A Guide to a Perfect Summer Picnic on the North Shore

With the weather warm and the gardens in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to pack up a picnic and bring delicious food out to beautiful New England views. Here are a few of our favorite spots across the North Shore as well as some great places to grab your food from on the way. Andover Harold Parker State Forest This vast forest offers many different trails and paths to wander and features 11 different ponds. Explore the wooded areas and keep an eye out for turtles and salamanders before settling in for your picnic. 133 Jenkins Rd., Andover, mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest Long Hill, Beverly | Photograph

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