouthKB2878.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zUE5g_wlRFSG02yAbXDyFxS5gsH9aKjRDPDEojP1t_bdn1OTByyirb7xclnEHd47a6SDHc-7l0CzJdnbWTiHR0yJX-1-_HCMJeFATa2NrIT9g1ZJplTXLHuslEt3iMMxwEomAbg9qlrbGfEJz0ph2iibeVwKXw6HhXwJJmstdIZQoYhiZg-je_Uc/w400-h300/FoothillsPlymouthKB2878.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Measuring 134,000 square miles, Plymouth is one of the largest towns in Massachusetts. Fortunately for us, it offers quite a lot of open space. NSRWA’s website team has been working diligently to visit and document all of this town’s public trails. The result: we’ve added more than 30 Plymouth-based listings to our website! This month’s article highlights some of the best. Keep reading for details. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge as it enters its final month. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Explore the Beach in Winter, Visit a State Park, Visit a Rail Trail, and Watch the Sun Rise. To help you meet these challenges, every day in December we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCSne1Df8Gs-_su4rUjPqUfeQ4fXAiMYFVZOcaY64LM1gOxTk8u-BMk5POGKyPXAfy21tp-PQm_Y4bFnhKb-ktKD5WjLeR6Cq62y7dk3Xp-RxUGozAgNx5wPLHGjOREp4zEi_g5fLrjoq-aCUwJnhMY41QsH-wScKpqpUDEcjdjMadL_meTANVMIO/s4032/BeaverDamPlymouthKB3077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCSne1Df8Gs-_su4rUjPqUfeQ4fXAiMYFVZOcaY64LM1gOxTk8u-BMk5POGKyPXAfy21tp-PQm_Y4bFnhKb-ktKD5WjLeR6Cq62y7dk3Xp-RxUGozAgNx5wPLHGjOREp4zEi_g5fLrjoq-aCUwJnhMY41QsH-wScKpqpUDEcjdjMadL_meTANVMIO/w400-h300/BeaverDamPlymouthKB3077.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/beaver-dam-conservation-area/" target="_blank">Beaver Dam Conservation Area</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This large wooded property at 219 Beaver Dam Road features views of two kettle ponds and 2 miles of sometimes-challenging trails. It’s located within the watershed of Little Island Pond. Just down the road, check out Mass Audubon’s 481-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tidmarsh-wildlife-sanctuary/" target="_blank">Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary</a></b> (3 miles of trails) and the 126-acre<b> <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/foothills-preserve/" target="_blank">Foothills Preserve</a></b> (1.5 miles of trails), both in the Cape Cod Bay watershed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVJw-WxHm79lsx--VtVklhgIv1lXaA9l9QqRqlhqO-aE0zthz-B9mphByoXnAzWaK8HihcS1uYUUntfJvbYtuwkRUhEzP7NSomU97HoQkEhnXJnm_Aw2rabNZa2nog3u8tKI-JBG_3VLT41Goevh66SkLUIVix_zuMlQ9WA8zP-um62n22OD9BFfb/s4032/EelRiverPreservePlymouthKB6420.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVJw-WxHm79lsx--VtVklhgIv1lXaA9l9QqRqlhqO-aE0zthz-B9mphByoXnAzWaK8HihcS1uYUUntfJvbYtuwkRUhEzP7NSomU97HoQkEhnXJnm_Aw2rabNZa2nog3u8tKI-JBG_3VLT41Goevh66SkLUIVix_zuMlQ9WA8zP-um62n22OD9BFfb/w400-h300/EelRiverPreservePlymouthKB6420.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/eel-river-preserve/" target="_blank">Eel River Preserve</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Once a cranberry bog, this 130-acre property is slowly reverting to its original form — a white cedar swamp, bordered by forest, with 1.7 miles of river flowing through and about 3 miles of trails. Located at intersection of Boot Pond Road and Long Pond Road, in the Eel River watershed. To further explore this river’s restoration, check out the 150-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/russell-mill-pond-conservation-area/" target="_blank">Russell Mill Pond Conservation Area</a></b> (1.5 miles of trails), across the street.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIChX8IOKl-rLz6Rnm9kH2QRpkHSQ9BsEJKGwhJ8znOY-y1uzohsP3-rIqgiTvYDMJ_EIbJYARDnLW8dwA54B5NOTiGMIg5N0NfOHYSes8sMgIw7jiUDCm6RM5Cf5tfsXZaOOU5FWKjMESRNAw1zsr4R7KXZx1OCzCjDpcr5ZR52jfY4jmmL85C-wA/s4032/PlymouthTownForestKB2227.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIChX8IOKl-rLz6Rnm9kH2QRpkHSQ9BsEJKGwhJ8znOY-y1uzohsP3-rIqgiTvYDMJ_EIbJYARDnLW8dwA54B5NOTiGMIg5N0NfOHYSes8sMgIw7jiUDCm6RM5Cf5tfsXZaOOU5FWKjMESRNAw1zsr4R7KXZx1OCzCjDpcr5ZR52jfY4jmmL85C-wA/w400-h300/PlymouthTownForestKB2227.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plymouth-town-forest/" target="_blank">Plymouth Town Forest</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The 317-acre Plymouth Town Forest features 4 ponds and 2.5 miles of woodland trails, with parking at 127 Long Pond Road. Immediately adjacent, the Wildlands Trust’s 47-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/south-triangle-pond/" target="_blank">South Triangle Pond Conservation Area</a></b> (60 Drew Road) offers 2 miles of hilly woodland trails and water views.<b> </b>Both are part of the Town Brook watershed. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjUCg5RCHttA8_Oad-Ou1FzyKE6MJeU73RYMwAnisGMLfIwG6K6KNvIQFo8hRaaIOR1eiFhBra3PLgsgDJc2u6qI4facSF2FOvz70yC4R3u4z6rlLUQvxZUoeUyzqQFoOMay9TfI3kLa9ofohTigl0B0sRLcCFzWWjZfCQzd7hi2Za04omDUOfqnm/s4032/CenterHillPlymouthKB6202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjUCg5RCHttA8_Oad-Ou1FzyKE6MJeU73RYMwAnisGMLfIwG6K6KNvIQFo8hRaaIOR1eiFhBra3PLgsgDJc2u6qI4facSF2FOvz70yC4R3u4z6rlLUQvxZUoeUyzqQFoOMay9TfI3kLa9ofohTigl0B0sRLcCFzWWjZfCQzd7hi2Za04omDUOfqnm/w400-h300/CenterHillPlymouthKB6202.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Center Hill Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Check out the beach at this 78-acre property on Cape Cod Bay, as well as pine barrens, wetlands and a former cranberry bog. The 2.4-mile trail network begins at 158 Center Hill Road. Or stop by the 97-acre <b>Ellisville Harbor State Park, </b>where a half-mile trail extends along a ridge above the salt marsh and shoreline, with spectacular views (1861 State Road).<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/center-hill-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/center-hill-preserve/</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellisville-harbor-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellisville-harbor-state-park/</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrQk3s_pTznZ3RNKKpKcS7AY4LclDj6WQjJ7SrTyesut9g3Fl3JNdQIUSFgMSUQtqJd5V1QZccefMkSa9OJB4UZ8NcxTtTbVFFxs82CT313qxMymF6E_TDP_MxGrLflI6YUcDgGM1uSRRCzOeupIL_Tps5JJaGKizsw5N986O-DYc_Pn9kc74vK1c/s4032/MortonParkPlymouthKB0523.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrQk3s_pTznZ3RNKKpKcS7AY4LclDj6WQjJ7SrTyesut9g3Fl3JNdQIUSFgMSUQtqJd5V1QZccefMkSa9OJB4UZ8NcxTtTbVFFxs82CT313qxMymF6E_TDP_MxGrLflI6YUcDgGM1uSRRCzOeupIL_Tps5JJaGKizsw5N986O-DYc_Pn9kc74vK1c/w400-h300/MortonParkPlymouthKB0523.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/morton-park/" target="_blank">Morton Park</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plymouth’s largest park features 200 acres of forest, wetlands, trails and shoreline. It’s located on Morton Park Road, between Little Pond and the Billington Sea. Elsewhere on the sea (it’s actually a pond), don’t miss the hilly 70-acre<b> <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/crawley-woodlands/" target="_blank">Crawley Woodlands Preserve </a></b>(2.5 miles of trails) and the also-hilly 63-acre <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/black-cat-preserve/" target="_blank">Black Cat Preserve</a> </b>(2.5 miles of trails). All three are part of the Town Brook watershed.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J2PTnGuC2f9a8AsX4bLtMb9bDExHRDA9bm1XNOmmFwVz-kdUl5aSYXDZghuIwRnZOwG3QTUvOC6e0-kVys_eyP97EgKnwG1TsxW_NMa9gVCT5wv7O8ogvLMtycPtVFyS826etSRgCF6_5jU-3npN_p-KS-lQKYQqbG23FtCSmo_3Al734BXxh1po/s4032/TownBrookTrailPlymouthKB0149.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7J2PTnGuC2f9a8AsX4bLtMb9bDExHRDA9bm1XNOmmFwVz-kdUl5aSYXDZghuIwRnZOwG3QTUvOC6e0-kVys_eyP97EgKnwG1TsxW_NMa9gVCT5wv7O8ogvLMtycPtVFyS826etSRgCF6_5jU-3npN_p-KS-lQKYQqbG23FtCSmo_3Al734BXxh1po/w400-h300/TownBrookTrailPlymouthKB0149.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-trail/" target="_blank">Town Brook Trail</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoy close-up views of the recently-restored Town Brook along this 1.5-mile walking path, which extends from Billington Street to the Plymouth waterfront. Along the way, the trail connects </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/patuxet-plymouth/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Patuxet Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/billington-street-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">Billington Street Park</a>, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/holmes-skate/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Holmes Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plimoth-grist-mill/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plimoth Grist Mill</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/brewster-gardens/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Brewster Gardens</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pilgrim-memorial-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pilgrim Memorial State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5X5l27igjRBWtS3c8yO-jKOlvimyWguXwzZAbDMA7oyJw5D9hhJ7PxFOW5d2k1o5-Njk1EDabDGqVwvfpcdXWx-VsZRJo5tD6a9Jc-0aR8ER68hSx2XrzfFo4P1vE1lMmaRedTu03hReCa_l9ciugdAzGje9YXluaBPDgE6XiUIKhIb3k-EtCjp3/s4032/HalfwayPondPlymouthKB8256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5X5l27igjRBWtS3c8yO-jKOlvimyWguXwzZAbDMA7oyJw5D9hhJ7PxFOW5d2k1o5-Njk1EDabDGqVwvfpcdXWx-VsZRJo5tD6a9Jc-0aR8ER68hSx2XrzfFo4P1vE1lMmaRedTu03hReCa_l9ciugdAzGje9YXluaBPDgE6XiUIKhIb3k-EtCjp3/w400-h300/HalfwayPondPlymouthKB8256.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/halfway-pond-conservation-area/" target="_blank">Halfway Pond Conservation Area</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This 409-acre Wildlands Trust property, a headwater to the Agawam River, features ponds, pine barrens, hardwood forests, and several miles of trails, with entrances at Mast Road and West Long Pond Road. Nearby, check out the Wildlands Trust’s wonderful <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/emery-preserve-west/" target="_blank">Emery Preserve West</a> </b>(143 acres/3 miles of trails)<b> </b>and <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/emery-preserve-east/" target="_blank">Emery Preserve East</a> </b>(1 mile) on Ship Pond Road, in the Cape Cod Bay watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xavEXbjRYQzGhZwfhPqn67n3kDBT4nMocLUYj1s0qDpxH6iRDApxaM9NOy3FALP51dykKyEfTn20YEk7e04ZiQwm58DHgmx0kiaNvMAc72d-1qdmSgLtH0ScpX1lAcMCIA5GZ-_Dm5hhx4lVgpzCxjqyF3yPlfdHuIDJFAJ1PaJf65dD4IPcMHjF/s4032/RussellSawmillPlymouthKB6100.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xavEXbjRYQzGhZwfhPqn67n3kDBT4nMocLUYj1s0qDpxH6iRDApxaM9NOy3FALP51dykKyEfTn20YEk7e04ZiQwm58DHgmx0kiaNvMAc72d-1qdmSgLtH0ScpX1lAcMCIA5GZ-_Dm5hhx4lVgpzCxjqyF3yPlfdHuIDJFAJ1PaJf65dD4IPcMHjF/w400-h300/RussellSawmillPlymouthKB6100.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/russell-sawmill-ponds/" target="_blank">Russell & Sawmill Ponds Conservation Area</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This North Plymouth property (75 Bourne Street) features two ponds, plus 2.8 miles of forest trails. Across the street at Cordage Park, check out the <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-plymouth-rail-trail/" target="_blank">North Plymouth Rail Trail</a></b>, a<b> </b>1.2-mile all-access trail that passes through several different habitats. Both are part of the Cape Cod Bay watershed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO_xhwGAqgf0c_lhe9zXkCmwwKt4opALFktgQl7-gQphtXPc5fq_itnUT7wR7CMdc2JxRFmXhUnO44xQ0UEgVn9V1TiJWkanfB1p4WjugZopypEG6TJBu7rxfGVXeZSJyUyYijjCGKMGP-MoiZe6-ZVSsf3GZ2StyUUxEaCdn_5n7Jg28JZXLIN5m/s4032/ClearPondPlymouthKB3232.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO_xhwGAqgf0c_lhe9zXkCmwwKt4opALFktgQl7-gQphtXPc5fq_itnUT7wR7CMdc2JxRFmXhUnO44xQ0UEgVn9V1TiJWkanfB1p4WjugZopypEG6TJBu7rxfGVXeZSJyUyYijjCGKMGP-MoiZe6-ZVSsf3GZ2StyUUxEaCdn_5n7Jg28JZXLIN5m/w400-h300/ClearPondPlymouthKB3232.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/clear-pond/" target="_blank">Clear Pond Conservation Area</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The only conservation area in West Plymouth – 12 acres with views of Clear Pond and a wide, flat 0.65-mile trail around a former cranberry bog -- part of the South Meadow Brook watershed. Park at 16 Surrey Drive. For additional pond views, head south to <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/myles-standish-state-forest/" target="_blank">Myles Standish State Forest</a></b>, which boasts 12,400+ acres of woods within the watersheds of the Wankinco and Agawam Rivers. 15 miles of paved bike paths, 13 miles of forest trails. (365 Long Pond Road).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBdlfLPOZyxaB03Gy4pFzUZxGIOK5YbvYEknxZvs_sw4cU0HnIbn9P-l6M5u92Kafe7gYrwYn-8VlFXK3t63T_LhZdBkMHypOs4Q4AI7fIUVoqodmUzy1LSIzS2cY1zFCUmIQIKrPaCKqAz7Pve2MolNJC_Z7kT7Rn5wD53JpEm3A7kzjmToF3UkO/s4032/AlperPlymouthKB1920.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBdlfLPOZyxaB03Gy4pFzUZxGIOK5YbvYEknxZvs_sw4cU0HnIbn9P-l6M5u92Kafe7gYrwYn-8VlFXK3t63T_LhZdBkMHypOs4Q4AI7fIUVoqodmUzy1LSIzS2cY1zFCUmIQIKrPaCKqAz7Pve2MolNJC_Z7kT7Rn5wD53JpEm3A7kzjmToF3UkO/w400-h300/AlperPlymouthKB1920.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/david-alper/" target="_blank">David E. Alper Nature Preserve</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the southern part of Plymouth, within the watershed of the Herring River, don’t miss this 43-acre property at the end of Little Herring Pond Road. It features a 0.75-mile cart path along a ridge between two ponds. Not far away, also check out the <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/comassakumkanit/" target="_blank">Comassakumkanit Preserve</a></b>, a quiet 187-acre woodland with an 0.8-mile trail through a mixed upland forest (110 Roxy Cahoon Road). Or stop by <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hedges-pond-rec-area/" target="_blank">Hedges Pond Recreation Area</a></b>,<b> </b>a 105-acre property<b> </b>with a 2.25-mile forest trail loop (166 Hedges Pond Road). <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2C5khXcg0n1-MGA_W8nz73VW3URyD36S3wJpcFYryDlrB84MVJo4uPz4LVSxYmF9hHbN5_HRAS0j8Mvgyv35bgApa9_ZLuJ1npBlOvOoj-pRGoW9b5Q9ntYKJOb27wb6muDNXNvUfJIAUUA5hE65qkrorf1HDLLY_0HN8V0RhhzfkJbritap9fPpr/s4032/DixonPlymouthKB3173.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2C5khXcg0n1-MGA_W8nz73VW3URyD36S3wJpcFYryDlrB84MVJo4uPz4LVSxYmF9hHbN5_HRAS0j8Mvgyv35bgApa9_ZLuJ1npBlOvOoj-pRGoW9b5Q9ntYKJOb27wb6muDNXNvUfJIAUUA5hE65qkrorf1HDLLY_0HN8V0RhhzfkJbritap9fPpr/w400-h300/DixonPlymouthKB3173.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/dixon-preserve/" target="_blank">Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Don’t miss this hidden gem! This 116-acre woodland at 1210 Old Sandwich Road features a 0.85-mile loop trail with a steep climb. At the top, you can see the ocean. Also nearby: <b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-brook/" target="_blank">Indian Brook Conservation Area</a></b>, a large wooded property with a 1.1-mile out-and-back trail and a view of Shallow Pond. Located toward the rear of the Manomet Recreation Area (1197 State Road).<b> </b>Both are part of the Cape Cod Bay watershed.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: medium;">December 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/cda27530-9970-4d1c-a22a-903a20784bce" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-15023570156192250832022-10-26T11:01:00.004-04:002022-10-26T11:01:20.051-04:00Explore Different Landscapes with these Suggested Walks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JK-0Q3AqSwlu1EzSEDDYtfK_WGIDdFmTyfyXmm3E1j_vfvNaDrhG9bLkt9L7W5xKSx07pZyvLYzMb6OTf0cFCh07rhL3WI5GeRA-00WOn5hcZ2fqGE3yUYHPP95YEoVcgxhgDJa01B7LNXPY97u_mnzEoli7Yb-ZVvF98rSVrQxxTIilY_oCvb1j/s4032/TownBrookPlymouthKB0159.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JK-0Q3AqSwlu1EzSEDDYtfK_WGIDdFmTyfyXmm3E1j_vfvNaDrhG9bLkt9L7W5xKSx07pZyvLYzMb6OTf0cFCh07rhL3WI5GeRA-00WOn5hcZ2fqGE3yUYHPP95YEoVcgxhgDJa01B7LNXPY97u_mnzEoli7Yb-ZVvF98rSVrQxxTIilY_oCvb1j/w400-h300/TownBrookPlymouthKB0159.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">When you go for a walk, do you have a favorite terrain? Do you like to be near the water? Do you prefer to be in the woods? Do you gravitate toward open areas such as meadows and hilltops? Do you prefer manicured trails? This month’s column discusses various types of terrain available to us here on the South Shore, and highlights some favorites. Consider branching out to explore something new!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes are all about “Different Landscapes,” including “Explore an Agricultural Landscape,” or a Wetland via Boardwalk, or a Forest Trail, or a Salt Marsh Trail, and “Check Out Some Glacial Erratics!” To help you meet these challenges, every day in November we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmm02HLBisKj1rGunjCoWiyCF0FVwQborWxqknpvZBi2JzvEg7e5KbTjK3F8an9eqpvqD9-hA1z7ZMwx18ixqHy_3xOojrXJP-ncQZzZGFM0xJm8Ng651z09dzN0OGMXPDetaZY0uXbORGSquNhI0yyHh2syVjQYOjVQLMH5Oa88LZwM_3nF4Gglt/s4032/NorrisNorwellKB0580.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmm02HLBisKj1rGunjCoWiyCF0FVwQborWxqknpvZBi2JzvEg7e5KbTjK3F8an9eqpvqD9-hA1z7ZMwx18ixqHy_3xOojrXJP-ncQZzZGFM0xJm8Ng651z09dzN0OGMXPDetaZY0uXbORGSquNhI0yyHh2syVjQYOjVQLMH5Oa88LZwM_3nF4Gglt/w400-h300/NorrisNorwellKB0580.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails with River Views<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For multiple views of a river on a single walk, don’t miss Norwell’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/norris-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norris Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, which features both the North River and Second Herring Brook. Or check out the trails along the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-head-river-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, both in Hanover, and in the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tucker-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tucker Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Pembroke. Get to know the Back River at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/osprey-overlook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Osprey Overlook Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Weymouth. Plus there’s a lot to see along </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Plymouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNHmVUVODrS-62Lc_1zoaSmZyWEEAPXpS6IJGCFCF0hrzWML5OJlVR4OUfG6FycnGJBmyGMXRtvrKOC7MyvXUVG5BHkQlET5lb5WEYQD3u-GsM1P1aF_A8pBjwPQzvSaGCzhgH_7JKS7iP7oQlfooH4sn1eQmF6QFbKvLs29wSvNO8B0dshf_PQxH/s4032/CrosbieScituateKB7617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSNHmVUVODrS-62Lc_1zoaSmZyWEEAPXpS6IJGCFCF0hrzWML5OJlVR4OUfG6FycnGJBmyGMXRtvrKOC7MyvXUVG5BHkQlET5lb5WEYQD3u-GsM1P1aF_A8pBjwPQzvSaGCzhgH_7JKS7iP7oQlfooH4sn1eQmF6QFbKvLs29wSvNO8B0dshf_PQxH/w400-h300/CrosbieScituateKB7617.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails Through Agricultural Landscapes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoy the open spaces of farmlands while walking at such spots as the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/crosbie-family-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Crosbie Family Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Scituate, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/donovan-wildcat-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Donovan/Wildcat Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Norwell, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lehner-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lehner Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, plus two locations in Duxbury -- </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/historic-oneil-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">O’Neil Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/berrybrook-fields/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Berrybrook Fields</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. And don’t miss </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/weir-river-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Weir River Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, which in addition to numerous walking trails, offers a monthly Open Barnyard.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD76dUNGIunkLH6Cal9dMF0R7pLGICklcTlIWvTz8R6j8GSxJieakXEH4o8xSwadqS1MR2qs_vUb8NbuCEJXQC10lC9wZZ4yWGd73rwhtJRRWxNp7BiRU7a4HqgFGrWxdYOmiwTbodxxIzTUF1f_AEfhbmtUA8QYyL_nZopVIMfxbx9x6-Yp7jdaw8/s4032/PapeCohassetKB5035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD76dUNGIunkLH6Cal9dMF0R7pLGICklcTlIWvTz8R6j8GSxJieakXEH4o8xSwadqS1MR2qs_vUb8NbuCEJXQC10lC9wZZ4yWGd73rwhtJRRWxNp7BiRU7a4HqgFGrWxdYOmiwTbodxxIzTUF1f_AEfhbmtUA8QYyL_nZopVIMfxbx9x6-Yp7jdaw8/w400-h300/PapeCohassetKB5035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails with Pond Views<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Large ponds offer a certain serenity, plus they attract a variety of wildlife. Enjoy this inviting combination while exploring the trails at Norwell’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/jacobs-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Jacobs Pond Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, or Cohasset’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pape-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pape Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Or consider </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/triphammer-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Triphammer Pond Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, or Kingston’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/stewart-person-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stewart-Person Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/beaver-dam-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Beaver Dam Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Plymouth features two different ponds (but no beaver dams).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOCUMrDC7VDTq-tgeRiv_VgcrHf3GmXMCcO_4bNh2R_iI20ZCrSi6pbK-PIsgatype4gJt5nZ2kawP5G2oRHhgdM7gIu4nYOthfFqz342XbpkJpVyx5J9XqBb4yHy_IzBJbLRbQJzOuduhvgiOlZvVjpsv9vbnfrPvjD2zUiCrEv-bcfhciZ7OK6B/s4032/WillowBrookPembrokeKB3115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOCUMrDC7VDTq-tgeRiv_VgcrHf3GmXMCcO_4bNh2R_iI20ZCrSi6pbK-PIsgatype4gJt5nZ2kawP5G2oRHhgdM7gIu4nYOthfFqz342XbpkJpVyx5J9XqBb4yHy_IzBJbLRbQJzOuduhvgiOlZvVjpsv9vbnfrPvjD2zUiCrEv-bcfhciZ7OK6B/w400-h300/WillowBrookPembrokeKB3115.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Exploring Freshwater Wetlands<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke is home to one of the region’s most diverse inland natural areas. Explore the freshwater wetlands of the Herring Brook valley at both </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/willow-brook-farm-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Willow Brook Farm Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/canoe-club-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Canoe Club Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Or check out Marshfield’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hoyt-hall-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hoyt Hall Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> or </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-hill-marsh/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">North Hill Marsh</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Duxbury. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/miller-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Miller Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Norwell features a series of boardwalks through captivating woodland swamps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ef1GKAZV4WYYGfq_rbxZX3z7roWOp63sOasbgCdntkMvzTWl-8Ta7DpYC9Dy_ipcGuMm5hf93kEg5dnWeFSaqO7ByisLd5PqdIU5rh6rLfyOUP7hee-5AcDnCas-18mte0DI33w9caSwTG1Ddp747SDxRARld37oMIdGZFB4499WKLXTKV0o7mRQ/s4032/ColbyPhillipsHanoverKB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ef1GKAZV4WYYGfq_rbxZX3z7roWOp63sOasbgCdntkMvzTWl-8Ta7DpYC9Dy_ipcGuMm5hf93kEg5dnWeFSaqO7ByisLd5PqdIU5rh6rLfyOUP7hee-5AcDnCas-18mte0DI33w9caSwTG1Ddp747SDxRARld37oMIdGZFB4499WKLXTKV0o7mRQ/w400-h300/ColbyPhillipsHanoverKB1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pine Forest Trails<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">We have so many pine forests on the South Shore! Some favorites include the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/colby-phillips-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Colby-Phillips Trails</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hanover, the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellis-estate-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellis Estate Trails</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Scituate, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/veterans-commemorative-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Veterans Commemorative Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Pembroke. In addition, check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/russell-sawmill-ponds/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Russell & Sawmill Ponds Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Plymouth, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/carolina-hill-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Carolina Hill Reservation</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/george-washington-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">George Washington Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whiton-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whiton Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Duxbury.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx4LEZHLz8zyGPZoeYCO_sgbmIz88H_TC6qp8fCEogpVOP5BdVc1kThJ_GlRllVGHNtt8o9bqVdPEuevmDiTj2nZSv54cUModq8fwwyOUOro-mDVYkQUjhU8XhUDLBOYnez_ubCQvJh0GbuEMsVQbBWHBS4YV4pdwFd1vy_jkv3D7-e4PilHeI6DX/s4032/DriftwayScituateKB5338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx4LEZHLz8zyGPZoeYCO_sgbmIz88H_TC6qp8fCEogpVOP5BdVc1kThJ_GlRllVGHNtt8o9bqVdPEuevmDiTj2nZSv54cUModq8fwwyOUOro-mDVYkQUjhU8XhUDLBOYnez_ubCQvJh0GbuEMsVQbBWHBS4YV4pdwFd1vy_jkv3D7-e4PilHeI6DX/w400-h300/DriftwayScituateKB5338.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Salt Marsh Trails<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Salt marshes line many of our coastal rivers. While they’re easier to explore from the water than from the land, a few local trails offer access as well as spectacular views. Start with Scituate’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Driftway Conservation Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, or stroll through the dunes along the South River, at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/rexhame-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rexhame Beach</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield. Weymouth’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-esker-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Esker Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> features trails at the edge of the Back River. And the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/preble-property/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Preble Property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Scituate explores the salt marshes near the North River mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUmxD7DmtehrnXRRAdemcQh1EWB81FwQyDjc0zmh6-rLNqkW5MXxxb7gwz-l5JXvzOKox5kuy1axZe7sUPzTB_eNTAq2rjXsVdVAC7cz1wRa2gLVXerX0VzydZvSbtGjrFKAAVY5ZH0n7jYiVB8x0t_c2hgcAroA6ocnZ6-r6j-0-0V09WjA-fe3Ta/s4032/GreatBrewsterWoodsCohassetKB4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUmxD7DmtehrnXRRAdemcQh1EWB81FwQyDjc0zmh6-rLNqkW5MXxxb7gwz-l5JXvzOKox5kuy1axZe7sUPzTB_eNTAq2rjXsVdVAC7cz1wRa2gLVXerX0VzydZvSbtGjrFKAAVY5ZH0n7jYiVB8x0t_c2hgcAroA6ocnZ6-r6j-0-0V09WjA-fe3Ta/w400-h300/GreatBrewsterWoodsCohassetKB4183.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails Through Rocky Terrain<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In search of rocky terrain? Especially in Cohasset, there’s plenty to enjoy. </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-brewster-woods-deans-meadow/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Brewster Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">features a pleasant valley strewn with moss-covered outcroppings. Nearby, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/barnes-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barnes Wildlife Sanctuary</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">has an entirely different (but still rocky) feel. And then there’s Ode’s Den, a boulder-filled section of </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitney-thayer-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitney & Thayer Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Also check out the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hubbell-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hubbell Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Scituate, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cavern-rock-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cavern Rock Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Weymouth.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFzLOprWEgObMHPcmEfTxTsIIOH-8EMwZJ-LfOhWctWADhkoDxkXvafeKI5X9S_o1PasPkV9hGEbI6-zMu5d5fcxMglVpvYfr0f_5jgTH41_--1iJ2iqB0SgQkrS3ARtDuhl1gLgsS0sXee99zSP4OCC0MQi5sek8vZowGymBYbyyqFqi8zHcOSM9/s4032/ShingleMillHanoverKB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFzLOprWEgObMHPcmEfTxTsIIOH-8EMwZJ-LfOhWctWADhkoDxkXvafeKI5X9S_o1PasPkV9hGEbI6-zMu5d5fcxMglVpvYfr0f_5jgTH41_--1iJ2iqB0SgQkrS3ARtDuhl1gLgsS0sXee99zSP4OCC0MQi5sek8vZowGymBYbyyqFqi8zHcOSM9/w400-h300/ShingleMillHanoverKB1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails Through Hardwood Forests <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Is your aim to enjoy colorful fall foliage? Look for a forest containing beech, oak, maple or birch trees. Consider the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/shingle-mill-brook-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Shingle Mill Brook Trail</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hanover, as well as the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/melzar-hatch-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Melzar Hatch Preserve</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">… or perhaps </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cuffee-hill-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cuffee Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Norwell. The </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bradford-torrey-bird-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Weymouth and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/websters-wilderness/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Webster’s Wilderness</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield offer pleasant loop trails. Or check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/burns-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Burns Memorial Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IBMYLVyi3-AXNEHXdSyFkUeXXq8Wn5tmwzpNN6UIdZJJpkgG3xHIlvZwYQ9IARqpbcbewHY6QMRGWPZiHty8PCBbGZm2kQbKDYu8qn4PwPNnpUYriGnN_pW4U0xNyFUL6pHOV-nLAz92Y3pO7KrGY06M8osdkrsxikzvMwCq0PpxpQD4czatL3cK/s4032/EllisvillePlymouthKB1501.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IBMYLVyi3-AXNEHXdSyFkUeXXq8Wn5tmwzpNN6UIdZJJpkgG3xHIlvZwYQ9IARqpbcbewHY6QMRGWPZiHty8PCBbGZm2kQbKDYu8qn4PwPNnpUYriGnN_pW4U0xNyFUL6pHOV-nLAz92Y3pO7KrGY06M8osdkrsxikzvMwCq0PpxpQD4czatL3cK/w400-h300/EllisvillePlymouthKB1501.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Trails with Ocean Breezes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There’s nothing quite like a walk on the beach – the sand, the surf, the expansive views and refreshing breezes. But beaches can be difficult to access without a resident parking permit. For variety, consider </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ellisville-harbor-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Ellisville Harbor State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Plymouth, with its trail along a ridge above the water. For adventure, check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bouve-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bouve Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, which traverses both woodlands and rocky shoreline. Take an easy walk on the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/shipyard-walkway/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hingham Shipyard Waterfront Walkway</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. And don’t miss Duxbury’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/powder-point-bridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Powder Point Bridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3uX_nY8G_ydlGgNaQM0uXNPUBu7EcbE_JrZQ9Xsv6b6FPgfeMpGB5zK1bZQh8AJfSKkaktaCsiEvtMwGx5TlyWVy0fJIGT9LCZIEn5aNKb4hPmog5XUMVR8d5JkFhCszW13b36GjFJD1pgBrv88W32fu-UxdR4dMwJKnsuCSdT8mDYT-drN64Yt0/s4032/TurkeyhillHinghamkB6399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3uX_nY8G_ydlGgNaQM0uXNPUBu7EcbE_JrZQ9Xsv6b6FPgfeMpGB5zK1bZQh8AJfSKkaktaCsiEvtMwGx5TlyWVy0fJIGT9LCZIEn5aNKb4hPmog5XUMVR8d5JkFhCszW13b36GjFJD1pgBrv88W32fu-UxdR4dMwJKnsuCSdT8mDYT-drN64Yt0/w400-h300/TurkeyhillHinghamkB6399.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Grassy Meadows<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Do you prefer wide open spaces? The South Shore has those as well. Drive to the top of </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/turkey-hill/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Turkey Hill</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham, and enjoy the grassy loop around the summit. Across town, check out </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/more-brewer-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">More-Brewer Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, with another hilltop loop. Amble around a verdant meadow at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/griffin-dairy-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Griffin Dairy Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Abington, or </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bay-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bay Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Duxbury. And don’t miss the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/daniel-webster-wildlife-sanctuary/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Marshfield.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHx4L3OUtr9ZeZ-2uhablG0lihxZtLsmJQyqAR4YHFKUdUIbQLFeVZ8ynLFP86Er8jseJIku5Bu2L_Zk19WNZFHpHmFQaAqfJrtDX26YcIbgBu4j0uMaO8dnowRGVGFc9c4ov7bpL_rShNqmTgsqS2EqgtfMTIAy3Eo71ENo37zP_vNih1hmLzxn1/s4032/WorldsEndHinghamKB5092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHx4L3OUtr9ZeZ-2uhablG0lihxZtLsmJQyqAR4YHFKUdUIbQLFeVZ8ynLFP86Er8jseJIku5Bu2L_Zk19WNZFHpHmFQaAqfJrtDX26YcIbgBu4j0uMaO8dnowRGVGFc9c4ov7bpL_rShNqmTgsqS2EqgtfMTIAy3Eo71ENo37zP_vNih1hmLzxn1/w400-h300/WorldsEndHinghamKB5092.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Manicured Parks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Some folks prefer their nature more controlled. If manicured parks are what make you happy, your first stop might be </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/worlds-end/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">World’s End</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hingham. It’s simply wonderful! Other well-maintained locales to consider: </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pond-meadow-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pond Meadow Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Braintree, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/forge-pond-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Forge Pond Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Hanover, and -- in the winter when it’s open to the public -- </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/widows-walk/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Widow’s Walk</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Golf Course in Scituate. Also check out three spots on Weymouth’s Back River: </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/webb-memorial-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Webb Memorial State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/abigail-adams-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Abigail Adams State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/kibby-property/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kibby Property</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">November 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/4374cea7-9903-4815-a596-a2d3fb17b0da" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-86284075850017730682022-09-21T16:13:00.004-04:002022-09-21T16:13:48.777-04:00Oktoberfest on the Trails: Pairing Hikes with Local Breweries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQttB1PSTMz98z383v9G5Ywlo6NUanOTVUE43j6pz9j6aU4co3JJOXfLkYvzb9UycM7-5iZPWtbbzXmivlfxutRwDQ0eEcaKtRr08dXhbpFKu-Tb4Al3ywOhUp9BKoRt9owKmHWgEFKa4KlRznLzBXMtpQo5-FHKYeT9eNIvkctfsyDFst4Apid90d/s4032/BeerFlightKB5732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQttB1PSTMz98z383v9G5Ywlo6NUanOTVUE43j6pz9j6aU4co3JJOXfLkYvzb9UycM7-5iZPWtbbzXmivlfxutRwDQ0eEcaKtRr08dXhbpFKu-Tb4Al3ywOhUp9BKoRt9owKmHWgEFKa4KlRznLzBXMtpQo5-FHKYeT9eNIvkctfsyDFst4Apid90d/w400-h300/BeerFlightKB5732.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 18.666666px;">Fall is here! It’s time to pull on your flannel shirt, lace up your hiking shoes, and get back into the woods. Need an incentive? Well, the foliage has already begun to transform, so it’s beautiful out there. Need more of an incentive? Consider pairing your walk with a stop at a local brewery! The South Shore has quite a few of them.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLuhbQfdpcIoh-eUgYl8ngidA54FE9Etuo2VfHeufK6m0hFjxn8BPQ7uWX4oNe1CUfSFDw1qwsSvWrI0GneBY2vsrBKqgTM5n8KdtlvfEVKOWobkihGGf2PqJQddaBAFyLw4IzY1g5EEAlmTcpbrUDLETqRpGMO3yJ8s3EmocqqqTK-cE1WinJb-8V/s4032/TownBrookTrailKB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLuhbQfdpcIoh-eUgYl8ngidA54FE9Etuo2VfHeufK6m0hFjxn8BPQ7uWX4oNe1CUfSFDw1qwsSvWrI0GneBY2vsrBKqgTM5n8KdtlvfEVKOWobkihGGf2PqJQddaBAFyLw4IzY1g5EEAlmTcpbrUDLETqRpGMO3yJ8s3EmocqqqTK-cE1WinJb-8V/w400-h300/TownBrookTrailKB.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">For this month’s article, I’ve compiled a list of local breweries along with a beautiful hiking spot nearby. Spend some time exploring the woods -- or a river, or a pond, or a marshland -- and then reward yourself with a tasty beverage. You’ll be supporting an independent local business, so it’s a “win” all around! And for those who prefer not to imbibe, these walks can be taken just as easily without the beer stop.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Visit an Audubon Sanctuary, Visit a Wildlands Trust Property, Visit a Trustees Property, and Pair a Hike with a Local Brewery! To help you meet these challenges, every day in October we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU668F_L0yfhIO0ZJVWvynphYA9rxP5lE0oStPqESZXJcb2xmwjDI_LuxqmL_5tZpuv2FUx9M5QY5uRo8pL2O0Ak4QXTss3H-7ZUhRWA-H-B-n4K_L86Jg2AHM6qcx3iexdxYf8PZflQrvQy8wG04i09IBqyfJCRkN30xsCZ7TOF-Y5GmlM0yAg78/s1500/UntoldLogo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1500" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU668F_L0yfhIO0ZJVWvynphYA9rxP5lE0oStPqESZXJcb2xmwjDI_LuxqmL_5tZpuv2FUx9M5QY5uRo8pL2O0Ak4QXTss3H-7ZUhRWA-H-B-n4K_L86Jg2AHM6qcx3iexdxYf8PZflQrvQy8wG04i09IBqyfJCRkN30xsCZ7TOF-Y5GmlM0yAg78/w200-h195/UntoldLogo.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-rGxha-G4SWydmVDZd46zCZrqGtQcg6CfsKCKITtyRkTRf5Uyx-l4wweueUWFMwoEbGq-ycHFnH5tvu1Ulu6Vzjs_QBBDJFpSvsc-5oMPUH8EztSjwzRWGBpdjsRhjgZHFzB4j-6CG16UQpmd-hW3aYdW8ZGCyZRa84wTrYfQFVO1uQhOdOYacfD/s4032/DriftwayConsParkKB5331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-rGxha-G4SWydmVDZd46zCZrqGtQcg6CfsKCKITtyRkTRf5Uyx-l4wweueUWFMwoEbGq-ycHFnH5tvu1Ulu6Vzjs_QBBDJFpSvsc-5oMPUH8EztSjwzRWGBpdjsRhjgZHFzB4j-6CG16UQpmd-hW3aYdW8ZGCyZRa84wTrYfQFVO1uQhOdOYacfD/w400-h300/DriftwayConsParkKB5331.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p>Untold Brewing + Driftway Conservation Park</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Start with a walk through the woods and marshes while enjoying views of the Herring River at the majestic <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" target="_blank">Driftway Conservation Park</a> in Scituate. Then scoot around the corner to the flagship location of <a href="https://www.untoldbrewing.com" target="_blank">Untold Brewing</a>, just one mile away on Old Country Way. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUjcsjfWB-d4EzDEGwjOSnysrU3ONmp1BRGR2SWOze_BJVIDRoNaxc8bxgal1k05bdphoOLvDvVlSWru9LC0ei9ASjsdrkmkiRATg6ghQjce9hnP0JsqslFpJwxuz2uk0dgsGSwUGJ0QQ4QMapLhXQ1AyC9KdDDWW-Iyt4eBzq862_lHt0B2DgWHJ/s400/StellwagenLogo.png.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUjcsjfWB-d4EzDEGwjOSnysrU3ONmp1BRGR2SWOze_BJVIDRoNaxc8bxgal1k05bdphoOLvDvVlSWru9LC0ei9ASjsdrkmkiRATg6ghQjce9hnP0JsqslFpJwxuz2uk0dgsGSwUGJ0QQ4QMapLhXQ1AyC9KdDDWW-Iyt4eBzq862_lHt0B2DgWHJ/w200-h200/StellwagenLogo.png.webp" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3KUnSRnjuQXH5hmMuL-SGpCWaEftqsArCrqKA9yF7LcXxuaWXkQb_yU5HKBuNs55iFQPL3vS2GJqTd6oj1qKNs99nxCpN_wdLBSurQIW7H0E0EhuasOhvaXGz69mWENhWIAmoAMqLDr5jBYkWy7QhlD-S5TIVZpN5RhCXWrSXbT4-QiNqw9bdj3_/s3264/JoseCarreiroKB8394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3KUnSRnjuQXH5hmMuL-SGpCWaEftqsArCrqKA9yF7LcXxuaWXkQb_yU5HKBuNs55iFQPL3vS2GJqTd6oj1qKNs99nxCpN_wdLBSurQIW7H0E0EhuasOhvaXGz69mWENhWIAmoAMqLDr5jBYkWy7QhlD-S5TIVZpN5RhCXWrSXbT4-QiNqw9bdj3_/w400-h300/JoseCarreiroKB8394.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stellwagen Beer Company + Jose Carreiro Woodland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Park at the end of Maryland Street in Marshfield and explore the forest trails within <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/jose-carreiro-woodland/" target="_blank">Jose Carreiro Woodland</a>, then follow the loop around <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/two-mile-farm/" target="_blank">Two Mile Reservation</a>, right next door. Be sure to check out the views of the North River and its marshes. When you’re done, <a href="https://www.stellwagenbeer.com" target="_blank">Stellwagen Beer Company</a> is just 2 miles away, at 100 Enterprise Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj040v5NBafke1hKExXjeADggFmbARSpV8sh0AKFf6d0PREtknS9vBzeUX1FwKXWbow87GaPrTnT-AE3yby2Soeqd-lJFBPzxnv5TeQRq8SMV5tm0Nycxcy_cHehbpu00XkzJPoAEU7qq38nzPOucZmOnW7Hh2EWQRTdLS6pq8_ZisYEyXoJLcB3H8/s300/burkes-alewerks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj040v5NBafke1hKExXjeADggFmbARSpV8sh0AKFf6d0PREtknS9vBzeUX1FwKXWbow87GaPrTnT-AE3yby2Soeqd-lJFBPzxnv5TeQRq8SMV5tm0Nycxcy_cHehbpu00XkzJPoAEU7qq38nzPOucZmOnW7Hh2EWQRTdLS6pq8_ZisYEyXoJLcB3H8/w200-h200/burkes-alewerks.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJPRUiS8hl2o-JFw3sK-GS2IcQVuXGfwUvijqwOgqOJYKmpW41qJOO0hgsKDWLcYb8dCTj5_jXsAnMbU-1-9iUusKQzYc6UwNEUc5bChc-SR_xUpQBKKrq6GmOr6Yz_YTaxOuGNNQz2kJNU9HiRrIwy3dUGXSlQFuHZz0thkI9Gzmh-5nONgmwraC/s4032/JacobsPondKB1141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJPRUiS8hl2o-JFw3sK-GS2IcQVuXGfwUvijqwOgqOJYKmpW41qJOO0hgsKDWLcYb8dCTj5_jXsAnMbU-1-9iUusKQzYc6UwNEUc5bChc-SR_xUpQBKKrq6GmOr6Yz_YTaxOuGNNQz2kJNU9HiRrIwy3dUGXSlQFuHZz0thkI9Gzmh-5nONgmwraC/w400-h300/JacobsPondKB1141.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Burke’s Alewerks + Jacobs Pond Conservation Area<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/jacobs-pond-conservation-area/" target="_blank">Jacobs Pond Conservation Area</a> is located on Jacobs Lane, just off Route 123 in Norwell. A network of trails extends along three sides of the 60-acre pond, which is a headwater to Third Herring Brook and the North River. Just over the town line in Hanover, 1 mile away at 200 Webster Street (also right off Route 123) you’ll find <a href="https://burkesalewerks.com" target="_blank">Burke’s Alewerks</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicH3JxCB2g2tsIf4Beuck0gkPRVFwq9FYhIDIzp1Ii3luj57DPntIUWcWQnySKgMmuF4uNP8mhUi6o7EITdRndaeKClkes_nfaK-SXQM744bIraRoWcZnkGs937-8bqIfuStroQt-_DFNPqbyZ6ofMeZb_HdEuQ6sjUq3bIMN70Mibc3T02OgCOPTh/s1510/VSB_new_logo_only.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicH3JxCB2g2tsIf4Beuck0gkPRVFwq9FYhIDIzp1Ii3luj57DPntIUWcWQnySKgMmuF4uNP8mhUi6o7EITdRndaeKClkes_nfaK-SXQM744bIraRoWcZnkGs937-8bqIfuStroQt-_DFNPqbyZ6ofMeZb_HdEuQ6sjUq3bIMN70Mibc3T02OgCOPTh/w199-h200/VSB_new_logo_only.png" width="199" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcYCp8qyMnPfaK8ZFQ-nyOVlQkNxePwKdXzZE-TmiEl2eO95qlfOsnr9cMAY1NH22vZagH_LCHeIbfzWK9_N8GReiCjbfD7POVTAVCzeUrjRAXmu7cbahbovZJ7oUSXYk4qTOCE-9q3W4Vh3Rd9oLDzQ_Ivp0jdwvWkCj-v04s7zBDbAeths2Vwpc/s4032/BradfordTorreyKB0369.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcYCp8qyMnPfaK8ZFQ-nyOVlQkNxePwKdXzZE-TmiEl2eO95qlfOsnr9cMAY1NH22vZagH_LCHeIbfzWK9_N8GReiCjbfD7POVTAVCzeUrjRAXmu7cbahbovZJ7oUSXYk4qTOCE-9q3W4Vh3Rd9oLDzQ_Ivp0jdwvWkCj-v04s7zBDbAeths2Vwpc/w400-h300/BradfordTorreyKB0369.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Vitamin Sea Brewing + Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Begin on the grounds of Weymouth High School, near the rock that’s painted like the American flag, and look for the trailhead to the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bradford-torrey-bird-sanctuary/" target="_blank">Bradford Torrey Bird Sanctuary</a>. This preserve features a 2.5-mile loop through the woods, past rocky outcroppings and a stream that flows toward Whitman’s Pond in Weymouth, a headwater to the Back River. Then continue a mile or so down Pleasant Street to <a href="https://vitaminseabrewing.com" target="_blank">Vitamin Sea Brewing</a>, at 30 Moore Road.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcrvT_C7i-gvELA92jTaCK-Ay_U3Gmweh2LVGB0N7bpsFiKY2iVmukSa6PPkealmK32FdxspmsDVUAVORnBnPfZ6S_Wr_k113jGtSV7Uxmo7zmWxxGlmtLgdAemSy9uw12i-ESlZUoX0o3Lh6l00tTDlaBVTv6xNjsvG8eKlOl90vvKrVl5VcNfFz/s1000/BarrelHouseZpng.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcrvT_C7i-gvELA92jTaCK-Ay_U3Gmweh2LVGB0N7bpsFiKY2iVmukSa6PPkealmK32FdxspmsDVUAVORnBnPfZ6S_Wr_k113jGtSV7Uxmo7zmWxxGlmtLgdAemSy9uw12i-ESlZUoX0o3Lh6l00tTDlaBVTv6xNjsvG8eKlOl90vvKrVl5VcNfFz/w200-h200/BarrelHouseZpng.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KTcG7D1eh6FQO27ABiQP9OeZCt8uTWvyKOahqY_n3KSptYke72c2cfRPyuCFkCj9B1Ej-tPMwQOn2md5rC5Rmm0gpeWEacnkvTg7u0f7so3gjfjIQgXh_rzphm_FGzLHqH1iuitn6QuPVYWqX7Uj3jFYpSPsnseU04bMbpMtY8PjmztiCc11mayr/s4032/CavernRockKB2166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KTcG7D1eh6FQO27ABiQP9OeZCt8uTWvyKOahqY_n3KSptYke72c2cfRPyuCFkCj9B1Ej-tPMwQOn2md5rC5Rmm0gpeWEacnkvTg7u0f7so3gjfjIQgXh_rzphm_FGzLHqH1iuitn6QuPVYWqX7Uj3jFYpSPsnseU04bMbpMtY8PjmztiCc11mayr/w400-h300/CavernRockKB2166.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barrel House Z + Cavern Rock Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore the rocky, challenging loop trail at <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cavern-rock-park/" target="_blank">Cavern Rock Park</a> on Westminster Road in Weymouth, located on a highland overlooking Whitman’s Pond. Then hop on over to <a href="http://www.barrelhousez.net" target="_blank">Barrel House Z</a>, a mile and a half away, at 95 Woodrock Road, for some refreshment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW4At5F9TCfcIS8iKbYxI_Ri4iiI2wiooS-IRJCTrwRnDh1CxCovMGTTRUduKuHTC3rfXF1_s7tiKfATgzy1tQvtz7Lj8rgkyX6xo0Oy7TKTdVqBG04hcMfV0ufx1b7SNHc8LZo_17tGqYkhwSJz-YKuN2XFFgi5XCiVIGkiim_1oNqt4yvxnsAvM/s182/Article15.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="182" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhW4At5F9TCfcIS8iKbYxI_Ri4iiI2wiooS-IRJCTrwRnDh1CxCovMGTTRUduKuHTC3rfXF1_s7tiKfATgzy1tQvtz7Lj8rgkyX6xo0Oy7TKTdVqBG04hcMfV0ufx1b7SNHc8LZo_17tGqYkhwSJz-YKuN2XFFgi5XCiVIGkiim_1oNqt4yvxnsAvM/s1600/Article15.png" width="182" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVxjc6MBRV5wtU7NTSu9FjOp1zZbUG19TzEj-mX4MAA-bJwA1oDW9kVa780jfo9FjW5wuHHH-_5XxpL1AOXZd5_srBA6umGBJCHSHGQhZogFavgW2bBikFWgoAM6SBdEs1FSRrpgSDP1ZNlUbpU1n-PZJpv_bZ3jNB4ot2tPDTFwogYDTl8KBRZZD/s4032/TwinPondsKB5654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVxjc6MBRV5wtU7NTSu9FjOp1zZbUG19TzEj-mX4MAA-bJwA1oDW9kVa780jfo9FjW5wuHHH-_5XxpL1AOXZd5_srBA6umGBJCHSHGQhZogFavgW2bBikFWgoAM6SBdEs1FSRrpgSDP1ZNlUbpU1n-PZJpv_bZ3jNB4ot2tPDTFwogYDTl8KBRZZD/w400-h300/TwinPondsKB5654.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Article 15 Brewing + Twin Ponds Trail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">On Spruce Street in Abington, a stone’s throw from the Rockland town line, you’ll find trailheads for both the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/twin-ponds-trail/" target="_blank">Twin Ponds</a> and <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/thompson-pond-trail/" target="_blank">Thompson Ponds Trails</a>. Both trail systems were created by the Wildlands Trust along French’s Stream, on property that was once part of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. The Twin Ponds Trail extends for 2 miles into Rockland. When you’re done exploring, cruise over to 406 VFW Highway, 2 miles away, where you’ll find <a href="https://articlefifteenbrewing.com" target="_blank">Article 15 Brewing</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLdkWaM6QVOdEPQ2uY7rUG_5vJB7O9z2pYuTc9lJIbb4JFDB4KhdZKyLg9Squeq7h6cvyfEFMxq7ETHgDZ1HHpxUntSmlkYafKf9cKYiUQZafsMBemv2q947AXAKAZTLdVgxhHcIiNO_rP1cprlvtNxqy2RaGJkedlOu6lkjKeDXGanzvQRxMe9Pr/s480/old-colony-brewing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="480" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLdkWaM6QVOdEPQ2uY7rUG_5vJB7O9z2pYuTc9lJIbb4JFDB4KhdZKyLg9Squeq7h6cvyfEFMxq7ETHgDZ1HHpxUntSmlkYafKf9cKYiUQZafsMBemv2q947AXAKAZTLdVgxhHcIiNO_rP1cprlvtNxqy2RaGJkedlOu6lkjKeDXGanzvQRxMe9Pr/w200-h199/old-colony-brewing.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaJBjSw0ig525imcJBUPR1HfTmnxg_zA-b3LxovoCmjjda3PJb9iJRFpZFo_1-0h8soDxZoJjw388znRY42RRaOGL66Hz2aWrK4es5lSlKWAn9vWBcF-yslknGDyXzTs4tg4UWX59zbl4klhH71LLVruzXTGbprYBmYWe3HgB1avT9_ZxIISo7qTi/s4032/IslandGroveKB1499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaJBjSw0ig525imcJBUPR1HfTmnxg_zA-b3LxovoCmjjda3PJb9iJRFpZFo_1-0h8soDxZoJjw388znRY42RRaOGL66Hz2aWrK4es5lSlKWAn9vWBcF-yslknGDyXzTs4tg4UWX59zbl4klhH71LLVruzXTGbprYBmYWe3HgB1avT9_ZxIISo7qTi/w400-h300/IslandGroveKB1499.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Old Colony Brewing + Island Grove Park <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The crown jewel of Abington’s public parks, <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/island-grove-park/" target="_blank">Island Grove</a> is a diverse, 53-acre property on the Shumatuscacant River, with ample parking on Park Avenue. Then continue south to Whitman, and check out <a href="https://www.oldcolonybrewing.com" target="_blank">Old Colony Brewing</a> at 599 Washington Street (Route 123), about 2.6 miles away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjcJLsR_gARubSxeLm32dqopyymUiDcckbYLYh5F1Hx49xZbA0emjlHxa6XLAIFBkVoWailFN3_RnFOHbJ6ijy4MvcWVL3TgrzXUeX74xrBz4h051u0pMhxBKkwjZI5Dw1vm3Oyz2lV_U-CMcAG9egRTmmaJFNizXRqj6YF4aEA3aistCO9QJkkK1/s188/10thdistrict-logoonwhite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="188" data-original-width="188" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjcJLsR_gARubSxeLm32dqopyymUiDcckbYLYh5F1Hx49xZbA0emjlHxa6XLAIFBkVoWailFN3_RnFOHbJ6ijy4MvcWVL3TgrzXUeX74xrBz4h051u0pMhxBKkwjZI5Dw1vm3Oyz2lV_U-CMcAG9egRTmmaJFNizXRqj6YF4aEA3aistCO9QJkkK1/s1600/10thdistrict-logoonwhite.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEIZ96qrC4NllkBmHGBwt4V4o6f6vMic6Bh0BA74UCm9suh7lcmGJIrG5_CVgBjJoCvkjICSYdsXVt8X0jwdcREgmoxazh9pn1QnPPiY1LI_X9vAg1fDzBRUX9cxfUv7-AV4ncvij80s2TDDBWGC_vKitR12jZHCVbMpBVqS4jyD8H25X0d1hLvwT/s4032/AmesNowellKB6552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEIZ96qrC4NllkBmHGBwt4V4o6f6vMic6Bh0BA74UCm9suh7lcmGJIrG5_CVgBjJoCvkjICSYdsXVt8X0jwdcREgmoxazh9pn1QnPPiY1LI_X9vAg1fDzBRUX9cxfUv7-AV4ncvij80s2TDDBWGC_vKitR12jZHCVbMpBVqS4jyD8H25X0d1hLvwT/w400-h300/AmesNowellKB6552.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">10<sup>th</sup> District Brewing + Ames Nowell State Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also in Abington, explore the 700-acre <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/ames-nowell-state-park/" target="_blank">Ames Nowell State Park</a> on Linwood Road, where you’ll enjoy trails with views of Cleveland Pond, part of the Taunton River watershed. Afterward, take a break at <a href="https://www.10thdistrictbrewing.com" target="_blank">10<sup>th</sup> District Brewing</a>, located at 748 Brockton Ave. (Route 123), just 2 miles away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CP_US3iCmd1xa7bNQNc1r09F1jxcS42dMlIvXYRFe21Sq-cPcCaJgEDIOwDKQ12dZ-goeAJYJHrbR1bsOtyOTjuYgsteKfjzqsqBsX6yllYH7BTCCGd04ntGJL7lNK9_r9LsRsPTEqc2M2z8BCm7NQp8xs92xLz33FZ9LtRnSoajoB4qm1AM6gVL/s400/widowmakerlogo.png.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="400" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CP_US3iCmd1xa7bNQNc1r09F1jxcS42dMlIvXYRFe21Sq-cPcCaJgEDIOwDKQ12dZ-goeAJYJHrbR1bsOtyOTjuYgsteKfjzqsqBsX6yllYH7BTCCGd04ntGJL7lNK9_r9LsRsPTEqc2M2z8BCm7NQp8xs92xLz33FZ9LtRnSoajoB4qm1AM6gVL/w320-h285/widowmakerlogo.png.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GpDMk7gZOGVagmolyCDwIoTQgQMUdrxLId598ZrRzylI-y2-bnNLA5k0CcfMyqNBREFmrRZHf-C3pz3LcJXrkPj4bBiDqIjtAyyi1bOLn26lxs6egHebWki3jiNTWrUYQMB2SIJ3amoTaO3R1jzkRc-3u3aUT2zpDFPXS-W_P-hPih1X6pZ20vJQ/s4032/QuincyQuarriesKB5846.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GpDMk7gZOGVagmolyCDwIoTQgQMUdrxLId598ZrRzylI-y2-bnNLA5k0CcfMyqNBREFmrRZHf-C3pz3LcJXrkPj4bBiDqIjtAyyi1bOLn26lxs6egHebWki3jiNTWrUYQMB2SIJ3amoTaO3R1jzkRc-3u3aUT2zpDFPXS-W_P-hPih1X6pZ20vJQ/w400-h300/QuincyQuarriesKB5846.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Widowmaker Brewing + Quincy Quarries Reservation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/quincy-quarries-res/" target="_blank">Quincy Quarries Reservation</a>, at the edge of Blue Hills Reservation on Ricciuti Drive in Quincy, is unusual and fascinating – well worth a couple hours of your time. When you’re done exploring, continue 3.6 miles along the park’s border to 220 Wood Road in Braintree, and enjoy a pint at <a href="https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com" target="_blank">Widowmaker Brewing</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NNn5vKnS5K9mGKjN2NbG5db2mlsvlau7_Xf4-Viob5WS6j5FdY7BeReU1VQWaBasPMukOiBa2cga4NtKDNxL56Ka3x2X174VeR8r-Um7no6QBiryl4L3O4_afHDYmY7NguCefuRxQsT1GMdLdl7pJEkUh3WjYkrRKgSM8RQRoywcREXRVRVxRdYd/s604/MayflowerLogo_white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="604" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NNn5vKnS5K9mGKjN2NbG5db2mlsvlau7_Xf4-Viob5WS6j5FdY7BeReU1VQWaBasPMukOiBa2cga4NtKDNxL56Ka3x2X174VeR8r-Um7no6QBiryl4L3O4_afHDYmY7NguCefuRxQsT1GMdLdl7pJEkUh3WjYkrRKgSM8RQRoywcREXRVRVxRdYd/s320/MayflowerLogo_white.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8-xMg1apqOqCH59RSlDbPwOUquxC5NQt56u9ruJzEL7pdnmlRVq44vGUcXeAQVunZsmYEhpbvLhOf4Hsu28ilajT4cmzia3xM4bRkzX3IMTgSwyR3zag0arn4TqUf-pg6OfmrwM7lbZCXzVo4Cq4wGvutOM1jRR8Bu1VaEzyOvO0idrNTjOk-uDZ/s4032/CampNekonKB4539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8-xMg1apqOqCH59RSlDbPwOUquxC5NQt56u9ruJzEL7pdnmlRVq44vGUcXeAQVunZsmYEhpbvLhOf4Hsu28ilajT4cmzia3xM4bRkzX3IMTgSwyR3zag0arn4TqUf-pg6OfmrwM7lbZCXzVo4Cq4wGvutOM1jRR8Bu1VaEzyOvO0idrNTjOk-uDZ/w400-h300/CampNekonKB4539.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mayflower Brewing Company + Camp Nekon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Formerly a Girl Scout Camp, the 193 forested acres now known as <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/camp-nekon/" target="_blank">Camp Nekon</a> (Monks Hill Road, Kingston) feature quiet trails and numerous ponds within the Smelt Book/Jones River watershed. When you’re done exploring, <a href="https://www.mayflowerbrewing.com" target="_blank">Mayflower Brewing</a> is waiting for you just around the corner, at 12 Resnik Road in Plymouth. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGaYLZy2mWIeH21nOiHk2IkmCgJvfZAGW8-v9q0Rvdpbkbn0NSZ0fzTINvnQKP2DrF5jFgmc4AWyzMYBybzA_C-MS0JHbJzMxG7NBHgujdtkoWmy5Q4irR188-vIUsH6iTdksTHxMytj45SBEqHyL1n655Ahva25ZDbM2ULYs5YvhCybTBohs5D5s/s500/IndieFerm.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="500" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGaYLZy2mWIeH21nOiHk2IkmCgJvfZAGW8-v9q0Rvdpbkbn0NSZ0fzTINvnQKP2DrF5jFgmc4AWyzMYBybzA_C-MS0JHbJzMxG7NBHgujdtkoWmy5Q4irR188-vIUsH6iTdksTHxMytj45SBEqHyL1n655Ahva25ZDbM2ULYs5YvhCybTBohs5D5s/w200-h189/IndieFerm.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-Ao6nVilpmFoG64RC4nZ7ikiHBE6r4AmQUVgHnsOqdyLhHakWUGdtPdaPVI8Lpn_OvrMmiUP5B7qxxCyXt_ydAsBbU5C64-qErb6kRoA1nkOUDoXioIimjZiQG1TMoTH-Fj7hUtfk75eWspS5URUOfap-u8njZGgOdlDNjCld-o9iSeuDOTQRdV6/s4032/EelRiverKB6428.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-Ao6nVilpmFoG64RC4nZ7ikiHBE6r4AmQUVgHnsOqdyLhHakWUGdtPdaPVI8Lpn_OvrMmiUP5B7qxxCyXt_ydAsBbU5C64-qErb6kRoA1nkOUDoXioIimjZiQG1TMoTH-Fj7hUtfk75eWspS5URUOfap-u8njZGgOdlDNjCld-o9iSeuDOTQRdV6/w400-h300/EelRiverKB6428.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Independent Fermentations + Eel River Preserve<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What happens when dams are removed and a river is permitted to return to its natural state? Find out at the secluded and intriguing <a href=" https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/eel-river-preserve/" target="_blank">Eel River Preserve</a>, located at 4 Boot Pond Road in Plymouth. Then head north on Long Pond Road to 27 Camelot Drive. <a href="https://independentfermentations.com" target="_blank">Indie Ferm</a> is a cozy spot that offers a full range of beers as well as kombucha. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNuNxBWZOiEShkfNpeOsVKmc7RvMnQomklJj8EKE4cR8VJbaaF_uUInsLOI1xXY-zKrN9QktJRjDB3mtlpSHE0pqr8xCx1ibPvhqv1nr1ybuSYt7DQc1jhv1S8bxWqtgFlOboyUHRIsvmqHIyHB1Anp1Azq13WLw_z7vsi7oUCPnOxBbXNf0vrS27/s258/SecondWind.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="258" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNuNxBWZOiEShkfNpeOsVKmc7RvMnQomklJj8EKE4cR8VJbaaF_uUInsLOI1xXY-zKrN9QktJRjDB3mtlpSHE0pqr8xCx1ibPvhqv1nr1ybuSYt7DQc1jhv1S8bxWqtgFlOboyUHRIsvmqHIyHB1Anp1Azq13WLw_z7vsi7oUCPnOxBbXNf0vrS27/s1600/SecondWind.jpeg" width="258" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxLDpanEBczjcJxO_v6h9_wPNx0vPMvCEEMDO-1-jJH_O_pHxnFE7roQ7MgyYoH-1orNN64gnlWoeEAygnHH3XoL9BQ0q5rpThtKNZ-9HeaFcr_LFu4L48UCL_RD2Wj4xbeMn-9JsbjYyaqEzNG-gjY3R6D3VKpsj5gOLEwmRdB_BQkpVc-hOvm-x/s4032/PlymouthJettyKB0580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxLDpanEBczjcJxO_v6h9_wPNx0vPMvCEEMDO-1-jJH_O_pHxnFE7roQ7MgyYoH-1orNN64gnlWoeEAygnHH3XoL9BQ0q5rpThtKNZ-9HeaFcr_LFu4L48UCL_RD2Wj4xbeMn-9JsbjYyaqEzNG-gjY3R6D3VKpsj5gOLEwmRdB_BQkpVc-hOvm-x/w400-h300/PlymouthJettyKB0580.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Second Wind Brewing + Plymouth Harbor Jetty<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Would you prefer something entirely different in Plymouth? Consider the <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plymouth-harbor-jetty/" target="_blank">Plymouth Harbor Jetty</a>, accessible from the Leo F. DeMarsh State Boat Ramp, off Water Street. Extending for more than a half mile into the Atlantic, this rugged terrain makes for a slow walk … but the scenery is amazing. Your next destination, <a href="https://www.secondwindbrewing.com" target="_blank">Second Wind Brewing</a>, is just a couple blocks away, at 7 Howland Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDjJeTjmpPVpIxibmEQ17NizpqtoNb72yX2f1bh4QIe0SbnJXkfkD3haLHQEDab7CCEV7hd65z1LAOlezsnwy8CgM8JB25hMd0QOdiKjHhAC_bO795HWz_Ql28adzQZ1Urk62cgWxOx4t22qrKIxFZohunqhPpf1nVmzQvk0pNy9ZdX4utnjy24Ln/s504/LAMAnAMA_1627317615.png.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="504" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDDjJeTjmpPVpIxibmEQ17NizpqtoNb72yX2f1bh4QIe0SbnJXkfkD3haLHQEDab7CCEV7hd65z1LAOlezsnwy8CgM8JB25hMd0QOdiKjHhAC_bO795HWz_Ql28adzQZ1Urk62cgWxOx4t22qrKIxFZohunqhPpf1nVmzQvk0pNy9ZdX4utnjy24Ln/s320/LAMAnAMA_1627317615.png.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyPPHZ7YVyFRSQ8ZHU4kOBHRKDNagG709wD8u1AY77yRpQcld6NvHOYPap-KyULC4fVnHYOvXCljNeAAGHQq5pmXARdsOdrH_GpmC2NpD4UABJS7WZPHWeCMIcqOOrv9qU5c01fTBD2o2KkLZnZdIPAoIUuxNHuLx-E4FLvI3JTqkH_7bSxjE0buD/s4032/TownBrookParkKB4714.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyPPHZ7YVyFRSQ8ZHU4kOBHRKDNagG709wD8u1AY77yRpQcld6NvHOYPap-KyULC4fVnHYOvXCljNeAAGHQq5pmXARdsOdrH_GpmC2NpD4UABJS7WZPHWeCMIcqOOrv9qU5c01fTBD2o2KkLZnZdIPAoIUuxNHuLx-E4FLvI3JTqkH_7bSxjE0buD/w400-h300/TownBrookParkKB4714.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">LlamaNama Beer Labs + Town Brook Park <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also in Plymouth, there’s a lovely trail along Town Brook that extends from Brewster Gardens, past the Plimoth Grist Mill, through <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-park/" target="_blank">Town Brook Park</a>, and all the way to Morton Park. Walk it in both directions and then take a load off at <a href="https://llamanamabeerlabs.square.site" target="_blank">LlamaNama Beer Labs</a> at 10 Water Street.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;">by Kezia Bacon</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;">October 2022</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/1ebea1a2-75d9-41a7-b35a-6a3007901b52" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-79434304108660478592022-08-25T09:39:00.008-04:002022-08-25T09:39:57.495-04:00Enjoy the View: 15 Noteworthy Benches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAuzzbc5UoJ3iVfMmWwvkl4DHo5uO6W8_8UdJKv-XjeG9BoiQ8P8ooSm8lXvjj7C2ZdsQ0Xad8-i24jtF8ND-y75EwURzxjkmtEoM1ssi3KuLHOpRiq-qQbSk2iUGSHiZQy1AU3T0xJpwQI9B0sE_Gusz99-xaBkInHp0tFy7Oa74usdRCq69wmGq/s4032/IMG_8282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAuzzbc5UoJ3iVfMmWwvkl4DHo5uO6W8_8UdJKv-XjeG9BoiQ8P8ooSm8lXvjj7C2ZdsQ0Xad8-i24jtF8ND-y75EwURzxjkmtEoM1ssi3KuLHOpRiq-qQbSk2iUGSHiZQy1AU3T0xJpwQI9B0sE_Gusz99-xaBkInHp0tFy7Oa74usdRCq69wmGq/w400-h300/IMG_8282.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">We are fortunate to have access to hundreds of miles of trails on the South Shore. Some lead through forests, others through fields, and still others along the water’s edge. Some of my favorites feature benches in special spots. Perhaps it’s a secluded glen, or an overlook with a particularly lovely view. But you don’t have to be on a trail to enjoy a bench with a view. There are plenty more that you can access quickly and easily … especially helpful if you use a walker or a wheelchair to get around. Below is a list of 15 Noteworthy Benches. Some a tucked away in the woods and require a bit of a walk. Others are right out in the open. All offer a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the view. I hope you’ll take some time this month to check them out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Pick Apples, Be An Advocate, Join a Trail Maintenance Crew, and Try Forest Bathing or Outdoor Meditation. To help you meet these challenges, every day in September we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbdwyn7Ng1bqqhY6gducRVcuZ8RXMUFpmB45hQ4g19xFm2_INY2tmqnW0lzGPVc2qTIij0xJ2a1IsCN1VNaoO2jrf_YjC2q1uuIOBTUnw7VxysBXbvcrPBueQmxkw3Qy0yjURGRlaSH0EAvdIQlpbmmrP6hUlf33rqWGPpZnLCwtEMHJCJ8wfCOZV/s4032/IslandGroveAbingtonedit.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbdwyn7Ng1bqqhY6gducRVcuZ8RXMUFpmB45hQ4g19xFm2_INY2tmqnW0lzGPVc2qTIij0xJ2a1IsCN1VNaoO2jrf_YjC2q1uuIOBTUnw7VxysBXbvcrPBueQmxkw3Qy0yjURGRlaSH0EAvdIQlpbmmrP6hUlf33rqWGPpZnLCwtEMHJCJ8wfCOZV/w400-h300/IslandGroveAbingtonedit.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/island-grove-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Island Grove Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Abington<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This large town-owned park features wide forest trails and views of the Shumatuscacant River, plus an impressive memorial archway. My favorite benches are the ones overlooking the water. Ample parking on Wilson Place and Park Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jEgi9zCYNHf2RedybZ9HGw1lKKZ1sFN885FO1sQNciCAmCodqAL5GpLDYP6lcnLpi6bAV1fit91jIx2C4-TMNES82hwdr0iGsr_IIgk5Z4Waweb9AFQ6jD3kD_KdzqqUlY0DRl9C7puGRO1sXV7IJG4vvv3S74DoivzzcrWdj-6JA-Ol7FTfenCo/s4032/WatsonBraintreeKB9779.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jEgi9zCYNHf2RedybZ9HGw1lKKZ1sFN885FO1sQNciCAmCodqAL5GpLDYP6lcnLpi6bAV1fit91jIx2C4-TMNES82hwdr0iGsr_IIgk5Z4Waweb9AFQ6jD3kD_KdzqqUlY0DRl9C7puGRO1sXV7IJG4vvv3S74DoivzzcrWdj-6JA-Ol7FTfenCo/w400-h300/WatsonBraintreeKB9779.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/watson-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Watson Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Braintee<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Head toward the water at this town-owned athletic complex, and you’ll find the Monatiqout River Walk, a one-mile trail along the river’s edge. There are numerous benches along the way, each with its own distinct view. Ample parking on-site and on Gordon Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWTzVd1qHn8O8SHaTiUCBnOSQ4aK6g3pOstAx7XVxeZZ_JYBd2XjNtmz-7M9qM-vOAAZndXubercYVC4hm16CKiZL7b28QBHnbu82Dt_zZuGsRki-5Z-6jNNrHNgHIrDIgXcraJ7cPydIQXWSX6N1RBQCSivADOK_gyPfdMDMGGBQQkNfjG_XH6rm/s4032/IngramCohassetKB5291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWTzVd1qHn8O8SHaTiUCBnOSQ4aK6g3pOstAx7XVxeZZ_JYBd2XjNtmz-7M9qM-vOAAZndXubercYVC4hm16CKiZL7b28QBHnbu82Dt_zZuGsRki-5Z-6jNNrHNgHIrDIgXcraJ7cPydIQXWSX6N1RBQCSivADOK_gyPfdMDMGGBQQkNfjG_XH6rm/w400-h300/IngramCohassetKB5291.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/george-ingram-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">George Ingram Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This beguiling 27-acre town-owned property features wooded trails and rocky outcroppings. On top of one particular rock is a very well-placed bench. A wonderful surprise within the hardwood forest (Bound Brook/Gulf River watershed). Limited parking across the street on Heritage Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wC1BxlbI_mjpnFCo6lfRpSNgSxPaafFeEaMqWqrP5eFDuKTNTAef9w80iB9HkhfktlwPt5aNuluD4EyRXD68CCtETNLn3RuKvSF2jWrcOLYFBs0cdsQMrdYdqx1NfFQOBdooTaGSApwH1vhae3r2j_8LXz8iZILGz7Mm_USeFchhfNak6EUk1dzI/s4032/HowlandDuxburyKB5986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wC1BxlbI_mjpnFCo6lfRpSNgSxPaafFeEaMqWqrP5eFDuKTNTAef9w80iB9HkhfktlwPt5aNuluD4EyRXD68CCtETNLn3RuKvSF2jWrcOLYFBs0cdsQMrdYdqx1NfFQOBdooTaGSApwH1vhae3r2j_8LXz8iZILGz7Mm_USeFchhfNak6EUk1dzI/w400-h300/HowlandDuxburyKB5986.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/howlands-landing-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Howland’s Landing Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Drive right up to this waterfront park and enjoy the view of Kingston Bay! There are grassy areas as well as a wooded hillside, plus benches and picnic tables where you can pause to enjoy your surroundings. Limited on-site parking off Crescent Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9oXcSYwCQYNuWhxXuGR0npBB7HPGXiMKN2xAEvLe0184rRJKqzUwuluFCaaG8Hb-fsQoE9SFkXLbm9ki3eWIsbg9iRlOVP4Ko_Z-I9oGlpg-cvEIEpKzEdNCvA6ljGpPiLFyHF-z73U-yWJSt03gE0CHotZcQ7zVDaFCiu8MmSIyp-twDCQQABLe/s4032/Fern%20Hill%20Hanson%20KB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9oXcSYwCQYNuWhxXuGR0npBB7HPGXiMKN2xAEvLe0184rRJKqzUwuluFCaaG8Hb-fsQoE9SFkXLbm9ki3eWIsbg9iRlOVP4Ko_Z-I9oGlpg-cvEIEpKzEdNCvA6ljGpPiLFyHF-z73U-yWJSt03gE0CHotZcQ7zVDaFCiu8MmSIyp-twDCQQABLe/w400-h300/Fern%20Hill%20Hanson%20KB1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/fern-hill-cemetery/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Fern Hill Cemetery</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A cemetery might not be your first thought when contemplating a nature excursion, but please keep reading. This historic spot is surprisingly inviting, especially with its views of Wampatuck Pond (Indian Head River watershed). Limited on-site parking: follow the paved road from the northernmost entrance on High Street to the rear of the cemetery, overlooking the pond. That’s where you’ll find the bench!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8pgcKN4_mUt5vZyHdJHibEbukWRZG7L3GzNf7Y0wC6PzgAjrqinICl-NR5fH7KSXhNSXU0JQ3cYQkavCYkPlr_-naiXQUOUgZOVdv95w1Q2rChzxYlEH-Bmlmcq-muKCD_yDlvgDwUUHsGUjrztM52HPRAOTsroPmsYan6ej0wBV2qbsxlb7gg2s/s4032/TindaleHanoverKB5718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8pgcKN4_mUt5vZyHdJHibEbukWRZG7L3GzNf7Y0wC6PzgAjrqinICl-NR5fH7KSXhNSXU0JQ3cYQkavCYkPlr_-naiXQUOUgZOVdv95w1Q2rChzxYlEH-Bmlmcq-muKCD_yDlvgDwUUHsGUjrztM52HPRAOTsroPmsYan6ej0wBV2qbsxlb7gg2s/w400-h300/TindaleHanoverKB5718.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tindale-bog/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tindale Bog</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This small town-owned property, accessible on foot from the Nava-Stasiluk Conservation Area, offers forest trails and views of a small pond (Indian Head River watershed), plus one well-placed bench. Look for the parking area near 526 Center Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpp9v_TBhhTpWFwSEUv5Ym6ou_Ni5WK43O8YiGGPLtRs7JlyXn3VEPMLMMA2P0OmEnYxv2j2K0oKvXg-WsJ2ZY2CaJUzXTfVeQe9Le_Otm3nN7mLtIHP2bAnYEZ1vop9C8bzD3dDwlnrds5r7qwl1z_K7dTl_m-kbrarTM15HlLvhwK1MF7PfF3n0/s4032/MonumentHinghamKB2392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpp9v_TBhhTpWFwSEUv5Ym6ou_Ni5WK43O8YiGGPLtRs7JlyXn3VEPMLMMA2P0OmEnYxv2j2K0oKvXg-WsJ2ZY2CaJUzXTfVeQe9Le_Otm3nN7mLtIHP2bAnYEZ1vop9C8bzD3dDwlnrds5r7qwl1z_K7dTl_m-kbrarTM15HlLvhwK1MF7PfF3n0/w400-h300/MonumentHinghamKB2392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/monument-park-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Monument Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">So many of Hingham’s parks and conservation areas feature benches with views. This one is accessible to all, from the large paved parking area at Hingham Town Landing. Look for the benches overlooking the harbor. Another great spot nearby is Governor Long Bird Sanctuary, on the hilltop overlooking the park.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTqF4-bziPhSZr1WlFViid9gT1_FymJtv6ZCRflJzILpGoLka3Zt42EFye3gHIyKgRnLATldeAMyf3pOeTXay9u8Zqipcwb69mf1BSE_9OB6Z8RRGRdxSGOdcVywIhfvJqKUQXo0XdvwfEyJ-UagYb_zP_vP9g9TsWt1vovxQquZSrnVp_Bgx8qbD/s4032/NookKingstonKB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghTqF4-bziPhSZr1WlFViid9gT1_FymJtv6ZCRflJzILpGoLka3Zt42EFye3gHIyKgRnLATldeAMyf3pOeTXay9u8Zqipcwb69mf1BSE_9OB6Z8RRGRdxSGOdcVywIhfvJqKUQXo0XdvwfEyJ-UagYb_zP_vP9g9TsWt1vovxQquZSrnVp_Bgx8qbD/w400-h300/NookKingstonKB4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-nook-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Nook Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Follow the trail through this small Wildlands Trust property to the edge of the marsh, where you’ll find a bench with a gorgeous view of the Jones River estuary. Limited roadside parking on Howlands Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JVOpAk3_yFUGVqH21DActWx8jZWnL1cyu4Fx1tAimOWkUx8V5krRJ0anzIRx6eRjdgyjzHuqHXTsWoAtGk7QHGzhDxwI9W3S49jnomjM3PRJTYQBqjs8qWPUEs96s0Jky_TLOdyYy57otnmBBEO-dOLlAqiP0JqBKK1oNRrzRBiJRmaPpg8H3f02/s4032/PuddingMarshfieldKB9085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JVOpAk3_yFUGVqH21DActWx8jZWnL1cyu4Fx1tAimOWkUx8V5krRJ0anzIRx6eRjdgyjzHuqHXTsWoAtGk7QHGzhDxwI9W3S49jnomjM3PRJTYQBqjs8qWPUEs96s0Jky_TLOdyYy57otnmBBEO-dOLlAqiP0JqBKK1oNRrzRBiJRmaPpg8H3f02/w400-h300/PuddingMarshfieldKB9085.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pudding-hill-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pudding Hill Reservation</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The hill itself makes up the bulk of this Wildlands Trust property, but if you set off in the opposite direction from the parking area on Pudding Hill Lane, you’ll find a pleasant bench overlooking Chandler’s Pond (South River watershed). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkkD2sHI5GG7WcrFO_euPEhg_n0xVFdVsXEoC-xGx6bRgddTCy0BnUoZijC75rOf26-n4D1jVLgo4C7MuPQO0zpNL-MCG7LWESsvkIrpX5CyUeMm8HDHHTXtSUYl6txPmffo6MXMHswPzJUGjAPzTyL0EJz5SAlVJboO644sTKyG5PnERRREcOPlt/s4032/DonovanNorwellKB6515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkkD2sHI5GG7WcrFO_euPEhg_n0xVFdVsXEoC-xGx6bRgddTCy0BnUoZijC75rOf26-n4D1jVLgo4C7MuPQO0zpNL-MCG7LWESsvkIrpX5CyUeMm8HDHHTXtSUYl6txPmffo6MXMHswPzJUGjAPzTyL0EJz5SAlVJboO644sTKyG5PnERRREcOPlt/w400-h300/DonovanNorwellKB6515.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/donovan-wildcat-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Donovan/Wildcat</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The town-owned Donovan-Wildcat Conservation area is large and diverse. My favorite bench on-site is along the D1 trail, which follows Margaret’s Brook (North River watershed). It is especially pretty in the wintertime, when there’s snow on the ground. Parking area on Circuit Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99qnY_nrIobanFbpbVVyxKTOU7326YofR3qhBacwJkBH-6-3xLKZZJcevWQ1VOurqkcecNBLK1yKL9Qtq_hILJCpxqxvPkGRxae0OlujrR_5tg0z0lbLNfBl3RuzojDCEpweYzGkurjg_kjeS89rdhUIRD3MFI16SuNSS3wJ858ih-RcaLmoDjSbJ/s4032/TuckerPembrokeKB3589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99qnY_nrIobanFbpbVVyxKTOU7326YofR3qhBacwJkBH-6-3xLKZZJcevWQ1VOurqkcecNBLK1yKL9Qtq_hILJCpxqxvPkGRxae0OlujrR_5tg0z0lbLNfBl3RuzojDCEpweYzGkurjg_kjeS89rdhUIRD3MFI16SuNSS3wJ858ih-RcaLmoDjSbJ/w300-h400/TuckerPembrokeKB3589.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/tucker-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Tucker Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Tucker Preserve, owned by the Wildlands Trust, offers some of the best views of the Indian Head River, as well as a handful of benches in quiet spots overlooking some smaller tributary streams. To find them, follow the trail from the parking area at Luddam’s Ford in Pembroke.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZlB2lyOdoJgOXuwoHPoPRRoHfTFXaPo_zpMlryoZHYzTm9Uvw2OmS02qdUV-tm6FaLZdIkHfGaQy6VPB54IK-Qrm7oCy87xfnVY-F7PaNBAzHQAGRuas2LAmG-kmoL4RsKWY91FilqT54MmroZEW5W-cCerv14rLFd0yoC-ga_qs4gZLpjuEmVJ4/s4032/StephensFieldPlymouthKB4671.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZlB2lyOdoJgOXuwoHPoPRRoHfTFXaPo_zpMlryoZHYzTm9Uvw2OmS02qdUV-tm6FaLZdIkHfGaQy6VPB54IK-Qrm7oCy87xfnVY-F7PaNBAzHQAGRuas2LAmG-kmoL4RsKWY91FilqT54MmroZEW5W-cCerv14rLFd0yoC-ga_qs4gZLpjuEmVJ4/w400-h300/StephensFieldPlymouthKB4671.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/stephens-field/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stephens Field</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This athletic complex on Plymouth Bay features spectacular views of the ocean as well as a small pond, each with a single bench. For additional benches with a similar view, visit Nelson Memorial Park, a little farther north. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0r1pm27Fg22lwkDs-0oiWdMPxxbO9AVZFoA_nSFIUeKbVflAkIrUO4-wzPG_GFKva-2mLsrRPbdtrpaZAGzmf547FKqQJN1Bp0CteKqyqt-PORBPxzfbGag4UT477fIyRTf9cdIgDvIYmOHf5uijh5YReCSBq1i7iIqFz2oCUoCuVJcZBvsFs0tP/s4032/TwinPondsRocklandKB5645.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0r1pm27Fg22lwkDs-0oiWdMPxxbO9AVZFoA_nSFIUeKbVflAkIrUO4-wzPG_GFKva-2mLsrRPbdtrpaZAGzmf547FKqQJN1Bp0CteKqyqt-PORBPxzfbGag4UT477fIyRTf9cdIgDvIYmOHf5uijh5YReCSBq1i7iIqFz2oCUoCuVJcZBvsFs0tP/w400-h300/TwinPondsRocklandKB5645.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/twin-ponds-trail/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Twin Ponds Trail</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Rockland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The trail on this town-owned property, formerly part of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, extends for two miles through the woods, crossing the East Branch of French’s Stream (North River watershed), and passing through some wonderful stands of beech trees. Along the way you’ll find a few well-placed benches for rest and contemplation. Limited parking on Spruce Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov23pupiLS3OaTs40406zk9hFLr7UaYuL0qyHndQ0DmHd850PhFzxa_NQid0HpGhmDZTc19IckMn57rcbA-cVvHx6qK10Oz8tj_uiocWnYR-kX6WMEwVSkUnV50ZOdbWScYvQeFTq3tQlPfNNg30QBFa9z4JzffjzLSjUqIOciMER_i1Xdtln0i6j/s4032/BatesScituateKB5927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov23pupiLS3OaTs40406zk9hFLr7UaYuL0qyHndQ0DmHd850PhFzxa_NQid0HpGhmDZTc19IckMn57rcbA-cVvHx6qK10Oz8tj_uiocWnYR-kX6WMEwVSkUnV50ZOdbWScYvQeFTq3tQlPfNNg30QBFa9z4JzffjzLSjUqIOciMER_i1Xdtln0i6j/w400-h300/BatesScituateKB5927.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bates-lane-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bates Lane Conservation Area</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This large town-owned property features several miles of woodland trails bordered by stone walls and glacial erratic boulders. There is also a babbling brook (Gulf River watershed) with a bench in just the right spot for viewing it! On-site parking on Bates Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdnH6d-G2kE60QkyHL3d0xQv4UyJZj227P1BuBR8pcNuYBVNIX-c0rdWcVKiwL2oRiKJra-Jv0_UK4fZfTFbaIkgEtwongbaSUgWav5tMerMD5-RtK8BDXxb0CvTyYnSabUvOyhnGcMFlNeIGYny9PVbAOSDgjeX1FMQ5JS-3LBkyYCXxLWI8uhik/s4032/WebbWeymouthKB9396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdnH6d-G2kE60QkyHL3d0xQv4UyJZj227P1BuBR8pcNuYBVNIX-c0rdWcVKiwL2oRiKJra-Jv0_UK4fZfTFbaIkgEtwongbaSUgWav5tMerMD5-RtK8BDXxb0CvTyYnSabUvOyhnGcMFlNeIGYny9PVbAOSDgjeX1FMQ5JS-3LBkyYCXxLWI8uhik/w400-h300/WebbWeymouthKB9396.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/webb-memorial-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Webb Memorial State Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There are lots of benches on this peninsula between the Fore and Back Rivers, many with views of Boston Harbor. Some are close to the parking area (River Street), and some require a longer walk, but the trails are generally flat and easy to navigate. This 36-acre state park is the only mainland portion of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">September 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/1cca313f-9851-430e-b434-303e8ef0cba2" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-48886843526296161692022-07-26T14:16:00.000-04:002022-07-26T14:16:39.409-04:00Hot Weather Nature Fun: Explore a Jetty or a Tide Pool!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZi7-5FLGEcH4-e7KRkF61Umecfi5lKudEiDdPM7ylcQpu7brwtRLBF1L0qd4nM14htd2rJIrTtbUPxaE1Y5SCmrJWR6hw3eEGCH-5lXe5OlMz9Y-TTE5DOoRwNUxMnGaayGUpKRqlNg_plNahXM9KfKbKzvGN_J5NxVgmpRQCZjdsH2292AI_8MhM/s4032/PlymouthJettyKB0598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZi7-5FLGEcH4-e7KRkF61Umecfi5lKudEiDdPM7ylcQpu7brwtRLBF1L0qd4nM14htd2rJIrTtbUPxaE1Y5SCmrJWR6hw3eEGCH-5lXe5OlMz9Y-TTE5DOoRwNUxMnGaayGUpKRqlNg_plNahXM9KfKbKzvGN_J5NxVgmpRQCZjdsH2292AI_8MhM/w400-h300/PlymouthJettyKB0598.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">When summer turns hot and humid, you won’t find me in the woods. Although it can be wonderfully green and beautiful, it can also be buggy. Instead, as July turns to August, I much prefer a walk by the ocean, where there’s usually a breeze, and the temperature can be significantly lower. There are plenty of local beaches to explore. Like me, you probably have your favorite. This summer, you might also consider taking a walk on a jetty.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also known as a breakwater, a jetty is a long narrow structure, typically composed of flat-topped boulders. Its primary purpose is to protect a harbor. Unfortunately, it can also have a negative effect on the coastline, contributing to problems with erosion. Regardless, a jetty can be a fantastic place for a walk. In addition to a cool breeze, it offers a unique view of the surroundings as well as a small-to-large degree of adventure. Some jetties are more loosely constructed than others. While Plymouth’s extends over a relatively smooth course, Scituate’s necessitates the occasional leap from rock to rock.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Jetties are often accompanied by tide pools. When high tide recedes, seawater is sometimes left behind in the hollowed-out areas among the rocks. When this happens on a regular basis, small ecosystems are created. Seaweed, barnacles, snails, small fish and crustaceans can often be found in these surprisingly vibrant pockets. Look for tide pools along the low edges of jetties, and in other rocky spots along the coast. The best approach is to find a vantage point (a sturdy rock, a strip of sand) that steers clear of disturbing the life within. Keep reading for tips on where to find them locally.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Watch a Sunset, Relax and Float Downstream, Hear Live Music Outdoors, Explore a Jetty or a Tide Pool, and Visit at Farmer’s Market. To help you meet these challenges, every day in August we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKWG7HKSUMSzmx77F6OS0hEi64Gc6_b8uKC8SaVpPN2Gj1QVCd-yY2OUvDeW9Muepx72vzNiZQOk2Yg32yc-W7qITorAqjJ2w1vUriU3z0tqdEjuqCTcPspt2Mm7YgsEOnNV2EJJSzYYJhlJprkeZUJiEHqwPdOCSqPBy3FC9nS-vRgJPHh03uGel/s4032/BRJettyKB8047.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKWG7HKSUMSzmx77F6OS0hEi64Gc6_b8uKC8SaVpPN2Gj1QVCd-yY2OUvDeW9Muepx72vzNiZQOk2Yg32yc-W7qITorAqjJ2w1vUriU3z0tqdEjuqCTcPspt2Mm7YgsEOnNV2EJJSzYYJhlJprkeZUJiEHqwPdOCSqPBy3FC9nS-vRgJPHh03uGel/w400-h300/BRJettyKB8047.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/brant-rock-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Brant Rock Beach</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Visit this public beach to explore both tide pools and a jetty. You’ll find the jetty along the southern border of the beach, not far from the hard-to-miss World War II-era concrete tower. Follow the jetty oceanward and you’ll set foot on Brant Rock itself, a rocky outcropping named for the brant geese once commonly found there. Look for tide pools along the edges of the jetty and the outcropping. There are even some up on top! Parking is available on Ocean Street, the Brant Rock Esplanade, and in the town-owned lot on Dyke Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnAUoMFkkBopbMnEhmt6sIpNPND9KkTRlAUgYDD-pVyiR36wzgyc4wWeXE5FE7_FV4ssQiClqXnO9lyinyvzMM-h4H0v20XqNvKOZrWAwvCyjgWI7p-3mDUGvq5qSqx6qNX-07mWDYcccPTyYkko0dXgBczOPe41ABeAPdAEgm1J2t-vtnruSUBqB/s4032/GHJettyKB8071.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnAUoMFkkBopbMnEhmt6sIpNPND9KkTRlAUgYDD-pVyiR36wzgyc4wWeXE5FE7_FV4ssQiClqXnO9lyinyvzMM-h4H0v20XqNvKOZrWAwvCyjgWI7p-3mDUGvq5qSqx6qNX-07mWDYcccPTyYkko0dXgBczOPe41ABeAPdAEgm1J2t-vtnruSUBqB/w300-h400/GHJettyKB8071.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/green-harbor-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Green Harbor Beach</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another public beach with both a jetty and some tide pools! The jetty helps to form the channel to Green Harbor itself. On one side, the water is rather deep. Most summer days you’ll see all sorts of boats passing by -- fishing vessels and pleasure craft. The other side looks out over a long, sandy beach. It’s a gorgeous view, and a pleasant -- if sometimes challenging -- walk. Look for tide pools on the beach side of the jetty, among the rocks. Pedestrian access, but a town sticker is required for parking in the two lots nearby.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBchnbz5uyWaKB-wpmvJ6XflVQAdBX8nrEi-c23bm0qSHyRJ0A9CYw3rrxD7DyaXDZ4-RQ5DWq255muc_3MD72je214egeRfDmPJWVPJWbvU3y6I0snctjfWjC_5B_47mT1ALRE9yt_61RbkQTMEF5VbksMeGo7vGxRZCFpctjkoCyZL3avC9c2N-U/s4032/ScituateJettyKB2343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBchnbz5uyWaKB-wpmvJ6XflVQAdBX8nrEi-c23bm0qSHyRJ0A9CYw3rrxD7DyaXDZ4-RQ5DWq255muc_3MD72je214egeRfDmPJWVPJWbvU3y6I0snctjfWjC_5B_47mT1ALRE9yt_61RbkQTMEF5VbksMeGo7vGxRZCFpctjkoCyZL3avC9c2N-U/w400-h300/ScituateJettyKB2343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/scituate-lighthouse/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate Lighthouse</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The historic lighthouse at Cedar Point is not the only reason to visit this spectacularly scenic property. A stone jetty extends from its base for more than 1,000 feet into the ocean, protecting Scituate Harbor and providing an opportunity for an adventuresome stroll. While the lighthouse dates back to 1811, the breakwater is of a more recent vintage – originally constructed by the federal government between 1885 and 1890. There is also a small beach area, but due to the depth of the water, it’s not the best spot for finding tide pools. On-site parking area at the end of Lighthouse Road. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3Q6Xhf3U7LTqVphKIdajmG-nPgv0xY8wtXccZuJQ9RX6YBwMVNiGq1eiJwAuGs7QmY7FvSdeOP5Isi1HGhRgbWbQknoGZGUcbA5Mw31SYA94duRGSwIU5qaRHclkbflQ3GMcO6MtA5XHVl9rIgH17Jg9ph7meUNs2CdYVt4UmaCph6WulSicyRBu/s4032/PlymouthJettyKB0595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3Q6Xhf3U7LTqVphKIdajmG-nPgv0xY8wtXccZuJQ9RX6YBwMVNiGq1eiJwAuGs7QmY7FvSdeOP5Isi1HGhRgbWbQknoGZGUcbA5Mw31SYA94duRGSwIU5qaRHclkbflQ3GMcO6MtA5XHVl9rIgH17Jg9ph7meUNs2CdYVt4UmaCph6WulSicyRBu/w400-h300/PlymouthJettyKB0595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plymouth-harbor-jetty/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plymouth Harbor Jetty</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located beside the Leo F. DeMarsh State Boat Ramp, this is the area’s best spot for jetty walking. Extending for just over a half mile, the jetty is relatively easy to traverse, and it even has a guard rail! That said, it’s still a jetty, which means it is uneven terrain, not suitable for everyone. But if you’re up for it, the Plymouth Harbor Jetty provides a long, slow walk and breathtaking views of the harbor, Plymouth Beach, and Kingston Bay. On a clear day, you can see Duxbury’s Standish Shores and Clark’s Island. On the inland end of the jetty, on the north side, you’ll also find a beach with tide pool opportunities. Ample parking nearby in town-owned lots.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnNC3v_CCux79f7FL0jC8Ig0F6jF8sKMn7Xe_a_AuCkOOjdO_0Tf9RI6vBKLpAsinEOrcQHcB6Hx87LlCp07exaSlhP6WIWyw0nTss0m6ZVKX4n59gDltKE60vkpsLqZfc8ou9moBoT_puuFM2cqLMm-SdSarWTfvpPET65dTls8gaZgARa8Z239X/s4032/DuxburyBeachKB7255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRnNC3v_CCux79f7FL0jC8Ig0F6jF8sKMn7Xe_a_AuCkOOjdO_0Tf9RI6vBKLpAsinEOrcQHcB6Hx87LlCp07exaSlhP6WIWyw0nTss0m6ZVKX4n59gDltKE60vkpsLqZfc8ou9moBoT_puuFM2cqLMm-SdSarWTfvpPET65dTls8gaZgARa8Z239X/w400-h300/DuxburyBeachKB7255.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/duxbury-beach-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury Beach Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and </span></b><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/duxbury-beach-reservation/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Reservation</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury Beach doesn’t have a jetty, but its broad and accessible bay offers numerous opportunities for low tide exploration. The beach has three distinct access points. The “park” side is open to the public, with a cash parking lot, while the “reservation” side requires a sticker. In addition, there is a small (but free) parking area at the landward end of the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/powder-point-bridge/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Powder Point Bridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. No matter where you park, there is plenty of terrain for poking around. If it’s tide pools you seek, wait for low tide, when the bay empties considerably. For a breezy, scenic walk, don’t miss the iconic 2,200-foot wooden bridge that connects the barrier beach to the mainland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAPjCSCvx9VCxKLVN_eYPFiBSec5EN5H6Jbt2GJAGAWOhiARsLHJe-grOxuyl31Sco2IPufQMW66vs6KoYVxybXmOmpSk6j8v0eYB3MJb2o2mR8HnDyMK8LcP1Vc0os3io2ZGoB6vE8nLpPaLGgqBxxneUp5HbIEBB4dznsrwpcPhwduYtH0M4pbk/s1676/TidePool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1676" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAPjCSCvx9VCxKLVN_eYPFiBSec5EN5H6Jbt2GJAGAWOhiARsLHJe-grOxuyl31Sco2IPufQMW66vs6KoYVxybXmOmpSk6j8v0eYB3MJb2o2mR8HnDyMK8LcP1Vc0os3io2ZGoB6vE8nLpPaLGgqBxxneUp5HbIEBB4dznsrwpcPhwduYtH0M4pbk/w400-h263/TidePool.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-spit/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Spit</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located at the mouth of the North and South Rivers, this popular, tidal beach is accessible primarily by boat. The lower the tide, the more you’ll find to explore. Look for tide pools along the water’s edge, among the rocks, but steer clear of the deeper water. The river mouth is dangerous for boats and treacherous for swimmers. Walking access from Third Cliff, but no public parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKwmS_V93SFvWfVRfn0GagBvfJYI_V8qUxjrrTTu65eVfaseYdZ3UjMWud6CEKDBJ_26S0mHHxAbWcNFncoZw3JZqy8XvuDLyCLYjKYxbsYDQh6beoaEOzIOVSqUmi0Fbm3eRgUDYGMjgzePyTblYY5HdJq3ZgEZN6Kx7nItH3ML39-J75DDXFEgP/s295/MinotBeachLisaIrwin.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="171" data-original-width="295" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKwmS_V93SFvWfVRfn0GagBvfJYI_V8qUxjrrTTu65eVfaseYdZ3UjMWud6CEKDBJ_26S0mHHxAbWcNFncoZw3JZqy8XvuDLyCLYjKYxbsYDQh6beoaEOzIOVSqUmi0Fbm3eRgUDYGMjgzePyTblYY5HdJq3ZgEZN6Kx7nItH3ML39-J75DDXFEgP/w400-h232/MinotBeachLisaIrwin.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo by Lisa Irwin</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/minot-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Minot Beach</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Poke around among the rocks at the beautiful Minot Beach in North Scituate and perhaps you’ll find a hermit crab or a sea star. When you’re finished looking down among the rocks and sand, be sure to look up and contemplate the historic Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse in the distance, with its 1-4-3 (“I Love You”) flashing light cycle. Pedestrian access, but a town sticker is required for parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegGkaDML8XIbBdmWzl1_j0OQnXKway7j-GlsAx2y7E9hgLb3BS7yiMxfIzGpgarq8mSWZEg814P2QTtR_EAGeT9ekroPjBewCuNUY5a0cyvIc8sot-EM-NmPD9aU2WGoV_ZY7Tkza75mL7rA_h36bvOy1Mt3VwzUKJjSfUcQ-Rx671cRU5XLGgGQy/s4032/WorldsEndHinghamKB5083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegGkaDML8XIbBdmWzl1_j0OQnXKway7j-GlsAx2y7E9hgLb3BS7yiMxfIzGpgarq8mSWZEg814P2QTtR_EAGeT9ekroPjBewCuNUY5a0cyvIc8sot-EM-NmPD9aU2WGoV_ZY7Tkza75mL7rA_h36bvOy1Mt3VwzUKJjSfUcQ-Rx671cRU5XLGgGQy/w400-h300/WorldsEndHinghamKB5083.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/worlds-end/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">World’s End</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hingham</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There is so much to see at World’s End, you could very easily miss the tide pools! Follow the trail along the western edge of the property, over Planters Hill, to the area known as The Bar. Continue along the shore and you’ll find a low rock-strewn area at the water’s edge, looking out toward Hingham Harbor. At low tide, this is a great spot for tide pool exploration. Limited on-site parking on Martin’s Lane. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">August 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/c76a7bb1-27c4-4212-9c70-b34aea41ecff" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-57346242124713833942022-06-27T13:06:00.004-04:002022-06-28T11:58:41.872-04:0012 Places to "Just Sit"<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Enjoying nature doesn’t have to involve vigorous activity. While hiking, paddling and mountain biking are excellent ways to experience the outdoors while also raising your heart rate, there’s something to be said for the gentler pursuits, whether it’s strolling, wading, or just sitting. This month’s column features 12 beautiful places that invite you to “just sit.” Check them out and enjoy the view!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Pick Your Own Blueberries, Swim in a River or Pond, Take a Firefly Walk, and Identify a Dragonfly! To help you meet these challenges, every day in July we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQyjYh509bpwmdphkOFozVxtlted6nM2wAiKWUq_APrsXUVjJlaiHp1QOl9PRy_8D-sI9s-IugWaaCjyYKmBILuBCJD8HWvwCC4B17xH5IWAErRkEh2XFVWRLZq5dnW8TrMKkCL4SN8UV8wL99LKm9smfpvwwwgGEpwayTmeQbDZrqegmcbTHGZoa/s4032/Butterfly%20Park%20Abington%20KB5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQyjYh509bpwmdphkOFozVxtlted6nM2wAiKWUq_APrsXUVjJlaiHp1QOl9PRy_8D-sI9s-IugWaaCjyYKmBILuBCJD8HWvwCC4B17xH5IWAErRkEh2XFVWRLZq5dnW8TrMKkCL4SN8UV8wL99LKm9smfpvwwwgGEpwayTmeQbDZrqegmcbTHGZoa/w400-h300/Butterfly%20Park%20Abington%20KB5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/butterfly-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Butterfly Garden</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Abington<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This tiny park on the Shumatuscacant River is an enchanting spot to observe the natural world. Created in 2001 and maintained by the Abington Garden Club, it features plantings that are especially attractive to butterflies. Limited parking at 833 Central Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybmR0dd1Xeg-l7HBcdvisnv2Fy3TcZb6t28twOCLjhpsUb3F5fx4-qIV6_FT0KQTrrrBeYQHi0EDbIUgZudVkGzJVBtL_hFUYh6X1gZqTnvTPW8qDM3PTIevQ_4y3uzorZn_7QiNJgsEshkNRXpiPQefJ8WI4WJa3-hU4QGhWhq8UvBuRZ2maQnHq/s4032/CohassetCommon5891.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybmR0dd1Xeg-l7HBcdvisnv2Fy3TcZb6t28twOCLjhpsUb3F5fx4-qIV6_FT0KQTrrrBeYQHi0EDbIUgZudVkGzJVBtL_hFUYh6X1gZqTnvTPW8qDM3PTIevQ_4y3uzorZn_7QiNJgsEshkNRXpiPQefJ8WI4WJa3-hU4QGhWhq8UvBuRZ2maQnHq/w400-h300/CohassetCommon5891.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/cohasset-common/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cohasset Common</span></b></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This grassy, tree-lined, 24-acre historic district in the James Brook watershed is a lovely spot for picnic or a short stroll. Bordered by churches, private homes, and the Town Hall, it was designated as public land in 1670, when Cohasset was part of the Town of Hingham. Limited on-street parking on some perimeter streets, plus additional parking at Cohasset Town Hall (Highland Ave.).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYB8BoHMyH6KFGNWtualdrYcM1xfBT2RTj0kX0BdaZ2mxTQ_f-tgmjz817lNa6AMeSOJc_H2cRgT5KHo6um8ubOXtqDzPD7sHPR2pc60nP7D4VsbJrucV3tFBDTTBpnQvui9nhc3JuJI80jd88vdvVsj_thIc9swiwJZiE8DztjBkNgQAL7Iuy53KR/s4032/BumpusDuxbury6006.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYB8BoHMyH6KFGNWtualdrYcM1xfBT2RTj0kX0BdaZ2mxTQ_f-tgmjz817lNa6AMeSOJc_H2cRgT5KHo6um8ubOXtqDzPD7sHPR2pc60nP7D4VsbJrucV3tFBDTTBpnQvui9nhc3JuJI80jd88vdvVsj_thIc9swiwJZiE8DztjBkNgQAL7Iuy53KR/w400-h300/BumpusDuxbury6006.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bumpus-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bumpus Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located on historic Weston Wharf, this small grassy park offers gorgeous views of Duxbury Bay. A short gravel path leads to a bench overlooking the water. Interpretive signage tells the story of Ezra “King Caesar” Weston II. His home, across the street, is now overseen by the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society. Limited roadside parking on King Caesar Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Nh1dXokUaAX22ijRSkrH3o8D0relPh9DLcEZLpY5JFIu861xpRgArBknkUKRAjSpeo_cNeWGX7RwoDzN9ahyf7yzJEL1k8d6WaI-wKDxxhc0wViilsJgmUiLaWIsgubXiVJRJquT5mSIZ_BiupRUV7oWFxHGDmgyq220slqzL2oRsv0JTwmKTt5M/s4032/Indian%20Head%20Hanover%20KB%2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Nh1dXokUaAX22ijRSkrH3o8D0relPh9DLcEZLpY5JFIu861xpRgArBknkUKRAjSpeo_cNeWGX7RwoDzN9ahyf7yzJEL1k8d6WaI-wKDxxhc0wViilsJgmUiLaWIsgubXiVJRJquT5mSIZ_BiupRUV7oWFxHGDmgyq220slqzL2oRsv0JTwmKTt5M/w400-h300/Indian%20Head%20Hanover%20KB%2020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-head-river-trails/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River Trails</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Indian Head River Trail network extends for 2 miles, with numerous opportunities for adventure and exploration. But if it’s simply serenity you seek, park yourself on the bench toward the end of the trail, not far from the Cross/State Street Bridge. A short path leads from the parking area to a secluded bend in the river. Designated parking on Cross/State Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_t3u1JbXJLbmWsKmVq3T6utk8VQWG1ecWHKxEaXB1Na8ss4X80Nq9MJSdFYW5GxxZKFmht23RVrHnV2ZokKuh9ThO3dhX4EMvefteB1mpjdVrAYG1vewZuSDZXy-OS6gl5AywZk9gfPyoJsz85y0yRKH36lp0wKwOEW-tkBtj6Y4K_w_EqKb5B6m/s4032/GovLongHingham5530.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_t3u1JbXJLbmWsKmVq3T6utk8VQWG1ecWHKxEaXB1Na8ss4X80Nq9MJSdFYW5GxxZKFmht23RVrHnV2ZokKuh9ThO3dhX4EMvefteB1mpjdVrAYG1vewZuSDZXy-OS6gl5AywZk9gfPyoJsz85y0yRKH36lp0wKwOEW-tkBtj6Y4K_w_EqKb5B6m/w400-h300/GovLongHingham5530.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/gov-long-bird/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Governor Long Bird Sanctuary</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hingham</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located on a grassy hilltop overlooking Hingham Harbor, this property features a forested hillside sloping down to marshland and a stream. Named for John D. Long, who once had a home at this spot and served as the 34th Governor of Massachusetts (1880-1883). Limited on-site parking with access off Cottage Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBrVKmGhbZl3l8ZC8KiSFBhCDwHxhPQzoooZIQyruvQU6qxDjn5BOgkq3kphfXTepRWDuDpyM1-4tOCGxDp6FsKxBLrvQRQ3wZr0NjhvHwH3LzQsRsPQpbsSrsY8ekAHk0pfeGdE3IPNSWmTbzw-SL6GQwdgRSLpKpumY7XrZkH-ABsa2NC1A5BXj/s4032/MarysGardenMarshfield8282.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBrVKmGhbZl3l8ZC8KiSFBhCDwHxhPQzoooZIQyruvQU6qxDjn5BOgkq3kphfXTepRWDuDpyM1-4tOCGxDp6FsKxBLrvQRQ3wZr0NjhvHwH3LzQsRsPQpbsSrsY8ekAHk0pfeGdE3IPNSWmTbzw-SL6GQwdgRSLpKpumY7XrZkH-ABsa2NC1A5BXj/w400-h300/MarysGardenMarshfield8282.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/marys-garden-and-rogers-yard/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Mary’s Garden</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Drive to the end of Cornhill Lane and look for the bench overlooking the marsh and the North River. This tiny “pocket park” was named for Mary Eliot, a staunch supporter of river conservation efforts who lived nearby. It is also the site of Rogers Shipyard (1790-1819), where the Pacific Trader, the only snow-rigged vessel of record on the North River, was built. Limited on-site parking.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VWWsqjEsFYoO7-jC-adZGxEgoMRxIB8n5B3DNkcigybCb3Fn-Ua6lAwEtBnlK8gGpD-FwFxyuNBShh9CWETTU8cW-9qRnSAEtvz5L3bJTQYjHfh8yrSEXZzLMFuIwz9NaOjH_xaPMODdTVWaZAbc-_2sORL0moJB0GX6VUHW1Z7j3fLtoWp30MPX/s4032/LuddamsFordPembroke6792.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VWWsqjEsFYoO7-jC-adZGxEgoMRxIB8n5B3DNkcigybCb3Fn-Ua6lAwEtBnlK8gGpD-FwFxyuNBShh9CWETTU8cW-9qRnSAEtvz5L3bJTQYjHfh8yrSEXZzLMFuIwz9NaOjH_xaPMODdTVWaZAbc-_2sORL0moJB0GX6VUHW1Z7j3fLtoWp30MPX/w400-h300/LuddamsFordPembroke6792.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddams-ford-park-pembroke/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Luddam’s Ford Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Pembroke</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In recent years, the Town of Pembroke has installed numerus benches at this pleasant park on the Indian Head River. Enjoy views of the water, the fish ladder, and the forest that surrounds it. Today, Luddam’s Ford Park is serene and naturally beautiful. It is hard to imagine that only 150 years ago, the area was a booming industrial complex, home to the Clapp Rubber Works. Limited on-site parking on West Elm Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_0IgZX3aXXUML2_Aw1UUSmf9s9W1tUXgnb1G5AdYy-G6mpuaj8vhsUsgEamOtrJEXH_3N90pvtwqXUM_2Gcadhrw4Er1SGi3_iKzswUYaYb4NYHrEnonISJAwz1kw6dnfe2sRde0JmxIQ1JQ_d1aAVluzUgjvEk94Hc1aV5tcG1eFQvitfshSpvW/s4032/TownBrookParkPlymouth4708.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_0IgZX3aXXUML2_Aw1UUSmf9s9W1tUXgnb1G5AdYy-G6mpuaj8vhsUsgEamOtrJEXH_3N90pvtwqXUM_2Gcadhrw4Er1SGi3_iKzswUYaYb4NYHrEnonISJAwz1kw6dnfe2sRde0JmxIQ1JQ_d1aAVluzUgjvEk94Hc1aV5tcG1eFQvitfshSpvW/w400-h300/TownBrookParkPlymouth4708.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Prior to European settlement, the Patuxet Wampanoag established a pathway along this brook. When the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, they built their homes near the stream, to make use of its fresh water supply. Today, it’s the location of a grassy park with a pond and a half-mile, mostly paved walkway which extends past the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/plimoth-grist-mill/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Plimoth Grist Mill</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, through </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/brewster-gardens/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Brewster Gardens</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> to Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Numerous benches offer places to pause and enjoy the view, or perhaps to watch for alewife herring swimming upstream in the spring! Limited on-site parking on Spring Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfBLlg-X9tsZnjG8KP9b1IRwOVzcMSJ-l2dCE_oolaA_87LA2TBWiwCsWA9o5CDNVzm8PJa5Vd8rdhAe_KaF7rKEjsSKgEAvzWznjtjmRRRbrOwE2mUd6m0YGifhz1EGfLxQWz3avuFR5ugg2ArpcSro23eLxM_4y7GChtEuwgzvWIl6xKV-p6I-L/s4032/StudleyPondRocklandKB8433.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfBLlg-X9tsZnjG8KP9b1IRwOVzcMSJ-l2dCE_oolaA_87LA2TBWiwCsWA9o5CDNVzm8PJa5Vd8rdhAe_KaF7rKEjsSKgEAvzWznjtjmRRRbrOwE2mUd6m0YGifhz1EGfLxQWz3avuFR5ugg2ArpcSro23eLxM_4y7GChtEuwgzvWIl6xKV-p6I-L/w400-h300/StudleyPondRocklandKB8433.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/studley-pond-reeds-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Studley Pond</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Rockland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also known as Reed’s Pond, this quiet spot near Rockland’s bustling town center was created in 1705 when the French brothers built a dam on French’s Stream. It has been home to a mill, a box factory, an ice company, and a swimming pavilion, as well as a station on the Underground Railroad. Look closely along the shoreline for evidence of the past. Now it’s a great spot for fishing, paddling, and enjoying the view! Limited on-site parking with an access road to the left of the CVS on Market Street (Route 123).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsTvEbbKRTetst1nz_GC6ejny7unnfbKD7A1MIsd1QST83rlyg9b_h-Ah3op8I6_mIYYbxkWFz1sCOp0fpoFyM9TuOyDN-Tim2viNBBCJuyN86qM6DYVn4Agdtgdn9ljGvlP29z3AkqSYBqoOBmE5yz-9McEZlU2XK8t6_W0PoepavnYd3iJOs6rD/s4032/LawsonCommon7862.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsTvEbbKRTetst1nz_GC6ejny7unnfbKD7A1MIsd1QST83rlyg9b_h-Ah3op8I6_mIYYbxkWFz1sCOp0fpoFyM9TuOyDN-Tim2viNBBCJuyN86qM6DYVn4Agdtgdn9ljGvlP29z3AkqSYBqoOBmE5yz-9McEZlU2XK8t6_W0PoepavnYd3iJOs6rD/w400-h300/LawsonCommon7862.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lawson-common/" target="_blank">Lawson Common</a>, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day so you won’t miss this park’s most endearing feature, a seasonal water fountain with an elephant theme. This grassy spot in the Satuit Brook watershed features numerous war memorials and benches, plus inviting shade trees. It is named for Thomas Lawson, who established a country estate in Scituate named Dreamwold. No dedicated parking, but look for short-term parking on town-owned property nearby. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gsBThGmf7OtduxUJNwoRaEuAJCQn2MM1P6zhmETaMHnoWgii8JjhyLBUjzIrfnVjLPoo9iMsSLCCpfHxbPB-2CWsYflmX-SL0xYuoRl7EVt-9M8DDwnaZvITc4isPLJ6OBRChfATUZEP8aLRfitYaLgC_gizzgrbutmGT2-w555hZMO8vxzFB8da/s4032/GreatHillPark0521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gsBThGmf7OtduxUJNwoRaEuAJCQn2MM1P6zhmETaMHnoWgii8JjhyLBUjzIrfnVjLPoo9iMsSLCCpfHxbPB-2CWsYflmX-SL0xYuoRl7EVt-9M8DDwnaZvITc4isPLJ6OBRChfATUZEP8aLRfitYaLgC_gizzgrbutmGT2-w555hZMO8vxzFB8da/w400-h300/GreatHillPark0521.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-hill-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Hill Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Drive up to the top of Great Hill and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Boston skyline! This grassy hilltop park in the Fore River watershed offers benches and a picnic area — a great spot to contemplate the natural world. A historic marker honors the colony of Wessagusset, and refers to the tense relationship between European settlers and native tribes at that time. The 1623 Massacre at Wessagusset took the lives of aboriginal leaders Wituwamat and Pecksuot, who are interred nearby at Old North Cemetery. Ample on-site parking on Bradley Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1SaBtguZxDxt6jUn6s30OSo2BdDgImKaL3-QwSmGKi_0i7a_hbbJqB3aDF3LiLTBI-G71UlBjZ2tWJElA02C_1eVSOMyqy0NghWhKI3ZZo65hytOp2s2zrxmgKZ2koY4d9K_mCsAxNcCS0RpP1vll25irxUH5BWiYoxPZvbpV4sGUHcweGKt2CJ0/s4032/WhitmanTownPark5970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1SaBtguZxDxt6jUn6s30OSo2BdDgImKaL3-QwSmGKi_0i7a_hbbJqB3aDF3LiLTBI-G71UlBjZ2tWJElA02C_1eVSOMyqy0NghWhKI3ZZo65hytOp2s2zrxmgKZ2koY4d9K_mCsAxNcCS0RpP1vll25irxUH5BWiYoxPZvbpV4sGUHcweGKt2CJ0/w400-h300/WhitmanTownPark5970.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/whitman-town-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitman Town Park</span></b></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Established in 1880 and designed by the Olmsted Brothers, this 14-acre park near the center of town features a pond with a fountain, stately shade trees, broad walking trails, and benches, plus athletic fields and a playground. Numerous parking spaces along Whitman Ave., adjacent to the park.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">July 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/effbb88c-954e-44d1-a8d5-2796c6517e4d" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-22154285736792331492022-05-25T16:34:00.005-04:002022-06-03T13:56:55.880-04:00What You Might See on Our River Cruise<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7zxlbqth6PZvWGwM794hAkxfc4MyHDaqVm8WTARQSCgE9rjpDX0fRlDDKYU2RYka5PvZN8wOt1nWcf___FA71nMbBMtbVjFkNJRM_JCWZALIoTIZTvSLrDGHETmWByctc8OgRsyCVAeSVW8CRUryJ46R--BEkb_fqpqtH3-66Gon0UhfjneJNT8l/s4032/SunsetPontoonCruiseKB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7zxlbqth6PZvWGwM794hAkxfc4MyHDaqVm8WTARQSCgE9rjpDX0fRlDDKYU2RYka5PvZN8wOt1nWcf___FA71nMbBMtbVjFkNJRM_JCWZALIoTIZTvSLrDGHETmWByctc8OgRsyCVAeSVW8CRUryJ46R--BEkb_fqpqtH3-66Gon0UhfjneJNT8l/w400-h300/SunsetPontoonCruiseKB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Do you know about </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/charter-our-pontoon-boat/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">NSRWA’s River Cruise</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">? It’s a wonderful, seasonal experience: a 2-hour tour of the scenic North River aboard our comfortably-appointed pontoon boat. Our captain takes groups of up to six passengers up and down the river, pointing out numerous landmarks along the way. It’s a unique way to get to know the beauty of the river and its surroundings -- something you don’t want to miss! We offer tours at various times of day, so whether you prefer bright sunshine or a vibrant sunset, there’s a tour to fit your schedule. Along the way, you’ll learn about the North River, its history, its ecology, and much more. And if you enjoy photography, you’ll have opportunities for plenty of great shots!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also, be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Go Fishing, Plan a Paddling Trip, Take a Yoga Class Outdoors, Campfire Time, and – this should sound familiar – Book a Pontoon Boat River Cruise! To help you meet these challenges, every day in June we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvv__u7RWh4zd7uC3iTrdwiAblkre0ofnHdX4f_-kSg7UkEgJgr8IRcXsI0h8jIEdR3hiO5RAYR1_mRLc02LM1iRaWGesXH_upVU6yI6tng88QYMO3pMGDPfmJj1-rKkh_D9riJAUNNMlcKpoI6q3YVm3P_xVADAhJo_cDVoVg6V6q9NhatKBknad/s4032/CorduroyRoad8045.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvv__u7RWh4zd7uC3iTrdwiAblkre0ofnHdX4f_-kSg7UkEgJgr8IRcXsI0h8jIEdR3hiO5RAYR1_mRLc02LM1iRaWGesXH_upVU6yI6tng88QYMO3pMGDPfmJj1-rKkh_D9riJAUNNMlcKpoI6q3YVm3P_xVADAhJo_cDVoVg6V6q9NhatKBknad/w400-h300/CorduroyRoad8045.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/corduroy-road-on-north-river/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Corduroy Road</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">In a certain section of the North River in Norwell, a series of Atlantic white cedar logs protrude from the salt marsh. This is likely what remains of a late 17th- to early/mid 18th-century corduroy road! We are pretty sure this historical and archaeological artifact was a staging area for the salt haying industry. It’s only visible at low tide, but we’ll show you exactly where to find it!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYShRpcR9b4AA21iFpuichOf_W2QSSta5xqCcM7chh2C459xs7U8SyQefYO7dsSjyppPFaSRzduNq3edSxDhKPa1HuLSO2AHJQRPX1VXyr_TZhMqrYa1iIZ6U0R6wsIvr4ScgRQ6HkQ_9VoYq6Bb528I2iyb34XsVUc_up5vPzEEzRCKcvtOomJj1R/s1226/FerryWreck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1226" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYShRpcR9b4AA21iFpuichOf_W2QSSta5xqCcM7chh2C459xs7U8SyQefYO7dsSjyppPFaSRzduNq3edSxDhKPa1HuLSO2AHJQRPX1VXyr_TZhMqrYa1iIZ6U0R6wsIvr4ScgRQ6HkQ_9VoYq6Bb528I2iyb34XsVUc_up5vPzEEzRCKcvtOomJj1R/w400-h219/FerryWreck.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy of Paul McCarthy</i></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/north-river-ferry-wreck/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The North River Ferry Wreck</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another hidden gem, the remains of a North River ferry boat are only visible from the northern bank of the river at dead low tide, on the Norwell side, just upstream of the Union Street Bridge. Beginning around 1644, Elisha Bisbee of Scituate operated a ferry at this site. Later, the Oakman family took over, and then John Tolman. The ferry remained in service until shortly after the first Union Street Bridge was constructed in 1801.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiHDf_7FaQ9QnTN9jp_avkDyCrFCuHu-JCm9778pJxcITWjvP9oV7_PF1_kJgX-ZhkeyFnl1v9jZ1ee4LxHlFcYlEmSxrXv8oWFoMQ-SOscQWVBbgDqIfae3vFeOOkhPO7mWyFTQ9bHJzXKZbINGRj-rX3DO6-7ZFkCyTes9yz6HAEV71p83d5i17/s4032/DamonsPoint7215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIiHDf_7FaQ9QnTN9jp_avkDyCrFCuHu-JCm9778pJxcITWjvP9oV7_PF1_kJgX-ZhkeyFnl1v9jZ1ee4LxHlFcYlEmSxrXv8oWFoMQ-SOscQWVBbgDqIfae3vFeOOkhPO7mWyFTQ9bHJzXKZbINGRj-rX3DO6-7ZFkCyTes9yz6HAEV71p83d5i17/w400-h300/DamonsPoint7215.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Damon’s Point</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This gorgeous spot offers a spectacular view of the North River estuary. From 1871 to 1940, a bridge crossed the water here, part of the Duxbury and Cohasset Railroad, and later the Old Colony Railroad. The pier that now stands on site was constructed atop the remains of the railroad trestle. Look across the river to see the route trains once traveled through the salt marsh, from Scituate to Marshfield. The Marshfield Hills station was located at the inland end of today’s Damons Point Road, near the intersection with Summer Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA5gOzJAXh3LcxiOcPU7enTnRHgYvTORNblkGDFgrzimpqQqjDm3g6BWsidxG5qc2aG--ZfdWSQvUBw_NtW3evSecSv-ugQW9noHbSawAgnHTOoJCB5Qlzk3ID_-24TkQg6Fmpp-OvFflWypKOAHv9VqUv22i8bmBTySErMf_fg6N77E-amxMNIOv/s4032/SpitRiverTourKB4794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA5gOzJAXh3LcxiOcPU7enTnRHgYvTORNblkGDFgrzimpqQqjDm3g6BWsidxG5qc2aG--ZfdWSQvUBw_NtW3evSecSv-ugQW9noHbSawAgnHTOoJCB5Qlzk3ID_-24TkQg6Fmpp-OvFflWypKOAHv9VqUv22i8bmBTySErMf_fg6N77E-amxMNIOv/w400-h300/SpitRiverTourKB4794.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/the-spit/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Spit</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Located at the mouth of the North and South Rivers, this popular summertime beach, a sand spit, is only accessible by boat, or on foot via a trail/boardwalk from Third Cliff. It’s hard to imagine now, but prior to the 1898 Portland Gale, which created a new mouth for the North River at this spot, a narrow barrier beach and roadway connected Humarock to Scituate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKueAGiG_DqrujECeZhg17ZS98o-Ewsth3G2AMUMWuot1P6esa_emqrXzfAPCzc21Fpw4jp-W2NUB0XpIzWl6PzJXhW8RdzyOgHpRNS3eE44fDzKBuw46g_1myzTQ_muBdy23mhPvt6NFOHcLY-aD17LcX__FgDOZ7jJNHMiBJKSSyWjy4ytxZVZ-L/s1226/Briggs-Up-Close-crop-1226x672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1226" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKueAGiG_DqrujECeZhg17ZS98o-Ewsth3G2AMUMWuot1P6esa_emqrXzfAPCzc21Fpw4jp-W2NUB0XpIzWl6PzJXhW8RdzyOgHpRNS3eE44fDzKBuw46g_1myzTQ_muBdy23mhPvt6NFOHcLY-aD17LcX__FgDOZ7jJNHMiBJKSSyWjy4ytxZVZ-L/w400-h220/Briggs-Up-Close-crop-1226x672.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy of Lisa Irwin</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/briggs-yard-hobarts-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Briggs Yard and Hobart’s Landing</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There were shipyards here from 1645 to 1842. Now private property, it can only be viewed from the water. A bronze plaque marks the site. Some of the shipbuilders who worked here included Thomas Nichols, Israel Hobart, and the Briggs family. The first recorded ship built on the North River — a brigantine named The Swallow — was constructed here in 1678. Even more notable, perhaps, James Briggs built the 220-ton ship “Columbia” here, the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe. The shipbuilding industry sometimes employed slave labor, including an enslaved man named Jemmy, who worked at this yard. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ju076KT2FpmmwyiqvpHSo2wioZKJp9EDmAPEJEChEdWERUXMlfw5nckgfv1infmDGIHq5LCgQtb8HCWupcPrWl0dmlH7igWLp02LGtIGwL6xVcKh0iMF9k_UxOigruE0WvH4JWTLx_c_z9JOVD0VDizBvDFhEZ_kpXvy7ZireOa2WaZRejYyPcco/s1226/Block-House-Up-Close-crop-1226x672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1226" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ju076KT2FpmmwyiqvpHSo2wioZKJp9EDmAPEJEChEdWERUXMlfw5nckgfv1infmDGIHq5LCgQtb8HCWupcPrWl0dmlH7igWLp02LGtIGwL6xVcKh0iMF9k_UxOigruE0WvH4JWTLx_c_z9JOVD0VDizBvDFhEZ_kpXvy7ZireOa2WaZRejYyPcco/w400-h219/Block-House-Up-Close-crop-1226x672.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy of Lisa Irwin</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/block-house-yard/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Block House Yard</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This shipyard, active from 1701 to 1848, was named for the garrison house, or “block house” that stood at this spot during King Philip’s War. William James was probably the first shipbuilder here (c. 1701), followed by his son, and then members of the Tilden and Torrey families. A plaque marks the shipyard site. There is no public access, except to view if from the water.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCerVy44oSllSv-5wLAPivUzSrHWh6iNmUVjKg-chmfJvuhB45blJhSJgvzIvS0a-P-x2V_B0BgVfANhqZkY_-S-yAz9wZkAz_gvbt_q4JUBE31PCQb5cKMhBJ8SLyQ4gZK0sP5_zm3I1AQlW0iFC5QNkCP49dYMeLcog5zjK8He8cXSqjHi1ebBU/s4032/Chittenden9594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCerVy44oSllSv-5wLAPivUzSrHWh6iNmUVjKg-chmfJvuhB45blJhSJgvzIvS0a-P-x2V_B0BgVfANhqZkY_-S-yAz9wZkAz_gvbt_q4JUBE31PCQb5cKMhBJ8SLyQ4gZK0sP5_zm3I1AQlW0iFC5QNkCP49dYMeLcog5zjK8He8cXSqjHi1ebBU/w400-h300/Chittenden9594.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/chittenden-yard-and-canoe-launch/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Chittenden Yard</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The 90-ton schooner Helen M. Foster, the last ship to be built on the North River, was constructed here at the Chittenden Shipyard, by Joseph Merritt in 1871. The yard got its start in 1690, and produced 71 vessels, some with the aid of free Black men and enslaved laborers. A plaque marks the shipyard site. A Norwell town landing was constructed here in 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2001zTWjgIW2zCqdKdpEgg9J2ZeDf8393JG7QTipTERuHXleJ2fjw3IhDV9xYe33zVmLPpmsG9-ZAhIt8ezGkKZzL2_q_ZPPDv82_-D4EqVKuyHR_1fKWSNNU-wLPtrhx4QmGT515j2jIN4bC7xYZrFLNu9tCUImx7kEiYVWzZh9tvUSu85oLdZv/s1226/Wanton-Up-Close-e1555689973876-1226x672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1226" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2001zTWjgIW2zCqdKdpEgg9J2ZeDf8393JG7QTipTERuHXleJ2fjw3IhDV9xYe33zVmLPpmsG9-ZAhIt8ezGkKZzL2_q_ZPPDv82_-D4EqVKuyHR_1fKWSNNU-wLPtrhx4QmGT515j2jIN4bC7xYZrFLNu9tCUImx7kEiYVWzZh9tvUSu85oLdZv/w400-h219/Wanton-Up-Close-e1555689973876-1226x672.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy of Lisa Irwin</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/curtis-wanton-yards/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Curtis/Wanton Yards</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There were two shipyards at this site, divided by a stone wall. Like the others mentioned above, it is now private property, but it is marked with a bronze plaque, and visible from the water. Edward Wanton began building ships here as early as 1670. A second shipyard was developed around 1795, and was used largely by the Foster family. In 1815, the Fosters built the a once-renowned ship known as The Globe, which became famous after a bloody mutiny in the South Pacific in 1824.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XnDKPAPq3mMP-dPRs-4sRWGSIAIsyDFZr1Ob3y4PtDs7JOr1GcQ8SAy7CE9BXeqRJWtZpH5OTH8B7JCBTmwH7vW2kiMxOqGu1JvW0NWepYXhvv1S1lJsSnYDQC34PqFBu0dbpDxJ0cy-UhyqC-IOVoUAtDvL1MZxc6N7dT_Ltv3nUnqRtAw_M7KZ/s3938/PacketLanding9159.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2674" data-original-width="3938" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XnDKPAPq3mMP-dPRs-4sRWGSIAIsyDFZr1Ob3y4PtDs7JOr1GcQ8SAy7CE9BXeqRJWtZpH5OTH8B7JCBTmwH7vW2kiMxOqGu1JvW0NWepYXhvv1S1lJsSnYDQC34PqFBu0dbpDxJ0cy-UhyqC-IOVoUAtDvL1MZxc6N7dT_Ltv3nUnqRtAw_M7KZ/w400-h271/PacketLanding9159.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/packet-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Packet Landing</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">At the edge of the North River, within the Nelson Memorial Forest property in Marshfield, are the remains of what we presume to be a packet ship landing. At most tides, parts of this early wharf, built of logs and stones, is visible at the water line. Packet ship lines were established prior to 1670, and thrived until railroads came to the South Shore in the mid-to-late 1800s. Farmers would meet the packet ship and barter their home-grown vegetables and dairy products for goods from China and the Mediterranean, such as coffee, sugar and spices. In addition to home-grown goods, packet pilots also bought wood, fish, pot iron, and charcoal from locals, and sold them lumber and ship supplies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnl03TxW2gPkVEyNtH-qf0Q_9MA0zamx4C_EYbhtdame-17pX9YoPXgxHlETbS7Eie0ls7oKu3CyjLgQvr-f2msKfsN-UetXCO4MCQnok6pI0oVwNgEykn3vd7auFE2DhMYSjmn1qp0eMccOTURwicCPzWjMxFZfJ9C-HoGs0-SHQIpBi8FgIE4MB/s1768/CouchBeachFromWater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1768" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnl03TxW2gPkVEyNtH-qf0Q_9MA0zamx4C_EYbhtdame-17pX9YoPXgxHlETbS7Eie0ls7oKu3CyjLgQvr-f2msKfsN-UetXCO4MCQnok6pI0oVwNgEykn3vd7auFE2DhMYSjmn1qp0eMccOTURwicCPzWjMxFZfJ9C-HoGs0-SHQIpBi8FgIE4MB/w400-h266/CouchBeachFromWater.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/couch-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Couch Beach</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">One of the few sandy beaches on the North River, this is a great opportunity to observe how river erosion affects the landscape. Especially when viewed from the water, you’ll observe how the riverbank becomes undercut, and how trees that were once on solid footing seem like they are about to fall over. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaiT8Ww-CtdE5MWfwra3Y1f-eyc76JZ-BTO1zYFZkwjPJ4X9sAaiclaE5cBURv9NVV-rG_LUUqUEy8oB26fX3h6UTnszJ8_tER5-dVYIcz3MTeXJsccpft_e8MH-ryVP-qQNOwtex96v4x11i62XCURxY_uDolkZJQEiNM1_NluI5knXht2BHYRc3Y/s1750/BlueberryIsland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1750" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaiT8Ww-CtdE5MWfwra3Y1f-eyc76JZ-BTO1zYFZkwjPJ4X9sAaiclaE5cBURv9NVV-rG_LUUqUEy8oB26fX3h6UTnszJ8_tER5-dVYIcz3MTeXJsccpft_e8MH-ryVP-qQNOwtex96v4x11i62XCURxY_uDolkZJQEiNM1_NluI5knXht2BHYRc3Y/w400-h265/BlueberryIsland.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/blueberry-island/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Blueberry Island</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This boomerang-shaped island is only accessible by water. But on the River Tour, we’ll motor right by! Check it out and decide if you’d like to make a reservation with Marshfield Conservation for an overnight campout. Little Blueberry Island, considerably smaller, is located just a little bit farther upstream. In earlier days, Blueberry Island was sometimes used as a pasture area for cattle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrbs7zKcUV2z0B6P2uaJaBL1KYgL-beF503Q3ZrREUmI9CHkGO8ChO-pjzw0_uQGkm7Tqc28wM2K_MO6ZOD9BqM6YP89OMBvwfIIs-z2U-QsNdS8kd-5Dk4GZCwwUWsReNdWyqcTpynZ3lIzZK18445kEdMuzP2DdH5Jg0B8p1wnr99UmbMJ1mFGG/s4032/BaldHills7965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrbs7zKcUV2z0B6P2uaJaBL1KYgL-beF503Q3ZrREUmI9CHkGO8ChO-pjzw0_uQGkm7Tqc28wM2K_MO6ZOD9BqM6YP89OMBvwfIIs-z2U-QsNdS8kd-5Dk4GZCwwUWsReNdWyqcTpynZ3lIzZK18445kEdMuzP2DdH5Jg0B8p1wnr99UmbMJ1mFGG/w400-h300/BaldHills7965.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/bald-hills-stetson-shipyard/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bald Hills/ Stetson Shipyard</span></b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There is archaeological evidence of a pre-historic Native American encampment at this spot. In later years, the Stetson Shipyard stood at this site. While it is now long gone, the Bald Hills are home to a much more prominent landmark -- the Route 3 highway bridge. Some River Tours transport passengers under the bridge before turning around and heading back downstream. It’s a sight to behold!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To Book Your River Cruise, please visit </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/charter-our-pontoon-boat/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">our website</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">June 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/4d16a31b-a149-48a2-87c9-6645b25dc048" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-16354090377474969912022-04-27T08:22:00.011-04:002022-05-05T20:41:19.019-04:00Spring Treats! 10 Walks Paired with Ice Cream Shops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71MRSqZJWQ5i_Qtv0i1gjnpHWc-czzNJ5WOPpoWKbjg87UnQ5zl0lxLG28EWmaou5Xa1HpDrUX696kMM6mZvNn3Gzi76vhWbC_qskKils5GV4RWGw5k0JYaqnz6EwrBxjTk9jFVHjRX39mhAB6K3kzSZBkNWDD33cD82sXPxv1OCODmfTd_WRgXiv/s4032/DairyTwistPembrokeKB8741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71MRSqZJWQ5i_Qtv0i1gjnpHWc-czzNJ5WOPpoWKbjg87UnQ5zl0lxLG28EWmaou5Xa1HpDrUX696kMM6mZvNn3Gzi76vhWbC_qskKils5GV4RWGw5k0JYaqnz6EwrBxjTk9jFVHjRX39mhAB6K3kzSZBkNWDD33cD82sXPxv1OCODmfTd_WRgXiv/w400-h300/DairyTwistPembrokeKB8741.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The weather is growing warmer and many of the South Shore’s seasonal ice cream stands are now open for business! Do you know what pairs well with ice cream? Nature walks! Below I’ve compiled some favorite South Shore ice cream stands and shops, many of which feature homemade treats. Along with each, I’ve suggested a walk nearby. Some walks are quick, others require more time. All are worth exploring.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: Identify an Unfamiliar Tree, Take a Bike Ride, Plant a Garden, and -- conveniently -- Pair a Walk with a Local Ice Cream Shop! </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To help you meet these challenges, every day in May we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSMwNtNxiI97U31nrtGhPhjSEvjGL7GTXk29IBpQ5_YtEACahaBM5zNqFe8Pr-NKdQH1-kKasNaE4KlbVSXAXN4YzBtmYm7d5o2wlGmXkk1gRFN8WFulpzH5MD6cegdzDLujeUxN611QC48JFMnjPzkxLPepe1QnEZHccdREJdXlbuvMRXNqkanqS/s4032/HatchLotsNorwellKB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSMwNtNxiI97U31nrtGhPhjSEvjGL7GTXk29IBpQ5_YtEACahaBM5zNqFe8Pr-NKdQH1-kKasNaE4KlbVSXAXN4YzBtmYm7d5o2wlGmXkk1gRFN8WFulpzH5MD6cegdzDLujeUxN611QC48JFMnjPzkxLPepe1QnEZHccdREJdXlbuvMRXNqkanqS/w400-h300/HatchLotsNorwellKB.jpg" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZWWZPotnCYbzO3a2xOSfXWUjaDfeWr607qru6LOYQBWi3CpdjtXTLy6QKv5EPuzseoXPNvWWurRxxSnAjXCWdj_PRcGB6INIwrS-_0WmrMm_kVBCzSA6Grro0rZ5AQUOiDWAO_9jinJKMk-tYUY8mfFk3osvbv1dLmY3VF_E4OV9qoHGu_Pl4zOW/s4032/HornstraNorwellKB7609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZWWZPotnCYbzO3a2xOSfXWUjaDfeWr607qru6LOYQBWi3CpdjtXTLy6QKv5EPuzseoXPNvWWurRxxSnAjXCWdj_PRcGB6INIwrS-_0WmrMm_kVBCzSA6Grro0rZ5AQUOiDWAO_9jinJKMk-tYUY8mfFk3osvbv1dLmY3VF_E4OV9qoHGu_Pl4zOW/w400-h300/HornstraNorwellKB7609.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Norwell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Walk at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hatch-lots-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hatch Lots Conservation Area</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, 44 acres of historic town-owned woodlots adjacent to Burnt Plain and Hoop Pole Swamps, with trails through forest and wetlands, plus a few small footbridges. On-site parking at 520 Grove Street. Then continue around the corner to the dairy bar at </span><a href="https://hornstrafarms.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hornstra Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, 246 Prospect Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyx_QtO0dEPqvLHqGRh0d8G_K1_GWzCULVtGaqEACbeXJEAQElR573uexi0qA8FtQN9YFd-63wAEkcsc51cIrjs67BSvN94gYgv5SJZjTJXvsPWaFNsPYkIlhAbl-FtqOBivZOgVhnCvT5g1pBi2MZOTNTswsz_VOdUerOpQeLuK57a_68dreKK_B/s4032/DenhamPondHanoverKB1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTyx_QtO0dEPqvLHqGRh0d8G_K1_GWzCULVtGaqEACbeXJEAQElR573uexi0qA8FtQN9YFd-63wAEkcsc51cIrjs67BSvN94gYgv5SJZjTJXvsPWaFNsPYkIlhAbl-FtqOBivZOgVhnCvT5g1pBi2MZOTNTswsz_VOdUerOpQeLuK57a_68dreKK_B/w400-h300/DenhamPondHanoverKB1.jpg" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwpooOZSTQdqQMSjMnqQ4ZgKuzoVzowJBVoUYEuRdkgYb3Kz1DP5v-iNSY5Nv-hPEfgqjwjRjFfNu7rj2N2oQLK7dh83y7nMtL4TCHSmQQqfQnwkkyC93YxRPFrFs3fXqGPpVX5bl-O2YYxCOWo-AeVzS5oN2o-67JMzESOs7fwNOVAc0JmS5c-a9/s4032/JCsHanoverKB6343.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwpooOZSTQdqQMSjMnqQ4ZgKuzoVzowJBVoUYEuRdkgYb3Kz1DP5v-iNSY5Nv-hPEfgqjwjRjFfNu7rj2N2oQLK7dh83y7nMtL4TCHSmQQqfQnwkkyC93YxRPFrFs3fXqGPpVX5bl-O2YYxCOWo-AeVzS5oN2o-67JMzESOs7fwNOVAc0JmS5c-a9/w400-h300/JCsHanoverKB6343.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore the woods at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/denham-pond-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Denham Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> (on Circuit Street), part of the North River watershed. Look for vernal pools along the </span><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">two main trails, which are marked with green and red blazes. Then head over to the hometown favorite, JC’s Dairy, for refreshment (812 Washington Street, Route 53). Thank you to JC’s for providing ice cream for our Great River Race participants. It takes place this year on Sunday, July 24<sup>th</sup>).</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeZ0GlC6sMOIo_Wbc3rLuJv7qYu99PPB4DI2c47uGoyJlHmrz_15Fn7EklTuHcAexIik2vGAaaX4_tmOtqQSz4aJiz6SHftI-K8suD1IW7WP8qlx2eOx1k11lM2kxo9wFN7L2l5hsctuPRYKWyih2-WrXTbkKdOchersZwe_0MFO2B31KoIgLP9iM/s4032/WillowBrookPembrokeKB3115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeZ0GlC6sMOIo_Wbc3rLuJv7qYu99PPB4DI2c47uGoyJlHmrz_15Fn7EklTuHcAexIik2vGAaaX4_tmOtqQSz4aJiz6SHftI-K8suD1IW7WP8qlx2eOx1k11lM2kxo9wFN7L2l5hsctuPRYKWyih2-WrXTbkKdOchersZwe_0MFO2B31KoIgLP9iM/w400-h300/WillowBrookPembrokeKB3115.JPG" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHz_SIsuHvSWuT61Dk87P6lJB38FxZWnFT8ThT1K_ZZVcU1pKyCu7kOlaeg6XfJKNdrNqN0QVf4_JivD_KMp92fQVqvUrQo7AC6Fe2THqMsB9vhu4bnEJEUZcrttMO7eLgLpUabzMe0FMYhxgTGA0Kp7gHKmKiWOfTW3LKno1U1iIusziece7g-W4D/s3024/DairyTwistPembrokeKBhoriz.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2123" data-original-width="3024" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHz_SIsuHvSWuT61Dk87P6lJB38FxZWnFT8ThT1K_ZZVcU1pKyCu7kOlaeg6XfJKNdrNqN0QVf4_JivD_KMp92fQVqvUrQo7AC6Fe2THqMsB9vhu4bnEJEUZcrttMO7eLgLpUabzMe0FMYhxgTGA0Kp7gHKmKiWOfTW3LKno1U1iIusziece7g-W4D/w400-h281/DairyTwistPembrokeKBhoriz.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Walk at the Wildlands Trust’s </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/willow-brook-farm-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Willow Brook Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, where you can explore 167 acres of upland and wetlands at the confluence of Pudding and Herring Brooks, plus an observation platform with a view of the 2,000-acre Herring Brook valley. On-site parking at 99 Barker Street. Then stop by Dairy Twist at 580 Washington Street (Route 53).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhu_-FuABvcuRmZ-0FqAlkqgi0MzDd5HFkYv674QlCRxw1wnYKIUpQV-BGkeVWqDrOX4xDkYSjZA4t09GwulpdcvgeGnSQFb8QNgySgt3PLSr1wD390GFcR3Bo8QuFfkk3xmd587gsKLIH_zsoHNjCfvLjDbiQ4Yw9_cqP5v-Fd_UCSbfMq7XXmOI/s4032/HobartPondWhitmanKB1407.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhu_-FuABvcuRmZ-0FqAlkqgi0MzDd5HFkYv674QlCRxw1wnYKIUpQV-BGkeVWqDrOX4xDkYSjZA4t09GwulpdcvgeGnSQFb8QNgySgt3PLSr1wD390GFcR3Bo8QuFfkk3xmd587gsKLIH_zsoHNjCfvLjDbiQ4Yw9_cqP5v-Fd_UCSbfMq7XXmOI/w400-h300/HobartPondWhitmanKB1407.JPG" width="400" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtd_IwBONNOzAFk6dyINIhP23M4sH3xtz9AxQIkf4xaP5wgoStKw3gr8-qKOAtS_b0Z60KFx1HT6NnVxYhKKHMRg4lI1LJekqTh1lEgs3BfdhFA9AkjTpa9cEs3of-_fkP3ryiehZX1t9x6edI0ncNfed-y6u_o166ksWFhv8OYposR4Qo51BlWn_/s3508/PeacefulMeadowsWhitman6871.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2575" data-original-width="3508" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtd_IwBONNOzAFk6dyINIhP23M4sH3xtz9AxQIkf4xaP5wgoStKw3gr8-qKOAtS_b0Z60KFx1HT6NnVxYhKKHMRg4lI1LJekqTh1lEgs3BfdhFA9AkjTpa9cEs3of-_fkP3ryiehZX1t9x6edI0ncNfed-y6u_o166ksWFhv8OYposR4Qo51BlWn_/w400-h294/PeacefulMeadowsWhitman6871.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Whitman<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">On a warm day, you might prefer a short walk with water views. Consider </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/hobart-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hobart Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> and “The Boulevard,” a 1/3-mile paved pathway between Essex Street and South Avenue, on the Shumatuscacant River. (Limited on-site parking). Then scoot on over to Peaceful Meadows at 60 Bedford Street for a tasty treat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuxMr92MOY0gAD3_yt0jC0enJIwQ0GDjM0TjJqMfZdz7SQO2knMy64oh1HjAekRJDdUmIlEfDy-MvWujAsd6fsRP1QuctKrDpSRJGwE9uLomTGQEXHbuF66ad_XuZcVe46IzCZswTSsa1YBpRYzwXfHhnkJj3vI_eWMA7vBwbcxN2vuNR9gQCXx7s/s4032/HansonVeteransForestKB8562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuxMr92MOY0gAD3_yt0jC0enJIwQ0GDjM0TjJqMfZdz7SQO2knMy64oh1HjAekRJDdUmIlEfDy-MvWujAsd6fsRP1QuctKrDpSRJGwE9uLomTGQEXHbuF66ad_XuZcVe46IzCZswTSsa1YBpRYzwXfHhnkJj3vI_eWMA7vBwbcxN2vuNR9gQCXx7s/w400-h300/HansonVeteransForestKB8562.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJ3dU8oXmbcJIwW0lIHwCkwpPeQQFbrjhYF8RMoGVU7pI5Jd1iIp-AfBQlU0GwHNRKxHFKJcvoHW4r9uftI9QkjdeuJDa9d6oX4D3gZFY9LqMIrDCr3n3M93OldiJj2cbEHrSRiICdnwax78Zvv2qm_V9ixvsKiUeXIMkwc0P8MucnBOPETYoKzQv/s4032/HeidisHollowHansonKBKB6869.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJ3dU8oXmbcJIwW0lIHwCkwpPeQQFbrjhYF8RMoGVU7pI5Jd1iIp-AfBQlU0GwHNRKxHFKJcvoHW4r9uftI9QkjdeuJDa9d6oX4D3gZFY9LqMIrDCr3n3M93OldiJj2cbEHrSRiICdnwax78Zvv2qm_V9ixvsKiUeXIMkwc0P8MucnBOPETYoKzQv/w400-h300/HeidisHollowHansonKBKB6869.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hanson<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/veterans-memorial-town-forest/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Veterans Memorial Town Forest</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, a quiet woodland on Wampatuck Pond with about a mile of trails. Look for the trailhead on Route 58, across the street from the Indian Head School, and park at the sports complex, immediately adjacent to the trailhead. Then for treats, check out Heidi’s Hollow, a mile down the road at 165 Liberty Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0ewHXczicwyAkNXAyFCuD7WFyZRVtmjN3Dd00sE4YCMkceExNcFCBeD9EaF9gNJ33nP8MFRNh-aRM4KgwL1GxbYMZIRE_d891GdbVV-1lkA5PbPPvXNzL-ntAl4-xnWkn7cLOCUvrmHvD3-nnC52a_0piWbRMRpxlV6g7kMwjuMQkM__1RX_SZ8d/s4032/LaphamWoodsDuxburyKB1595.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0ewHXczicwyAkNXAyFCuD7WFyZRVtmjN3Dd00sE4YCMkceExNcFCBeD9EaF9gNJ33nP8MFRNh-aRM4KgwL1GxbYMZIRE_d891GdbVV-1lkA5PbPPvXNzL-ntAl4-xnWkn7cLOCUvrmHvD3-nnC52a_0piWbRMRpxlV6g7kMwjuMQkM__1RX_SZ8d/w400-h300/LaphamWoodsDuxburyKB1595.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOEX1dogLXBki8UMvxBzOdWPgfRXAaOahOzenIOpTl3N9W8phER_kcXe8WM1SqLrgznZmksTuuzoZa0cmObD0OWeZuEtkh4V3be22gr2QhD1fZ7SZymaa9ElvnwcHRreITnh76zaV5ahZjOogyWBLgjt6TWI9VOVQlW8CE8G9bGkcYnsaVYXHwXQ/s4032/FarFarsDuxburyKB6560.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOEX1dogLXBki8UMvxBzOdWPgfRXAaOahOzenIOpTl3N9W8phER_kcXe8WM1SqLrgznZmksTuuzoZa0cmObD0OWeZuEtkh4V3be22gr2QhD1fZ7SZymaa9ElvnwcHRreITnh76zaV5ahZjOogyWBLgjt6TWI9VOVQlW8CE8G9bGkcYnsaVYXHwXQ/w400-h300/FarFarsDuxburyKB6560.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Duxbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Visit the iconic </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lapham-woods/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lapham Woods</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, at the corner of Tremont and Depot Streets, where you’ll find 1.5 miles of forest trails in the Bluefish River watershed. (Limited roadside parking on Depot Street). Next stop: FarFar’s Danish Ice Cream Shop, not far away at 272 St. George Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1N9xnqsqhDOWDAu8ps5uqno8voGl6PArL3S1AxUkxrw3OEZ978YETyzV_h0e0U1XTYHQlh0NgNx5dgoguhgqMbu8bs0bRH_akXOozL3OEM1pXkx-oXbkLqBW1dqEvHrj2bc_8CU92QImEw0ZS-nov3zH8i2kfV6KoBHUWqY-MmBi7dYRN57I3rNI/s4032/PrattMarshfieldKB0782.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1N9xnqsqhDOWDAu8ps5uqno8voGl6PArL3S1AxUkxrw3OEZ978YETyzV_h0e0U1XTYHQlh0NgNx5dgoguhgqMbu8bs0bRH_akXOozL3OEM1pXkx-oXbkLqBW1dqEvHrj2bc_8CU92QImEw0ZS-nov3zH8i2kfV6KoBHUWqY-MmBi7dYRN57I3rNI/w400-h300/PrattMarshfieldKB0782.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchR_26JPEA28ULlvr0tZuZ_VQXRBE1l6v0g0LjuUKO0eLrrOwobs8YKXxBCPS9Vb2sw4P2jULNizbizB-VflwMaFdwlnbzhyuXDB_S8rxpr6GOdwN3KhY7hqCqS23EFBY-n7pOPuVbyAsABVzCRl2pvQmxqW94Vqc4WETavmhtKpNXDAZ9WMzyEmj/s3672/BsHomemadeMarshfieldKB6557.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="3672" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchR_26JPEA28ULlvr0tZuZ_VQXRBE1l6v0g0LjuUKO0eLrrOwobs8YKXxBCPS9Vb2sw4P2jULNizbizB-VflwMaFdwlnbzhyuXDB_S8rxpr6GOdwN3KhY7hqCqS23EFBY-n7pOPuVbyAsABVzCRl2pvQmxqW94Vqc4WETavmhtKpNXDAZ9WMzyEmj/w400-h285/BsHomemadeMarshfieldKB6557.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Park at 85 Willow Street and explore the half-mile of trails, bridges and boardwalks through </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/pratt-farm/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pratt Farm</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, with views of Zenas Brook. Continue onto the Bridle Path & Rail Trail to view the South River at Francis Keville Bridge. Then stop by B’s Homemade in Marshfield Center for dessert (57a Snow Road).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvCwunKNG31e_yxUZykV_mQyGL8Pvrj2iAebhdWsnJnkK6V5WVzS7o1WLXSh4mE7fQ7ak0GP8PLlUrJjTFiA1GJ6gRjR5daiMmbOcu68RY4LgfbcWclLuhNxOvnhIMINs2EH5-sbfa0w0eCiuRett8x3zpZeQkol7auqbcV1hvJsg-nAa-oe-m2Pd/s4032/DriftwayMultiScituateKB6658.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvCwunKNG31e_yxUZykV_mQyGL8Pvrj2iAebhdWsnJnkK6V5WVzS7o1WLXSh4mE7fQ7ak0GP8PLlUrJjTFiA1GJ6gRjR5daiMmbOcu68RY4LgfbcWclLuhNxOvnhIMINs2EH5-sbfa0w0eCiuRett8x3zpZeQkol7auqbcV1hvJsg-nAa-oe-m2Pd/w400-h300/DriftwayMultiScituateKB6658.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnEOqPUBucbp9OP721AsX8szGAFm8ShjVwAq2KL3Xiqz7ZN8j-U4q0ZBZvCC38wBJEQHmX7FXi7xHSqwcXFtp9oghJA94nFp6QF11yCS2vkeZtpBt3QO-CN5CuhMS8djk4OpERWo8rWWXhDJxBT9Nfz5zW5EvaBYi7Lp18JFwvUaZOJX0szRJr4Wx/s4032/DribblesScituateKB6664.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnEOqPUBucbp9OP721AsX8szGAFm8ShjVwAq2KL3Xiqz7ZN8j-U4q0ZBZvCC38wBJEQHmX7FXi7xHSqwcXFtp9oghJA94nFp6QF11yCS2vkeZtpBt3QO-CN5CuhMS8djk4OpERWo8rWWXhDJxBT9Nfz5zW5EvaBYi7Lp18JFwvUaZOJX0szRJr4Wx/w400-h300/DribblesScituateKB6664.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Explore the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-brook-trail-and-driftway-multi-purpose-path/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Driftway Multipurpose Path</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, a 1.5-mile paved bicycle and walking trail with views of the Herring River. Extending alongside The Driftway from the Herring Brook Trail to Gilson Road, it connects such sites as the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/james-landing-walkway-and-herring-river-marina/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">James Landing Walkway</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/driftway-conservation-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">Driftway Conservation Park</a>, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/widows-walk/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Widow’s Walk Golf Course</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/scituate-dog-park/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Scituate Dog Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Continue to Scituate Harbor for a stop at Dribbles (4 Brook Street) or Nona’s (Mill Wharf Plaza).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK2ZPtop4wzdMfzPW_Zibmfzq9GSINczZXB-HorpTt0lgIm2MQYq2xaHiSjXWAm404aS5YmKeZmyBfTG0tHeyESVL6t49TT4hJBHTPbz10lQQTcdTgC4MgY6Zfte8f2hxJ8FcN7lZ5gEJkybkVVOt1x8Ke-O_wQUJmDDiTOj_b3KAI1R06byVMofy/s4032/GreatBrewsterCohassetKB4179.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK2ZPtop4wzdMfzPW_Zibmfzq9GSINczZXB-HorpTt0lgIm2MQYq2xaHiSjXWAm404aS5YmKeZmyBfTG0tHeyESVL6t49TT4hJBHTPbz10lQQTcdTgC4MgY6Zfte8f2hxJ8FcN7lZ5gEJkybkVVOt1x8Ke-O_wQUJmDDiTOj_b3KAI1R06byVMofy/w300-h400/GreatBrewsterCohassetKB4179.JPG" width="300" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid6_XvFQRvpHXE5Tsg2cTFq9PMkX-Po4CZCy6gZbYQRyRpYUi2qYCs5djWUfiEtwrna8VrryEQR6b3UY6BaCOQbQgyUyL4oDgcaTqgPWF-SVcyUzGm7027OlX7eaV3EVN1AiJgGDSzIGY0n9orFL0T0Pohj0rAABIajWTXSpbEpOQOwPR9GMSB7Da/s4032/JJsDairyHutCohassetKBvert6566.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid6_XvFQRvpHXE5Tsg2cTFq9PMkX-Po4CZCy6gZbYQRyRpYUi2qYCs5djWUfiEtwrna8VrryEQR6b3UY6BaCOQbQgyUyL4oDgcaTqgPWF-SVcyUzGm7027OlX7eaV3EVN1AiJgGDSzIGY0n9orFL0T0Pohj0rAABIajWTXSpbEpOQOwPR9GMSB7Da/w300-h400/JJsDairyHutCohassetKBvert6566.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Cohasset<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Don’t miss </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/great-brewster-woods-deans-meadow/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Great Brewster Woods,</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> where </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">a well-marked 1-mile trail leads through varied terrain with numerous rocky outcroppings, plus views of Little Harbor. Limited on-site parking off Highland Ave. Then go back in time and visit the classic </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">JJ’s Dairy Hut, on Route 3A (140 Chief Justice Cushing Highway).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCavsH7o3SvaD_1ZRayTmp1bKiL71apmUV299uuConLOn-bR8_Gt_QGmHMkQEejSWaU4FCZb2lfgcIB72GOi5EyMWdH2aTOb0n9Itjo_1wZidVEZ_Om5UPaGt5OR-bDnFLuipvD6LMdIaYAEg3lJCZ89Gf55hwTiBq9B-NjvqGbtDbUURBubUd8HL2/s4032/TriphammerHinghamKB6600.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCavsH7o3SvaD_1ZRayTmp1bKiL71apmUV299uuConLOn-bR8_Gt_QGmHMkQEejSWaU4FCZb2lfgcIB72GOi5EyMWdH2aTOb0n9Itjo_1wZidVEZ_Om5UPaGt5OR-bDnFLuipvD6LMdIaYAEg3lJCZ89Gf55hwTiBq9B-NjvqGbtDbUURBubUd8HL2/w400-h300/TriphammerHinghamKB6600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ3d7cEjWU0nDVBBdWahA5o9cIxkqoiwUgGKyyUA1PeXDreH8r4AXPz8SDMtVJMHnDJVvIC2mCLOuISpg9arDDtwhMevCbFURYgAWzsn6yAdTUvqZerhHOkyTQFJpjNozKy1TkEIE1y808NMPQUKknea6f9Dh3nXHSDbvf3OSQR2uDKYgunhXps1x/s4032/NonaHomemadeHingham6572.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJ3d7cEjWU0nDVBBdWahA5o9cIxkqoiwUgGKyyUA1PeXDreH8r4AXPz8SDMtVJMHnDJVvIC2mCLOuISpg9arDDtwhMevCbFURYgAWzsn6yAdTUvqZerhHOkyTQFJpjNozKy1TkEIE1y808NMPQUKknea6f9Dh3nXHSDbvf3OSQR2uDKYgunhXps1x/w400-h300/NonaHomemadeHingham6572.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Take a walk around </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/triphammer-pond-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Triphammer Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, enjoying views of the water and the remains of an old mill on Accord Brook. The 1-mile circuit will bring you briefly into </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/wompatuck-state-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Wompatuck State Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. On-site parking at 21 Triphammer Lane, off Popes Lane. Then continue to Hingham Harbor for a stop at Nona's Homemade Ice Cream (19 Main Street).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">May 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">p.s. When I originally published this article, a reader quickly wrote to me to share a tip she'd received from a Park Ranger at Wompatuck. Start at JJ's Dairy Hut in Cohasset (</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 18.66666603088379px;">ice cream, or perhaps </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">lunch), head a short way north on Route 3A, and then follow the Whitney Spur Rail Trail to the heart of Wompatuck State Park. Exit the park at the new trailhead on Grove Street in Norwell. Right around the corner is Hornstra Farm, where you can stop for a well-earned second helping of ice cream!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. This article is Powered by Planet Subaru: </span></i><a href="https://www.planetsubaru.com/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">https://www.planetsubaru.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><img border="0" height="149" src="blob:https://www.blogger.com/cae98910-4832-463c-b176-fd93c315c121" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1" width="149" /></span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Kezia Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812868701966435706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7404536914019729842.post-33367726493839878602022-03-29T12:19:00.008-04:002022-04-08T13:02:03.031-04:00The Herring Are Running! 11 Places To See Them Each Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVQ044ETncpKnLMPeCHF2v1ygho_C4NTfgwo78yhBsZUxg1JKH1NDZW5zdyPStiLIot6jNjMizAzKMHU0jfv_PEVIt9DI_89HKpR4gCrEoa_h3oh5pu02pG1RrFoKEwjFgx7ttDfs9Sj6IH0uevBnR7prfGwMSgu-RjxdmRGRjQKskMqejGtK3u-E/s4032/Herring8115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVQ044ETncpKnLMPeCHF2v1ygho_C4NTfgwo78yhBsZUxg1JKH1NDZW5zdyPStiLIot6jNjMizAzKMHU0jfv_PEVIt9DI_89HKpR4gCrEoa_h3oh5pu02pG1RrFoKEwjFgx7ttDfs9Sj6IH0uevBnR7prfGwMSgu-RjxdmRGRjQKskMqejGtK3u-E/w400-h300/Herring8115.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What are your favorite signs of spring? Do you love to hear wood frogs peeping? Or to see colorful tendrils of skunk cabbage emerging from wetlands? Is it the lengthening days and warming temperatures that bring you delight? Or the return of red-winged blackbirds and osprey? How about the running of the herring?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I have to admit, up ‘til a couple years ago, I’d heard plenty about those storied alewife herring -- the ones that return from the ocean every spring and swim remarkable distances against the current to their spawning grounds upstream. The ones that were so great in number in the 1600s that the colonists imagined walking upon their backs. The ones that were endangered during the industrial era, impeded by dams, but are rebounding now, as the dams are removed. But I’d never seen them. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Two years ago, that all changed. It began at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/thomas-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thomas Memorial Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> in Middleborough, where a friend was volunteering with a herring count. The Nemasket River herring run is robust -- one of the largest on the Eastern Seaboard. We stopped by one day to find great hordes of fish below the dam, fighting what seemed like impossibly surging water, step by step up the fish ladder. The next day there were more. I found myself making special trips from Marshfield, sometimes with my generally non-plussed teenager in tow, just to see the fish. (Even the teenager was impressed.) Trust me, folks, this is something worth seeing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">There are plenty of herring viewing spots here on the South Shore. Since their activity is affected by factors such as water temperature and weather, none are a guarantee. It helps to gather some intel in advance, perhaps via social media. (If the herring are running in your neighborhood, please let us know!) See below for a list of places to try. Or better yet, make a weekly commitment and </span><span style="color: #954f72; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://nsrwa.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/2022-herring-count-registration" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank">join a team</a> </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">of Herring Count volunteers. Help is needed in our watershed as well as the Jones River, Tidmarsh and Town Brook. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also be sure to keep up with our 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. Each week, we suggest a different outdoor activity. This month’s themes include: picking up litter, taking a walk in the rain, identifying an unfamiliar bird, and … viewing a herring run! </span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">To help you meet these challenges, every day in April we’ll feature a relevant property on Instagram and Facebook. Post photos from your adventures to </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/northsouthrivers/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> with the hashtag </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/exploresouthshore/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">#ExploreSouthShore</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. Each month we randomly select a winner from the posts to receive a prize package. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3jb-sLVvYycwxjElDtP5QTsm8NOpkUNuHrBQvu3G0MhUizjdVCgIgqMgAWST8joF2my0JsElINaLghHKTd5mUVok9OTaa37n8aCdjo3yHgW1XcFhit8rbKHgpbagbqBvFrQRaIClgrU4WOs_Jmjl5lhY7u5YQhtoufvzAD_7fG65ywZr7aEFfV3M/s4032/HerringRunPoolParkWeymouthKB6056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3jb-sLVvYycwxjElDtP5QTsm8NOpkUNuHrBQvu3G0MhUizjdVCgIgqMgAWST8joF2my0JsElINaLghHKTd5mUVok9OTaa37n8aCdjo3yHgW1XcFhit8rbKHgpbagbqBvFrQRaIClgrU4WOs_Jmjl5lhY7u5YQhtoufvzAD_7fG65ywZr7aEFfV3M/w300-h400/HerringRunPoolParkWeymouthKB6056.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-run-pool-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring Run Pool Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A tiny park in Jackson Square, at the corner of Water and Commercial Streets, with informational kiosks and up-close views of the fish ladder on Herring Run Brook, part of the Back River watershed. Look for roadside parking nearby.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5Ft9Oejj4rOYWLECWX3K3pxfbOi4sgB7Z4vvqDgpRzsT9jur0vew8J_QR5TkCrc9dReDcAN3q3w0inQTFnvDpuym6lFF5_u0LeaAe8f71i9IC04EeVb6K2g5k6cqHhfZ4tR2ubQ9oR0hx-J8X_yNNLSrJhYp0Gxeb4DWBEIaeNJGNj8ctum59nga/s4032/StephenRennieWeymouthKB0139.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5Ft9Oejj4rOYWLECWX3K3pxfbOi4sgB7Z4vvqDgpRzsT9jur0vew8J_QR5TkCrc9dReDcAN3q3w0inQTFnvDpuym6lFF5_u0LeaAe8f71i9IC04EeVb6K2g5k6cqHhfZ4tR2ubQ9oR0hx-J8X_yNNLSrJhYp0Gxeb4DWBEIaeNJGNj8ctum59nga/w300-h400/StephenRennieWeymouthKB0139.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/stephen-rennie-herring-run-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stephen Rennie Herring Run Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Another tiny park in Jackson Square with benches, picnic tables and views of the Herring Run Brook fish ladder. Park next door, at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/lovell-field/" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lovell Field</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQ8tw0ivFG3ja3Pmp2EvpfXiQIeJYjMCfuBh6P4l8h4RWqZ2IGSV_W8eUt3F1AK-xIxLWXsuIQRCgKeexm57UwQEWVcckq5nqwdduPzgkAPPpWeMp18h_6Myld95BBZ-tidvi5qahIUfqQ5G4cb8lhwosUX4ZJxxGk-zJLEyo64d6GJN1buX-xGXa/s4032/IronHillWeymouthKB5520.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQ8tw0ivFG3ja3Pmp2EvpfXiQIeJYjMCfuBh6P4l8h4RWqZ2IGSV_W8eUt3F1AK-xIxLWXsuIQRCgKeexm57UwQEWVcckq5nqwdduPzgkAPPpWeMp18h_6Myld95BBZ-tidvi5qahIUfqQ5G4cb8lhwosUX4ZJxxGk-zJLEyo64d6GJN1buX-xGXa/w300-h400/IronHillWeymouthKB5520.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/iron-hill-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Iron Hill Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Weymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">A small park at the edge of Whitman’s Pond with an extensive 2-part fish ladder and a viewing platform for the South Shore’s only waterfall. Watch herring make the arduous climb up Herring Run Brook fish ladder to their spawning grounds. Limited on-site parking on Iron Hill Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirglCHRL9ECXOcAOG97ihofjOvJ-ZteL0hqY76TBZXDi3gt9DvPXeJqKIkjENbCcc_Q3E4-CcGpglYWSvJ30mgrGf5c5fS8cnRdDdLs4lfjLEhIS6700IrHRJFPBf4JhCEziHFfF_CYKgWGZm8efFAEtMTgrraNnwnfWgDL6SgPjwu4AuoNbRsQiHz/s4032/FoundryPondHinghamKB6033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirglCHRL9ECXOcAOG97ihofjOvJ-ZteL0hqY76TBZXDi3gt9DvPXeJqKIkjENbCcc_Q3E4-CcGpglYWSvJ30mgrGf5c5fS8cnRdDdLs4lfjLEhIS6700IrHRJFPBf4JhCEziHFfF_CYKgWGZm8efFAEtMTgrraNnwnfWgDL6SgPjwu4AuoNbRsQiHz/w300-h400/FoundryPondHinghamKB6033.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/foundry-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Foundry Pond</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Hingham<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This property features a pond, a salt marsh, an abandoned quarry, and a fish ladder on the Weir River where in the springtime, you might see herring making their way upstream. These days, very few fish are returning to spawn, but take a chance and you still might see some. Limited on-site parking. Enter from Weir Street or by the Log Road on Kilby Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJ-aIO1DgHpOrUV6ir9P6jG1yYGYDSGzWZJlUYYPz27ZjRlVoHCmxBCB5y43339U_B18Ydqld5YHLiNGVwY13HmWnkpyNw9OqRoz7b46Ra5a-Bz-6DiyKq_VLkzJH-CTXZYzbYGWet7U_ONT3VPvR7RXHOWkQKNvX_jrKQKXD8ygvrKdasv7PgOOQ/s4032/OldOakenBucketScituateKB4786.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJ-aIO1DgHpOrUV6ir9P6jG1yYGYDSGzWZJlUYYPz27ZjRlVoHCmxBCB5y43339U_B18Ydqld5YHLiNGVwY13HmWnkpyNw9OqRoz7b46Ra5a-Bz-6DiyKq_VLkzJH-CTXZYzbYGWet7U_ONT3VPvR7RXHOWkQKNvX_jrKQKXD8ygvrKdasv7PgOOQ/w400-h300/OldOakenBucketScituateKB4786.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/old-oaken-bucket-pond/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Old Oaken Bucket Pond</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Scituate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This pond is one of two reservoirs on the First Herring Brook created by dams. There are fish ladders, but unfortunately, the herring run is rather depleted. NSRWA and the Town of Scituate have been working together to restore the fisheries at these sites, with the hope of ensuring adequate drinking water supply, while also supporting wildlife. Stop by in April or May, and you may see some fish! First Herring Brook is part of the North River watershed. Parking for 3-4 cars, across the street at the </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/stockbridge-grist-mill/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stockbridge Mill</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgij_w26cDq2BDM_0Htw7JE2xtVLyrWIxH3o3CCgDMz2kOtP0UJA5-w2OdHB4N8ypXCxc--zkB9BpiJA7D4zzU3aYAymquYZQZh4Jog28hlljf5t6T-CT0L3A8i1tP-dMhu33kJ33UzfeobodN5QXrqN-EJntM7U5oJtnnRXqE6qoPXH7MLRwruulfr/s4032/IHRfishladderLB4823.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgij_w26cDq2BDM_0Htw7JE2xtVLyrWIxH3o3CCgDMz2kOtP0UJA5-w2OdHB4N8ypXCxc--zkB9BpiJA7D4zzU3aYAymquYZQZh4Jog28hlljf5t6T-CT0L3A8i1tP-dMhu33kJ33UzfeobodN5QXrqN-EJntM7U5oJtnnRXqE6qoPXH7MLRwruulfr/w400-h300/IHRfishladderLB4823.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/indian-head-river-fish-ladder/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Indian Head River Fish Ladder</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Pembroke and Hanover<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">It’s hard to miss the fish ladder at </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/luddams-ford-park-pembroke/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Luddam’s Ford Park</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">! The large concrete structure spans the Indian Head River on the Hanover/Pembroke town line. It was</span><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">constructed with the intention of assisting migratory fish over the dam, but sadly, it is not very effective. Some fish do manage to get over it, though! In April and May, look downstream of the dam, and you might see thousands. The Indian Head is a major tributary to the North River. On-site parking off West Elm Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_M5oS_drFlLj2TDkjcp0iGhsW0JbeeHucRm4Aqm9gSgSsBtxaaVO_W7Mm3DxbfcSwg4xn01PeRTnMKkUhnotIfkfKqsC8TYobfN582aK7-TW98jOdKYHL5-j91Tpck53TQLa8H0PHSA3A482G67kfaTB-6DOXnxnXPpEneN0pu7dMsMLxpps3H-_/s4032/PembrokeHerringBrookKB4672.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_M5oS_drFlLj2TDkjcp0iGhsW0JbeeHucRm4Aqm9gSgSsBtxaaVO_W7Mm3DxbfcSwg4xn01PeRTnMKkUhnotIfkfKqsC8TYobfN582aK7-TW98jOdKYHL5-j91Tpck53TQLa8H0PHSA3A482G67kfaTB-6DOXnxnXPpEneN0pu7dMsMLxpps3H-_/w300-h400/PembrokeHerringBrookKB4672.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/herring-run-park-conservation-area/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Herring Run Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Pembroke<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stop here in April to see herring making their way up the aptly-named Herring Brook to their spawning grounds at Gorham Mill, </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/oldham-pond-town-landing/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Oldham Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, and </span><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/furnace-pond-beach/" style="color: #954f72;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Furnace Pond</span></a><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">. This is one of your safest bets for seeing fish, as it’s consistently among the top five largest herring runs in Massachusetts! In some places, the brook is only about six inches deep, and a couple of feet wide. Look for silvery-blue (or purplish) fish, about a foot in length. They often gather in large numbers to rest, just before a riffle, before attempting to swim upstream. Herring Brook is a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> major tributary to the North River.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> On-site parking on Barker Street. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJY4vpACDTNRqNpsrCib2p2rPHSZQq5blawdhyO9TEpHJwmvJVOWJpHFGNbWI_qRmhD84ac-QwqmQrVV-0AvMzndn7Yj9-KJ9dRs30AXUdtAX4VO-o8PnoIt3oniOA-KmViI3eEjQ_40mNWQOjh7e8Ewf8eHwb2WhRR1SFw2I-Ibe1mY-37ZAcGnf/s4032/VeteransMemorialMarshfieldKB5463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJY4vpACDTNRqNpsrCib2p2rPHSZQq5blawdhyO9TEpHJwmvJVOWJpHFGNbWI_qRmhD84ac-QwqmQrVV-0AvMzndn7Yj9-KJ9dRs30AXUdtAX4VO-o8PnoIt3oniOA-KmViI3eEjQ_40mNWQOjh7e8Ewf8eHwb2WhRR1SFw2I-Ibe1mY-37ZAcGnf/w300-h400/VeteransMemorialMarshfieldKB5463.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/veterans-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Veterans Memorial Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Marshfield<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Improving the fish ladder at this small park on the South River is an ongoing concern for NSRWA and the Town of Marshfield, as the herring run here struggles to survive. Two more dams upstream at Chandler Pond and Temple Street (Duxbury) present additional challenges. The Temple Street dam is now slated for removal, so there’s hope that conditions will continue to improve! In the meantime, you can still see the occasional herring making its way through this park’s fish ladder in May and early June. Last year our on-site “fish cam” recorded hundreds of them. Park in the unpaved pull-off adjacent to the park on Plain Street (Route 139).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpL62ohS1DX7Wu4JwmD1hKfuyNtjFy1QN-06-t6J1Oo7vIXGiEbuefqKAoXVI6D1FoJWlCpUJ0SW8ZF0somY0p2502GQMp9D4PSvoHch9N0GX1d2MgFNd5LD_s1vhMpqm5Igsx6koc1Vi9t7rwl5XOsMx9-jtx9yr2uqr41nUwOtvczXnmeHLHI9xD/s4032/StewartPersonKingstonKB8653.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpL62ohS1DX7Wu4JwmD1hKfuyNtjFy1QN-06-t6J1Oo7vIXGiEbuefqKAoXVI6D1FoJWlCpUJ0SW8ZF0somY0p2502GQMp9D4PSvoHch9N0GX1d2MgFNd5LD_s1vhMpqm5Igsx6koc1Vi9t7rwl5XOsMx9-jtx9yr2uqr41nUwOtvczXnmeHLHI9xD/w400-h300/StewartPersonKingstonKB8653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/stewart-person-preserve/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Stewart-Person Preserve</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Kingston<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">T</span><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">his small but enchanting property within the <a href="https://jonesriver.org/jrwa/" target="_blank">Jones River watershed</a> features well-tended trails and up-close views of a woodland stream, two mill ponds, plus a historic fish ladder, constructed in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration and restored by the Wildlands Trust in 1981. Stop by and let us know if you see any fish swimming upstream to their spawning grounds at Russell Pond. Limited roadside parking on Sylvia Place Road.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #363636; font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOtXkkyPquB9vagPhr8RynsKGCH7zsw570ULfeGafEdFkO0N3L8OaFYJAorpce_83_Ae9vZfPTTr5-qufIv0TIIlb4bvMGGOxX1H0vLHZKwPgFOK-9K1Jtkwq0b9cn2B9G-a3MdCEsozrR3Bey0Y2hQqUGFEo7AYetce82cC-lQCit9XpdS5dwIgG/s4032/TownBrookPlymouthKB4708.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOtXkkyPquB9vagPhr8RynsKGCH7zsw570ULfeGafEdFkO0N3L8OaFYJAorpce_83_Ae9vZfPTTr5-qufIv0TIIlb4bvMGGOxX1H0vLHZKwPgFOK-9K1Jtkwq0b9cn2B9G-a3MdCEsozrR3Bey0Y2hQqUGFEo7AYetce82cC-lQCit9XpdS5dwIgG/w400-h300/TownBrookPlymouthKB4708.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/town-brook-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Town Brook Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Plymouth<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">This grassy park in historic downtown Plymouth features pond views, scenic paths, a wooden bridge, and a half mile walkway past the historic Plimoth Grist Mill and along the edge of Town Brook to Brewster Gardens. Visit in the spring to see herring swimming upstream. Town Brook is probably the spot where, in colonial times, it was reported that the herring were so numerous, one could “walk across their backs” to the other side of the stream. Ample on-site parking on Spring Lane.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBuse8Igwf_MHjYp4yos7Zd5sQWQ9CMBOvnvW_ZbbbXhC979B4_s8Uw5HTFKvXGwxrHYJS66Csgj82pOxCBA53X9PysnkdrE40wbtzyLB52omorrgXxVIuGyD4fXW9OJRrA2u_BTje9nprBUg0F6fWnsysltk123ja1aDOxT8ZqqBw-L3tot34jdG/s4032/MIddleboroughHerringKB4579.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBuse8Igwf_MHjYp4yos7Zd5sQWQ9CMBOvnvW_ZbbbXhC979B4_s8Uw5HTFKvXGwxrHYJS66Csgj82pOxCBA53X9PysnkdrE40wbtzyLB52omorrgXxVIuGyD4fXW9OJRrA2u_BTje9nprBUg0F6fWnsysltk123ja1aDOxT8ZqqBw-L3tot34jdG/w400-h300/MIddleboroughHerringKB4579.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/thomas-memorial-park/" style="color: #954f72;"><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thomas Memorial Park</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">, Middleborough<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Also known as the Middleborough Herring Run, and the Wareham Street Fish Ladder, this small park on the Nemasket River is a perfect spot for viewing the annual herring run. Stop by in mid-to late March and early April to see thousands of alewife herring making their way upstream from Narragansett Bay and the Taunton River to Lake Assawompsett. The Wampanoag word “Nemasket” is generally understood to mean “place where the fish are.” This is one of the largest herring runs on the Eastern Seaboard. Limited on-site parking on Wareham Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">by Kezia Bacon</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">April 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Kezia Bacon's articles appear courtesy of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a local non-profit organization devoted to protecting our waters. For membership information and a copy of their latest newsletter, contact NSRWA at (781) 659-8168 or visit </span></i><a href="http://www.nsrwa.org/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">www.nsrwa.org.</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> You will also find 25+ years of Kezia’s Nature columns there. Click </span></i><a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/get-outdoors/2022-explore-south-shore-challenge/" style="color: #954f72;"><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;">here</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> for more information about the 2022 Explore South Shore Challenge. 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