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Walking Through the Bird-Watchers Heaven

Posted on July 16, 2019

Bald eagles and hawks soaring overhead, forests alive with the songs of colorful warblers, common loons crossing a scenic lake, nesting…

Short Stops

Posted on May 28, 2019

With an abundance of restaurants, theatres, and entertainment spots, North Central Massachusetts offers great opportunities for an enjoyable night. But the…

Family Fun on Tap

Posted on April 30, 2019

Beer, bands, and BBQ. And don’t forget the hayrides, hot dogs, and cornhole games. You won’t any Clydesdales hoofing it around…

It’s a Dog’s Life!

Posted on April 23, 2019

If your family is traveling through Johnny Appleseed’s backyard, there will come a time when you just need to get out…

Cool Cascades

Posted on April 16, 2019

Few things in nature are as impressive or photogenic as a roaring waterfall or stream in a lush, green forest. In…

Relax with Yoga – Alpaca Style!

Posted on March 26, 2019

Have you hugged an alpaca lately? Okay, be honest: Have you even seen an alpaca lately? Chances are good that if…

Johnny’s Backyard is a Fishing Haven. With an abundance of freshwater rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds, North Central Massachusetts is prime fishermen’s country. From secluded backcountry streams to popular ponds near cities, the region offers a wealth of destinations.

Watched Like a Hawk

Posted on May 9, 2015

Each autumn, birdwatchers, naturalists, and travelers venture to Johnny Appleseed County to experience one of the Northeast’s finest birding spectacles: The annual migration of hawks and raptors. On prime viewing days, observers are rewarded with the pageant of hundreds or thousands of birds flying over the region’s mountains, hills, and ridges.

It’s a Wild, Wild World

Posted on May 9, 2015

Look Who’s Living in Johnny’s Backyard!
Although known for its orchards — and its seed-sowing namesake — there’s more to Johnny Appleseed Country than fertile farms and taste-tempting farmstands.
With a wealth of protected land and a variety of natural habitats, North Central Massachusetts is prime wildlife country. The region is home to thriving populations of species such as moose, black bears, white-tailed deer, beavers, bald eagles, common loons, and great blue herons.

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