Tag Archives: Quabbin Reservoir

The Quabbin, “the meeting place of many waters”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Administrator

The first time I heard of the Quabbin Reservoir was on our “Inn Hunting” trip to Central Massachusetts. The reservoir makes such a large impact on the area, we took a day to drive all the way around it, down … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, Recommended, travel, wildlife | Tagged Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, Dana, deer hunting, Enfield, Enfield Lookout, fishing, Greenwich, hunting, Petersham MA, Prescott, Quabbin Reservoir | Leave a comment

Hiking—the easy, low cost way to discover the “Great Outdoors”

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Administrator

Many of us first encounter the joys of hiking as a Girl Scout or Boy Scout. And hiking can be fun and adventurous for children, adults and families. Not only is hiking fun, it also leads to relaxation and better … Continue reading →

Posted in hiking, In the North Quabbin area, nature, Recommended, sports | Tagged Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, dcr, hiking, hiking with dogs, inn, mt. monadnock, Petersham MA, Quabbin Reservoir, The Trustees of Reservation | Leave a comment

My History of Cycling

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Administrator

It’s amazing to stop and think that my personal history of cycling extends back over 50 years! I never think of myself as that old. I must have been only three or four when I got my first bicycle, because … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Inn, Cycling, sports | Tagged bicycling, bike paths, bike rides, bike touring, clamber hill, country inn, cycle touring, Cycling, inn, Quabbin Reservoir | Leave a comment

March is Mating Season in Massachusetts

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Administrator

Tired of winter and ready for spring, many people are wondering what to do in March. For nature lovers, the answer is to plan a trip to Central Massachusetts and a chance to witness the remarkable comeback of this nations … Continue reading →

Posted in birding, In the North Quabbin area, nature, travel, wildlife | Tagged "Accidental Wilderness", bald eagle, Barton's Cove, clamber hill, Enfield Lookout, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, Mass Audobon, massachusetts, Quabbin Reservoir | 1 Comment

Fishing the Quabbin

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Administrator

Ever since we moved to Petersham in 1997 we have known that the Quabbin Reservoir is a special place. In fact, the natural beauty of the North Quabbin area is one of the reasons that we purchased the Inn at … Continue reading →

Posted in In the North Quabbin area, Recommended | Tagged Central Massachusetts, clamber hill, fishing, J.R. Greene, massachusetts, Michael Tougias, Quabbin, Quabbin Reservoir | Leave a comment

Perfect Weather for Snowshoeing in the North Quabbin Area

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Administrator

If you’re looking for a quiet weekend to escape all the hustle and bustle of a commercial Christmas, try heading out to the North Quabbin Area for a quiet weekend. There are lots of parks with great snowshoeing trails. The … Continue reading →

Posted in In the North Quabbin area | Tagged Central Massachusetts, Dunn Pond State Park, Gardner, Harvard Forest, James W. Brooks Woodland Preserve, Lake Dennison State Park, north quabbin, Petersham, Quabbin Reservoir, snow shoeing, Winchendon, winter, winter sports, Women's Federated State Forest | Leave a comment