NSRWA began as a group of 200 local citizens 50 years ago. Today, we have grown to more than 1,700 members across our region, making NSRWA the largest environmental organization […]
NSRWA 50th Anniversary (Part 1)
10 Places to Walk Off Your Holiday Indulgences
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Did you enjoy second helpings of the stuffing and the potatoes and the delicious brussel sprout casserole that your aunt made on Thanksgiving? Did you […]
Smith’s Shipyard
The site of SMITHS YARD in Hanover is about 300 yards below the old North River Bridge, and about 12 miles up-river from the ocean (although the distance was 15 […]
The Hidden Gems of Hanover’s Forge Pond Park
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Hanover’s Forge Pond Park is large (75 acres), and as you drive up the entrance road, it might be easy to presume from first glance that it is […]
Sites of the Old North River Shipyards – Part 6
December 19, 1919 By: Henry T. Claus Transcribed and edited by Jane Estabrooks A Democracy Afloat Others perhaps had a large share in making history in those history-making days, but […]
SITES OF THE NORTH RIVER SHIPYARDS – PART 5
December 19, 1919 By: Henry T. Claus Transcribed and edited by Jane Estabrooks Came to Boston’s Tea-Party Another history-making ship that the North River gave to the nation was the […]
Fall Festivals for Outdoor Family Fun!
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent The days are getting shorter, the nights are growing longer, and most mornings there is a chill in the air. It’s a long-held tradition in […]
Six Places to See the Bald Eagles
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Have you heard about the bald eagles that are nesting on the North River? Have you seen them? For the past century, to observe a […]
Sites of the North River Shipyards – Part 4
December 19, 1919 By: Henry T. Claus Transcribed and edited by Jane Estabrooks Rapid Accretion Another interesting shipbuilder of his time was Alden Briggs of the Briggs family which played […]
Top 10 Places to Launch on the North and South Rivers
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Paddling season is here! If you enjoy canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), summer is the perfect time to get out on the water. The […]