Travel (10): Visiting Thoreau’s Walden Pond | Concord, Boston
🛖 The famous Walden Pond is now mainly a fantastic spot for local residents to swim and go hiking—it’s all about casual outdoor fun! 💡 Practical Tips Parking Fee: $8 per car for residents with Massachusetts (MA) license plates; $30 for out-of-state visitors. Hours: The visitor center closes at 4 PM, but the lake area stays open until 8 PM—plenty of time to explore! 🛖 Key Spots to See Replica of Thoreau’s Cabin: Not far from the entrance, there’s a detailed replica of the small cabin Thoreau built himself. It even includes all the original furnishings, making it feel like a step back in time. Original Cabin Site: The real cabin was demolished long ago, but you can follow the official trail straight to its original location—perfect for history and literature fans! 📖 A Note on Thoreau’s Walden Thoreau’s Walden documents his exploration of lifestyle. By the lake, he lived an “extreme minimalism” life—but his personal pursuit and praise for this minimalist lifestyle don’t mean it’s inherently “better.” Ultimately, listening to your own inner needs—whether that’s chasing success, fame, or the desire to be loved—matters most. #NewYork #Boston #WaldenPond #WeekendLife #Weekend #Outing #WanderingThroughFamousLiteraryGardens #MinimalistLife #HenryDavidThoreau #Concord #CozyWeekend #Strolling #Hiking