Discover some surprising natural wonders in and around the commercial fishing hub of New Bedford, MA, including fishing, hiking, birdwatching, and paddling. On the Acushnet River, groups such as the Buzzards Bay Coalition have transformed a former sawmill into a stunning park that also provides environmental benefits. Meanwhile, the health of the river affects downstream marine ecology, and you can enjoy fishing for striped bass and bluefish just steps from the historic downtown area, and even more action with false albacore waiting in the open waters of Buzzards Bay.
Watch a short film about the Acushnet Sawmill Preserve: • Urban Oasis: New Bedfo...
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