Wompatuck State Park – Mt. Blue Street Entrance (Norwell)
The Mt. Blue Entrance to Wompatuck State Park is located at the very end of Mt. Blue Street in Norwell, near Mt. Hope Street. Nearby you’ll find Picture Pond and […]
Wompatuck State Park – Grove Street Entrance (Norwell)
Located on Grove Street in Norwell, this property is the newest (2022) access point to the 3,500-acre Wompatuck State Park! The park — which includes sections of Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and […]
Wompatuck State Park – Leavitt Street Entrance (Hingham)
This alternate entrance to the 3500+ acre Wompatuck State Park offers access for pedestrians and cyclists. There is a medium-size hill shortly up the paved trail that may present a […]
Wompatuck State Park – Aaron River Reservoir
This entrance to Wompatuck State Park offers direct access to the Aaron River Reservoir. Hike up the steep hill beside the spillway for an incredible view. You can walk across […]
Wompatuck State Park – Doane Street/Cohasset Entrance
This alternate entrance to Wompatuck State Park is located on Doane Street in Cohasset. It’s an excellent access point for views of the Aaron River Reservoir (but a long walk […]
Wompatuck State Park – Main Entrance (Hingham)
The 3,500-acre Wompatuck State Park stretches into four towns – Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell. There are 12 miles of paved bike paths, plus off-road trails for hiking, mountain biking, […]
17 Places to Hear Spring Peepers
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, NSRWA Community Engagement Manager One evening in mid-March—one of the first warm days of the year—I stepped out the back door at twilight and encountered a […]
Removing Garlic Mustard in the Spring
Content and images courtesy of Wild Cohasset. Garlic mustard is an invasive, non-native biennial herb in the mustard family, known for its strong garlic scent and ability to quickly colonize […]
Explore South Shore 2025
Explore South Shore 2025: Postcards from the ‘Shed Get to know your local watershed! Established in 2020, our Explore South Shore program offers daily tips on ways to enjoy the […]
13 Wheelchair-Friendly Walks
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Do you enjoy spending time in nature? Do you also use a wheelchair to get around? NSRWA would like to help you find great places […]