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Massachusetts Geological Attractions and Destinations

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Massachusetts is particularly rich in metamorphic rocks and roadcuts to observe them in, as well as ice-age features and park to enjoy them in. It was also a coal and iron mining powerhouse in colonial times. This deep history and prehistory makes Massachusetts geology a lifelong attraction.

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Ice age relicBalance Rock, Berkshire CountyJust this side of New YorkBash Bish Falls, Berkshire CountyA glacial playgroundCape CodCraggy classroomCastle Rock, Essex County
Glacial sandpileDexter Drumlin, LancasterPredator tracksDinosaur Footprints, HolyokeNear-urban rocky wildlandMiddlesex Fells, Middlesex CountyWild marble palaceNatural Bridge, Berkshire County
Granite cityQuincy Quarries, Norfolk CountyA widespread characterRoxbury Puddingstone, Boston AreaLovely rocks beautifully sculptedShelburne Falls, Franklin County
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