{"id":112,"date":"2012-06-25T12:41:30","date_gmt":"2012-06-25T16:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/blogs\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=112"},"modified":"2013-12-17T15:29:57","modified_gmt":"2013-12-17T20:29:57","slug":"summer-fun-by-land-and-by-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/summer-fun-by-land-and-by-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun By Land and By Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>With temperatures on the rise and plenty of daylight hours, summer is a spectacular time to be outdoors (despite today’s washout!). There are so many great things you can see\u2014birds, butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers\u2026 the list goes on!<\/p>\n

Outdoor adventures can be as varied as what you might see while you\u2019re exploring. Duck into shady woods for some relief from direct sunlight and take a nature walk, or a more vigorous hike if you\u2019re looking for a longer, more physical activity.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer to be out on the water during the hot summer days, kayaking or canoeing<\/a><\/strong> can be a great way to enjoy sunshine while staying cool. Or, take to the water by night during an evening canoe trip<\/a><\/strong> with Broadmoor in Natick or Wellfleet Bay on the Cape\u2014a perfect ending to a summer day and you\u2019ll be able to see some wild nightlife.<\/p>\n

Not much of a paddler?\u00a0Joppa Flats Education Center is hosting cruises<\/a><\/strong> all summer long that will get you out on water looking for seabirds and marine mammals (that’s right\u2014 whale watching!).\u00a0Long Pasture<\/a><\/strong> and Wellfleet Bay<\/a><\/strong> also offer cruises throughout the summer off the Cape.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>By land, you can go on an insect safari<\/a><\/strong> with Pleasant Valley in Lenox, join free weekly programs<\/a><\/strong> in Worcester, or take a nature walk with the Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries at the Hawley Bog<\/a><\/strong> on July 8th\u2014a great place to see blooming orchids and native insectivorous plants. Or just visit any of our wildlife sanctuaries and bring along our Summer Walk Nature Bingo cards<\/a><\/strong> for a fun way to take in the scenery.<\/p>\n

Check out our website<\/a><\/strong> for a full list of our programs or our Summer Vacation Guide<\/a><\/strong> for ideas. We hope to see you around our sanctuaries soon…just\u00a0don’t forget to bring your hat, sunscreen, and some water!<\/p>\n

Text by Emma Evans<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With temperatures on the rise and plenty of daylight hours, summer is a spectacular time to be outdoors (despite today’s washout!). There are so many great things you can see\u2014birds, butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers\u2026 the list goes on! Outdoor adventures can be as varied as what you might see while you\u2019re exploring. 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