Outdoors (Hiking, camping, boating)
Purgatory Chasm, Purgatory Rd., Sutton, 508-234-3733. A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. The chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago. Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations..
Mount Wachusetts State Reservation, Mountain Rd., Princeton, 978 464-2987. You can hike/bike up the mountain or drive up and get a scenic views.
Some outstanding hiking or strolling can take place around the Wachusetts Reservoir, Route 12, 70 & 140 in West Boyltston. Visit the Old Stone Church while you are there. Walk the dam that buried seven towns under water. Hike or bike the trails.
Mount Wachusetts State Reservation, Mountain Rd., Princeton, 978 464-2987. You can hike/bike up the mountain or drive up and get a scenic views.
Some outstanding hiking or strolling can take place around the Wachusetts Reservoir, Route 12, 70 & 140 in West Boyltston. Visit the Old Stone Church while you are there. Walk the dam that buried seven towns under water. Hike or bike the trails.
Camping
Wells State Park, Route 49, Sturbridge, also offers hiking and biking trails.
Ten great places to camp in New England.
fishing
Massachusetts has many fine lakes and streams to fish in.
Places to fish (central Mass)
Get your fishing license (good from January to December)
Places to fish (central Mass)
Get your fishing license (good from January to December)
