About Swampscott: How did the town acquire the Harold A. King Forest?
Swampscott columnist Rob Levy offers a slice of Harold King Forest history.
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Swampscott columnist Rob Levy offers a slice of Harold King Forest history.
From seaside beaches to woodland hilltops with sweeping views, here are 13 protected areas for outdoor exploration and recreation.
NATURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Go take a bath in the Woods Toni Bandrowicz “Forest Bathing” — or Shinrin-yoku in Japanese — is the new trend in reducing stress and depression, lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity, and improving overall mental and physical health. For those unacquainted with the term, it essentially means taking a quiet, leisurely, mindful walk in the woods. No water is involved; just soaking up the forest “atmosphere.” That this type of activity would be good for both the mind and body should come as no surprise. People have been extolling the benefits of sp...