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CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- Aspetuck Falls (Winter)

It’s another “park-shoot & run” back of a wintry waterfall! But this one also has remains of an old stone mill. Nestled behind the stores of the small quaint town of New Preston is where you can park and see the 20 foot waterfall which once powered over 20 mills along the Aspetuck river. IContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- Aspetuck Falls (Winter)”

CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately . . . “ starts a writing by Thoreau. This alone drew me initially to Hidden Valley Preserve for a hike several years ago. I returned to see what it may look like with the light snow and impressive cold we have had toContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)”

Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!

In Stamford, Norwalk and Fairfield I can find the best Pho-Ga soup there is at Mecha Noodle. This works great in the winter months as each are relatively near a shoreline for a car picnic with a view! (Go with it, got to get creative with this pandemic 🙂 For those that know me, IContinue reading “Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!”

CT: New Haven County- Oxford- Lake Zoar (Winter Ice)

With the pandemic, I have expanded my outdoor adventures to the icy season. Normally you would find me with a hot chocolate and a fire indoors somewhere. Today, it was 10 degrees with the windchill below zero. I decided to search for where I could drive-up and easily find “icy” photo ops. It occurred toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Oxford- Lake Zoar (Winter Ice)”

CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)

What’s not to like about this park. Short or long hikes, beautiful overlooks, kayaking, biking, wildlife and an awesome bridge with love locks and folklore. Not to mention it’s name, Lover’s Leap. I have launched from the end of Lover’s Leap Road. It is not an easy launch site however so should not be doneContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)”

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Inspirations: Holocaust Remembrance Day

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance day I recall my mother, who together with her sister were hidden in a Catholic school in southern France as children of the Holocaust. As recently as 2016 I found the below picture within a French article which happened to include a picture of my mother and her sister (topContinue reading “Inspirations: Holocaust Remembrance Day”

CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)

Kayaking down the Bantam River is likely my favorite venue. It is filled with character and opportunity to enjoy the wildlife with so many photo ops! The launch site is on White’s Woods Road and holds about 7 cars. It does fill up so keep that in mind. It’s also part of the White memorialContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)”

CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)

I went for the falls but I got chills from the icicles! The approach to the falls suddenly appeared down a hill where you find not one but two water drops from a ledge! It was freezing with wind chills of 10-15 degrees so I was so excited to see them after about a 15.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)”

CT: Litchfield County- Torrington- Burr Pond State Park (Winter)

A magical winter wonderland walk around the pond and along an icy stream is what you’ll find at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington. Nice 3 mile loop trail around the pond. I only went for a bit before the snow, ice and the sun fading had me return. Definitely a fun pond edge toContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Torrington- Burr Pond State Park (Winter)”

CT: Fairfield County: Stratford- Long Beach (off-Season Sunset)

Favorite winter activities are chasing icicles and “forbidden” sunsets. Capturing sunsets during the off season at locations that are otherwise for residents only. This evening brought me to Long Beach in Stratford. It was 25 degrees today but the windchill was around 15! But I had not seen a recent sunset so darn it ifContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Stratford- Long Beach (off-Season Sunset)”