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
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 - Reading
Serving the Boston area since 1987, REI Reading provides outdoor enthusiasts in the Reading, Massachusetts, area with top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling and more. Were a complet... 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
