An independent consultant with HealthCare Analytics, Mario Atoyan was previously a teacher in the Warwick Public Schools who taught seventh grade science. Taking advantage of the natural beauty that Rhode Island offers, Mario Atoyan enjoys long walks with his dog in his free time.
One of the most historic walks in the state is at Pardon Gray Preserve, a 230-acre tract managed by the Tiverton Land Trust that sits next to the Weetamoo Woods preserve. The trailhead for three interconnected trails that traverse the preserve is in the midst of active farmland, located by old stone walls and an original well house.
The trails take in a varied landscape of grassland and forests that slope gently toward a ridge, as well as lowlands that can be inundated with water during rainy seasons. A highlight is the Cemetery Trail, which initially passes a seasonal vernal pond that serves as home for local birds and amphibians.
The trail then passes through active farmland spanning 67 acres that is owned by the descendants of Pardon Gray. During the Revolutionary War, it was Gray who provisioned soldiers at Fort Barton with staples such as bread, supporting their efforts against the British.
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