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Acton (MA) Arboretum in summer

Marjorie Turner Hollman is an author, creator, and observer who loves the outdoors. Link to all Marjorie’s books.

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Sun and shade at the Acton Arboretum

Years ago my husband and I visited often the Acton Arboretum, just off Rt. 2 on Taylor Road. On our previous visit the parking area was rough with potholes, but a few of the paths were handicapped accessible. Some benches were available here and there.

Returning ten years later, we were amazed at the positive changes that have made this open space into a destination I would highly recommend.

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Powers Farm, Randolph MA

Marjorie Turner Hollman is a writer who loves the outdoors. Link to all Marjorie’s books.

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Returning to where we have been before says a lot about our enjoyment level. Some are, for me, one and done. But I look forward to returning to others, like Powers Farm, Randolph, MA, when the opportunity presents itself.

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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

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Boardwalk invites visitors to venture out over the waterway at the refuge

While we usually focus on trails in Massachusetts and nearby New England States, when we venture out of the area, it is a joy to discover not only new places, but an outdoor refuge close to where we were staying in the Philadelphia area. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is a truly urban refuge, but the number of birds we saw in this place don’t seem bothered by the noise of Rt. 95, which borders the refuge, nor the sight of multiple planes taking off within sight of the refuge as well. Continue reading

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