Easy Access: 18 Paved Walks
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent As beautiful as the woods may be, forest trails are not everyone’s preference. The terrain can be challenging and unpredictable. For many, pavement has more […]
11 Secret Trails To Explore This Fall
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Some trails are well marked. There are signs, and often maps, and large parking lots to direct your attention to an otherwise unassuming path into […]
10 Nature Places to Know on the South Shore
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent We are so fortunate, here on the South Shore, to have hundreds of public parks and trails where we can enjoy nature. Beaches, ponds, and […]
Brass Kettle Conservation Area
The 120-acre Brass Kettle Conservation Area in Cohasset features about a mile of woodland trails with vernal pools, historic stone walls, and access to Brass Kettle Brook. A side trail […]
Enter the Explore South Shore 2021 Contest!
We were delighted with the response to last year’s Explore South Shore Contest, which celebrated NSRWA’s 50th Anniversary by suggesting 50 properties to visit throughout the year. In fact, the […]
Whitney Spur Rail Trail
The 1.5-mile Whitney Spur Rail Trail connects the Cohasset MBTA station with Whitney and Thayer Woods, Turkey Hill, and the 3500-acre Wompatuck State Park. Composed of graded crushed stone, it […]
11 Excellent Walks in Hingham
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent This month the North and South Rivers Watershed Association’s “50 Places to Explore” contest, which encourages the public to visit conservation lands and other open […]
Whitney & Thayer Woods
Whitney & Thayer Woods, owned by The Trustees, features 824 acres of woodland with 10 miles of trails, plus access to several other properties. There is so much to see […]
Triphammer Pond Conservation Area
Hingham’s Triphammer Pond Conservation Area is a 19-acre pond surrounded by woods. Features include a 1-mile walking trail around the perimeter, occasional stone walls, and numerous glacial erratics. Some of […]
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 […]