Lost Massachusetts

Closed section of Interstate 95 now hiking/biking trail. You can walk on a real Lost Highway...Just off the real Interstate 95 in Newburyport there is a hidden nature trail that is actually a paved road. Originally, a relocated section of Route 1 it was repurposed as part of the new Interstate system only to be abandoned and replaced with updated sections of 95. Converted into recreational area, this is a great place to explore and wonder at how nature reclaims what leave behind but still leaves discoverable pieces under new growth.

Also, we review comments from Episode 22: The Ursuline Convent Fire and invite listeners to participate in our upcoming Halloween episode and get their own postcard from a Lost Place.

Gloria Braunhardt Bike/Pedestrian Trail (littlerivertrailsystem.com)

"Little River Trail System is a 3.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Newburyport, Massachusetts that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash." (alltrails.com)

Abandoned I-95 NB (alpsroads.net)

"What is now a popular recreational trail in the northeastern Massachusetts city of Newburyport was once a northbound alignment of Interstate 95, and before that, part of a relocated US 1. A trip down this 1.1 mile long abandoned section of highway shows a road that was left mostly intact, complete with the original pavement, curb cuts and pavement markings." (gribblenation.org)

Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956: Creating The Interstate System (highways.dot.gov)

Interstate 95 (interstate-guide.com)

Fallout 4 Commonwealth Map (ign.com)

Fallout 4 Map (fallout4map.com)

Get at Lost Massachusetts Postcard from a Lost Place

LostMass Podcast Reviews at Apple (podcasts.apple.com)

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Sound Effects From Zapsplat (zapsplat.com)

Music Courtesy of Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org)