Updated USGS digital topographic maps feature more trails

"As we approach summer, President Trump has designated the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month” and USGS maps are the perfect resource as you head outside and explore. Updated US Topo maps and other mapping products now make the planning and navigation of your next outing easier. Recent partnerships with other federal, state, and non-governmental organizations have allowed the USGS to feature additional trails and major recreation points of interest on our digital topographic maps.

Collecting Trail Data From Partners

The USGS has become an aggregator of national trails and recreational features. The National Geospatial Program (NGP) at the USGS has been seeking and leveraging partnerships with other agencies and organizations by making their data available through USGS mapping products and services. These contributions and collaborative efforts have resulted in the addition of more than 210,000 miles of government maintained trails to the Nation’s topographic base maps."

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Updated USGS digital topographic maps feature more trails

Our Volunteers are Going Places! - Pedal along the SNETT - Aug 30

Blackstone Heritage Corridor Volunteer-led Events August 25 through September 3 Saturday, August 26th -Clean Up the Woonasquatucket River in Providence Tuesday, August 29 - GearHeads Trash Responsibly - Cleanup Event for Kids Tuesday, August 29 - Paddle Stump Pond in Smithfield, RI Wednesday, August 30 - Pedal along the SNETT, Bellingham to Franklin Saturday, September 3 - Birding the Blackstone at Blackstone River State Park Save the Date: Thursday, September 21 We're celebrating National Sewing Month with a new volunteer activity! Read all about it here! For a complete list of our volunteer-led events and other events  throughout the Blackstone Heritage Corridor,  Visit the events page on our website. BHC's online events calendar is updated faster than we can say  "Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor"  so check back often to see what's happening. * Afraid that weather is a factor? Check out BHC's Facebook Page for any updates!

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Stink bugs and other natural creatures

The Mass Great Outdoors blog is a recent discovery of mine that you might be interested in following. Two years ago the stink bug made its appearance well known in my house. Winter moths appeared in droves last year. This recent posting covers the natural order of the creatures at this time of year.

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It’s that time of year again: temperatures outside are dropping, and to some insects, this is an open invitation to enter your home and hunker down for the winter. Here are the three you may likely see around Massachusetts this fall:  1)    Western Conifer Seed   ...Continue Reading The Scoop on Stink Bugs and Other Home Invaders

You can visit the Mass Great Outdoors Blog here  http://blog.mass.gov/greatoutdoors/