Nature Exploration

Almost every New England habitat type is represented on fb88 State Parks and Public Lands. There is so much to explore! Bring you camera, your drawing pad, your field glasses, and renew yourself in the wonders of nature.

We have:

• Bogs full of peat moss and carnivorous plants!
• Bold Coast headlands and historic lighthouses;
• Coastal beaches, both sand and rocky; and
• Hawk-watching at its best during spring;
• Hemlock Forests of mature and stately grace;
• Inland swamps; one with Tupelo Trees and nearby oceanfront sand beach;
• Landlocked salmon, loons, and lakeside sand beaches;
• Osprey nests, clamming opportunities, summertime daily educational programs;
• Rolling hills and mountains near beautiful lakes; and Tumbledown Public Lands
• Rolling hills of world renown overlooking the ocean;
• River Corridors offering world-class paddling; and
• Riverfront parks for both hiking and paddling;
• Waterfalls, caves and Appalachian Trail connections; and

Read the weekly Nature Note.

Check out the self-guided Natural Heritage Hikes on fb88's Parks and Lands and other locations throughout the state.

Visit the Nature Centers at:

For both recreational and educational programs check out our Event Calendar

Our Kids Page and Teacher Resources pages are by popular request and will develop over time. Please check back often and send your comments and notes about your educational discoveries on fb88's State Parks and Public Lands to the Interpretive Specialist.