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New England Parks Project

New England Parks Project

By: Jillian Boger
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 New England Parks Project is a multimodal exploration of the state park systems of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Connecticut. It describes the history of these places, as well as personal connections to named places and lands in New England. Written and edited by host Jillian Boger.Copyright 2025
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  • S1E6 - 6: Snake Den State Park

    S1E6 - 6: Snake Den State Park
    May 4 2025
    Episode Notes

    In episode 6 of New England Parks Project, I go to Snake Den State Park in Johnston, Rhode Island, where I get stumped about how this project is going, feel some sadness for rattlesnakes, and describe expectations vs. reality.

    Visit Newenglandparksproject.substack.com for more info on this episode, including the full essay, a list of references, and photos of the park. If you enjoy it, consider supporting this project with a paid subscription for more exclusive content.

    Intro music: "bloom" by massobeats (https://freetouse.com/music/massobeats) Outro music: "January" by Folk_acoustic (https://pixabay.com/users/folk_acoustic-25300778/) Written, hosted, and edited by me, Jillian Boger.
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    27 mins
  • S1E5 - 5: Blackstone River Bikeway

    S1E5 - 5: Blackstone River Bikeway
    Apr 2 2025
    Episode Notes

    A belated episode 5 of New England Parks Project explores the Blackstone River Bikeway, birthplace of the American Revolution and home of one of the most polluted rivers in the United States.

    Visit Newenglandparksproject.substack.com for more info on this episode, including the full essay, a list of references, and photos of the park. If you enjoy it, consider supporting this project with a paid subscription for more exclusive content.

    Sound effects from freesound_community on Pixabay. Intro music: "bloom" by massobeats (https://freetouse.com/music/massobeats) Outro music: "January" by Folk_acoustic (https://pixabay.com/users/folk_acoustic-25300778/)

    Written, hosted, and edited by me, Jillian Boger.
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    26 mins
  • S1E4 - 4: Colt State Park

    S1E4 - 4: Colt State Park
    Mar 8 2025
    Episode Notes

    In Episode 4 of New England Parks Project, I explore Colt State Park in Bristol, RI, and rethink how we frame the history of state parks. Do the wealthy philanthropists who once owned the land really shape our experience today? Or is there a deeper story in the landscapes themselves? Join me as I question the narratives we inherit and rediscover what truly matters in our connection to these public spaces.

    Visit Newenglandparksproject.substack.com for more info on this episode, including the full essay, a list of references, and photos of the park. If you enjoy it, consider supporting this project with a paid subscription for more exclusive content.

    Sound effects from freesound_community on Pixabay. Intro music: "bloom" by massobeats (https://freetouse.com/music/massobeats) Outro music: "January" by Folk_acoustic (https://pixabay.com/users/folk_acoustic-25300778/)

    Written, hosted, and edited by me, Jillian Boger.
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    24 mins
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