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There’s been plenty of snow this winter & across DCR‘s West Region, there are plenty of groomed trails for you to enjoy the winter recreation of your choice! Check the link for the park alerts dashboard before you head out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

DCR advisory announcing that a ceremonial cannon will fire from the Dillaway Thomas House in Roxbury on Saturday, March 7

As part of the Knox Trail 250 event, a ceremonial cannon will fire from the lawn of the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park at approximately 2:45pm on Saturday, March 7

Una foto que muestra a un grupo de 10 jóvenes salvavidas con medallas de oro y sosteniendo un trofeo con el texto "Únete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. Mass.gov/lifeguards."

Únete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. bit.ly/DCRLifeguards

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 28, 2026, The Next 250 - The Future of African American History. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: WBRS “Unity in the Community” Link in bio for details.”

Finish out Black History Month by looking to the future! Join us for the discussion “The Next 250 - The Future of African American History this Saturday at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf

Good news everyone! Our visitor centers and most of our ice rinks are open to the public again after the blizzard! Kelly Outdoor Rink is still temporarily closed but is expected to reopen shortly.

Enjoy there final Fireside Chat of the year by sitting down with DCR Archaeologist JP Patton and Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM, this Saturday the 28th. For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP

The snow may have stopped but may of the hazards remain! Don’t forget to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

Skating rinks will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb 24

DCR advisory announcing rec facilities will be closed on Tuesday

All recreational facilities including visitor centers and the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 24

DCR parking ban announcement

Parking bans are still in effect, please refer to your local parking ban announcements!

The weather outside is frightful, but the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful for keeping you up to date on developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway before, during and after the storm! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

We have issued the following advisories for closures and parking bans due to the impending winter storm:

Storm’s a comin’! So be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest updates about your local state park or parkway, before, during, and after the storm. bit.ly/DCRAlerts

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at Fall River Heritage State Park. February 22, 2026. The Juneteenth Story. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: Scott Haithe Link in bio for details.”

Come learn about the “Juneteenth Story” this Sunday from 1-4pm at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of our Black History Month programming! bit.ly/3ZppyLf

A picture graphic showing a roaring fireplace and a man and woman banding a small bird with the words “Breakheart Reservation every Saturday in February. Fireside chats. 10 AM Saturday, February 21 come meet Sean Riley - Stewardship Research Biologist and Lis Kernan - Shorebird Recovery Program Coordinator“

Learn about owls & the 5-year effort to band & track Norther saw-whet owls with Stewardship Research Biologist Sean Riley & Shorebird Recovery Program Coordinator Lis Kernan this Saturday at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM by the cozy fire! bit.ly/4kgqLxP

Learn the ins and outs of making maple syrup with Sherine from Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge! And check the link in our bio for a full list of programs at Blackstone to learn more with Sherine! bit.ly/BlackstoneHe...

A graphic showing an animated bear roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a tent in the woods with the words "DCR Camping is back! Reservation open Tomorrow”

Don’t forget - Reservations open TOMORROW at 9 AM for DCR campgrounds! Set your alarm and check the link for details on how to book your nature getaway! bit.ly/DCRcamping

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at Fall River Heritage State Park. February 18, 2026. Community Kwanzaa Sewing Workshop 12:00pm to 3:00pm Link in bio for details.”

Celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Ujima - collective work & responsibility - by learning sewing and embroidery techniques for a specially designed table runner! This Wednesday at Fall River Heritage State Park as part of Black History Month. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf

A fake Raya account for the Charles River Esplanade, which reads “looking for fireworks loves live music likes, long walks along the river, Arthur Fielder, and ringing my bicycle Belle at pedestrians“

A fake grinder profile for Beartown State Park that reads “looking for a smaller more dimmed state park parentheses not otter river it ended badly) likes, fishing, dislikes, catfish“

A fake OurTime profile for a pilgrim memorial state Park, which reads “400 years young have not had a date since Van Buren was in office. I lived by the sea! Interest: rocks transatlantic voyages Perry Como seagulls. Dislikes, loud noises littering seagulls.

A fake Tinder profile for the blue Hills reservation with the text “fall is my favorite looking for someone to go adventuring with. Just a city park who can state its country roots. You can find me listen to a little GBH on a hot girl”

A fake hinge profile displaying Mount Greylock State reservation with the tax quote you’ll get along with me if you enjoy lighthouses, have hiked some of the Appalachian Trail, are interested in hiking, snowmobiling, hunting mountain, biking, and drink, hot cocoa by the fire“

A fake bumble profile for borderland State Park that reads “let me paint you like a landscape, likes mansions art for her babies and a leash and lawn games. Dislikes the patriarchy. I’m a feminist. I’m looking for my next muse.“

A farmers only profile for great Brook Farm, which reads “got milk hell yeah! Enjoys making ice cream. My match, just want someone to wake up really really, really early with.“

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry about finding love IN your state park, fall in love WITH your state park! 💕

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 15, 2026. Crispus Attucks and Blacks in the American Revolution. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: Richard Futrell & Samuel Pierce Link in bio for details.”

Join us for a discussion examining the role of Crispus Attucks and African Americans in the American Revolution Sunday at 1pm at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of DCR’s Black History Month programming. bit.ly/3ZppyLf

A picture graphic showing a roaring fireplace and a woman in forestry clothes with the words “Breakheart Reservation every Saturday in February. Fireside chats. 10 AM Saturday, February 14 come meet Amelia Zani State Lands Management, forestry assistant“

Learn about love and forestry at this Saturday’s fireside chat with state lands management forestry assistant Amelia Zani. So come by Breakheart reservation in Saugus at 10 AM to learn by the warm fire. For the full schedule of speakers every Saturday morning this month. bit.ly/4kgqLxP

A photo graphic of two cartoon children in winter coats and hats. One with a backpack and the other with a pair of binoculars, exploring a photorealistic winter scene and the text "dcr February School Vacation Programming. February 14-22. More than 80 family friendly programs during February Vacation Week."

Free family fun all winter break across the state! Check out DCR’s more than 80 February School Vacation Programs at a park near you starting Saturday the 14th and running until Sunday the 22nd! Check the link for details: bit.ly/DCRFebBreak

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Fall River Heritage State Park. February 13, 2026. Lunch and Learn: Telling the Stories of Runaways- And How the New Bedford and Fall River Communities Helped Them Thrive 12:00pm - 1:30pm Link in bio for details.”

Learn about the local Underground Railroad this Friday from 12-1:30pm at Fall River Heritage State Park during our Black History Month Lunch and Learn: "Telling the Stories of Runaways- & How the New Bedford & Fall River Communities Helped Them Thrive" bit.ly/3ZppyLf

A picture graphic showing a group of 10 young lifeguards wearing gold medals and holding a trophy with the text “Join our team. Lifeguard Positions Available. Earn $22-$27 per hour. Be part of a team. Work outside. Save a life. Mass.gov/lifeguards. Se anima a los hispanohablantes a aplicar. Falantes de português são incentivados a se candidatar.”

Summer is right around the corner and we're looking for lifeguards! Earn good money and work outside at a pool or waterfront all across the state! Check the link for details including potential free training: bit.ly/4ccsoun

A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 8, 2026. Roxbury Black Wall Street. Host: Marie Fermin & Jaymes Leveque. Link in bio for details.”

Learn the history, legacy, and economic impact of Roxbury’s black business district this Sunday at 11am at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of DCR’s Black History Month programming. bit.ly/3MdSbrB

Fireside chats are back! Every Saturday in February at 10 AM, come sit by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus and learn from a different DCR expert about how your state park system works! For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP

A graphic showing an animated bear roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a tent in the woods with the words "DCR Camping is back! Reservation open February 18"

Reservations for camping at DCR campgrounds open in two weeks! Check the link in our bio for details: bit.ly/4bC4bxt

Governor Healey’s State Budget Invests $528 Million In Energy and the Environment FY27 State Budget

@massgovernor.bsky.social’s state budget invests where it matters most – protecting clean air, clean water, and the land people rely on every day!

Join DCR for a host of Black History Month events all February long, starting with an in person discussion series at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park! bit.ly/3MdSbrB