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Myles Standish State Forest
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Sprawling across the southern sections of Plymouth and Carver, Myles Standish State Forest is the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts. MSSF offers five camping areas, tucked into the forest or set along the edges of four of the parks 16 ponds.All are beautifully maintained and a sectionof the Charge Pond area is set aside specifically for horse camping. A day-use area at College Pond offers picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing. Fifteen miles of bicycle trails, 35 miles of equestrian trails and 13 miles of hiking trails take visitors deep into the forest, which includes one of the largest contiguous pitch pine/scrub oak communities north of Long Island.
Scattered throughout Myles Standish State Forest are several ecologically significant coastal plain "kettle" ponds. The shores of these kettle ponds are extremely sensitive to trampling. Please observe the barriers and signs posted indicating sensitive areas and respect the unique natural qualities of the park. No off-road vehicles are allow. Hunting is allowed during the season, and two Wildlife Management Areas within the forest are stocked with game birds in October and November. In the summer, interpretive programs, such as pondshore walks and cranberry bog explorations help acquaint visitors with the unique natural, cultural and historic aspects of the state forest.
The campground office hours are 8am?8pm. The regular camping season is from mid-April through mid-0ctober. Make sure you stay within the designated areas when swimming. |
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Yarmouth Port, MA
Blueberry Manor is a handsome Greek Revival inn surrounded by magnificent gardens and sugar maples. Its mid-Cape location is convenient to all attractions and activities year-round.
Price Range $95$195
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Hidden splendor, this Southern plantation style home brings style in a relaxed atmosphere. On over an acre of park-like gardens, it is a secluded location in the heart of Historical Falmouth. | |
Woods Hole Passage Bed and Breakfast Inn is a 100 year old carriage house and renovated barn with five guest rooms on 2 acres of gardens walking distance to the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. | |
Located 1/2 mile from Craigville Beach, we have central air/heat, are pet friendly, have an indoor pool, serve a deluxe continental breakfast and and all of are rooms were renovated in 2003. | |
Blueberry Manor is a handsome Greek Revival inn surrounded by magnificent gardens and sugar maples. Its mid-Cape location is convenient to all attractions and activities year-round. | |
The Cape Cod Harbor House Inn is 18 non-smoking mini-suites plus the Harbor Suite located on scenic Hyannis Harbor. We combine best of an Inn and a B&B-the Innkeeper serves you breakfast each morning |
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One of many DEM Forests and Parks! ... Events Park Listing Recreation Regions Pet Policy Programs Grants Search Myles Standish State Forest Cranberry Rd., S. Carver (508)866-2526 Park Information ... | |
One of many DEM Forests and Parks! ... Events Park Listing Recreation Regions Pet Policy Programs Grants Search Myles Standish State Forest Cranberry Rd., S. Carver (508)866-2526 Park Information ... | |
About the Control Burn. Page 1. Page 2. Page 3. Page 4. Page 5. Page 6. Site Map. | |
Myles Standish State Forest. InLine Skating in Greater Boston. Terrain. Several hills with flat sections. Surface. Medium smooth with some gravel. Scenery. Pines, open fields with rolling hills... |
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Myles Standish State Forest is located in southeastern Massachusetts.
From the north Take Rte. 3 south to exit 5, turn right onto Long Pond Rd. (west) and continue for about 3 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From Rte. 495 Take Rte. 495 to exit 2 (South Carver) and the intersection with Rte. 58. Take Rte. 58 north on Cranberry Rd., follow signs. |
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