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Quest Books
The quest book is your treasure map to adventure. Each year we publish clues for 15 to 20 trails throughout the South Shore. The book includes maps with directions to get to the trails, a set of clues for each trail, and fun facts to learn throughout the quest. We have put two quests online for you to try (these quests are not in the book, but may still be included in your patch count!) but we suggest you get all the quests by purchasing a book for $6.
2009 Table of Contents |
Quest |
Location |
Approx. Time (min.) |
Aaron River Reservoir |
Hingham |
60 |
Abigail Adams Park  |
Weymouth |
30 |
Bare Cove  |
Hingham |
45 |
Colby-Phillips Trail |
Hanover |
60 |
Fort Revere |
Hull |
30 |
Great Esker Park |
Weymouth |
45 |
Hannah Eames |
Marshfield |
45 |
Historic Hanover |
Hanover |
40 |
Historic Hingham |
Hingham |
40 |
Hognosed Snake |
Hingham |
45 |
Holly Hill Farm |
Cohasset |
90 |
Jacobs Pond Conservation Area |
Norwell |
45 |
Miller Wood |
Norwell |
45 |
New England Wildlife Center |
South Weymouth |
45 |
Owl's Quest |
Marshfield |
45 |
Pond Meadow Park |
Braintree |
60-75 |
Stodder’s Neck |
Hingham |
45 |
Two Mile Reservation |
Marshfield |
30-40 |
Weir River |
Hingham |
30 |
Whale Rock |
Cohasset |
60 |
Quests that are handicap accessible are indicated by the following:
While many of these trails are paved, there maybe some sections with uneven ground (such as would be found on flat grassy areas). Additionally, some assistance may be required to retrieve the box from its hiding spot.
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Double-crested commerants sited along a trail in Hingham. Their rounded throat pouch is yellow-orange year-round. They are commonly found along coasts, inland lakes, and rivers.
Where to Purchase
2009 books will be available April 15th for $6.00 at the following locations.
South Shore Natural Science Center, Jacobs Lane, Norwell
North River Wildlife Sanctuary of Mass Audubon 2000 Main St. (Rt. 3a), Marshfield
Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St (on corner of Rt. 228), Hingham
New England Wildlife Center, 500 Columbian St., South Weymouth, 781-682-4878
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