A trip to Massachusetts is a journey through the history ... but if you're especially interested in learning about nature, Thompson Island might be your top choice. Read more: 25 Gorgeous Islands ...

If you want to immerse yourself in history as well as nature, Massachusetts also has plenty of historical parks, with the state's first park dating back to over 100 years before the country was formed ...

Philanthropist Linda Bean founded a nonprofit that renovated the Joshua Lewis House to convert it into a library dedicated to ...