Massachusetts
Links
WilsonMountain
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/wilson.htm
Open from dawn to dusk year round. wilson mountain was acquired in 1995. its 213 acres protect diverse wildlife habitat and important recreational open space. the property provides panoramic views of boston and the blue hills and is the largest remaining piece of open space in dedham.
WindsorStateForest
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/wnds.htm
Deep in the rolling hills of the berkshire highlands, windsor state forest's cascading waterfall at windsor jambs stands out for its spectacular beauty. windsor jambs brook plunges through a 25-foot-wide gorge, with 80-foot-high granite walls rising on either side; a beautiful and refreshing place to visit.
WinthropShoreparks
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/winthrop.htm
Open year round, dawn to dusk. lifeguards are on duty from late june to early september.
WompatuckStatePark
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/womp.htm
Located just a 35-minute drive from downtown boston, wompatuck state park offers 262 wooded campsites (140 of them with electricity), 12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. the park is very popular with trailer campers: electrical and water hookups are available. fishing is allowed in the cohasset reservoir. a boat ramp is provided for car-top boats, but no boat trailers, please.