This Week on Blue Hills A-Live, your weekly guide to the Blue Hills, Steve Olanoff gives tips for keeping warm when you’re hiking in this chilly weather… You’ll also hear a little-known tidbit about Hancock Hill. (Do you know who use to own it?)
Upcoming Events
Nov
9
Sat
2024
8:30 am
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Walk with a Doc
@ Houghton's Pond Parking Lot A-
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am
This walking program is a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your pace), learn health tips from local healthcare professionals, and meet new people. The event is FREE and all are welcome![...]
9:00 am
November Trail Maintenance
@ Rt 28 where the Skyline Trail crosses
November Trail Maintenance
@ Rt 28 where the Skyline Trail crosses
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]
Nov
14
Thu
2024
10:00 am
National Pickle Day Hike with Rosa!
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
National Pickle Day Hike with Rosa!
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:Â MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. For all you pickle lovers out[...]
Nov
17
Sun
2024
all-day
National Take a Hike Day!
@ Blue Hills Reservation
National Take a Hike Day!
@ Blue Hills Reservation
Nov 17 all-day
Grab your gear and some food and water because November 17 is National Take-A-Hike Day! Experience the natural beauty of Massachusetts just a few miles outside Boston. Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres, covering[...]
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]