State of Massachusetts Public sites:

State of Massachusetts: Official site of the state, source of online services and information. http://www.mass.gov/massgov2/index.html

Department of Natural Resources: "The Division has five major components: Fisheries, Wildlife, Heritage and Endangered Species, Realty and Public Information and Education. Here you can find out whom to call about various issues as well as a listing of all the Division's publications. Information about licenses and fees is being developed." http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dpt_toc.htm

Tourism: "With more than 1500 miles of shoreline on the Atlantic coast as well as two famous offshore islands -- Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the state boasts more than 80 beaches. Other well-known beaches are located on Cape Cod, Cape Ann and the shore areas north and south of Boston. Travelers can also visit a number of beaches near lakes, ponds and within national parks." http://www.mass-vacation.com/jsp/index.jsp

State Parks: This is the official Massachusetts State Parks Web site. You will find helpful information for planning your family vacation, camping weekend or RV park getaway. Everything from resorts, camping, boating, cabin rentals, hiking trails, fishing, golf and more. Filled with fresh air, clean water, healthy habitat and a variety of opportunities for fitness-building, stress-reducing exercise, Massachusetts State Parks are just what the doctor ordered for bringing a good dose of health into our lives. Savor the star-studded night-time sky, trade stories with your friends around the camp fire, then roll out your sleeping bag and have the best night's sleep since you were a kid.
http://www.mass-vacation.com/jsp/page.jsp?&cat=29&level=3&g=d

State of Massachusetts Commercial sites and Organizations:

Massachusetts Campground Owners Assoc.: http://www.campmass.com/
Excerpt from website: ravel east from the beautiful Berkshire Mountains through the river valleys of central Massachusetts to the historic coastal areas. Experience the rural splendor of our back roads, or the history of our cities. Mountains, Valleys, Rivers and Lakes abound in our Camping adventure land.
Explore the whaling ports and beaches along our 1800 miles of coastline. Step back into history in our museums and historic villages. Become a pioneer, or a pilgrim for a day. Sample the arts, elegance, and cultural heritage. Camping in Massachusetts offers four seasons of sports, entertainment, touring and family fun.

Historical information about Massachusetts
Motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem - By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty

Excerpt from the Massachusetts Historical Society: http://www.masshist.org
" For more than two centuries the MHS has been collecting and preserving materials relating to the history of our commonwealth and our nation. The holdings of the MHS encompass millions of rare and unique documents and artifacts vital to the study of American history" (click link for full text)