Jeanine and I enjoyed a nice walk along a recently opened section of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail which passes near our home. We turned around at Concord Junction (memorialized by the installation pictured above) where 120 trains a day would pass during the time of the Industrial Revolution.  Quite a stark contrast to today. Now, one of the intersecting lines has been turned into a 25-mile linear park open for all but motorized activities.  We crossed over the Assabet River on a newly constructed pedestrian bridge which reflects the railroad heritage of the trail .  We are very lucky to live in a place with such easy access to nature and a commitment to historical preservation.