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Walking in Newburyport with an all-time record of 4 doggies, July 13, 2024
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Pop-Up walk at Indian Ridge Reservation in Andover, June 15, 2024
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Made it to Salem Pond at Harold Parker State Park, June 1, 2024
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Awesome field trip to Native Plant Trust & the Garden in the Woods, May 18, 2024
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Color coordinated for our walk at Maudslay State Park, May 4, 2024
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Bonus walk at Deer Island with Boston skyline in view, April 25, 2024
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Fun time exploring Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, March 2, 2024
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Brisk walk around Coy Pond at Chebacco Woods, Wenham, Feb. 3, 2024
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Nice stroll at Halibut Point State Park with NH and ME in the distance, Nov 4, 2023
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Some spots of fun fall colors on our walk at Weir Hill in North Andover, Oct. 7, 2023
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Our walk was postponed two times due to weather but we finally made it to the Clipper City Rail Trail, Sept. 17, 2023
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Not too hot for this hike up to Eagle Rock at Tompson Street Reservation, Aug 5, 2023
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Fun Fourth of July walk at Independence Greenway Path, West Peabody, July 1, 2023
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Got a walk in at Maudslay State Park in between the raindrops, June 3, 2023
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Perfect day! Enjoyed the views from Castle Rock in Marblehead, May 6, 2023
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Gorgeous day at Singing Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea, April 8, 2023
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A fun walk at Beverly Commons Conservation Area, February 11, 2023
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Great New Year’s walk at Crane Beach, January 7, 2023
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Beautiful fall day at Ravenswood Park in Gloucester, November 5, 2022
The Walking group has been meeting once a month and is generally on the first Saturday of each month from 11 am – noon. If you have questions or walks in your neighborhood that you would like to suggest, please contact Kimie Kester, ‘88, at kkester@comcast.net
Next walk: Bass Rocks – Atlantic Road
Gloucester
Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, 11 am
Park along the roadside around 74-70 Grapevine Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
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In 2023 we had a full year of wonderful walks:
2023 Calendar of Walks
In 2022 we enjoyed walking and talking together at these beautiful locations on the North Shore:
- Bradley Palmer State Park, Ipswich
- Singing Beach, Manchester-by-the-Sea
- Arnold Arboretum, Boston (Joint walk with the Boston Smith Club)
- Appleton Farms, Ipswich
- Chebacco Woods, South Hamilton
- Ravenswood Park, Gloucester
- Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, North Andover