Near the top of what's known as Little Blue Hill is a pretty north-facing view. This bench waits stoically, in good weather and bad, for all who wish to look out and rest their feet. Augustus Hemenway was a philanthropist and public servant in Canton. He was the son of a wealthy Boston merchant by... Continue Reading →
According to Massachusetts history, Plymouth Colony commander Myles Standish and his Native American guide Squanto met a Sachem named Chickatawbut in 1621. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was named after the indigenous population, the Massachusett, a word that translates roughtly into "near the great hill" and refers to Great Blue Hill in particular. One can be... Continue Reading →
At the top of Little Blue Hill, you can see right across to Great Blue Hill. But far more interesting to me is how the deer paths wind their way up to the top, where this silken grass grows and the views are spectacular. I guess the deer like to take stock of the natural... Continue Reading →
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