By Abby Campbell
The pandemic affected everyday life, and the amount of time spent indoors increased. People looked at places to go with fewer restrictions.
Pembroke resident and photojournalist, John Tlumacki, has visited multiple parks and reservations within Plymouth County.
“In my opinion, the most beautiful place to visit because of its views and wildlife is the Weir River Farm nature reserve in Hingham which is run by The Trustees of the Reservation,” Tlumacki said.
Plymouth County has 10 state parks currently, all run by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Tlumacki walked at Burrage Pond Wildlife area in Hanson, where he said the parking lot was always crowded as it became a popular place during the pandemic.
Outside activities allowed at these state parks include fishing, boating, birding, hiking, horse riding, swimming, bicycling, or even those looking for history like the site of Plymouth rock.
Mass Audubon has more than 60 wildlife sanctuaries in Massachusetts, with five of them being within Plymouth County.
Two are in Marshfield, one in Duxbury, one in Wareham, and one in Lakeville.
Northriver Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield and Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the bigger sites as they have nature centers and programs, according to the Mass Audubon website.
Tidmarsh was originally a cranberry bog that was restored to its former self by letting native plants take it over Tlumack said.
At Ellisville Harbor Park, it was more crowded in 2020 and 2021, Tlumacki said.
Ellisville Harbor Park has rolling meadows and a red pine forest to observe.
“Also any place that allowed dogs was always crowded at the height of Covid in 2020 especially,” Tlumacki said.
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