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The Emerald Necklace: Olmsted's Masterpiece

The Emerald Necklace: Olmsted's Masterpiece Nine parks chained from Boston Common to Franklin Park, seven miles of connected green that Olmsted designed in t...

May 10, 2026 · August Mireille
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Jamaica Pond in Late October

Jamaica Pond in Late October 68 acres of glacial kettle pond, spring-fed and clean. Part of Olmsted's Emerald Necklace. The 1.5-mile path starts at the boath...

May 8, 2026 · August Mireille
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Walden Pond: 1.7 Miles of Thoreau's Backyard

Walden Pond: 1.7 Miles of Thoreau's Backyard Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, about 30 minutes west of Boston. A 1.7-mile loop hugging the water — p...

May 7, 2026 · August Mireille

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