by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jan 19, 2012 | Blog
We’d love to hear your stories about the Skyline trail. Do you regularly hike the entire trail? Do you stick to a small portion of the trail? Do you walk with your dog? Do you have photos of yourself on the trail you’d like to share? Have you captured...
by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jan 9, 2012 | Blog
Have you ever climbed Great Blue Hill to enjoy the spectacular view from Eliot Tower? Ever wondered who built this sturdy, stone building?  Jim Briand, a Friends of the Blue Hills member and an avid hiker, looked into the history of this popular destination. Seventy...
by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Jan 4, 2012 | Blog
Did you start the year by joining a gym, only to find the classes full and the ellipticals busy? Take heart. You’ll always find opportunities to exercise at the Blue Hills! You can even feel virtuous for escaping the crowds to enjoy a brisk walk in nature. You...
by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Dec 26, 2011 | Blog
As New Year approaches, many of us mull over how we can make next year better for ourselves, our families and our communities. Maybe part of acting differently next year involves thinking differently about each other and the world around us. Let us know if you find...
by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Dec 19, 2011 | Blog
Need a vacation from the holidays before they even start? Even if you don’t have much time, you can still get a respite from the hustle and bustle by exploring a new part of the Blue Hills. Here’s one suggestion for your quick, local family get-away. Start on the...
by Friends of the Blue Hills - Admin | Dec 13, 2011 | Blog
What do you think about a proposal to build a ‘canopy tour’ at the portion of the Reservation called Quincy Quarries. Would you like to be strapped into a harness with your friends or family and glide on zip lines (wire cords) over the Quarries?  Would a guided zip...
