National Trails Day - June 6

National Trails Day 2009 is upon us! What does this mean? Various hiking organizations including the American Hiking Society and the Appalachian Trail Club (links in the "Check These Out" section.) are hosting a variety of events to get people out on the trails. There will be group hiking events, trail cleanups, and other activities as well!


The American Hiking Society has a website set up for NTD, so check it out at the following location: http://www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx


There's a lot going on in the New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine region! There are a few events hosted as close as North Andover, Boston, and North Reading! Check you local events to Massachusetts at:
http://www.americanhiking.org/NTDSearchResult.aspx?sId=22

Dogtown Hike Update

The Dogtown hike has been changed from May 14th to Thursday, May 21st. The bus will depart from the back of Benjamin Hall at around 2:45PM and we will head up to Gloucester to hike in Dogtown Commons.

The weather is going to be hot, around 85 to 90 degrees so come dressed appropriately! Water bottles are a definite must for tomorrow as hydration will be very important. Otherwise shorts and a breathable short or long sleeved shirt is suggested. Hiking boots or sneakers should be fine.

The tent caterpillars are hatching right now and they are thick in the commons! You may want to bring a hat or even a long sleeve shirt just to keep them off the skin if you find yourself sensitive to our fuzzy buddies.

We're heading here: Old Rockport Rd, Gloucester. Trail is pretty close to this location!


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Let us get as many hikers there as possible so that we can get a good group photo on some "Babson Boulders!"

Dogtown Commons

Get out those hiking boots and clean out the Nalgene bottles because the first hiking club excursion has been planned for next Thursday, May 14th from 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM. The hiking club will drive out to the beautiful Cape Ann and hike in Dogtown Commons.

The hiking club will take a group photo with all members on one of the many intersting rock formations found in Dogtown so be sure to attend!

Plan to make this hike rain or shine so bring a rain jacket if the weather looks threatening. Bring a digital camera if you like and otherwise let's get out on Cape Ann, hike some trails, and enjoy the outdoors!