Fun Trail Ideas

We firmly believe any time spent in nature is a win. Fresh air is good for the soul, but not all trails are accessible for everyone. ADA trails are follow the regulations indicated below. Asphalt pavement and concrete trails generally come to mind when thinking about ADA accessible trails. However, packed crushed stone, gravel fines compacted with a roller, packed soil and other natural materials bonded with synthetic materials can provide the required degree of stability and firmness. There are not ADA trails in each town but we have reached out to towns and agencies to compile this listing of …
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Higgins MacAllister Scituate Trail Map LOCATION: Holly Crest Road Scituate, MA STROLLER SCORE: C LINKS: Trail Map …
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In the market for an affordable gift? We can help. We’ve hand picked an assortment of gifts for every type of outdoors person in your life. The kayaker. The trail lover. The bird watcher. And all the other ways we love to enjoy the great outdoors. Gifts are a way to show you know what makes someone tick … and also that you care about their interests. So whether they like to unplug, explore the water, or take care of their blisters… we’ve got you covered. click the logo to shop! For the trails It’s important to be prepared for …
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Hunting Season Hiking Tips We love to spend all the seasons exploring our trails – but need to be extra vigilant during hunting season. With the right precautions, there is no reason to not enjoy your favorite trails during your local hunting season. We’ve pulled together some tips for staying safe while you are on the trails. (1) WEAR BLAZE ORANGE Wear a fluorescent or “blaze” orange hat and vest (and pack cover if backpacking), or hooded outerwear when hiking in fall, winter or spring. Blaze orange will help distinguish you from wild game. If you hike with a dog, …
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Although the South Shore might be best known for its beaches and coastal lifestyle, there is an abundance of Fall colors to be enjoyed with the return of Autumn. There is no reason to run North to Vermont and New Hampshire to take in the bright welcoming change of seasons. Whether you want to have a little quiet time or explore with family, we’ve selected 8 spots to enjoy the return of Fall. Grab a cider donut from Hornstra Farms and hit the trails! Family Friendly One of our favorite traditions is watching families and friends hike together. All of …
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Have you heard of geocaching? If not, we are here to help. Geocaching is an outdoor activity that prompts participants to use GPS to find containers, called “geocaches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. Exciting right? A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and sometimes a pen or pencil. The geocacher signs the log and then the cache is placed back exactly where it was found. HOW One of the best parts about Geocaching is how easy it is – and free! All you need is enthusiasm and a smartphone. If you …
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We combed the internet, talked to the community, and built these lists to help you enjoy the outdoors. Do you have an idea for list? Talk to us.  …
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We combed the internet, talked to the community, and built these lists to help you enjoy the outdoors. Do you have an idea for list? Talk to us.  Best Picnic Hikes on the South Shore When the good weather returns to New England and the South Shore, we immediately want to be outside as much as possible. Let’s savor every single moment of the extra daylight, sun on our faces, and spring in our step. While we never leave home without a snack in our fanny pack, sometimes it is even more fun to bring along a picnic. Bonus? You get …
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One of the best parts about exploring the great outdoors is that it is often free! So many of our trails on the South Shore can be accessed for absolutely zero entrance fees. All of these trails are maintained by a variety of resources ranging from local and state governments to private non-profit organizations. There are many benefits to supporting these non-profits that go beyond the small tax deduction – you get access to great newsletters, reduced event fees, and perhaps some good karma points for helping to sustain our beautiful natural resources. We’ve highlighted several of these organizations featured …
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We believe that getting fresh air and stretching your legs is the key to happiness – but it helps to be prepared and safe at the same time. So, to help you out we’ve pulled together a list of the 10 things that we think you need to hit the trails this season – and any other for that matter.The key to being prepared and relaxed when you hit the great outdoors are as follows: Light backpack / Fanny pack: Let’s start here. You need a place to put your necessities that isn’t the pockets of your pants or jacket. In …
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Ticks are a fact of life for pretty much anyone who decides to leave their house. But do not let this stop your outdoor activities, instead let’s go through some things that will help you avoid tick bites and lyme disease. Tick Facts: Adult ticks hang on bushes 2-3 feet from the ground. Younger ticks are found under leaves, ground cover plants, etc. Part of the spider family It takes 24-36 hours for a tick to transmit any disesase Less active in the Winter, but still around Two year life span All ticks come in small, medium, and large sizes. Pre-hike …
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Town Conservation Information Town of Norwell Town of Scituate Town of Cohasset Town of Hingham Town of Marshfield Town of Hanover Town of Duxbury Town of PembrokeIndependent State-wide Organizations Wildlands Trust Mass Audubon Society Trustees of the Reservation Mass Land Trust Coalition Independent Local Organizations Cohasset Conservation Trust Hingham Land Trust Weir River Watershed Association Friends of Wompatuck South Shore Natural Science Center [Norwell] Holly Hill Farm [Cohasset] New England Wildlife Center Maxwell Conservation Trust [Scituate]Duxbury Rural & Historical SocietyOther! South Shore Hiking Trails South Shore Quest …
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