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CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival

For the fifth year, the Charles Island Music Festival was held off of Silver Sands State Park on a barge! This annual event benefits the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. It’s otherwise a free event but given it’s great cause and how well it’s orchestrated, I would recommend a donation. I generally kayak lakes andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival”

FL: Broward County- Deerfield Beach

I found Deerfield Beach to be a wonderful location for sunrise and a coffee on the beach. I was fortunate enough to land a table the night before on the patio overlooking the beach at Oceans 234. Based on the anticipated location of the sun we knew this location would offer both a clear viewContinue reading “FL: Broward County- Deerfield Beach”

FL: Lee County- Bonita Springs- Dog Beach Park

Per bringfido.com:“Lee County Dog Beach, also known as Bonita Beach Dog Park, is located along the edge of Lover’s Key State Park. It’s an off-leash beach to let your dog run free and frolic in the shallow, calm water of the Gulf of Mexico. There are no fences, leashes, or worries. Just plenty of dogsContinue reading “FL: Lee County- Bonita Springs- Dog Beach Park”

NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site

The morning following Tropical Storm Elsa, I took a chance to walk the grounds and see the view at Olana State Historic Site. Should the rain have continued, my contingency would have been an inside tour of the house (for those who know me they’re smiling now as I am known for my contingency planningContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site”

FL: Collier County- Naples Pier

One of my favorite past times is chasing sunsets. When visiting my son in Naples I immediately researched the best spots. Naples Pier made not only the top of the lists for the county but also for the state. While I have photographed and seen many sunsets in Connecticut, I admit the glows were muchContinue reading “FL: Collier County- Naples Pier”

NY: Hudson Valley- Milton- Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa

This born and bred NYC gal chased waterfalls and farms this past weekend with a great experience at this Hudson Valley venue. I was here during the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa which at first put a damper on things. First thing I did was schedule a deep tissue massage. I also brought with meContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Milton- Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa”

NY: Hudson Valley-Red Hook- Zabriskie’s Waterfall

After a rain storm I like to chase waterfalls. Having visited most of the largest in Connecticut, I expanded my circle to the Hudson Valley. This one sits within Bard College in Red Hook, NY. Per Hudson Valley Magazine : A short walk on a defined path along the Sawkill Creek at Bard College takesContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley-Red Hook- Zabriskie’s Waterfall”

NY: Hudson Valley Farm to Fork Fondo

The experience is unparalleled for me. Supporting local farms, appreciating the surroundings, meeting such nice people and accomplishing your choice of length of ride! I’ve supported this effort for a few years now and the experience is consistently fulfilling. The ride is very well supported by the staff. The route well marked and app supported.Continue reading “NY: Hudson Valley Farm to Fork Fondo”

CT: Fairfield County- Darien (Sunset)

For those that chase sunsets, locations can be a challenge when you live on the east coast and are not on the water. I enjoy finding viewing opportunities in unexpected places and I’m always on the lookout. As I walked out to my car from Equinox Darien the night before a storm, I was drawnContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Darien (Sunset)”

CT: New London County- Old Lyme- Lieutenant River (Summer Kayaking)

Launched Off of Route 156 in Old Lyme, Connecticut, which is the Lieutenant River State Boat launch for car top boats. Per Wikipedia, the Lieutenant River is a 3.7-mile-long (6.0 km)[1] tidal river located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. It joins the Connecticut River in the estuary, just above the point where that river flows intoContinue reading “CT: New London County- Old Lyme- Lieutenant River (Summer Kayaking)”