Saturday, May 23 – Grafton Lakes State Park Beach Opens for The Season! Open daily 10 am-6 pm through Labor Day! Gate fees are now $8/vehicle
Camping opens at Cherry Plain Memorial Day Weekend. Camping and swimming are weekends only until June 26, then daily through Labor Day. Camping reservations available through www.reserveamerica.com. Gate fees are $7/vehicle.
4th Annual Geocache Challenge Begins in the Capitol Region! Using a hand-held GPS or smart phone App, go on a treasure hunt in your local state parks and historic sites! Free! Program will get you and the kids outside all summer! Call your local park for how to sign up!
Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day Sand Sculpture Contest from 12 to 3 pm. Register at noon by the Beach Nature Center at Long Pond. Bring your shovels, props and your creativity as extra points are given for originality! Prizes for everyone!
Saturday, May 30 – Morning Bird Walk to the Dickinson Fire Tower at 7:30 am. Join local birder for a morning walk through the park’s forests, ending with spectacular views from above at the Dickinson Fire Tower. Meets at North Long Pond parking lot. Pre-registration required: 279-1155.