Getting Back to the Land in the State Forest
State forest headquarters are located off Barnes Road.
State forest headquarters are located off Barnes Road.
Paved paths criss cross throughout the 5,300-acre forest.
Paved paths criss cross throughout the 5,300-acre forest.
Landscapes within the park include grasslands, heathlands, pine barrens and woodlands.
Landscapes within the park include grasslands, heathlands, pine barrens and woodlands.
Oaks and pines create habitat for Island wildlife.
Oaks and pines create habitat for Island wildlife.
An effort is underway to catalogue rare and endangered plant species.
An effort is underway to catalogue rare and endangered plant species.
Wide open spaces invite dog walkers for passive recreation.
Wide open spaces invite dog walkers for passive recreation.
Plaque honors the last habitat for the heath hen, that went extinct in 1932.
Plaque honors the last habitat for the heath hen, that went extinct in 1932.
Tall pines create canopy overhead and soft paths below.
Tall pines create canopy overhead and soft paths below.
Paved lanes inside the state forest are safe for family activities.
Paved lanes inside the state forest are safe for family activities.
Smokey the Bear keeps a watchful eye on surrounding lands.
Smokey the Bear keeps a watchful eye on surrounding lands.
Interior paths create views of the Island's woodlands and wildlife.
Interior paths create views of the Island's woodlands and wildlife.
The Manuel F. Correllus State Forest is one of the most underated gems on the Vineyard. Landscapes within the park include grasslands, heathlands, pine barrens and woodlands. Oak and pine are the dominant trees. Many rare species are located here. Biking and walking paths criss cross throughout the forest.