The Pioneer Valley has a huge amount of outdoor recreation and scenic areas. Information and user reviews or comments on walking and hiking trails, bike paths and rail trails, great views, wildlife, kayaking and canoeing, etc.

• Walking and Hiking Trails
• Bike Paths and Rail Trails
• Flora and Fauna
• All Out Adventures – outdoor recreation for seniors and people with disabilities

Algonquin Park is about 500 miles NW of the Pioneer Valley, in Ontario, Canada. On February 24, 2009, Rick Mercer of the CBC’s Rick Mercer Report joined Dr. Marty Obbard, Ministry of Natural Resources research scientist in Algonquin Park to study Algonquin’s black bear population. My mom just sent me this video link.

Come and enjoy an early evening moonlight hike through the woodland property of Phil and Diane Merritt. The guided route will begin at Big View trailhead, and finish at the spectacular “Big View” to enjoy roasting marshmallows around the campfire. All are welcome. When: Saturday February 4th 6:30pm Where: Park and meet at the Big [...]

We have some happy end-of-the-year news. We are proud to announce our newest property acquisition, a 22 acre parcel off Paul St which is near near Glendale St. This property adjoins our 15 acre Pomeroy Meadows conservation area. Adding to existing protected areas is especially rewarding. This new acquisition will provide an opportunity to open [...]

Free workshop June 25th on trail building. During this program we will discuss how water comes to accumulate and erode trails; what to look for, how to lay out trails that minimize the long term effects of water damage to trails.

On Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Westfield River Watershed Association is sponsoring a once-a-year opportunity to visit the fish ladder and eelway located on the Westfield River in West Springfield and see migratory fish returning to spawn. You may see Atlantic Salmon, American Shad, Sea Lamprey and Blueback Herring and [...]