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Region: Western MA

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail    

Extends approximately 2,170 miles through 14 states between Georgia and Maine. Massachusetts hosts 90 miles of the trail through the Berkshires.
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Recreation Activities:  Backpacking Bird Watching Camping Fishing Hiking Nature Walks Stargazing Wildlife Viewing
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site    

Founded by General George Washington, this was the nation’s first armory, producing firearms from 1794 to 1968. Today it houses the world’s second-largest firearms collection in its museum.
Special Topics:  Civil War
Recreation Activities:  Interpretive Programs
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