An off season fun find! Great Hollow Lake is in Wolfe Park in Monroe CT which in season is for residents only. It also skirts the edge of the Housatonic Rail Trail. Recalling the lake as I biked passed a couple of years ago I decided to return. The trail around the lake is wellContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Monroe-Great Hollow Lake”
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CT: New Haven County-Southford Falls (Winter 2021)
As I am generally not a fan of the winter, I have had to do my research to continue my outdoor adventures in the cold. I had a gut feeling Southford Falls would be one of the locations I would enjoy. This state park is located on the line between Southbury and Waterford, hence theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Southford Falls (Winter 2021)”
CT:Fairfield County-Norwalk-Calf Pasture (Sunrise)
Every day can bring new opportunities and new challenges. Some better than others and all offering lessons learned. It can take strength to take on each new day and the choice we each have is how we decide to approach it. When I woke today at 5am I recognized immediately that it was going toContinue reading “CT:Fairfield County-Norwalk-Calf Pasture (Sunrise)”
Inspiration: 20th Anniversary- Remembering 9/11 (Westport CT)
This terrorist attack was certainly one where everyone likely remembers where they were. I was facilitating a meeting at a Bank a few blocks away from the World Trade Center. A participant working from home shared that it appeared a plane may have crashed into the World Trade Center. Having grown up in NYC asContinue reading “Inspiration: 20th Anniversary- Remembering 9/11 (Westport CT)”
CT: Fairfield County- Drive up Sunsets (Part 2)
A few weeks ago I published opportunities for drive up sunsets off season in areas that might otherwise be for residents only. This is part 2 in Fairfield County. Darien- Pear Tree Point Beach Westport- Sherwood Island State Park Bridgeport – St. Mary’s by the Sea Bridgeport- Seaside Park Darien- Pear Tree Point Beach SherwoodContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Drive up Sunsets (Part 2)”
CT: Fairfield County- Westport to Fairfield (Biking)
Twenty miles, four beaches, two wheels and one goose! So many gifts on one ride! It was unusually warm on January 2, 2021 so decided to go for my first 2021 bike ride. One of my favorites is about 20 miles with a stop at four beaches – 3 only for residents in season- andContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Westport to Fairfield (Biking)”
CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich, Tod’s Point (off-season)
Another great option off season is Tod’s Point in Old Greenwich. In season it is primarily a resident only location (non-residents can enter for a fee) but off-season the opportunity to enjoy Tod’s Point unique perspective is provided to all. There is a lovely 2.25 mile loop paved walk around the point. The views ofContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich, Tod’s Point (off-season)”
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CT: Middlesex County- Essex- Griswold inn
Said to be the Oldest Continuously Operating Inn in America since 1776, the Griswold Inn found ways to even stay open through Covid! Born of Independence, the building and launch of the Oliver Cromwell warship was at the beginnings of The Griswold Inn, a destination for seafarers and land travelers alike for more than 244Continue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Essex- Griswold inn”
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NY: Westchester County- Untermeyer Gardens (Holiday Ticketed Event)
The moon rising under the Illuminations of the walled garden at Untermeyer with musical accompaniment from various disciplines made for a truly enchanted evening stroll. You will likely feel enlightened within the 20 minutes allotted in this free ticketed and timed event. I was fortunate enough to go on a clear night with just enoughContinue reading “NY: Westchester County- Untermeyer Gardens (Holiday Ticketed Event)”
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NY: Westchester County-Pound Ridge-Zofnass Family Preserve
Buddha Bridge, a Tarzan vine, a waterfall staircase and a double breed maple growing out of a rock are only some of the sights to see at the largest preserve of the Westchester Land Trust. With wetlands, rocky paths, well marked trails and fun facts the secret is out. This is likely the most funContinue reading “NY: Westchester County-Pound Ridge-Zofnass Family Preserve”
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Pivot and Pause in New England 