Along My Run | 4 - The New England Edition

I really enjoyed the change in scenery during my visit to Massachusetts. Instead of sweeping fields of corn, my eyes took in the tall pines, granite cliffs and forested green woods so prevalent in the Bay State. I sought out new places to run (Google Maps is great for this) and wasn't disappointed.


This trail is barely visible from the main street - it cuts through the forest then dumps into hilly field a leading up to an old homestead road.


Along the road, I ran past this property - a centuries old farm which appeared to still be in operation. The morning sun bathed the entire scene and I wished I could run up the driveway to see the fields below.

Also along this road was a cemetery - dating back to 1660. The town of North Andover was established in the 1630's, so I must have found my way along the original roads in town.


We spent two days south of Boston in Plymouth, where my parents live. Their neighborhood boasts an extensive network of walking trails that wind up and down through the pine trees - running them is always a challenge and delight.


I ventured into new territory, trying to find the Great Island Pond I had seen on the map. After running over four miles, I still hadn't found it and seriously considered turning around, but continued on and came upon this:

And so I had found Great Island Pond. If you can imagine, I stayed a little while to enjoy the perfect morning.


Some other scenes along my runs in Massachusetts:




Go Fast Enough to Get There, but Slow Enough to See - Jimmy Buffet