Afoot in Roxbury

Had a great time talking about Afoot in Connecticut at Roxbury's Minor Memorial Library today. We also discussed a growing topic of interest - the connection of the state's hiking trails, greenways, land trusts, state parks, etc. We are closer than anywhere in America to having what Europe has today, and what we had once upon a time - a network of trails that allows us to walk from town to town, staying overnight at bed and breakfasts, and exploring our home one day at a time.

Mine Hill, Roxbury

Visited Mine Hill in Roxbury, owned by the Roxbury Land Trust. it was much more impressive than its status as 'mere' land trust property might indicate. I immediately thought "state park" at least. 

 The remnants of the foundry, the roasting ovens, and the rest were amazing, as well as donkey paths up the mountain to abandoned mine shafts. Don't go in them, though - they are dangerous.

Alexander Calder Sculpture, Roxbury, Connecticut

Driving through Roxbury the other day...and by the side of the road at the local library is an imitation Calder sculpture. Except it isn't an imitation. Calder's studio was in Roxbury and this is the real deal. Just another of the wonderful surprises you'll come across here in our state.

Roxbury is/was the home of various other celebrities, writers, and artists. But I won't rat all of them out just yet.