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More images of Walden Pond

  • Ken Ilgunas
  • Nov 30, 2011
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 15, 2022

I was staying with a friend in Boston for, oh, a week and a half, so I decided to buy a $12 train ticket to Concord to visit Walden Pond. (I’m currently in Western New York spending time with family.) I’ve been to Walden Pond before (and wrote about it here), but I’ve uploaded some new images below.

Here’s a bronzey sculpture of Thoreau, which, for some reason, is slightly smaller than human scale–and behind the sculpture is his “replica” cabin. The original was long ago used as firewood.


The Pond. It was a pretty dreary day and I got thoroughly (or Thoreauly?) soaked when eating a banana at the site of his original cabin. No moments of transcendence, unfortunately.

Lots of rails and wire to keep foot traffic from harming the land. Supposedly it gets pretty busy here in the normal months.


Original site of cabin.


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Alethea Brown
Alethea Brown
Jul 20

Walden Pond looks like such a peaceful place to visit. After exploring historic spots like this, I enjoy relaxing with a quick game of Drift Boss before planning my next adventure.

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Lucas Reed
Lucas Reed
Jul 17

Da gusto encontrar un portal donde todos los sorteos estén reunidos en una sola pantalla. La navegación es muy sencilla y los resultados aparecen de forma clara. Revisar la lotería nacional aquí es mucho más cómodo que buscar en diferentes sitios.

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Amelia Angel
Amelia Angel
Jul 02

Your collection beautifully captures the peaceful atmosphere and timeless charm of Walden Pond. Each image invites readers to slow down and appreciate the natural scenery from a fresh perspective. The thoughtful presentation and storytelling make this post both engaging and inspiring. It also highlights how visual creativity connects with fields like Poster Design Illustration, where composition, balance, and emotion play an important role in creating memorable artwork. Wonderful work and thanks for sharing.

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Dipako Sikotes
Dipako Sikotes
Jun 03

You begin to care not just about winning a single match, but about how that win affects your playoff hopes. retro bowl


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rafaelakutch58
Jul 18, 2025

Childhood memories come back! More than just a game, Sprunki Game is a time machine that takes you back to the best memories. With classic pixel graphics and simple yet addictive gameplay, Sprunky Game is the perfect medicine for those who want to relive the thrill of the old days.

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