photo by Sandy Bacon –> When I was growing up, my family visited the Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden somewhat regularly – usually on Mother’s Day. For years, […]
The Skyline Trail at Blue Hills
–> Heading down a steep decline on the way up the Skyline Trail. Here on the South Shore, we have plenty of walking places – the beaches, the woods, numerous […]
Daniel Webster Sanctuary at Night
Hay carts at Mass Audubon’s Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. –> When I was a teenager, I got into trouble more than once for attempting to visit some of […]
Paddle the Green Harbor River
–> The Green Harbor River, as viewed from the dock at Peter Igo Park. Until recently, those who wished to paddle a kayak, canoe or other non-motorized craft on […]
A Day Trip to Purgatory Chasm
Scrambling up the rocks in Purgatory Chasm. –> I really didn’t know what to expect. When a friend suggested a day trip with our children to Purgatory Chasm, nearly 90 […]
Cohasset’s Great Brewster Woods
–> Thanks to this year’s South Shore Quests booklet, I’ve discovered a new place for nature walks – Great Brewster Woods & Dean’s Meadow, in Cohasset. My son and […]
South River Greenway Takes Shape
–> Thank you to the Town of Marshfield, which continues to support the acquisition and improvement of conservation land! Three years ago, the town acquired the 37.5-acre Pratt Property on […]
Visiting the Striar Conservancy in Halifax
–> For more than 40 years, the Plymouth-based Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts has been steadily acquiring land, keeping it free from development. The organization oversees a wide range of […]
Biking Local Parks with Kids
–> It’s a common dilemma among parents. You teach your child how to ride his bike, and soon the confines of the driveway or the neighborhood are too limiting. You’d […]
Turkeys Everywhere!
–> Turkey footprints in the snow. You can’t tell by the photo, but they’re quite large! One morning before sunrise, I heard the strangest sound. It was a gurgling […]