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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Webb Memorial State Park / Weymouth

Webb Memorial State Park / Weymouth

Trail, Weymouth
Webb Memorial State Park is a peninsula that extends half a mile into Hingham Bay. Visitors are treated to scenic views of Boston's harbor and skyline, and groups can rent a pavilion for special events from May - October. Available activities include fishing, picnicking, and walking. TRAIL NOTES: less then 2 miles in length trail is largely a loop that covers 3 connected dumlins beautiful views of the Weymouth Back River plenty of parking HISTORY: Pre-historic evidence indicates that Webb was a seasonal campsite for Native Americans. After European contact, the site was likely used for farming and grazing. In the 1860s the site became part of the Bradley Fertilizer factory, and was used for dumping industrial waste. In the 1950s the property was owned by the U.S. Government to...
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