Sunny day at Nickerson State Park
If you’ve had enough of the marshy cape or just need a night or so in the thick of the forest, Nickerson is perfectly situated for you. Resembling the forests of the Appalachians or those further west, it seems to be transplanted in close proximity to the sprawling Cape Cod region of Massachusetts.

Lacking rivers or even tiny waterways, Nickerson has only kettle ponds. These can still work with a canoe or for a swim, but not much else. The paths through the park are great for walking, running, and horseback riding; any means is worth a trip amidst the offshore hardwoods. Also, the trout are rampant here, for avid anglers.

So if you happen to love southeast Massachusetts for the flailing Cape Cod, but aren’t into the accommodations, stop by Nickerson and stay a few nights.