Author Archives: Belinda

CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)

The Covid pandemic pushed me outdoors last spring, summer and fall. Now one of the snowiest winters I can recall I’m searching for cold weather opportunities. Astounded to find each attainable opportunity but add Guiffrida Park to my winter hiking list. In the other seasons I climbed Chauncey peak. This time with the snow andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)”

CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)

I returned to Castle Craig for a winter “hike” using the paved road to the top – although some may not refer to using the road in lieu of the trails as a true hike. This was also a site visit before we took my cousins kids up here (4 and 5 years old), RomanContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)”

CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)

Super-magical-icious! I had been to Enders Falls once before in 2020 in the summer and recognized I would return notwithstanding the drive. It’s part of the larger Enders Forest but if you want to see only the falls it’s a short hike from the lot. Given the amount of snow and there are stairs thatContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)”

Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow

I often read poetry about the purity of the snow but it hadn’t resonated as much as it does now. There is something so relaxing to watch it fall so softly. It hides all the imperfections beneath it. It provides a canvas on which to shine a glimmer of hope. You don’t need to goContinue reading “Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow”

CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)

Exciting to find a lesser known venue with a waterfall . . . It may be smaller than the more known Connecticut falls but its a dual waterfall and one you can walk around or through and see from the top or the bottom. The first area you reach on the trail to the fallsContinue reading “CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)”

CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)

Harkness Memorial State Park has panoramic views of Long Island Sound. I discovered this park in the late summer but could see how it would be awesome to take pictures here any time of year. Spring and summer are ideal for photo ops but winter offers more of a challenge to find and can thereforeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)”

CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)

It was a clear day the day before another snow storm so I decided to drive out where I don’t often go. Out to New London County along the shore. I have hiked, biked and kayaked at Bluff Point during the warmer months but this is my first season seeking winter hikes. First, I takeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)”

CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)

Discovered Bent of River Audubon Center in Southbury with a beautiful trail by a river. I’m like a kid in a candy shop when I get river views and fun wooden bridges and benches along a dedicated path. In the picture below you can see the S shape wooden path on the left with theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)”

CT: Fairfield County- Norwalk- Calf Pasture Beach (Winter Sunset)

It can be pretty darn magical to take a stroll around Calf Pasture beach as the sun sets and the colorful time following. Some people, however, don’t believe in magic. Recognize I am not a photographer but I can share approaches I have used to capture the more colorful or unusual shots. I have mentionedContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Norwalk- Calf Pasture Beach (Winter Sunset)”