This week's adventure led me down another old road where I found another mystery.
A Mystery at the End of the Road
Recently I explored a local conservation area and came across some interesting finds. Of course, I came across the standard colonial house foundation, chimney stack and all, But then the fun began.
In Deed
When I began my forays into the wide world around me, I would look for places with interesting names or histories. There is a trail guide of places around the City of Worcester that I stumbled upon and one of the trails was called "God's Acre or Deed Rock". Now if that isn't a title to rope you in.
The Worcester Coal Mine
Who would ever have guessed Worcester was once the coal mining mecca of New England? Okay, maybe it wasn't, but it did have a large coal mine, the remains of which can still be found today.
Cohasse Falls - An Exploration
A few weeks ago I decided to hike to a place I hadn't been to in over 30 years, probably closer to forty. I'll call this a destination hike as I had a specific destination in mind, Cohasse Falls in Southbridge, MA. And of course, I would see what I could find along the way. At the end of this post is a link to a video of my hike.
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| Cohasse Falls - Copyright Paul Roy 2020 |
Kettle Brook Conservation Area
Since I have begun wandering around I am constantly surprised and amazed at how many hidden gems there are where you least expect them. Kettle Brook is one of those areas. When I decided to hike through here I had no idea of the awesome ruins I would find.
Above is a slide show of some of what I found. And here is some history of the property and what I believe I was looking at. The easiest access to the property is via Main Street, Worcester at the Worcester-Leicester line, 1511 Main St, to be exact. You will come to an old mill which has been converted into condos called Kettle Brook Lofts.
Above is a slide show of some of what I found. And here is some history of the property and what I believe I was looking at. The easiest access to the property is via Main Street, Worcester at the Worcester-Leicester line, 1511 Main St, to be exact. You will come to an old mill which has been converted into condos called Kettle Brook Lofts.
I Walk Therefore I Wander
Welcome to my blog. This is where I put together my two newest passions with one of my oldest. The two newest passions are walking taking photographs of whatever happens to catch my interest. My oldest is writing. In this case, it will be writing about what I see.
There are certain subjects I tend to gravitate towards, like old stone walls, abandoned roads, old mills, and old foundations. The history behind these things is another passion of mine. Who built this wall? Why? What was the land used for?
I came across this unexpectedly one day will driving down an old highway. Who built it? What is it - a barn, a house? Why did the people leave? When? Do the original builders have any ancestors in the area? There are plenty of questions, and sometimes there are even answers.
And then there are railroads - old and new. This is a branch line of the former New York, New Haven railroad, that eventually became the part of the Providence and Worcester. It was last used in the late 1970s and officially abandoned not too long ago.
Like stone walls, old railroads can be found throughout New England and offer glimpses into those that lived and worked here in the past.
Nature eventually takes over, but there can always be something to be discovered.
Mother Nature also presents us with random beauty, sometimes when and where it is least expected.
This mallard duck was spotted in the middle of town only feet away from Main St. How many cars drove by and never noticed him and his companions?
Follow me as I share my wanderings in this space.
Together we can explore the world around us and perhaps learn some new things on the way.
There are certain subjects I tend to gravitate towards, like old stone walls, abandoned roads, old mills, and old foundations. The history behind these things is another passion of mine. Who built this wall? Why? What was the land used for?
I came across this unexpectedly one day will driving down an old highway. Who built it? What is it - a barn, a house? Why did the people leave? When? Do the original builders have any ancestors in the area? There are plenty of questions, and sometimes there are even answers.
Like stone walls, old railroads can be found throughout New England and offer glimpses into those that lived and worked here in the past.
Nature eventually takes over, but there can always be something to be discovered.
Mother Nature also presents us with random beauty, sometimes when and where it is least expected.
This mallard duck was spotted in the middle of town only feet away from Main St. How many cars drove by and never noticed him and his companions?
Together we can explore the world around us and perhaps learn some new things on the way.
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