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Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge-an Explore

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One of many abandoned military bunkers strewn through the woodland of Assabet River National wildlife Refuge

Twenty years ago, the Assabet River Wildlife Refuge was not on our radar. In fact, it was not open to the public. Rather, it was still part of Fort Devens, and used for training purposes. But this 3.5 square mile open space is now open to the public, with a visitor’s center, ponds, wetlands, woodlands, and a whole lot of abandoned military storage bunkers. Sadly for dog lovers, dogs are not welcomed at the refuge. Continue reading

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Exploring the Assabet River, Maynard, South Acton, MA

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Along the railtrail, with great views of the Assabet River

We headed north a little ways (for us) recently to explore the Assabet River Railtrail. It is lacking only two miles where it stops in Maynard to connect with the older, existing trail that travels through Hudson, MA. Continue reading

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