Fall Fun in Massachusetts: Exploring Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
When the mornings turn crisp and the maples start showing off, there’s nothing I love more than a day at a local farm—pumpkin in one hand, cider donut in the other. If you’re planning some fall fun this season, here are my go-to spots north of Boston for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, and cozy […]
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
https://youtube.com/shorts/ijb3j3Onvac Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, Massachusetts is an excellent choice for an outdoor adventure. Reserve a time slot before your visit as guest registration and social distancing measures are enforced. There are many hiking trails to choose from though a favorite is around the pond. There are plenty of birds, chipmunks, turtles and […]
Horn Pond, Woburn, Massachusetts
Photos from David Crowley, founder of local Social Capital Inc. & creator of the food blog Cooking Chat. “The glacially formed 102-acre Horn Pond carries history in its waters and walkways, having once been the home of Algonquin Indians and later serving as the site for commercial ice-making businesses, sand and gravel operations, public beaches […]
Outdoor Activities
The Trustees For more than a century, The Trustees has been working to protect nature, providing care of our reservations, building creative programs to engage people, and sharing expertise with neighbors and partners across the state. Hike Trustees The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is one of many popular locations. Click HERE to see photos and […]
Woburn Photography – Gerry Kehoe
Woburn Photography – Gerry Kehoe Biography Innitou Photo is located in Woburn, MA on the shores of Lake Innitou. Commonly known as Horn Pond, Innitou is the Native American name for the lake and means “Mirror of the Spirit” in Algonquin. It offers an abundance of beautiful nature photography opportunities and is accessible in the […]
Stay Safe While Walking on Frozen Ponds in New England
New England winters create frozen ponds that can look tempting for exploration. However, it’s been years since conditions have consistently allowed for safe ice, and we’ve recently noticed several posts in local community forums showing people walking on ice in our favorite communities with ponds and lakes North of Boston including Woburn, Massachusetts, Winchester, Massachusetts, […]