LITTLE COMPTON Benjamin Simmons dammed Cold Brook in the mid-1700s to create a pond and raceways to harness the waterpower to run his gristmill.
The mill is long gone, but the pond became the center of a natural sanctuary for birds and wildlife.
In the 1960s, Bill Chace and his family built five more ponds connected with a network of trails.The Chace family sold the land in 1995 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, which maintains the family-friendly public preserve.
Today, the 433-acre refuge, named the Simmons Mill Pond Management Area, is unique because of the wide, easy-to-walk trails and dozens of hand-lettered signs identifying trees, wildlife, rock formations and the land s rich history.
Almost All City of Bozeman Summer Day Camps are Full. What now?
Getting your kid into the appropriate summer activities can be as difficult as finding affordable housing in Bozeman. Summer camps run through the City of Bozeman are almost entirely full.
As of this writing on April 1st, there are only a few day camps that still have room left. Those that DO have room can be found here, and are for kids ages 8 to 10. Aloha Summer! , Party in the USA and Campers Got Talent appear to still have openings.
This summer (as expected), there was limited space availability for all the kids summer day camps with the City of Bozeman and many filled up quickly.
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OUTDOORS: Bozeman Area Digital Trail Map From GVLT
Need to get out of the house (or the office) and explore a new trail around the Gallatin Valley? The Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the City of Bozeman make that super easy with the digital trail map.
We all know that our trail system is excellent in the Gallatin Valley. Sometimes a friendly reminder of JUST HOW MANY GREAT TRAILS we actually have is a good thing. The GVLT is largely responsible for these resources and they also make it super easy to enjoy the trails with a handy
What is the GVLT all about in a nutshell?
CT Greenways Council Accepting Nominations for State Greenway Designations Written by CT Deep
Nominations Accepted Until April 30th
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council today announced that they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.
Greenways are an integral part of any community, offering recreational opportunities, providing alternative transportation options, helping to preserve the environment, and supporting economic development. Greenways can make a community a more attractive place to live by connecting living spaces with the environment, and they preserve history and cultivate town pride.
“Greenways protect our critical resources and often provide opportunities to connect people with those resources,” said DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes. “Our Connecticut Greenways Council encourages municipalities to embrace the designation process to facilitat