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Coastal Variety: Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Westport, MA

This network of hiking trails in southeastern Massachusetts leads through a stunning variety of coastal habitat.

Through the Pines: Great Neck Conservation Area, Wareham, MA

Follow connecting loop trails through a variety of coastal habitat, including salt marsh and pine forest.

Magnificent Mount Kineo: Climb a Moosehead Lake Icon

The views from the top of this little mountain in the middle of Maine’s largest lake are spectacular—and getting to the base is an adventure in itself.

Coastal Wandering: Nasketucket Bay State Reservation, Mattapoisett, MA

Easy hiking trails lead through a variety of coastal habitats on the southeastern Massachusetts, making this a great day trip for families who want to enjoy the outdoors.

Urban Oasis: The Sawmill at Acushnet River Reserve, New Bedford, MA

Providing a space where inner-city residents can experience nature and explore the outdoors.

Hiking the Mattapoisett River Reserve

Well-groomed trails wind through this series of former cranberry bogs and woodlands, providing exercise and close-up views of wildlife.

Hiking White Eagle Reserve, Marion, MA

This easy day hike for families offers a variety of wonders, both natural and manmade.

Easy Snowshoeing in the Great North Woods

The Great North Woods of New Hampshire features a host of trails that can be hiked with snowshoes during winter. Here are a handful of easy ones to tackle. Huntington Cascades: The beautiful and easily accessible Dixville Notch State Park on Rte. 26 has many year-round accessible trails that offer wonderful snowshoeing. These include the Huntington Cascades Trail, which runs .4 mile (round-trip) from the trailhead at the Wayside parking area to the Upper Cascades, a series of frozen waterfalls....

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