Enjoying an afternoon outside in Massachusetts is a great way to remember why we love it here any time of year. Between spending time at the beach and exploring state forests and parks, there are so many ways to refresh the soul and exercise our minds—just by taking a walk! But with so many outdoor options here, it can be hard to narrow down the list when there’s a specific experience you’d like to have. So, if you’re looking for more on a walk and want to appreciate a different sort of landscape, you’ll want to consider this forest hike leading to swampland.

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Douglas State Forest is located in central Massachusetts. It’s near some lovely restaurants as well, so we recommend you make a day of it. For more information check out the Discover Central Massachusetts website here.

Looking for more ways to enjoy time outside? Take the Woodland Boardwalk Trail alongside a lily pond in Massachusetts for a beautiful outing.

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