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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.
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Twenty state firefighters fly to California to aid on the Thomas Fire.
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Natalie Sisemore, now 13, hiked all 48 peaks with her dad.
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Humans started the blaze last fall in the White Mountains.
Vermont officials scheduled another public input meeting to discuss recreation and conservation plans for the area.
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Take home a festive piece of the White Mountain National Forest this year.
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Trail Wood Sanctuary will shut its doors until March to remove a swath of hazardous, moth-killed trees.
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Designer John Morton is on tap to develop a master trails plan for the White Mountain town.
The group of five hikers from Chelmsford got separated on the Franconia Ridge Trail.
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Leading states offer more accessible trails, funding, and recreation programs aimed at people with disabilities.
The MetroWest Land Line Project aims to close seven trail gaps throughout the region.
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A recent storm felled trees, blocked roads, and flooded streams in the White Mountain National Forest.
Tecnica's new Forge hiking boots will be custom-shaped to your foot like a ski boot.
Gorham, New Hampshire's efforts to attract ATV riders doesn't sit well with all its residents.
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The Japanese therapy, also known as shinrin-yoku, now has certified guies in New England.
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Heather Bolint, 1,124 miles into her hike, came across a fancy rooster near the Mason-Dixon Line. She carried him 42 miles to safety.
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The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative seeks to increase $2.5B annual economy
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Officials say the blaze started on a cliff in Kinsman Ridge on Tuesday morning and spread overnight.
Clare Mendelsohn, deputy forest supervisor since July 2015, is the new head of the Whites.
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Almost 50 projects will get funding from the state to improve signage, drainage, equipment, and more.
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US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recommends big changes to ten national monuments, including one in MA and one in ME.
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More and more people are hiking all 1,420 miles of AMC's "Guide to the Paths and Camps in the White Mountains."
Three trailheads and 6.5 miles of meandering paths join together a trio of Milton properties.
Long Trail Brewing Co. and Burton finally come to a resolution in "Take a Hike" slogan fight.
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Maine is tapping into the glamping trend with new tent resorts and exclusive campsites.