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Edward M. Lambert Jr.

 

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Boston, MA 02114
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DCR OFFERS FAMILY FRIENDLY FEBRUARY VACATION ACTIVITIES

School Vacation Week (2/18 - 2/26)

 

DCR will offer family-friendly activities for all ages across the Commonwealth during February school vacation week (2/18-2/26). Sail to Spectacle Island for a day of winter activities, snowshoe along the shoreline of the Wachusett Reservoir, find signs of tracks and scat on the South Shore, sled and slide at Elm Bank reservation, and much more. Enjoy a guided experiences or create a park adventure on your own.  - Press Release -

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Otter River Yurt

Camping

Make a Reservation up to

6 months in advance


The Get Outdoors Massachusetts Mobile App Contest is on!

The Get Outdoors Massachusetts contest is open to the public and seeks public participation in developing technologies that feature Massachusetts outdoor and natural resources. The goal of the competition is to provide software developers with data to create a mobile application for the public to use a smart phone to map to access public lands, farm tours, public water and land access points, and other outdoor venues for outdoor recreation. -contest details-

Important Dates

January 12, 2012 - contest opens

March 30, 2012 - submission deadline

April 18, 2012 - winners announced


A ParksPass makes a perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast!

 

ADVISORY: Due to the extensive tree damage and heavy snow fall which resulted from the October 29-30, 2011 storm, many forest roads and trails at multiple DCR facilities may be impassable and unsafe to hike and walk.  In addition, several facilities were impacted by the storm. -more information-      -Camping Update-

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Latest News

(2/03/12)

DCR’s Deadline for Permit Applications from Youth and Adult Teams for Use of Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields and other Recreational Fields Extended through March 1st

(12/20/11)

Recreational Advisory: DCR Offers Designated Outdoor Skating Areas and Urges Caution on Frozen Lakes and Ponds

(12/15/11)

Ice Safety Tips

(11/28/11)

Recreational Advisory: Hunting Season Notice for Park Visitors

Asian Longhorned Beetles

Press Release (10/17/11)       

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Reforestation Program

(9/27/11) Project Update

Weeks Memorial Footbridge Project Update

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