Winter in the Parks - Gratitude After Gravy (Massachusetts) (Episode 49)

Send us Fan MailMassachusetts DCR's Gratitude with Gravy is a 17-year tradition: guided free hikes at 8 state parks across the state on Black Friday. Skip the lines and hit the trails.Julie Martin, Director of Visitor Engagement and Programs at Massachusetts DCR, joins The Parks Podcast to share where, when, and why winter is the perfect time to be outside — plus a preview of the 2026 First Day Hike Revolution.In this episode: — Gratitude with Gravy: 8 locations, ranger-led, 1–4 miles, water bottle stickers — Why Massachusetts parks are busy 365 days a year — and why winter is underrated — The 2026 MA State Park Pass: $60, available on Yodel app starting Black Friday — Massachusetts as the originator of First Day Hikes — and what the 2026 "First Day Hike Revolution" means — Boston skating rinks open over Thanksgiving weekendLinks: mass.gov/dcr | Yodel app for park passSupport the show