The 3 Best Apple Cider Hikes for the Harvest Season
When the apples fall, the cider flows. Reward yourself with fresh brews near these three hikes.
Massachusetts Trails
Hiking in Massachusetts, located in the northeastern U.S., is known for its scenic coastline and Cape Cod National Seashore, an area dominated by massive dunes and bluffs along the Atlantic Ocean.
Eastern Massachusetts is home to low, rolling hills and small lakes, streams and rivers, while the Appalachian Mountains stretch across western Massachusetts. The 2,184-mile-long Appalachian Trail, which extends between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, also runs through this part of the state.
The Best Local Hikes: Hikers Pick Their Favorite Trails Around the U.S.
For these 12 hikers, local trails so inspired them that they made it their mission to open the outdoors to everyone, one mile at a time. Now let them fire you up with picks so close you can’t say no.
Latest in Massachusetts Trails
Hiking Mt. Holyoke Range and J.A. Skinner State Parks
Discover pastoral views and rustic cabins in Massachusetts.
Leaf Peep in Private at Mt. Grace State Forest, Massachusetts
Catch some September green along the New England Trail before the crowds arrive.
West Nile Virus Detected in Massachusetts
Health officials found the virus in mosquitos in Auburn and Worcester.
Rescuers Save Hiker Who Fell into Chesterfield Gorge
Crews used ropes to extricate the man, who plummeted 20 feet.
Hike Like a Local in Boston
Beantown: city of colonial history, collegiate culture, and premium access to the mighty peaks of New Hampshire—but not a ton of hiking within city limits. Luckily, Hub hikers can easily go from Government Center to New England summits for the day, with hike options ranging from waterfalls to lakes to peakbagging missions—sometimes all in the same hike.
3 Hikers Rescued in New Hampshire Mountains Over Weekend
Rescuers responded to an injured ankle, severe cramping, and a head injury between last Friday and Monday.
Angler Hooks Explosive Device in Hanover Pond
The discovery forced the closure of Factory Pond and its trails.
Plan for Power Line Across Kennebec Gorge Remains Controversial
A green electricity proposal finds fierce critics among Maine's wilderness lovers.
New Bill Would Extend National Trail into Vermont
The measure, awaiting U.S. Senate approval, calls for lengthening the North Country Trail to connect to the Long Trail.
Boston's Top Events: June 14-21
Our 4 favorite excursions this week.
Official Shoots Aggressive Coyote on Mt. Major
The animal, which had attacked a dog and menaced hikers, was believed to be rabid.
New Hampton Trail Challenge
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REI Garage Sale
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AMC Boston Young Members Meeting
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What You Can Do Now: Activist Training
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Night Walk at Nickerson
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State to Citizens: Help Us Count Turkeys
Massachusetts biologists are asking for volunteers to help survey the turkey population.
OptOutside Boston: Celebrating Stewardship and Our Parks
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