Nothing beats exploring our local waterways by kayak. These quiet crafts keep you close to the water, providing incredible views of nature. Photographers from past editions of our Photo Contest have captured the fun of these excursions. Browse our kayak trips for all experience levels and explore a new waterway today.

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Anthony Monteiro

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Robert Watroba

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Laura Gingerich

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Angela Bartlet

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Denise Kergo

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People are starting to report hundreds of tiny toads emerging from ponds. The American toad lays its eggs in April, and its tadpoles transform into terrestrial toadlets in early summer. Our other toad species, the similar-looking Fowler’s toad, has a mostly spotless belly and usually breeds later. These two species sometimes interbreed. Take in the warty charm of toads with these five photos from past editions of our Photo Contest, and read more about frog and toad species in Massachusetts.

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Joseph Warfel

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Barbara K. Mindell

2012 Photo Contest Entry © Suzette Barbier

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Rachel DeWolfe

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Sarah Abrahamsen

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