Pearl Hill State Park is located near the New Hampshire border. It is primarily a campground with a lake, and there are hiking trails from Willard Brook State Forest.
We stopped here on a warm fall day. Right around the main entrance there was a lake and some picnic benches. The bathrooms were already closed for the season, so there was no place to change.
We packed a picnic and had picnic near the lake. There were no bugs. We were surrounded by a pine forest, which was very peaceful.
There was a loop road around the campsites. We did not see many hiking trails, so we drove on the loop road. Most of the campsites looked quite secluded amidst the tall pines. We only saw a few tents and a few campers taking walks on the loop road.
The leaves were already starting to turn, which made this a great place for fall camping.
Looks like a peaceful campground with plenty of privacy, but not much hiking unless you connect with trails to the Willard Brook State Forest trails.
Serene place for camping, but not many hiking trails.
This place was kinda stupid but it wasn’t too bad tbh.
The picnic was very fun.
The pond was very nice. The picnic was very yummy.
Willard Brook State Forest actually consists of several sites. Damon Pond has a visitor’s center and a campground. The Willard Brook Campground is one of few DCR campgrounds that offer yurts.
To the right of the Damon Pond entrance is a large pond for swimming. When we went, DCR had already drained the pond for the season to improve the water quality.
To the left of the entrance, there were hiking trails. We picked the shorter blue-blazed trail. The longer orange-blazed Friends Trail actually reaches Pearl Hill State Park and the campgrounds, so it may be a fun hike when camping at Pearl Hill.
Immediately the trail took us right by the brook, and covered bridge.
This was so unexpected and beautiful. We saw ducks and fish in the brook. The trail follows the brook for more than a mile before turning uphill. The kids had such a blast picking their way on the rocks, crossing and exploring the brook.
After that, the trail turned and we followed a carriage road and returned to the visitor’s center. On the way we spotted a snake sunning itself. That was really exciting for the kids!
The other part of Willard Brook is a waterfall called Trap Falls. When we went, the water was really sad. I think there’s supposed to be 3 main areas of flow, but we only saw a trickle of water. The kids climbed all the way up to the top of the falls. There’s also a bridge spanning the brook and rocks.
When the falls are bigger, this could be another adventure.
The walk along the brook was lovely but had some road noise. The waterfall was small when we visited, but would be impressive after a sudden rain.
The covered bridge was beautiful. The brook was fun.
The waterfall was small, but the rocks and trail were good.
Going on the rocks in the river was fun and the trail was good.
I like jumping on the rocks and I don’t like that I tripped.
We visited the park on a hot late summer day. We stayed near the Lynn Shore near the rotary, where we could find parking along the beach pretty easily. We did not go on the island.
We went in late September, so although it was a hot day, the beach wasn’t too busy. There was a bath house, a playground, but the concession stand was closed for the season. There was also no other food or restaurants that we could easily walk to.
The beach was very long and wide. The sand was very fine. We thought it was kind of muddy. At different places a lot of seaweed washed up the beach, and the kids thought it was yucky.
The water was chilly, as can be expected in New England. The tide was gentle. Some swimmers had wet suits on. On the beach people were flying kites, and enjoying the sun. Many families with little children collecting shells.
We saw a lot of big shells, with the clams still alive inside. We saw seagulls picking up and dropping shells, in the hopes of cracking them open. We also saw many, many hermit crabs crawling on the beach with little shells on their backs. The kids really enjoyed building “shelters” for the hermit crabs and clams.
It’s such a fun beach. I can imagine the crowds in the middle of the summer, but a great place to spend a hot fall day.
A wide beach in a pretty setting. Plenty of small crabs and clams make it interesting for the kids.
Really nice beach. Lots of little crabs and shells to keep the kids’ attention.
There were a lot of shells and crabs so that was pretty dope, even though the algae was kind of OP. Still liked it.
There was algae but it was good overall
The hermit crabs were really cute. I like that I made the house for a hermit crab
This park covers 140 acres and consists of ponds and marshes that are accessed via a boardwalk and paths. It was the site of a former sawmill complex over one hundred years ago.
You can visit the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary visitor center if you check the hours before coming by.
The first part of the loop trail is shaded by various trees and plants on the side, many of which are nicely labeled. We got a kick out of the numerous signs pointing out poison ivy using the old saying “leaves of three…let it be”.
Once you reach the marshy area you enter the boardwalk.
We came on a bright day in September, although you could see some tinges of orange here and there.
Stopping on the platform we saw many smaller turtles and a very large snapping turtle as well. He/she was covered in moss and maybe 1 1/2 feet long although the picture doesn’t show this well. We learned from some other visitors that this turtle may have feasted on some baby swans in the spring.
The boardwalk eventually leads to a small, rounded island that you can explore a bit. We found a large boulder with a lean-to on the side and the kids played here for a while, exploring the principle of “levers”.
From here, the boardwalk continues past a pond.
Near the end of the loop you reach the site of the 1800’s era sawmill, with a dam at the edge of the pond.
We spotted a few more large turtles in the water just below and then reached the picnic area near the visitor center, near which was a small butterfly garden.
Although the whole trail is less than a mile, the walk has a lot of variety packed into it. The visitor center and garden round out the experience.
Great little park with amenities and beautiful, changing scenery.
Small but so much to see. Lots of turtles and wildlife. Very beautiful.
Great park, with turtles, swans, etc. Not much bugs and great visitor center, plus “butterfly” garden. Thank you, Bristol Blake, very cool!
Stodder’s Neck and Abigail Adams are two separate areas of the same Back River Reservation. Stodder’s Neck is mainly a dog park. A lot of dog owners take their dogs there to run around unleashed. Since we don’t have dogs, we didn’t linger.
Abigail Adams is a very small park, unrelated to Abigail Adams. There is a short trail (less than 1 mile) with water views all around. We went at low tide, and we could almost walk across the water to the other side.
Along the trail there are inspirational quotes of Abigail Adams. It is a very small park and not much to see.
A small park on the Back River. Good place to relax and read but not much else.
Very small park. Pleasant enough but not much to see.
Right next to the ocean… v3ry pl3454nt.
The trail was small but it had a view of the lake.
This park rests on a peninsula that extends about 1/2 mile into Hingham Bay with trails around the edge and water views all around. It also has plenty of parking, restrooms, and a picnic area. It is both a state park and the only mainland section of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
We visited on a warm, sunny day and took the loop around the water’s edge.
Reaching the end of the peninsula you can see other Boston Harbor Islands near you and there were plenty of sailboats when we visited.
The views toward Boston are also spectacular, with a clear view of the city skyline. We could also see airplanes on their descent into Logan.
Continuing on the level path we came to a rocky beach where the kids skipped stones for a while. Although the water seemed pretty chilly to us, a woman did go in and take a dip (you can see her in the distance). We also saw the T ferries from Boston to Hull pass by and bring some wake crashing on the shore.
On top of a small hill farther along we found a memorial to a local man named John Cole, who was a big-hearted Christian man in the community who was a selfless and true friend to his neighbors. It was really a lovely and peaceful section of the park.
We enjoyed Webb Memorial very much. The fresh air and great water views make it feel more like a Boston harbor island than a peninsula, and it was easy to visit. A very pleasant way to spend a summer afternoon.
This park had great views of the Harbor Islands and several peaceful memorials. It really felt like an island.
This is really a beautiful park. Compact with great views. Too bad the beach is rocky.
The beach was cool and we skipped stones at the ocean surface, so it was pretty cool (‘v’)
The beach is good and the memorials and the trail, but I got wet.
This is an 843 acre stretch of minimally developed forest, crossed with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing.
We took a roughly 1.3 mile loop trail from eastern side of the forest. The trail had some gentle rises and dips and was narrow, with dense forest on all sides. Most of the trail we hiked looked like the picture below.
The only points of interest we saw were old stone walls at various points, and the trail cut through one of these.
We all caught sight of one deer as well along the path, which was a highlight to this pleasant but not particularly memorable trail.
This park might be better at other times of the year, or for mountain biking, but seemed fairly ordinary for hiking.
Not much variety in this dense forest. We came during a fairly buggy time, which didn’t help.
Boring. It doesn’t seem to get a lot of use.
OK… lots of bugs and mushrooms, which wasn’t great. Just average.
There was a lot of bugs and a stone wall.
I didn’t get much bug bites. There was lots of trees.
Fort Revere Park contains two seacoast fortifications. During the American Revolution, it was first fortified by Patriot forces to protect Boston Harbor.
The path leading up to the park was not well maintained. When we arrived at the top of what is known as Telegraph Hill, the views from the remains of the fort were breathtaking. We can see Boston Light on Little Brewster Island, and the other islands in the Boston Harbor.
View of Boston Light on Little Brewster Island
The fort fell out of use after the Revolution War until World War I, when quarters and storehouses were built. However, nowadays, the buildings are in a decrepit state. Stairs are very worn, and rather dangerous to walk on. The rooms are dark and damp, and the walls are full of graffiti.
The kids enjoyed running through the tunnels and pretending that the rooms were haunted. Although there were no guns or cannons left, they imagined they were at battle.
There is also a water tower, but it’s also in disrepair and is closed to public. Not much remained of this fascinating place.
The harbor views including the Brewster islands and lighthouse make this worth visiting, but the fort itself is really rundown.
The views are nice, but this place really need a restoration.
Lots of graffiti and broken parts of the building. Bad condition overall. But still really cool.
The view of the peninsula was great and it was interesting.
I liked the creepy parts and the space where the cannon had been was cool.
This is a small park in Chelsea, just north of Boston. It fronts the Mystic River, with views toward Charlestown as well as the Tobin Bridge.
Near the parking lot is a cool playground, but the main attraction is a walk along the waterfront.
The initial impression as you walk the river is mainly industrial, but the views improve somewhat as you walk south and east.
Continuing around you can just make out the Bunker Hill Monument to the south and parts of the Boston skyline (if you know what to look for). The boys paused to play on the rocky shore a bit.
While we visited there was a large “vehicle carrier” ship docked across from us, as seen here.
A large grassy area would generally be good for recreation or picnics, but unfortunately there’s a lot of Canada geese there (and then of course all the goose poop) so you would really need to pick carefully. But there are also some pavilions and park benches. Toward the end of the park are some decent bathrooms.
We stopped to check out an old pier facing the scenic Tobin Bridge :). On our way back we noticed a quite pretty sign for the park.
The views are industrial but it’s good for jogging, and has a lovely playground for kids.
The trail was small. The view was industrial.
Very industrial, but cool to see from the more natural side.
The playground was good and the beach was nice.
There was too much goose poop. I love the playground.
Maudslay is a very pretty state park in Newburyport, MA right on the Merrimack River that separates the state from New Hampshire to the north. It has some ruins of an old estate and gardens, along with trails that wind through stands of mountain laurel and rhododendrons.
We started along a wide trail that passed over a stone bridge and then into a forested area along the river.
The views along the Merrimack are really great and you can go right down to the shore.
Continuing along a trail by the river we eventually came to the ruins of the Mosely Estate.
The view from this house must have been magnificent. It’s quiet today with a dramatic slope toward the river and a few benches to rest on. The boys found a large tree stump to play on as we rested a bit.
Continuing beyond this, we came to some old gardens, the best preserved of which were the Italian gardens, with roses and fountains.
Leaving this area we returned on a carriage path to the main parking lot.
This park has a lot of variety, fresh air, and beautiful river views. It’s a real gem that captures some of the grandeur of times past.
Beautiful gardens, great views. A little run down.
The park was fun. Lots of dogs. Green grass, beautiful gardens, etc.
The path was wide and the gardens were good.
The garden was cool. If you look at it, it is amazing.
Harold Parker is in Andover and covers some adjacent towns. Much of it is forested with a complex network of trails and numerous ponds and boggy areas. It also contains a campground with 89 spots, access to a pond, small beach, and hot showers.
We came to explore the trails by day and camp by night.
We started along a trail and came to a pond right away.
Along the way we noticed lots of trees that were clearly felled by the work of beavers in the area. The trees ranged from very thin to rather large, and many were chewed through and then abandoned before they were finished.
The loop trail we followed had some muddy areas but fortunately was well tended, with bridges to cross.
One of the bridges had a huge brush pile, evidence of a beaver’s diligent work.
As we returned along the loop trail we passed by a very scenic bog with reddish brown hues among the grey trunks of long-dead trees.
Unfortunately the trail was quite buggy when we visited, although not with mosquitoes as much as small gnats.
Lorraine Campground
After the hike, we returned to our campground where we had set up the tent earlier in the day. This site (site number 2) and others we toured on an evening walk seemed mainly level and had some privacy. But ours lacked a natural barrier of trees with the neighbors so was somewhat less private. On the other hand it was close to some decent restrooms with hot showers.
Each site had a bench, grill, and small firepit.
After grilling some hot dogs and roasting Smores, we turned in for the night. Unfortunately, although we had queen air mattresses and some blankets, the night was very cool (upper 50s) and we were pretty chilly all night. Except for Miles, who had a “snuggle tail” (a small, cozy sleeping bag). Note to self – follow Miles’ lead and bring warm sleeping bags next time.
But in any case we rose early to a sunny day and other adventures in the area.
Harold Parker would be better in a drier or less buggy time, or maybe for mountain biking. The campground is clean and family oriented, which is good for novice campers.
Camping was fun. The trails were nothing special.
The campsite was buggy and it was kind of cold. Overall not a very good experience. As for the actual forest, it wasn’t as bad but still buggy.
The camp site was good but buggy and so was the forest.
This park mainly consists of a narrow lake that separates Worcester and Shrewsbury and in fact flows right under Route 9 and I-290. I had driven past and over it many times over the years but never thought of stopping, but am very glad I did.
We started by pulling into Regatta Point park just off of Route 9, which has a small beach and a good boat rental. The rental offers sailboats, kayaks, paddleboats, and paddle boards. We opted for 2 large kayaks with Diana and Liam together, while I took Ryan and Miles (our 2 younger boys).
This picture is looking south and you can see Route 9 traffic intersecting the lake. The water is actually quite clear and the bright sun shows this well.
We decided to head north on the lake toward the I-290 overpass, which was a little more than 1 mile away. All three of us were able to help paddle, which made it more fun.
The picture below shows Liam, our oldest son, approaching the I-290 overpass toward the north part of the lake, which was our goal.
Although it looked far, the trip north, circling the bridge posts, and returning to the boat rental only took a bit more than 1 hour. But it was a hot day and we were tired, so decided to hit the beach.
The beach, as you can see, is actually quite scenic for a lake and well kept, with plenty of clean sand and 2 lifeguards. The swimming area is quite small, but the water is clear and reasonably warm. It works well a safe area for younger children, but is not great for any kind of swimming, since the maximum depth is just a few feet near the buoys.
On the other hand, it’s surprisingly good for an inland beach, and works well for just lounging in the sun. The beach is backed by a shaded area with grills and picnic tables.
The downside as far as the boat rental and beach is the high volume of motor boat and jet ski traffic on the lake. There were several times our little kayak was rocked pretty hard by the wake. Just a note of caution if you visit.
Overall, it’s quite enjoyable for an urban setting and we definitely would like to come back to explore the southern end of the lake.
This was a great park to kayak on, but there was a lot of lake traffic.
The water was clear and cool. Kayaking was fun, but motorboats nearby were annoying. They offer sailing lessons. Would be fun to learn sailing there.
The beach was rocky and the water was cold, but overall not too bad for a non-ocean beach.
The bridge was nice and the were a lot of big rocks on the beach.
I got a little wet while kayaking. I also liked swimming at the beach.
This park in Dedham has a small number of trails through forest and leading up a hill. We chose a short loop trail around the park of roughly 2 miles. It starts from the main parking lot heading west toward 128.
There are some areas with large boulders and small cliffs, as well as marshy sections with bridges over the water.
Although the forest is dense and richly textured, you do hear some road noise, especially as you approach the western sections that are near the 128 loop.
We then climbed the hill, which has a very steady upward grade. Parts even had stairs to help us.
The summit here is wooded so we did not have views of Boston. We returned to the parking lot on a steeper grade, which was full of pine trees and soft needles. This section was very peaceful and enjoyable.
Wilson Mountain is a convenient park to visit if you’re in the area. It should be beautiful with the fall colors.
The forest trail has interesting rocks and scenery, but the top is wooded.
A quick and easy walk. No views on the top.
What a waste of time! The lamest “mountain” I’ve ever been to, with no view whatsoever, but plenty of fungi.
The hill was slightly buggy and there was no view.
This park is located north of Boston near Topsfield. It’s named after a prominent local attorney who created the United Fruit Company, which later became Chiquita Brands. It consists mainly of forested land with trails, some open fields on hilltops, and a section along the Ipswich River. There is also his estate, which can be rented for special events.
Mr. Palmer enjoyed riding horses on the property and it was clear this is still a popular pastime (from the occasional horse manure along the trails). But there are also plenty of mountain bikers who zigzag the trails.
We started at the main parking lot near the park headquarters and took a loop trail that led over Blueberry Hill and Moon Hill as part of the Baystate Trail. One of the first sites was this lovely pond.
After meandering over rolling hills through forested and open areas along nondescript trails, we came to the top of Moon Hill, a large open field. Although there are no views of the surrounding areas, it was beautiful to break out of the forest into the bright sun of the open fields. It was very serene and quiet.
We then continued to the north side of the park, descending the slope toward the Ipswich River.
The trails here are fairly confusing and require close examination of the map and the (thankfully) numerous numbered signposts. Fortunately it would be hard to get really lost, and there were often mountain bikers coming along. The group above actually was stopping not to rest but to get their bearings (We heard them tell us they were momentarily lost as they zipped past us later).
In any case, the Ipswich River was busy with canoeists and paddleboarders who rented from the Foote Brothers company near the dam.
We continued along the river for some time under pine trees that covered a soft, rolling bank. Eventually we came to a footbridge that crosses the river and offers a great vantage point for watching the river traffic below.
Although you can follow across the bridge to Willowdale State Forest, we continued the loop back toward the headquarters.
Once back to our car, we also briefly checked out the wading pool and splash pad within the park. It looked really well kept, with interesting water features, plenty of surrounding grass to relax on, along with clean changing rooms and restrooms. It’s included with the day pass fee and well worth a stop if you have younger kids with you.
Pleasant but not scenic or distinctive. Probably better for trail runners and bikes. Be sure to head for the river or splash pad if you stop by.
Nothing special. It was a rich guy’s estate that he donated.
Your average walk through the woods, plus a river and an open hill. Nothing particularly special.
I liked the river and the trail was good.
I liked the nature center. It was cool. The wading pool looked cool. The walk through the woods was a little complicated.
This is a large state park about 10 miles south of Boston. It consists of hills with trails, mainly for hiking, but also has a ski slope in the winter months. At the foot of the hills you can find the nearby Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area, another state park. Within it, there is also the Trailside Museum, our first stop.
Although it’s small, it has plenty of live animals (frogs, snakes, owls, etc.) within, along with a viewing area of a small pond. Outside are further animal exhibits with eagles, vultures, deer, and foxes. When we visited the turtle and otter exhibits were under construction.
We took the popular and short (2 mile) Red Dot Trail from the museum parking lot. It climbs steeply for a while and reaches the the Eliot Tower, with great views of downtown Boston.
Continuing along a short path, we quickly reached the other star attraction here, the old Blue Hill Observatory. Founded in 1885, it’s the oldest weather observatory currently in use.
Although you can climb the tower on a guided tour for a small fee, we decided to browse the small but interesting gift shop. It’s packed with all sorts of flying toys as well as a great selection of kites, which you’re allowed to unpack and fly from the hillside next to the observatory.
After resting a bit, we descended along the paved Summit Road, and then rejoined the Red Dot Trail for the remainder of the hike.
This park offers great views for minimal effort but you can also explore the extensive trail network. On a hot day, stop off at Houghton’s Pond next door to cool off.
Nice view of the city on a clear day.
Just a normal hike… If you’re looking for something fun to do, don’t go here. You’ll only waste your free time
It was good and the visitor center was great.
I liked the museum. The observatory was cool. It was pretty when we looked out from the tower.
This state park consists mainly of an antique carousel, visitor center, and boardwalk along the river. It sits under the Braga Bridge that carries traffic along I-195.
The day we visited, the carousel and visitor center were both closed, so we just took a walk to enjoy the views of Battleship Cove, the largest collection of World War II era naval ships in the world.
Continuing past the bend around the visitor center, the boardwalk extends toward a marina and a waterfront restaurant, visible in the photo below. In the middle distance is a small, shaded area with some picnic tables.
Apparently the sunset views are quite lovely here. But if you come, be sure to check the hours for the visitor center and carousel. And do try to visit Battleship Cove if you have the time.
Short boardwalk with good views of World War II battleships and a small marina.
The boardwalk was nicely done.
The visitor center was closed but the battleship was cool.
This is a small park in Fairhaven. It was originally built around the Revolutionary War and served as a military installation until just after the Civil War.
The parking to the right is for the Fort, while the recreational areas and beach are to the left. We decided to explore the remains of the fort, and the kids enjoyed scrambling over the smooth rocks.
There are also stone walls to run around and which follow the contour of the land, along with a number of old cannons, one of which is from Revolutionary War times.
The water views here and sea breeze are really pleasant. Off to the side is a channel for boats to pass through, including ferries from New Bedford bound for Nantucket, The Vineyard, and other islands.
The kids enjoyed hopping along the giant rocks seen above down to the water, which looked clear and cool.
After walking a bit, we had to turn back since we couldn’t cross over to the New Bedford bike path on the opposite side.
We head over to check out the beach, which was small, with several bored-looking lifeguards watching just a few kids. It seemed pretty rocky but the kids enjoyed wading into the warm water.
Fort Phoenix is a small but beautiful park that is well-maintained, has plenty of parking, and great water views. It has the beach, space to play or read in the shade, as well as some history to enjoy.
A small park that packs a lot of variety. Come for the water views on a sunny day.
Aside from the beach which is small and rocky, this park is wonderful.
The ocean was good and there was a drawbridge.
The flat path was cool. The beach was fun. Even though we didn’t swim.
Revere Beach is close to Boston and accessible by the MBTA. It was the first public beach in America.
We visited Revere Beach on weekend of the famous annual International Sand Sculpting Festival. The beach was actually quite long, and on low tide it was wide as well.
When we got there, people were making patterns on the beach as part of the festivities. I have never seen it before, and it was really pretty.
We got to see great sand sculptures. This one was a collaborative project by all the participants to commemorate the 50th anniversary of moon landing. They carved all the astronauts, the lunar module, Apollo 11. There was even a separate sculpture of a family watching the moon landing on TV.
Here are a couple of other amazing sand sculptures. Participants came from all over the world. Many had been working on their sculptures for a couple of days. They were so talented.
Hemlock Gorge is an interesting park in Newton. The main features are the gorge and Echo Bridge, built by Boston Water Works in 1877, which was the second largest masonry arch in the U. S.
We started from the parking lot off of Central Ave, which leads into a forested trail that heads north toward the boundary with Route 9.
At the lowest point it leads to a bridge that crosses to a small island and which has great views of Echo Bridge.
If you follow along the island you reach a small waterfall and chute.
We continued up Ellis Street on the other side Hemlock Gorge, stopping for a moment to appreciate the large stone arches and to make our own “echo”, which worked really well.
Take the old wooden stairs across the street and you can continue across the top of the bridge, enjoying views to the north and south.
We then returned toward the parking lot, but first took a short side spur that led to the upper part of the gorge and a view of some upper falls on the back of The Mall At Echo Bridge.
Hemlock Gorge packs a lot of variety into a small space and is well worth a visit. It was a pleasure to find trails, waterfalls, a gorge, bridges (large and small), and so many vistas in an urban setting like Newton.
A small park in Newton but with rugged terrain and beautiful views. Be sure to cross the bridge.
It’s a neat place in the middle of Newton, but small.
The site was cool. There was a bridge and a waterfall. Basically what you’d expect.
I liked the bridge and he waterfall. There was a lot of echo(ing.)
Bash Bish Falls in the southwest part of the state is a waterfall with about 200 feet of cascades that end in an 80 foot waterfall which splits into two streams of water at a large boulder. It can be accessed by a relatively flat 1.5 mile roundtrip hike from just over the New York state border, or from a somewhat steeper 1 mile roundtrip trail from the Mass side. We decided to do the latter hike, of course, in keeping with our theme of visiting Mass state parks.
The trail is well-marked and maintained, and begins to descend steeply from the parking lot.
It has a few interesting features like this bridge as it twists and turns downward.
The boys enjoyed racing ahead of us. Eventually you reach a flat area with railings and a great view of the falls.
From here, you can go down some stairs to the falls and the pool below.
The day we visited was really hot and, although it was 6 o’clock, there was still a good crowd of swimmers in the pool under the falls (despite the “No Swimming” signs).
But I don’t blame them. The water was really cool and refreshing, and continues down a series of time-worn channels where other groups relaxed. The very first pool was lovely and calm. A family rested on a sandy bank as their young girl played in the water.
Just below this was a small drop with a swirling pool of water.
After enjoying the sights and sounds for a while, we started our climb back, stopping for one last view of the falls.
Bash Bish Falls is a real gem and we highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area.
Beautiful and unexpected, a real gem for a just a little effort.
A short hike down. The waterfall and swimming hole were both stunning.
Looks like a peaceful campground with plenty of privacy, but not much hiking unless you connect with trails to the Willard Brook State Forest trails. 
Serene place for camping, but not many hiking trails. 
This place was kinda stupid but it wasn’t too bad tbh.
The picnic was very fun.
The pond was very nice. The picnic was very yummy.
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