Blackstone Heritage Corridor

06/18/2026

BHC Run Club: Due to the forecasted weather today, a decision will be made at 6:30pm on site. Meeting spot is the picnic table out front of Phantom Farms Brewing.

06/18/2026

Grab your kayak or canoe on Tuesdays evenings this summer & join the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club for fun adventures! The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club has been bringing together canoe and kayak enthusiasts since 2000, in partnership with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor and the Rhode Island Canoe/Kayak Association (RICKA). More info at https://www.ricka.org/BVPaddlers.html

06/17/2026

🏃 𝐁𝐇𝐂 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 | 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐧
Something new is hitting the ground at Blackstone Heritage Corridor — and we think you're going to love it.
BHC Run Club is a new community running program built around support, community, and getting outside together. Every pace and experience level is welcome. This is not a race — it's a run, and you can make your run longer or shorter if you'd like.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡:
We will be leaving from Phantom Farms Brewing and heading out to do a 5k out-and-back on the nearby bike path. After the run, we will meet back at Phantom Farms to celebrate a job well done- or should we say a jog well-run…

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Starting location: Phantom Farms Brewing, Cumberland, RI - meet at the picnic tables in the front

06/16/2026

What a perfect morning at Douglas State Forest! 🥾🌸

The Mountain Laurels were in full bloom, and Bad Luck Pond was absolutely beautiful. A great hike all around — thanks to Phil Johanson for leading the way and to everyone who joined us out on the trail!

06/12/2026

🚲 Bikeway Ambassador Summer Rides

Join Us for Ride #1 of the Summer Series!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Blackstone Greenway Parking Area
Near 76 Adams St., Uxbridge, MA
GPS: 42.026754, -71.604404

Kick off the Bikeway Ambassador Summer Rides with an evening roll along the MA Blackstone River Greenway! Led by Lauren, with interpreter Bill on hand, this 7-mile round-trip ride is flat & paved, — a great way to explore the corridor on two wheels!

🛤️ What makes this ride extra special?
This stretch of the Greenway is rich with history! Ride past the site of an old NY & NE railroad station and the legendary "Titanic" rail bed. Bill will lead interpretive stops along the way to explore the fascinating story of the Millville Lock and the iconic Triad Bridge — two landmarks that bring the industrial and engineering history of the Blackstone Valley to life.

🔒 Bonus stop: We'll hop off our bikes for a quick hike down to see the Millville Lock up close! The trail to the lock is steep, wooded, and has rocks and roots (.5 mile round trip). Not up for the walk? No worries — a volunteer will stay with the bikes!

Ride Details:
• Length: 7 miles round trip
• Rating: Easy, flat, paved
• Terrain: Paved greenway
• Leader: Lauren | Interpreter: Bill
• Parking & Meeting Point: Blackstone Greenway Parking Area, near 76 Adams St., Uxbridge, MA (GPS: 42.026754, -71.604404)

📋 A few things to know before you ride:
• No bathrooms or water fountains at ride locations — come prepared!
• Make sure your bike is in proper riding condition, as bike repair support is very limited

We'd love to see you there! Share this post and tag a friend who wants to ride along! 👇

06/11/2026

Join Us for a Hike at Douglas State Forest! 🥾🌸
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 AM
93 Wallis St., Douglas, MA
*(Meet at the parking area near 93 Wallis St.)*

Kick off your Saturday with a 3-mile moderate hike through the breathtaking trails of Douglas State Forest in Douglas, MA! Led by Phil Johanson, this adventure takes you along a stunning Mountain Laurel trail to the serene Bad Luck Pond — a true gem of the season!

🌺 What makes this hike extra special?
If the timing is right, this trail will be absolutely *gorgeous* — we're hoping the Mountain Laurels will be in or near full bloom, turning the forest into a sea of pink and white blossoms! And history buffs won't be disappointed either — you'll pass the old C.C.C. dynamite shack along the way, a fascinating remnant of the Civilian Conservation Corps era.

Hike Details:
• Length: 3 miles
• Rating: Moderate (longer distance, some gradual climbs, rocks & roots — requires basic fitness)
• Terrain: Mountain Laurel trail to Bad Luck Pond
• Parking & Meeting Point: 93 Wallis St., Douglas, MA

Only well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome! 🐾

06/10/2026

The Appalachian Mountain Club is celebrating their 150th anniversary with the AMC 150th Relay that started March 14, 2026. They are sending a single pennant hand to hand across 2,000+ miles from Virginia to Maine by chapter and volunteer leaders who bring the pennant to the next location by hiking, biking, or paddling mile by mile. This week they were in the Corridor, and BHC joined them on the Plummers Landing hike carrying the pennant from Plummers Landing to Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park! You can be part of the journey too. Find out how to join a relay at https://www.outdoors.org/amc150/

06/09/2026

🌿 Saturday's hike at Mercy Woods in Cumberland, RI!

A Cumberland Land Trust property tucked into the Northeast corner of Rhode Island. 3 miles of climbing hills, crossing streams, passing stone walls, massive boulders, and walking through a beautiful fern-covered forest floor. Thanks to Ernie Germani for leading us through this beautiful place and to Randy, the president of the Cumberland Land Trust for educating everyone on the property's history.

06/05/2026

Join Us for a Hike at Mercy Woods! 🥾🌿
Saturday, June 7, 2026
9:00 AM
1 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI

Kick off your Saturday with a 3-mile moderate hike through the beautiful Mercy Woods, tucked in the northeast corner of Rhode Island! Led by Ernie Germani, this adventure winds through wooded trails with hills, streams, large boulders and outcrops, and even a peaceful open field — truly a little bit of everything!

What makes this hike extra special?
Mercy Woods is a Cumberland Land Trust property that packs an impressive variety of scenery into one trail. You'll climb rolling hills, cross babbling streams, duck through a lush forest floor blanketed in ferns, walk along a scenic ridge, and pass stone walls and massive boulders that tell the story of New England's glacial past.

Hike Details:
• Length: 3 miles
• Rating: Moderate (longer distance, some gradual climbs, rocks & roots — requires basic fitness)
• Terrain: Mostly wooded with hills, streams, stone walls, large boulders & outcrops, and a field
• Parking & Meeting Point: Parking lot on Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI

Only well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome! 🐾

Bring a friend to share in the adventure!

06/04/2026

The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is hosting a Ranger Walkabout tonight! Join an NPS Ranger for From Forge to Fortune in Northbridge — a fascinating outdoor walk that brings the story of American industry to life right here in our own backyard.

How did the Revolutionary generation in Northbridge set the stage for the future of American industry? You'll learn how a small forge along the Mumford River gave rise to a textile giant — and became a blueprint for American innovation. The tour begins near the historic forge building, located within the Open Sky complex. History, fresh air, and a great story!

Event Details:

• Date: Tonight — Wednesday, June 4th

• Time: 6:30 PM

• Meeting Point: 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA (near the historic forge building, Open Sky complex)

• Host: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (NPS)

• Cost: Free & open to the public

Join a park ranger for a guided walk this summer.

The 2026 Ranger Walkabout series begins on Thursday, June 4, and runs on Thursday evenings through August 27, 2026. All walkabouts begin at 6:30 p.m., but locations vary each week. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

See the full listing here: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/ranger-walkabouts.htm