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Centennial Hikes Across Massachusetts Celebrate 100th Anniversary of National Park Service
01:38PM / Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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Mount Greylock will be included in a series of hikes on Aug. 24 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

BOSTON — The Department of Conservation and Recreation will lead park visitors on free "Centennial Hikes" at 12 parks across Massachusetts, including two in the Berkshires, on Thursday, Aug. 25, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

The DCR-managed parks are part of the cherished and historic legacy of America’s state and national parks system, and serve as excellent examples of land conservation efforts that have been made across the country.

"I cannot think of a better way to celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service and their efforts of preserving this country’s natural resources, than going on a Centennial Hike," Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton said. "The residents of the Commonwealth have benefited greatly from the strong partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the National Park Service, which will continue for generations to come."

The National Park Service was established by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916 and today manages more than 400 natural, historical, and cultural properties throughout the United States and its territories. Additionally, in 1916, the State of Massachusetts, whose park system dates back to 1893, established Harold Parker State Forest and Myles Standish State Forest. Centennial celebrations for both forests were held earlier this year.

"The Commonwealth and the National Park Service have worked together since its inception 100 years ago, and the agency looks forward to commemorating this shared stewardship with Centennial Hikes in some of our nation's oldest and most beautiful parks, found right here in Massachusetts," said DCR Commissioner Leo Roy. "I am thrilled to mark this historic occasion with opportunities for residents to learn about the state and national park conservation efforts that the Baker-Polito Administration continues to prioritize."

Residents wishing to attend one or more of the Aug. 25 Centennial Hikes are encouraged to bring water, insect repellent and appropriate footwear. Locations of the hikes include:

* Borderland State Park, Pond Loop Trail, 9 a.m.: Meet at Visitor Center, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton

* Mount Greylock State Reservation, 9 and 11 a.m.: Meet at the Visitor Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough

* Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 9:30 a.m.: Meet at Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 16), Amherst

* Harold Parker State Forest, 10 a.m.: Meet at Park Headquarters 305 Middleton Road, North Andover

* Middlesex Fells State Reservation, 10 a.m.: Meet at Bellevue Pond parking lot, 76 South Border Road, Medford

* Mount Wachusett State Reservation, 10 a.m.: Meet at Superintendent’s House on Mountain Road, Princeton

* Myles Standish State Forest, 10 a.m.: Meet at Rocky Pond Cranberry Bog Parking Lot, Bare Hill Road, South Carver

* Blue Hills State Reservation, 1 p.m.: Meet at Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave., Milton

* Massasoit State Park, 3 p.m.: Meet at Main Parking Lot, 61 Middleboro Ave., East Taunton

* Blackstone River Canal and Heritage State Park, 4 p.m.: Meet at River Bend Farm, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge

* Mount Everett Summit, 5:30 p.m.: Meet at the parking lot, Mt. Everett Road, Mount Washington

* Maudslay State Park, 6:30 p.m.: Meet at Park Headquarters, 74 Curzon Mill Roadd, Newburyport

 

 

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