
Easy parking in front of the museum. Light trail but doesn't go in a loop or you can but have to cross the street and then walk on some unpaved brush. Or one can just back track.
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Easy parking in front of the museum. Light trail but doesn't go in a loop or you can but have to cross the street and then walk on some unpaved brush. Or one can just back track.
My fav hiking trail. Cute deer and not too crowded. It's mostly flat trail with some elevation but not much.
This popular spot is usually a little busy for my tastes, but catch it at a quiet time and you can enjoy a placid hike down easy paths. There's a broad, charming bridge where kids (or adults) can...
This is the best park in the North Branch system. Easy parking, trails that take you into the rich woods and along the river, lots of wildlife spotting, and far enough from traffic that it's...
Many thanks to my friend Jeannie, who told me about this wonderful patch of nature so close to the urban sprawl. This area is directly on the North Shore bike path that terminates at the Botanic...