Category: Attractions

Winsor Dam

The Winsor Dam and the Goodnough Dike impound the waters of the Swift and Ware Rivers, forming the Quabbin Reservoir, the largest water body in Massachusetts. The dam is one of the largest in New England.

A hilly walkway leads up to the dam.

View from one end of the top of the dam to the wide walkways and green spaces below.

Walking across the dam is a popular activity in the park.

Quabbin Reservoir as seen from one end of the dam. It is 18 miles long and up to six miles wide.

The 412 billion gallon reservoir is the largest man-made reservoir in the world devoted solely to drinking water supply.

From 1938-1946 four towns were flooded to create this vast reservoir. It supplies over 40% of Massachusetts with drinking water.

Water can form waves on windy days.

Bobolink Field

This spacious field is a favored walking spot for both people and dogs on leashes. However, during the late spring Bobolink nesting season, special care is taken to protect these ground-nesting birds, while still enjoying their bubbly songs and low ground flights.

Moore State Park, Paxton, MA

Spring Fling

American Robins, Moore State Park, Paxton, MA

Although a storm is coming, spring is not far away!

Color Harmony at a Winter Waterfall

https://www.mass.gov/locations/moore-state-park

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