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CT: New Haven County-Milford- Silver Sands

Silver Sands is golden! I love to travel the shoreline and Silver Sands is one of the best with 3/4 mile of all weather boardwalk skirting the sound and the Marsh. The other unique aspect of Silver Sands is Charles Island seen below which is a bird sanctuary which you can reach at low tideContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Milford- Silver Sands”

Inspiration: First Flight

The birds were waiting lining up in a row The sun’s ascent to cast a rich glow. One by one they then each took flight Returning to tell of the beautiful sight. Captured at Silver Sands, Milford, CT, November 14, 2020 TIP: Park at Walnut Beach and walk to silver sands for sunrise. Dress warmContinue reading “Inspiration: First Flight”

CT: Tolland & New London- Airline Trail (Hebron & Colchester)

Follow the ghost train! Originally an inland railroad connecting New Haven to Boston, the airline trail was blasted amongst the ridges, woodlands and valleys to transport its passengers as the shortest path to be made through the “air.” More recently, this trail is now used for recreational walks and biking with scenic views over 44Continue reading “CT: Tolland & New London- Airline Trail (Hebron & Colchester)”

CT: Litchfield County-Roxbury-Mine Hill Preserve

What were the 1800s like in CT? Mine Hill Preserve gave me a touch of that understanding. With a pair of roasting ovens, a furnace and old mines and great markings of an old town that apparently was thriving for only about a decade. As I walked I saw dogs and kids enjoying the structuresContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Roxbury-Mine Hill Preserve”

Inspiration- Embracing the fog

Professionally, my focus has always been to create a path, overcome roadblocks and clear the fog in an effort to achieve an organizational goal. I let that bleed into my everyday approach to life which meant I was constantly trying to fix something for either myself or others. Not always a bad thing but exhausting.Continue reading “Inspiration- Embracing the fog”

CT: Fairfield County-Southport- Southport Beach

Secret Sunrise! After the beach season ends the doors open to so many wonderful sights otherwise restricted to town residents. Although small, Southport beach is a cove right off the road making it quite easy for a stop whether driving or biking. Please note that while there aren’t many parking spots, my suggestion is toContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Southport- Southport Beach”

CT: New London County-Colchester-Cato Corner Farm

Do you like cheese? I mean real cheese? I very much enjoy biking the airline trail (separate pending blog) and when I do I will always reward myself by jumping off the trail and heading to Cato Corner. Check out the link below for their cheeses, meats and other items. https://www.catocornerfarm.com/ My go to areContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester-Cato Corner Farm”

CT: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve

Pick your adventure and go – a mix of meadow, farmland, wooded ridge and wetlands with two amazing lookouts. I have frequented Lake Waramaug, Hopkins Vineyard and Hopkins Inn and had heard of the preserve that began with an “M” near by. I will no longer forget the name of Macricostas preserve as it leftContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve”

CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve

Don’t be deceived by the name. Steep Rock has options for everyone. Steep Rock preserve certainly has character with its bridges, train tunnel, rock scrambles and summit. There are different levels of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Along the Shepaug River there were many wonderful vistas and opportunities to pause with picnic tables.Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”

CT: New Haven County- New Haven- L’Orcio Restaurant

Ciao from L’Orcio! After my bike climb to the summit of East Rock Park and seeing an awesome sunset, I felt I deserved a good meal if I could find one outdoors. Approximately 5 miles away I found a beautiful outdoor venue at L’Orcio. It has a well decorated outdoor patio with socially distanced tables.Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- L’Orcio Restaurant”