Spanning almost 17,000 acres and acting as a vital nature preserve to numerous plant and animal species, the Hockomock Swamp is the largest freshwater swampland in the state, acting as a natural flood control mechanism for the region. This natural place is more than meets the eye. Legends lurk beyond the foliage and beneath the murky waters. Whispers of spirits from a distant past, monstrous beasts, and visitors from another world are among the stories that have emerged from the heart of the “Bridgewater Triangle.” The word Hockomock in the…
