by Friends of the Blue Hills | Sep 4, 2026 | Blog, Community event, Things to do in the Blue Hills
A fall sunset. Live music. A Blue Hills hilltop. What could be better? Join Friends of the Blue Hills on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for one of our favorite fall traditions: the Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert on Great Blue Hill. Last year, hundreds of people made...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog, Community event, Things to do in the Blue Hills
It’s About Community When people hear “Leave No Trace,” they often think of packing out trash or staying on the trail. While those actions are important, Leave No Trace is about something even bigger: creating outdoor spaces where both nature and...
by Molly Rodin | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, Things to do in the Blue Hills
Picture it: you’re in your car on a Wednesday evening. You’ve been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic for at least 45 minutes with no end in sight — brake lights ahead of you as far as the eye can see. Beyond your windshield the sun is shining and a breeze...
by Nick Iandolo | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog, Blue Hills History, Things to do in the Blue Hills
From Civic Leader to Conservationist William F. Rogers was a devoted civic leader from Braintree, Massachusetts, whose lifelong passion for the Blue Hills helped transform the reservation into a cherished public recreation area. Serving for many years as Braintree’s...
by Nick Iandolo | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Things to do in the Blue Hills
For years, I lived next to one of the most valuable obstacle course racing (OCR) training grounds in the region and didn’t know it. That changed more than five years ago when I began my OCR journey — a sport I quickly grew to love. That training ground is the Blue...
by Friends of the Blue Hills | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Things to do in the Blue Hills
Blue Hills 125-Mile Club Challenge yourself — explore the Blue Hills — hike every mile of every trail! What is the125-Mile Club? It’s the ultimate Blue Hills challenge. Hike, bike or run every trail — all 125 miles, at your own pace, on your own timeline — within the...
