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Wildcat Conservation Area (opens in a new tab)

35 Currier Rd · Merrimack

Wildcat Conservation Area is one of those backyard woods that make Merrimack great, with trails to wander and quiet corners to reset. Grab…

Wildcat Conservation Area is one of those backyard woods that make Merrimack great, with trails to wander and quiet corners to reset. Grab the newly updated GIS map at the kiosk or online, keep an eye on hunting seasons in fall, and enjoy an easy, close-to-home escape.

From the Merrimack newsletter, September 9, 2026

Fan Pier Park (opens in a new tab)

1 Courthouse Wy · Boston

Fan Pier Park is that rare downtown pause button, a manicured waterfront walk with room to actually sit still. Grassy seating, benches,…

Fan Pier Park is that rare downtown pause button, a manicured waterfront walk with room to actually sit still. Grassy seating, benches, tables and fire pits make it perfect for a low-key lunch, a coffee with a view, or decompressing after a Fort Point slog.

From the Boston newsletter, October 9, 2026

Charles River Esplanade (opens in a new tab)

Storrow Dr · Boston

Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the…

Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the calendar busy with fitness classes, public art, GroundBeat shows and Boston Landmarks Orchestra concerts. Give your brain a breather this week, then pretend you planned the whole outing.

From the Boston newsletter, October 16, 2026