NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
The Bay Circuit Trail on the South Shore
Great Playgrounds of the South Shore
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
Coffee Shops and Walks: 14 Tasty Pairings
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
Cross-Country Skiing: 15 Locales on the South Shore
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
Nature Walks: 11 New Places To Explore in 2023!
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Do you know how many properties are now listed in the Get Outdoors section of NSRWA’s website? As 2022 drew to a close, there were […]
25 Walks in Plymouth
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
Salt Marsh Ditches of the South Shore – Part 2
By Jim Glinski, Scituate Author’s Note: Although the focus of this article is on the marshes of the North and South Rivers, the information and issues generally apply to the […]
Explore Different Landscapes with these Suggested Walks
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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 […]
Salt Marsh Ditches of the South Shore – Part 1
By Jim Glinski, Scituate Author’s Note: Although the focus of this article is on the marshes of the North and South Rivers, the information and issues generally apply to the […]
Oktoberfest on the Trails: Pairing Hikes with Local Breweries
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent 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? […]