A Nature Lover’s Paradise: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard has been regarded for years as a fun getaway spot for friends and family. Whether you just want to hangout on the beaches or check out some cute boutiques, you are unlikely to have a dull time, however, people often forget about the nature surrounding this quaint island. With multiple beaches and miles upon miles of land, there are natural wonders all around Martha’s Vineyard. Much of this land is protected by different organizations, but with their help, the land has been able to grow and flourish in this unique environment. The public is generously offered the opportunity to look at and tour this land through kayaks, hikes, biking, and tours both self guided and with a guide. When taking a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, take a stop at some of these locations to see the beautiful landscape that was created thousands of years ago and has since become an environment like none other.

Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank

The land bank is always a fun way to reconnect with nature. As a conservation type of organization, the land bank focuses on upkeep and protecting the earth's greatest gifts while also allowing us all to take advantage and explore all of its beauty. Whether it's just to take a walk, go hunting, or have a peaceful camping trip, all visitors are sure to be amazed by the land.

Sheriff’s Meadow

Sheriff’s Meadow is a conservation group focused on maintaining the different plots of land across Martha’s Vineyard. With this, they have also created education programs and guided walks to help immerse people into the natural beauty of the island. One can also find public trails, fishing spots, and assigned bowhunting areas when stepping onto Sheriff’s Meadow land.

Mass Audubon’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

If you are looking for a new trail to go walking, biking, or running on, Mass Audubon’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary offers over 4 miles of public trails. The sanctuary also offers kayak tours, camps, birding, and a multitude of other activities while maintaining and protecting their woodlands.

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse

Cape Poge is another refuge protecting land and its animals while also allowing the public a glimpse at nature. The area offers a beautiful beach and century-old red cedars. To explore this area, one can walk or hike on trails or go the crazier route of taking a tour in an over-sand vehicle or a scenic paddle along Poucha Pond.

Long Point Wildlife Refuge

This refuge offers views of unique landscapes and life to the public on one of the largest pub locally accessible properties on the island. During summer months anyone can rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards or take a swim in the ocean or salt and freshwater ponds. Their two-mile trail also allows for a deeper look into the oak forest and savannah throughout the refuge.

Riverhead Field Frisbee Golf Course

If you have a like for frisbee golf, then you will love this field and its beautiful layout. Sat between pine and oak trees throughout forest land, this is almost as much of a scenic hiking trail as it is a frisbee golf course. If you want to stop by, the course is open daily throughout the summer from sunrise to sunset.

Polly Hill Arboretum

For those who wish to take a look at the flourishing botanical and horticultural parts of the island, the Polly Hill Arboretum has 60 acres worth of this beautiful environment. With some of the rarest plants, people can walk on self guided tours to take a deeper look at different fields and meadows.