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Review of hiking trails with a wonderful final destination

Jun 19 2019
The Knightville Dam in Huntington, the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke, Glendale Falls in Middlefield, Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield, and Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation in South Deerfield all made it on this list.
Read about it here: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/trails-final-destination-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newsletter&fbclid=IwAR1cNMNWl80SsVCWBDcL5O2YnrSsehjTIGxqt4SC4YbNRtHo-2RBuDJb-y8
What are you favorite hikes that lead to beautiful spots? [continue reading]

Tubing on the Deerfield River

Jun 8 2019
A great thing to add to your summer adventure list: Tubing on the Deerfield river.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/mass…/longest-float-trip-ma/ [continue reading]

A Bad Tick Season in Massachusetts and New England

Jun 6 2019
Unfortunate news: its a bad tick season so stay safe out there and learn about how you can protect yourself.
If you do end up with Lyme Disease or other tick-borne illnesses, the  Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA  is a great local resource for support.
Content warning: photos of [continue reading]

Biocitizen Will Help you Certify Your Local Vernal Pool

May 16 2019
Salamanders, newts and wood frogs depend upon the vernal pools that appear during snow melt and vanish as the summer arrives.
If you’ve wondered where these neighbors are born, and where they return to make babies, this video is a perfect introduction:

Without these havens, our amphibian friends will disappear. [continue reading]

The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Massachusetts

May 6 2019
The One Incredible Trail That Spans The Entire State of Massachusetts With spring in full bloom, its a great time to get out and explore. Read more about this great hiking trail here .
 
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/state-trail-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newsletter [continue reading]

10 Charming River Towns In Massachusetts To Visit This Spring

Apr 27 2019
10 Charming River Towns In Massachusetts To Visit This Spring Shelburne Falls, Montague, and Deerfield make the list of Massachusetts towns to visit in the spring .
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/river-towns-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newsletter [continue reading]

6 Undeniable Reasons To Visit The Oldest Covered Bridge In Massachusetts

Apr 11 2019
6 Undeniable Reasons To Visit The Oldest Covered Bridge In Massachusetts Did you know Conway is home to Massachusetts’ oldest covered bridge?
Learn more here .
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/oldest-covered-bridge-ma/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=massachusetts&utm_campaign=newslette r [continue reading]

The Butterfly Forest In Massachusetts That’s The Perfect Family Destination

Apr 6 2019
The Butterfly Forest In Massachusetts That’s The Perfect Family Destination “Can you imagine anything more magical that walking through a forest filled with colorful butterflies? That’s just what you’ll get when you visit Magic Wings Butterly Conservatory & Gardens. This enchanting indoor space is packed with gorgeous, real butterflies.”
Read more here:
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❄️ Sledding Hills in Western MA ❄️

Mar 5 2019
Over the years we’ve been welcoming recommendations for sledding hills across the region from our reader to help connect families with community-based activities Check out these reader recommendations and share your own recommendation in the comment field below. Kelly recommends: Frog Hill in Grenville Park in Ware is a huge hill and great for sledding. [continue reading]

Most People Have No Idea There’s An Underwater Ghost Town Hiding In Massachusetts

Feb 5 2019
The Quabbin Reservoir is one of the most important water sources in the state, and a beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon. However, the history of its construction is a much darker tale than you might expect.
In order to build this massive reservoir, not one, but  four  thriving towns were drowned. The [continue reading]

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