Blue Hills Reservation
The Blue Hills Reservation is a conservation area located in eastern Massachusetts including land from the cities of Milton, Canton, Quincy, Dedham, Westwood, Randolph, and Boston. The reservation consists of about 7000 acres.
The Blue Hills' gentle terrain and scenic views, in combination with the reservation's proximity to Boston, make it a popular destination for hikers from the metropolitan area. The highest point within the reservation, Great Blue Hill in Milton, is the site of a historic weather observatory whose tower offers views of Boston and the surrounding area. Between approximately December and March, Great Blue Hill also offers a ski area.
The reservation has affiliations with the Massachusetts Audubon Society (named for the famous ornithologist, John James Audubon). It includes a museum called the Trailside Museum, known by locals simply as "the Trailside."
The name of the state "Massachusetts" derives from the Native American name for these hills.
External links
- Blue Hills Reservation information from the Commonwealth's Conservation division
- The Blue Hill Observatory Meteorological Observatory Official Site
- Massachusetts Audubon Society
- The Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Blue Hills Ski Area Ski Area Official Site
- Friends of the Blue Hills, a community preservation group
