Ames Nowell / Abington

Ames Nowell / Abington

Abington, Trail
Ames Nowell is a 600 acre year-round day use area with most of the recreational activity centered around Cleveland Pond. The pond is very popular with boaters and fisherman. Development includes a picnic area, a large parking area that is usually open on weekends in the summer, a ballfield and about 10 miles of trails along the pond's edge and the surrounding woods. The park is part of the Massachusetts state park system and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. LOCATION: Linwood St Abington, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map New England Mountain Biking review See Plymouth  Mass DCR page
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Camp Wing / Duxbury

Camp Wing / Duxbury

Duxbury, Trail
Camp Wing Conservation Area protects a 450 acre, two mile stretch of stream habitat along the South River in Duxbury. Several rare or uncommon species of plants and animals are known to occur on the property. At Camp Wing, walkers, joggers, bicyclists, equestrians, cross-country skiers, and nature lovers will all discover a place to indulge their passions. Some of the trails follow old logging trails created years ago. They follow an old stone wall that used to edge pasture land and serve as a property line. This all comes to a terminus at an observation deck looking out over the abandoned cranberry bog on the eastern loop. Historical Land Use In the early 1600s, not long after the 54 original land holders settled in Duxbury, the Camp Wing Conservation Area...
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South Shore Trails Stat Report

Newsletter
Trying something a little different 🙂 We thought it could be fun to share some of the facts and figures around South Shore Trails. We have never had a single paid advertiser. Our focus has always been on just getting people the content that they need. What we are going to share with you: Top 10 pages Overall traffic growth in 2020 Where do visitors come from Mobile v Desktop Top 10 pages by views Clearly paddling season is coming around the corner… our listing of kayak spots was up over 300 from the prior month. Page Town Diff to April 1 Trail Listing +36% 2 Homepage +46% 3 Covid Trail Safety -4% 4 Turkey Hill Hingham, Cohasset +416% 5 Bay Farm  Duxbury, Kingston +50% 6 3rd Cliff Spit Boardwalk...
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South Shore Quest 2020

South Shore Quest 2020

Cohasset, Duxbury, Guide, Hingham, Scituate, Trustees of the Reservation, Weymouth, Wildlands Trust
Are you looking for a way to engage the whole family? Or just challenge yourself on a hike? You should check out the South Shore Quest! The South Shore Quest is an annual challenge to “encourage exploration of the outdoors through the use of CLUE-directed walks through local public lands and parks”. The organization was formed in 1998 and has been delivering fun ever since.  Update: Historically, the quest books have been for sale for $5 at local retailers. Given the pandemic, they are posting the book for free online but asking for donations via this link. We love their enthusiasm and dedication to the cause. Consider donating via this link. The Idea Questing is an ideal activity for small groups and families, as well as individuals. By turning a...
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Spring Update

Spring Update

Newsletter, Uncategorized
There are few things more refreshing and relaxing than a sunny Spring day - and very thankful for each of them recently! We’ve taken the opportunity to dig more in the yard, prep the garden for veggies, and take in the beautiful Pink Super Moon from the beach. What’s in this letter: Covid trail safety Fun Home-based Ideas Trail Closure Updates Free advertising for a local business! We hope you are all managing to keep spirits high and healthy. We can’t wait to explore with you again soon. If you have any suggestions for content or website improvements, please let us know. We want to be the best we can be for you. Enjoy your fresh air and fun adventures! P.S. We are up to 200 trails on the site! Share your...
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Covid Trail Safety

Covid Trail Safety

Guide
We know that during these challenging times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency related to COVID. Fresh air is great for everyone, but it is important that we stay safe and take care of nature.  Here are a few tips on how you can get some fresh air while being smart, staying safe, and sticking close to home.  Note: Some organizations have chosen to close their properties during this time of uncertainty. Please respect these closures and find a new place to explore. We have nearly 200 trails and spots listed in our database… only a fraction of them are closed. Find a new favorite 🙂  Please check their...
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50 Places to Explore the South Shore in 2020

50 Places to Explore the South Shore in 2020

NSWRA
In honor of NSRWA's 50th anniversary, they have kickstarted a "50 Places" challenge for 2020. The goal for the challenge is to inspire people to visit great locations across the South Shore. We love any opportunity to get outside and try something new. If you visit one of their spots, you can share your picture with us by tagging @southshoretrails! We'll repost it for the whole community to see. Bonus! Visit the property designated for the week and take a picture of the location or you and/or your friends and family exploring. Share the photo online any time that month on the Instagram page @northsouthrivers with the hashtag #ExploreSouthShore and include the name of the property You could win a prize if your picture is selected by randomly selected by...
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Tubbs Meadow / Pembroke

Tubbs Meadow / Pembroke

Pembroke, Trail
Tubbs Meadow is a 106 acre conservation property located in Pembroke. The 2.7 mile trail network is surrounded by historic cranberry bogs. Similar to other restored cranberry bogs like Crowell Conservation in Duxbury, Tubbs Meadow offers a wonderful way to see wildlife from a different perspective. LOCATION: 2 parking locations available off Mill St & Monroe St Pembroke, MA STROLLER SCORE: TBD LINKS: Trail Map YouTube Video of Tubb's Meadow
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