Meet the artist behind the beauty of MassTrails10, and find a trail to explore !!

"Every trail featured in the MassTrails10 campaign is brought to life through an original oil painting by Boston-based artist and storyteller Cate Dixson. 

Neponset River Greenway, a MassTrails10 highlight for 2025

Cate’s artwork captures the unique character of each trail while weaving in the native plants and wildlife that make these special places so memorable. Each painting tells the story of a trail—not just where it goes, but what you’ll discover along the way. 

Cate has been a creative partner on both the 2025 and 2026 MassTrails campaigns, helping inspire people to explore Massachusetts one trail at a time. 

Love the artwork? 

The original MassTrails10 paintings are available for purchase on Cate’s website, check the link in our bio or visit my: https://www.catedixson.com/store"

The backstory on MassTrails10 - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/masstrails-10-showcasing-trails-in-the-commonwealth#download-trail-artwork

The MassTrails10 webpage -  https://www.masstrails10.org/

The MassTrails10 webpage -  https://www.masstrails10.org/

Franklin gets MassTrails Grant for the SNETT

via Senator Becca Rausch:

"Trails connect our Commonwealth in beautiful and unexpected ways, bringing people closer to neighborhoods, parks and downtowns. Congratulations to Town of Bellingham MA, Town of Franklin MA, and Town of Wrentham, Massachusetts for receiving MassTrails Grants to help develop and improve the Charles Headwater Greenway, the SNETT Rail Trail, and many more outdoor spaces. "

From MassTrails Award listing (spreadsheet)

"This project will provide benches periodically along the 2.8 mile section of the SNETT and offer a convenient place to rest and enjoy the outdoors.  These benches will be similar to the DCR benches already in place on the SNETT Trail located from Center St out to the Rt 126 tunnel.  $16,263"

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DmmzSpKit/

Gov Healey press release ->   https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-75-million-in-grants-for-trail-improvements-across-the-state