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revised bird tracks



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Eaton Pond Conservation

eaton pond from parking area

The Eaton Pond Conservation sitting on the Braintree/ Quincy line is a wonderful hiking area with a varied mix of history and assorted landscape.

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Bradford Torrey Sanctuary update

Visit the completely updated version of the trail and sanctuary description and it's highlights. The town of Weymouth did a spectacular job of cleaning this gem up with several trailheads established complete with a map at each entrance.This is the pick of the season!

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Ellis Estate Trails

street sign

The Ellis Estate Trails in North Scituate are a collections of trails winding in and around the property they are named after.

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great pond trail

beautiful great pond

The Great Pond Trail in Weymouth runs along established trails by it's name sake the Great Pond Reservoir.

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Denham Pond Trails

fall view of denham pond

Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood the Denham Pond Trails are a quiet woodland retreat.

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Trail Highlights



deer feeding by trail at Ames Nowell

Deer along side the trail at Ames Nowell State Park.


grapes picked by Rockland Rail Trail

Bunch of grapes picked in Rockland near the Rail Trail.


Early evening at Ames Nowell State Park

Hiking later in the day.


deer on bog in duxbury

Early morning deer frolicking on a bog.