Connecticut’s Abandoned Mines
Writing for the Connecticut Weekender has led me to find a ton of cool places that I never knew exisited, including a park called the Mine Hill Preserve in Roxbury, CT. The park’s trails wind through a 19th century mining area, passing over 2 miles of an abandoned mine shaft and massive blasting furnaces. I was hiking there this past weekend with my friend Amber when I snapped these photos. You can find more about the park here.
The largest opening – located along the Donkey Trail.
Looking down 3 layers of tunnels.
A covered ventilation tunnel — now home to bats.
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Web marketing pro & photographer, founder of The Connecticut Weekender, owner of Sean Henri Marketing, and an Online Content Specialist for a Shelton based Fortune 500 company. Engaged to the lovely @KelLynnB. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you favorite band is The Beatles (I’ve met Paul McCartney a few times). I love to camp, bike, hike and kayak. I spend most of my free time working on creative projects, working with clients, and roaming around Connecticut. Follow me on twitter @SeanHenri and read more at http://www.seanhenri.com
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