Looking for some fun day trips that are out of the ordinary, or opportunities to introduce younger family members to short experiences to test the waters? Join us at the Fitchburg Public Library (Garden Room) for this free, in-person event!

Experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a tour of a dozen day trip options in MA that are sure to excite your family and provide memories for years to come.

• Hikes with great views
• Kayak & canoe trips
• Waterfalls
• Wildlife tracking/spotting
• Dunes hikes
• “Island” adventures
• Abandoned towns

Alison O’Leary is an outdoors authors and adventurer familiar with many parks and trails in Massachusetts. She is coauthor of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston and Inns and Adventures, as well as several nonfiction history books.