A lovely Sunday afternoon hiking trail. The scenic walking trails, peaceful lake views, and…read morewell-maintained grounds make it the perfect place to unwind, exercise, or spend quality time outdoors. This park has a relaxing, almost storybook feel to it. The stone castle adds such a unique charm, and the views from certain overlooks are truly breathtaking, especially with all the snow and ice covered lake. It's clean, quiet, and feels like a little escape from the busy world.

Such a wonderful, peaceful place. Remembering hiking with my mother from Kenoza street, where my…read moreNana lived, over a big hill and down to the dirt road that circled Kenoza Lake, then, like magic arriving at this amazing castle. Then to top it off, getting to visit the elk statue just a bit below. My parents were divorced when I was a wee lad , my mother moving to Texas, which made the castle and lake even more precious to me and I visited it whenever I had the opportunity to do so.

Salem NH has 5 lakes! Yes 5! (Canobie, Millville, Shadow, Wilson and ARLINGTON! ) Arlington is…read moreSalem's largest and most recreational lake. It also serves as the back up water supply for Salem. I live close to the lake and love to see and hear wild life such as loons, duck, bald eagles, and more. Some people do fish the lake and it has mostly perch, bass, pickerel, and other small trash fish. There is no public beach (actually out of all the 5 lakes in Salem, there is no public beach or access which is a huge negative and public issue) however there are some areas that one can park and access the lake to swim or put in a kayak on town owned land. I kayak on the lake and there are islands to explore and it is so peaceful and the water so clean! It is hard to believe that we are only 45 minutes from Boston! A hidden gem!

Growing up a few towns away led me to enjoy many visits here over the past 30 years. But last…read moreweekend was my first visit in around 5 years. It was good to see some small upgrades around the land, starting with a revamp of the parking area and more identifiable main signage to lead you into the park. The Trustees of Reservations segment of the land is now also more clearly delineated, though there is no additional admission charge or anything like that. The trails themselves maintain a timeless and spirited quality that encourages exploration and staying in the moment. The views are certainly something to behold, which I appreciate more now as an adult and needing to make the effort if/when I want to return to these surroundings.

Many many hiking trails going 1) around a central quarry now inactive and 2) leading to the ocean,…read moreboth up to vista views, and down to the very rocky, beautiful shore line. We hiked a LOT there. The trails are not for beginners--there are steep inclines and declines. We did several miles while taking photos and pacing ourselves. Everything here is breathtaking and beautiful. You are at the extreme end of the Rockport Peninsula. It doesn't get any better than this, unless you go to Acadia in Maine. A first rate park hiking destination and park. A plus!

My go to lake. It can get very crowded but not always. I purchased a season pass last year and it…read morewas well worth it. My friend and I went yesterday and it cost $25 for the two of us, including parking. They actually do come around and check to make sure everyone paid. Small parking lot but if it is full, you can park on the next street. If you're looking at the lake, park on the street to the right of it. There is a floating dock to swim/walk out to. The water blocked off for swimming is not that deep. I think the deepest is probably 5 feet. They do have lifeguards on duty and a little snack shack. Water is clean for a lake and typically warm. There is a playground and a couple picnic tables. Not much shade. Kids are allowed to wear lifejackets, but that is all I recall seeing for flotation devices. They do have kayaks and I think paddle boots you can rent. Opens at 10 AM.

This is our local beach / lake and we love it here! You can go swimming, canoeing, and fishing…read morehere. The lakes fish are pretty impressive. We've caught small and large mouth bass, catfish, and tons of sunfish here. It has lifeguards during the summer season and bathrooms. Parking is for residents only. If you're a Littleton resident this place is a gem!!

Odiorne Point State Park is a public recreation area that opened in Rye, New Hampshire in July…read more1972. It is administered by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is located along the Atlantic seacoast in Rye, not far from Portsmouth. The area is the site of the Pannaway Plantation: the first European settlement in New Hampshire. Settled in 1622, the plantation was completely abandoned by the 1630s when the settlers moved to nearby Strawberry Banke. The land was settled in the mid-1660s by the Odiorne Family, whom the park is now named after. From 1942 to 1947, the park was the home of Fort Dearborn. The ruins of the deactivated World War II-era fort can still be seen today. Today the park is home to hiking trails, bike paths, a playground, picnic areas, pavilions, and a Seacoast Science Center which opened in 1992. My family and I visited Odiorne Point State Park this summer while we were heading to Maine for a summer getaway. We had some time to kill before we could check in to our AirBnb, so we decided to stop at the park. We had fun exploring the grounds and my two sons especially enjoyed playing on the nautical-themed playground. The highlight of the park is the Seacoast Science Center. There are all sorts of exhibits devoted to the conservation of marine and coastal environments. My two sons loved learning about whales, local shellfish populations, the local fishing industry, the fight against ocean pollution, and underwater exploration. There was even a cool gift shop where we picked up a few things. Whether you live in the area or you're just passing through like us, Odiorne Point State Park is a fun place for the whole family!

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine (and NH) has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Yes. Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. I was looking for state parks in New Hampshire and this one caught my eye because of the name, if we're being honest. It sounded magical! So was the way it was advertised: "picnickers can enjoy sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore, and explorers can uncover evidence of past military occupation. An extensive network of trails wind through the dense vegetation and traverse the park. [t]he property is also renowned for its... seven distinct habitats that can be visited within an hour's walk. Although the spectacular rocky shore is the one of the most notable, the woodlands, uplands, salt marsh, freshwater and salt ponds, and sandy beach (non-swimming) combine to create one of the region's most diverse nature walks." I like a little bit of everything, and this sounded like it had just that! The first time I came I bought a pass online; when we arrived it was a freak snowstorm and we were the only ones there. So we had a literal winter wonderland to play around it. The views from the coast were lovely and offer plenty of picnic tables to sit and enjoy yourself at, but exploring the woods that day was even more amazing - we spent a lot of time with a big buck who kept finding himself lazily meandering on the same trail as us. Thank goodness for binoculars! And the element of surprise! There was also some tremendously graffitied old batteries, a breakwater (that becomes nearly inaccessible when the tide is high; reversely when the tide is low that same area exposes a Sandy beach), there's an area called Pirate's Cove, an old cemetery, and Dolphin Fountain (which looks like it belongs in France, not NH). This became an immediate favorite! I can't wait to come back and see it in Spring and Summer! (SIDE NOTE: There's also the Seacoast Science Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit, that provides educational exhibits related to the seacoast area for a separate fee; but, I haven't been able to check that out yet!)

Harold Parker is a state forest with a campground and a couple of lakes that you can go fishing or…read morekayaking and it also has 100 of trails and exploring horse back riding as well but it a good place to just enjoy nature and the sounds of the woods it's just a hidden gem to get away from the hustle and bustle of life

This is a hidden gem in the Massachusetts department of conservation and recreation park system…read more The campground is absolutely amazing. It has about 100 campsites and they are well-kept, each has its own grill and fire rink, and wooded. The restroom and shower facilities are clean, well-maintained, and newer. Well I didn't have a hot shower, most people say that they did. The campground has the feel of being in Vermont or New Hampshire.

Outstanding experience. Very knowledgeable captain Bob. We had a wonderful time. Don't miss this…read moreadventure.

Bobs great, Pulled 15-20 traps and caught 7 keepers…read more He was easy to book with and was on time. Great to learn about the local fisheries and how they take good care of it.....

I charted this boat for my employees as a fun thing to do! We had a blast! These guys were so…read moreprofessional and knew exactly what they were doing! They were extremely friendly and literally made the trip. Not fun, but relaxing! They even had two adorable dogs on board! Of course everybody else got a fish but me however I have no complaints. It was a great time and I would highly recommend them to anyone who's looking to go out deep-sea fishing with a professional crew on a huge fishing boat!! A+++

A day out fishing on the Dark Horse is a memory that will last forever. Captain George and his mate…read moreMax were both amazing fisherman and even better people. If you want to catch fish and have a great time doing it, I highly suggest the Dark Horse. Will definitely be back for a tuna charter in the near future.

The Dockside Marina is the one and only marina on Arlington Lake…read more The Maria is where you can launch and dock your boat and fill up with B&H gas. Also a B&H gas station, quickie mart, and a place where you can get fishing licenses, register your boat, or recreational vehicle. They sell live bait; beer, and ice cream! I like the steamed hot dogs! A very local place where the Arlington Lake community comes together.