Sports and leisure activities Massachusetts

This hiking and mountaineering club is the oldest outdoor organization in the United States for all ages. It is responsible for maintaining Appalachian hiking trails and can answer any questions about them. These are the contact details for the Boston headquarters, but there are local offices in most New England states. Information is available on the website. In English.

Climb aboard an old sailing ship and enjoy a unique experience, like stepping back in time. Every day from May to October, Maritime Heritage Charters organizes 2-hour group excursions aboard the schooner Ardelle around Gloucester's picturesque harbor. The unique story of Gloucester's maritime past is told on these charming trips. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the date on the website.

This is the official New England regional office of the Appalachian Trail Association. The Appalachian Trail stretches some 3,510 kilometers and is the longest trail in the world, linking Mount Springer in Georgia's Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to Mount Katahdin in Maine's Baxter State Park. There's something for everyone on the Appalachian Trail, depending on what you're looking for and how much time you want to put in.