Dartmouth's Parsons Reserve Bursting With Daffodils: How to Visit

Why tiptoe through the tulips when you can dawdle through the daffodils?

The popular yellow flowers have been popping up for weeks, a true sign that spring has arrived in New England. The seasonal change is perfectly depicted with these blooms as the flower symbolizes joy, hope, rebirth and new beginnings.

For those living on the SouthCoast, a few groups of daffodils in your yard is a seasonal staple. However, if you don't grow the perennial plants or if you want to enjoy more of them, take a hike.

Local Trails Leads You to Dazzling Daffodils

I mean that literally. A local trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts allows visitors to stroll along surround by thousands of beautiful daffodils.

Just a short drive down Horseneck Road, you'll find Parsons Preserve, an area that's part of the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT).

The trust's mission is "to preserve and protect Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature, forever."

Parking at Parsons Reserve is limited, but the extra effort to find a space is well worth it.

Destination: Daffodils

The trail appears to be normal as you first enter, not a flower in sight. After about 10 minutes (it could be less if you're a fast walker), you'll arrive at the field.

Thousands upon thousands of daffodils are there, dating back to World War II. Since the 1940s, guests of the trail have been able to enjoy the natural beauty of the floral field.

Stroll through the local daffodils, enjoy the natural beauty and take in this spectacular sight.

A $5 donation to the preserve is encouraged when visiting.

Find Out What Your Birth Month Flower Is

Did you know that you have a birth flower? Yep, we all do. I knew about birthstones but didn't know about the flowers that went with your birth month.

According to the Farmers Almanac, the tradition of birth flowers has been around for a long time. The tradition may even go back to the Romans.

Like one's zodiac sign, some believe that a birth flower represents personality and emotions.

So if you want to impress someone. here's a list so you can get them a bouquet of their birth flower.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

Simmons Mill Pond Trail in Little Compton Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Outside

Take a walk through the quiet woods of Little Compton, Rhode Island and hit the reset button on life. Simmons Mill Pond Management Area can be accessed via Colebrook and John Dyer roads.

Gallery Credit: Gazelle

Walk Down Memory Lane at the Dartmouth Mall in 2017

Thanks to artificial intelligence and advances in 3D mapping, Google Maps is slowly rolling out a new feature called immersive view, allowing users to go inside buildings. It looks like Dartmouth Mall is one of the first places in the area to use the new technology, thanks to images from 2017.

Gallery Credit: Maddie Levine

Source: Stunning Dartmouth Daffodils Date Back to World War II

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