Swift River Reservation
A landscape that once supported Colonial-era farming has returned to a natural environment of forest and swamp, fields, and uplands, laced by nine miles...
A landscape that once supported Colonial-era farming has returned to a natural environment of forest and swamp, fields, and uplands, laced by nine miles...
A modest-sized reservation with a momentous history, King Philip's War hostage Mary White Rowlandson was released from captivity here in April 1676.
Trace the banks of the serene Quinebaug River and keep your eyes peeled for frogs and spotted salamanders before ascending a wooded ridge.
Visit a landscape of returning forest, wetlands, remnant cellar holes, and stone walls that recall a long-abandoned settlement dating to early Colonial ...
Climb through a restored forest boasting a rich variety of hardwood species as well as stone walls and cellar holes that reveal the hill's agricultural ...
Explore a former working forest and trek to a summit that rewards with panoramic views from Mount Wachusett to Vermont's Green Mountains.
Wander the gentle slopes of this 500-ft hill overlooking the Connecticut River Valley and discover a variety of natural delights, from vernal pools to m...
Discover breathtaking views and an outdoor enthusiast’s playground on this serene stretch that formerly supported a New England dairy farm.
Climb through a forest of beech, hemlock, and birch to reach an unparalleled wilderness vista, then explore Spirit Falls as it rolls down the mountainsi...
Stone walls serve as reminders that while this lovely woodland now bursts with color, it has a pastureland heritage.