Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

5 stars Cool trails, creepy old bunkers, and beautiful trees. Even saw deer here! The only downside to this place is that it is a little close to the road and you can hear the cars speeding by if...

I went kayaking on Assabet River twice. It is very nice to be on the water and listen to birds. Assabet River is calm and doesn't have strong currents, so it is good for casual kayaking. You...

I had a peaceful and restorative experience exploring this refuge. The history behind it is fascinating. I saw many song birds, heron, swan, ducks, egrets, frogs, turtles, and butterflies....

I've been visiting quite a bit lately. It's at the southern terminus of the northern portion of the Assabet River rail Trail. Decent sized parking lot. You can ride your bike north all the way to...

So lucky to live nearby! There are many different paths to take depending on your mood - you can hike for multiple hours and feel like you're super far away from civilization, or just take a quick...