Wompatick State Park
Wompatuck state park is one of the larger parks in Eastern Mass., located about 20 minutes south of Boston. The area is ideal for mountain biking, road riding, camping and hiking. Also, winter offers cross country skiing a... trailpeak.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
You don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and lots more. 34 islands make up the cluster of... bostoncentral.com
West Hill Park (Ma)
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool. The park offers two sandy swimming beaches (no lifeguards, swim at your own risk), 4.... recreation.gov
Boston Harbor Islands Sp
The Boston Harbor Islands are less than an hour's ferry ride from downtown Boston. This national park area has campsites on four of 30 harbor islands and is accessible to the public via passenger ferry service or priv... reserveamerica.com
Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center
This urban sanctuary, located on the grounds of the former Boston State Hospital, offers public programs year-round. Through its Boston Schools Initiative, the Boston Nature Center provides environmental education program... famplosion.com
Rei - Hingham
REI Hingham provides outdoor enthusiasts in the Hingham, Massachusetts, area with top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking and more. Were a complete Hingham area bike shop, offering a full rang... rei.com
Rei - Boston
REI Boston provides outdoor enthusiasts in the Boston, Massachusetts, area with top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking and more. Were a complete Boston area bike shop, offering a full range o... rei.com
Camp Nihan Environmental Education Camp
Camp Nihan Environmental Education Camp is an ideal facility for group camping, hiking and exploring the nearby historic sites of Saugus, Salem, and Boston. Camp Nihan encompasses sixty five acres of woodland forest, ... reserveamerica.com
Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoor Activities
AMC trips and facilities are a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the outdoors. The Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. Local AMC chapters sponsor tho... bostoncentral.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming-all within reach of downtown Boston. Yo... recreation.gov
Essex National Heritage Area
The Essex National Heritage Area begins just 10 miles north of Boston and covers 500 square miles of eastern Massachusetts to the New Hampshire border. The Area includes hundreds of historical sites, miles of intact lands... recreation.gov
Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum (BCM) was founded in 1913 by a dedicated group of teachers who wanted to expose city children to objects from the natural world and also create an innovative center for the exchange of materials a... museumsusa.org
Eastern Mountain Sports
October 19, Fall Foliage Kayak Tour of the Charles River. Leaves at 9:00 am at Eastern Mountain Sports, 300 Needham St., Newton, MA. For reservations call 866-635-2925. 3 hours, $55/per person massvacation.com
Sandy Pond Campground
Two sandy beaches, canoe rentals, fishing, organized activities, arcade, playground and hiking. Close to C.C. canal and historic Plymouth. Golf courses and family camping at its best! landbigfish.com