Central Massachusetts is home to farms, orchards, trails, chasms, wildlife sanctuaries, and more.  If you love to be outdoors, there is plenty to explore. Wachusett Mountain is open year-round.  The popular mountain is perfect for hiking in the fall and skiing in the winter.  Or head to Purgatory Chasm State Reservation for an adventurous playground. The Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England and offers visitors trails and diverse habitat.  Or enjoy the trails of The Blackstone Valley Heritage Corridor or the Last Green Valley Heritage Corridor.