When the snow falls, don’t stay indoors – grab a pair of snowshoes and take to the trails! Snowshoeing is a fun, easy way to get outside and explore the Buzzards Bay region in winter. Tromp down the shoreline of your local beach, or head into the woods to enjoy quiet views of freshly fallen snow.
The Agawam River Trail in East Wareham offers a peaceful stroll, vistas of the Agawam River, and a paddling launch.
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dartmouth protects a delicate coastal ecosystem and provides a top-notch spot for birding.
Explore Falmouth’s fascinating glacial past at Beebe Woods, a 400-acre swath of protected forest near Woods Hole.
Betty’s Neck in Lakeville offers miles of secluded trails and freshwater views in the Assawompset Pond Complex.
Birch Island in Wareham isn’t actually an island. But with river views in every direction, you might mistake it for one!
Bourne Recreation Area is a gateway to fishing, walking, and bicycling along scenic Cape Cod Canal.
Discover quiet, hilly woods that feel forgotten by time at Bourne Sisters Woodland in Bourne.
Discover spectacular coastal scenery among protected woods and wetlands at Brandt Island Cove District in Mattapoisett.
Located in the urban North End of New Bedford, Brooklawn Park is refuge for local residents seeking some fresh air.
Known as the “crown jewel” of New Bedford, Buttonwood Park is an oasis of nature and recreation in the city.
Explore the Cape Cod Canal from Buzzards Bay Recreation Area in Bourne, located at the foot of the iconic railroad bridge.
If you want to take an easygoing, scenic bike ride, look no further than the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway in Bourne.
From the fish ladder to the glacial moraine, explore Bourne's natural history at Carter Beal Conservation Area.
See a sampling of all of Bourne’s vibrant natural scenery on one walk when you visit Cataumet Greenway.
Marion’s popular Washburn Park hearkens back to the historic town common where locals can walk and play.
With rolling waves and a long, sandy shoreline, Cherry & Webb Beach is a favorite summer destination for Westport residents.
With a cozy picnic table nestled in a grove of trees, Church Wildlife Conservation Area in Rochester is a lovely picnic spot.
Hunt for remnants of an old settlement among fields and forest along the Mattapoisett River at Church's Field in Rochester.
Part of the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, Copicut Woods in Fall River showcases unique natural features.
The idyllic pastures and sweeping salt marsh views at Cornell Farm in Dartmouth will captivate nature lovers of every age.
Conserving land is one of the most important ways to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. Since 1998, the Coalition has forever preserved more than 7,000 acres of land across our region.
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