Get Outside
New England's State Parks

You probably would never think to gift the outdoors for the holidays - it seems like something that might be a bit far-fetched but honestly, it's the best gift anyone could receive. Spend a day in the outdoors, and that day is instantly made better. As Muir said, “keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”

Give the gift of the outdoors and your loved one will thank you for years to come.

 
 
 

From the Mountains to the Sea

One of the most amazing things about New England is that you can be up in the mountains and back at the sea all in the same day. New England is just small enough that it can be explored, but also just big enough that you feel you're the only one out exploring. Visit Mount Greylock State Reservation, Massachusetts's first state park, and enjoy sweeping views that can stretch for states. Maine is famously home to Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in the state and the heart of a 204,700-acre preserve. Colt State Park in Rhode Island offers sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, a fishing pier, walking trails and shaded picnic areas for the day trip enthusiast. The entire region is filled with State Park gems just begging to be explored.

 


Gifting the Outdoors

Each of New England's states offer a variety of passes for differing durations of time or even for residents and non-residents. Visit each site for more information on the best gift for your loved one, and get out there and explore in 2016!

New Hampshire State Parks
Maine State Parks
Connecticut State Parks
Massachusetts State Parks
Vermont State Parks
Rhode Island State Parks

 
 

DAY 1 - SALT CELLAR SHOP


DAY 1 - SALT CELLAR SHOP

DAY 4 - PAPA WOLF SUPPLY


DAY 4 - PAPA WOLF SUPPLY

DAY 7 - SCOOP SIGHTS


DAY 7 - SCOOP SIGHTS

DAY 10 - BOSTON GENERAL STORE


DAY 10 - BOSTON GENERAL STORE

DAY 13 - TEMPLETON GENERAL


DAY 13 - TEMPLETON GENERAL

DAY 16 - CAMBRIDGE NATURALS


DAY 16 - CAMBRIDGE NATURALS

DAY 19 - WELLFLEET SEA SALT


DAY 19 - WELLFLEET SEA SALT

DAY 2 - TAMWORTH DISTILLING & MERCANTILE


DAY 2 - TAMWORTH DISTILLING & MERCANTILE

DAY 5 - OF NOTE STATIONERS


DAY 5 - OF NOTE STATIONERS

DAY 8 - BOSTON HANDYWORKS


DAY 8 - BOSTON HANDYWORKS

DAY 11 - SUGAR TOOLS


DAY 11 - SUGAR TOOLS

DAY 14 - VERGENNES LAUNDRY


DAY 14 - VERGENNES LAUNDRY

DAY 17 - BRATTLE BOOK SHOP


DAY 17 - BRATTLE BOOK SHOP

DAY 20 - PLOUGH AND STONE


DAY 20 - PLOUGH AND STONE

DAY 3 - APOTHEKER'S KITCHEN


DAY 3 - APOTHEKER'S KITCHEN

DAY 6 - BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS


DAY 6 - BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS

DAY 9 - SEAL COVE FARM


DAY 9 - SEAL COVE FARM

DAY 12 - HILLTOP CAFE


DAY 12 - HILLTOP CAFE

DAY 15 - OLIVES & GRACE


DAY 15 - OLIVES & GRACE

DAY 18 - KENNEBEC CHEESERY


DAY 18 - KENNEBEC CHEESERY

DAY 21 - BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET


DAY 21 - BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET