Interesting Links

Here are some links that FOHP members might find interesting:

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/harp.htm
This is the 'official' page of the Harold Parker State Forest

http://www.andovertrails.org/
The Andover Trails Committee is a citizens committee including members of the Conservation Commission, the Appalachian Mountain Club, Andover Village Improvement Society, the Bay Circuit Alliance, The Trustees of Reservations, and just plain folk who appreciate the outdoor recreational opportunities of Andover. It was reactivated in the spring of 1991 to focus on the establishment of the Bay Circuit Trail in Andover.

http://www.nemba.org/
NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association) is a recreational trails advocacy organization who dedicates themselves to taking care of the places that they ride, preserving open space, and educating the mountain bike community about the importance of responsible riding.

http://www.moor-mountain.com/
Moor and Mountain is a local outdoor gear store, located in Andover in Dundee Park (just down the hill from the library). It has everything you'd want for hiking, camping, xc skiing, paddling, and more. But the best part about it is the deep knowledge and helpfulness of Al, Burt, and the rest of the staff. (Founder Al French is a key player in the Bay Circuit Alliance effort.)

http://www.rei.com/
REI is one of the nations leading outdoor outfitters, and they're right here in our back yard.

http://nefern.info/SiteList/HPSF.htm
Ferns of HPSF, compiled by Don Lubin

Other 'Friends' Organizations:

http://www.networkingfriends.net/index.html
Massachusetts Forest and Park Friends Network is an independent grassroots organization of volunteer "friends groups" working together to better protect and enhance Massachusetts’ state forests and urban parks. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) oversees 259 properties in Massachusetts. Currently only about 34 friends groups serve particular forests and parks. Our goal is to see a strong friends group in every forest and park in the Commonwealth.

http://www.friendsofuptonstateforest.org/index.htm
Friends of Upton State Forest

http://www.lakewhitehall.org/
Friends of Whitehall

http://www.milford.ma.us/trail/index.htm
Friends of Milford Upper Charles Trail

http://www.farnwr.org
Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge