Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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107 PARKER RIVER WILDLIFE REFUGE, Plum Island Plum Island's Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a 4,700-acre expanse of land that protects migratory birds and consists of an incredible array of habitats, including a sandy beach and dune, a cranberry bog, a maritime forest and a shrub land, a freshwater marsh, and a salt marsh. Start your day at the visitor center before exploring the Hellcat Interpretive Trail boardwalk, the handicap-accessible Pine Trail, the Bill Forward Bird Blind, two observation towers, and wildlife viewing areas. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, 978-465-5753, fws.gov/ refuge/Parker_River LYNN WOODS RESERVATION, Lynn With 2,200 acres of forest and 30 miles of hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and nature trails, Lynn Woods Reservation is the second- largest municipal park in the United States. In addition to trails and woodlands, there are other strange and beautiful sites to visit within Lynn Woods. Visitors can explore the underground tunnel at Dungeon Rock and imagine themselves into pirate lore, while beauty seekers can find inspiration at the Rose Garden, Houghton Horticultural Garden, and Amphitheater. lynnma.gov/departments/ lynnwoods.shtml BROOKSBY FARM, Peabody Most cities don't own historical working farms, but then again, most cities aren't Peabody, which owns and manages the more-than-200-acre Brooksby Farm. It offers pick-your-own fruits, including peaches, blueberries, and apples; a farm store; barnyard animals; woodland trails; and cross-country skiing. 54 Felton St., Peabody, 978-531-7456, brooksbyfarm.org THE CRANE ESTATE, Ipswich The photographic possibilities at the lavish seaside Crane Estate in Ipswich are endless. There's Castle Hill, home to the Great House—which has major European palace vibes— plus landscaping by the Olmstead Brothers and opulent gardens filled with beautiful plants, trees, flowers, and classical statuary. Beyond Castle Hill is the ocean and Crane Beach, where a pristine shoreline meets wild dunes and marshes, as well as the Crane Wildlife Refuge. 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, 978- 356-4351, thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/ northeast/castle-hill-crane.html LYNCH PARK, Beverly A beautiful relic of Beverly's past as the North Shore's "Gold Coast" for wealthy magnates and dignitaries, Lynch Park is now a stunning public park where a sunken Italian rose garden beckons romantics, photographers, and anyone craving a slice of sophistication and grandeur. 55 Ober St., Beverly, 978-921- 6067, bevrec.com/lynchpark.html LOBSTER COVE, Annisquam Whether you visit at the golden hour of sunrise or sunset in the summer, after a dusting of snow in the winter, or with the crimson glow of the fall, Lobster Cove in Annisquam is a photographer or painter's picturesque seaside New England dream. River Rd., Annisquam W I D E - O P E N S PA C E S Social distancing and enjoying the natural world is the name of the game at these favorite outdoor spots P I C T U R E S Q U E P L A C E S Time to break out the camera or easel! These places will brighten up your Instagram feed, inspire your inner Monet, or, at the very least, make you smile when you visit. PHOTOGRAPH BY ELISE SINAGRA Lynch Park, Beverly