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Here are the best places to go walking on the South Shore. Best views, ... This state park is the only mainland portion of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. 361 River St. 781-337 ...

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Tim Keiderling, 58, and Esther Keiderling, 28, were last seen at Baxter State Park on Sunday, June 1 shortly after 10 a.m. local time while hiking toward the summit of Katahdin, according to the park.