Hike the Freedom Trail in Boston

Last year's Freedom Trail hike was a big hit, so we might as well do it again this year, right?! Adventure Description: This time, though, we'll start at the other end of the trail-- the Bunker Hill Monument-- and then snake our way through the North End and downtown Boston from there on. Participants are free to trickle into the Bunker Hill starting point between 1 and 130pm-- those who arrive early are free to explore the area and head up the monument. Then, once everyone is ready, we will head out and complete the 2.5-mile, 16-stop walking tour together. Sign-up Instructions: Sign up for this adventure here:&nbsp;<a href="https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110599" target="_blank">https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110599</a>. You need a Ridj-it account in order to sign up. Trip Description Continued: We'll keep it at a manageable pace for everyone, and participants are encouraged to share their historical knowledge along the way! Please see here for more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/" target="_blank">Freedom Trail information</a>&nbsp;and more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm" target="_blank">Bunker Hill Monument information.</a> Hope to see you there! Let's get on our history grind....

Bunker Hill Monument

Blue Hills - Moderate Hike on Part of the Skyline Trail

Hello. Happy Spring! I (Ben) have lead many hikes, and I look forward to seeing you for this one. We will do a easy-moderate hike of around 3/4 miles, following the skyline loop on the west side of the blue hills: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/great-blue-hill-via-skyline-trail?u=i&amp;sh=rpfkzo (could make a bit longer than this, but this will be base trail) Sign-up instructions: Sign up here:&nbsp;<a href="https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110550" target="_blank">https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110550</a> You will need a Ridj-it account if you don't already have one. Gear: Sneakers should be okay but trail shoes or hiking boots are recommend water snacks if you want trails may be muddy FYI Depending on temps, jacket, hat etc....... What to expect: Skyline trail is a lot of smaller ups/downs, while nothing like the whites a bit harder than say most areas of middlesex fells. Rocky trails around 800 feet elevation gain.

Blue Hills Reservation

Hike Mt Roberts & Mt Shaw!

Mount Roberts (2,582 ft) and Mount Shaw (2,900 ft) are located in Moultonborough, NH in the Lakes Region Conservation Trust property, also known as the Castle in the Clouds estate. They are both part of the Ossipee Range and are two mountains on the 52 WAV list. Sign-up instructions: You must sign up for the trip here:&nbsp;<a href="https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=109727" target="_blank">https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=109727</a>. You must create a Ridj-it account if you don't already have one in order to join. Carpool is available for those who do not have transportation. Trip details continued: <ol><li>Hike about 3 miles to Mt. Roberts from parking lot</li><li>Hike about 4 miles to Mt. Shaw</li><li>Backtrack a little bit, and it's all downhill from there</li></ol> Distance:&nbsp;12.3 miles Elevation gain:&nbsp;2,253 ft This is a long hike distance-wise, so please only sign up if you are prepared to hike all 12.3 miles. Every person should have either a map on their phone or a paper map: <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mount-roberts-and-mount-shaw-via-high-ridge-and-oak-ridge-8c74b88" target="_blank">https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mount-roberts-and-mount-shaw-via-high-ridge-and-oak-ridge-8c74b88</a> Required Gear: <ol><li>Hiking boots/shoes (that you're prepared to wear even if they get wet)</li><li>Microspikes (it will be icy!)</li><li>Layered clothing system, hat, and gloves; no cotton (it is predicted to be belong freezing all day!)</li><li>Headlamp (the days are short and this is a long hike, so please be prepared!)</li><li>2 liters of water or water treatment method</li><li>A map of this hikes (digital or paper)</li><li>Enough Snacks/Lunch to keep you from getting hangry and trying to eat your friends.</li></ol>

Lakes Region Conservation Trust Property

Hammond Pond Guided Climbing

Join me, Daniel Vickers, American Mountain Guide Association certified climbing instructor, and try out top rope climbing at Hammond Pond. On this day, I will set up all of the ropes, teach you how to belay and climb, take photos, and supervise your day! It's going to be a really great time where you'll get to learn a little bit, explore one of my lifelong passions, and get outside and be active. We'll provide all of the necessary gear like harnesses, helmets, etc. Please be sure to bring water, a lunch, snacks and anything else you might need. Hammond Pond is a great small crag with so much to offer. The rock here is a unique conglomerate material that makes the climbing feel new and fun. Many of the routes at this crag are also very good for crack climbing, a climbing technique that is hard to get expose to anywhere except the great outdoors. It is going to be fun, adventurous, and full of great new climbing movement, even for experienced gym climbers. This crag is even accessible via the 'Riverside' T stop along the green line.

Hammond Pond Trail - Parking

Climbing Intro to Self-Rescue Course

Self-rescue is a range of skills that help rescue climbers stranded on the wall. This can include anything from simply hauling a climber past a small crux to having to ascend up to an injured climber. Our self-rescue course was designed to be an in-depth introduction to self-rescue. In this course, you will learn how to ascend to a climber, how to haul a climber up a wall, how escape the belay, how to take over another climber’s belay, and other advanced lowering techniques. We assume students in this course will have at least a basic understanding of of intermediate climbing skills such as: belaying from the top, rappelling, and climbing anchor basics.

Red Rocks Trailhead, Gloucester, MA

Color The River 2.0 ( Free Kayaking Event)

Color The River Event is brought to you by Outside Mind in partnership with Ipswich River Watershed Association, to provide an opportunity for diverse communities in Greater Boston to explore &amp; enjoy the Ipswich River. We will have conversations on the importance of outdoor equity and inclusion, light bites provided, entertainment, and paddle time on the river. We welcome all to join us &amp; invite your friends and family! Register at: bit.ly/colortheriver Date: Saturday September 30, 2023 (Save the Date) Venue: Ipswich River Watershed Association (143 County Rd, Ipswich MA 01938)  Time: 12pm-3pm Note: Participants will be required to sign a waiver to paddle.

Back Bay

Bike Marthas Vinyard

Hello all, Let's bike Marthas Vinyard. Think the entire loop around the island is around 22 miles. Pls book your ferry for the 9am outbound, and 5.15pm return. <a href="https://islandqueen.com/book/">https://islandqueen.com/book/</a>

Sullivan Square

Quincy Quarries Guided Climbing

Join me, Daniel Vickers, American Mountain Guide Association certified climbing instructor, and try out top rope climbing at Quincy Quarries Reservation. On this day, I will set up all of the ropes, teach you how to belay and climb, take photos, and supervise your day! It's going to be a really great time where you'll get to learn a little bit, explore one of my lifelong passions, and get outside and be active. We'll provide all of the necessary gear like harnesses, helmets, etc. Please be sure to bring water, a lunch, snacks and anything else you might need.

Ricciuti Drive, Quincy, MA

Bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail

Enjoy 44 miles of beautiful bike trail. Safe, fun, and exhilarating, the Cape Cod Rail Trail offers gorgeous views of plants, animals, and iconic waterways that give the area its wonderful reputation. This ride is appropriate for any skill level but is rated as difficult for the amount of miles required to bike. Being in moderate shape will prepare you sufficiently for this ride. Get pumped to bike from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with brief stops at a coffee/snack place and a beach of our choice. Bring a packed lunch, shoes (no sandals), suntan lotion, bug spray, sunglasses, and your sense of adventure. We are gonna stop at some nice beaches and swim.

JFK/UMass

White Water Rafting and Lunch

As stated by Zoar, "The trip begins at Fife Brook Dam in Florida, Massachusetts and spans 10 miles of water adventure, concluding at our private take-out in Charlemont. Rapids such as Hurricane Hole, Freight Train, and Pinball allow crews to hone their skills in preparation for the exciting class III whitewater of Zoar Gap. Along the way we stop for a delicious riverside picnic-style lunch with sandwiches and cookies. After lunch, there are opportunities to swim or simply relax as we raft back to our base camp where hot showers and a slide show of the day’s adventure await." Currently, there are 21 spots available at the time of this posting. It's a "first come, first serve." basis. You must registrar through Zoar Adventure. After that registrar yourself here on ridj-it. Here is the link to registrar- <a href="https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/activity/zoar-gap-rafting/">https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/activity/zoar-gap-rafting/</a> How to Registrar: Cut and paste the above link. Click "Book this trip." On the calendar scroll to Saturday August 26, 2023 and click. After, underneath that, click on 10:30am ZOAR GAP RAFTING From the drop down menu enter the number of people. View the policies and wet suit rental. Click add to cart Complete payment Costs: Rafting: $115 ($125.80 without rentals of coverage) per person (includes: Life vest, helmet, paddle, and lunch) What to bring: Expect everything you bring on the raft to get wet! Best options for clothing: <ul><li>Bathing suit and/or shorts in the warmer weather, long pants and sweater made of wool, nylon, fleece, or polypropylene in the colder weather.</li><li>Sneakers or other shoes that can get wet and can remain securely on your feet during a whitewater swim. (Bare feet and flip-flops, and croc's are not allowed)</li><li>Avoid cotton clothing such as blue jeans, sweatshirts, or t-shirts as cotton keeps you cold when it gets wet and are not appropriate for this activity.</li><li>They'll provide all the in-raft equipment!</li><li>Wetsuits, splash jackets, and neoprene river booties are available for rental if you need them. Call our office or inquire when you arrive, and we’ll get you set-up!</li><li>Bring any required medications as well as extra money for souvenirs or any other goodies.</li><li>Before the trip, please leave any and all valuables including money as well as your dry clothes and towels for after the trip in your locked vehicle. Keep your car keys with you during registration; we’ll collect those and put them in a lock box before gearing up, and then return them to you when you get back to Zoar.</li></ul> Weather/Activity Cancellation Policy  Trips run regardless of the weather. In the event of a major weather storm, Zoar Adventures would make the decision to cancel on the morning of the trip, and a full refund. Otherwise, you can purchase "cancellation insurance" at the time of your registration. In doing so, this will allow you to cancel up to 24 hours and receive a full reimbursment, minus the purchase of the cancellation insurance and processing fee.

Sullivan Square(Medford Street / The Neck, Boston, MA, USA)

Bike from Gloucester to Cape Ann

Hello all, Let's bike from Gloucester to Cape Ann. <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/cape-ann-loop-569ff98">https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/cape-ann-loop-569ff98</a> The plan isn't to do the full loop but take the commuter back from Rockport. Instead of driving, it would be best to take your own bike on the commuter from south station to Gloucester. We can stop at Ocean Beach (viewpoint) and Front Beach for a swim. And grab some food at one of the seafood shacks there.

Cape Ann, Rockport, MA

Rumney Rocks Music Festival

Come jam out with 13 local musicians and enjoy a great weekend filled with tunes, friends, food, and nature.

Alewife

Kayaking and overnight camping

I'll be driving to Casco Bay and be kayaking with a third party: <a href="https://www.portlandpaddle.net/tours/casco-bay-full-day-tour/">https://www.portlandpaddle.net/tours/casco-bay-full-day-tour/</a> Pls make your own reservation with the portland paddle co. Feel free to join me! The plan is to camp overnight around Portland, ME and take the guided tour on Jul 30. Campsite is TBD

Hike the Twins, Guyot, and the Bonds

In this strenuous, yet fun hike, we’ll summit six peaks. We’ll park at the North Twin Trailhead. Traverse onto the North Twin Trail and summit North Twin Mnt. Continue over to the summit of South Twin Mtn. Next, we’ll jump onto the Twinway Trail and summit Mt. Guyot. Afterwards, we’ll climb our way up the Bondcliff Trail and make our landing for the night at Guyot campsite. Ending the day at ~8.4 Miles. Unless, we want to set camp upon the summit of Bondcliff, above the tree lines!?    If not, after breakfast we’ll continue towards West Bond, Mt. Bond, and Bondcliff. Ideally, from the summit of Bondcliff, I’d like to continue down Bondcliff Trail to the Lincoln Woods Trail. Where we end the hike at the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center. Total miles ~19.8.    To do this, we’ll need another driver so we could park a car at the visitor center the night before. In doing so, the driver will drive us back to the start of the hike. If a second driver isn’t possible, then we’ll back track from the summit of Bondcliff. Ending our total hike at ~21 mile. In either case the journey will be exciting.  You are joining friendly like-minded enthusiasts and you are responsible for your own safety and preparedness. This is not a guided hike.

Wellington

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

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S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

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S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.