Walden Pond is a historic pond in Concord, Massachusetts, in the United States. A good example of a kettle hole, it was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000–12,000 years ago. [4]

Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. Also be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau's single-room cabin. Organized groups must call in advance to make a reservation. Park hours vary seasonally. ph. 978-405-2082 email.

Walden Pond is the centerpiece of Thoreau’s Walden Woods and is the focus of Thoreau’s most famous piece: Walden. It is owned and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and sees nearly 600,000 visitors every year.

Walden, Thoreau's most famous writing articulating the essence of Transcendentalism, was published in 1854. The book, often read in grades 11-12, reflects Thoreau's attempt to 'live life simply.'

Walden Pond State Reservation is an iconic park that draws nearly 600,000 visitors per year from around the world. A typical New England kettle lake, Walden was made famous by Henry David Thoreau’s masterpiece, Walden; or Life in the Woods.

Best known through Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, Walden Pond and the surrounding Walden Woods was a favorite destination for walks by local Concord Transcendentalists Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Jan 28, 2022 · Year-round, you'll find Walden Pond State Reservation a place to slow down, to revere nature, to stretch your limbs and your mind. You may not have two years, two months, …

Walden Pond, small pond (about 64 acres [26 hectares]) in Concord town (township), Middlesex county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies just south of the village of Concord in Walden Pond State Reservation (304 acres [123 hectares]). The pond was immortalized by Henry David Thoreau, who retreated.

May 11, 2017 · What Does Thoreau’s Walden Pond Look Like Today? When you remove Walden Pond from the context of Henry David Thoreau, you might be surprised to find that it’s just a beach—a glacial kettle-hole...

Jul 11, 2018 · Visitors can take a swim in the 64 ½-acre pond, explore the replica of Thoreau’s historic cabin, or take a whimsical walk on any of the reservation’s hiking trails — where …