Belinda

CT: Middlesex County- Haddam- The Cooking Company (Food)

I usually bring food with me on my jaunts. I prepare something easy at home and bring it along. Sometimes, however, I decide to pick something up along the way. With so many options I have added food to the blogs to potentially make it easier for others. For my trip to Gillette Castle IContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Haddam- The Cooking Company (Food)”

CT: New Haven County- Meriden-Giuffrida Park

The first time I went to this park it was on a whim. Oftentimes I’m headed to one place and then seek to fit one more adventure in since I feel I have previously overlooked all Connecticut has to offer. This was how I encountered Giuffrida park. I have since learned it’s a top choiceContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Meriden-Giuffrida Park”

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Inspiration: Finding Beauty in a World that’s Upside-down

In relation to this blog and all the places I go, I was asked, “where do you get the energy?” I thought about how to answer that question succinctly as sometimes I wonder what pushes me to go out almost everyday and find something new to see. The answer is simple yet broad. In short,Continue reading “Inspiration: Finding Beauty in a World that’s Upside-down”

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NY: Hudson Valley- Beacon- Bear Mountain Anthony’s Nose Overlook

The hike referred to as Anthony’s Nose is a 2.6 mile out and back hike in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, Beacon, NY. It is considered a short but steep hike up a natural stone outdoor staircase. There are several trails to get to the overlook but I have chosen each time to enter nearContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Beacon- Bear Mountain Anthony’s Nose Overlook”

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CT: Middlesex County-Haddam-Gillette Castle (The Grounds)

I have visited Gillette Castle three times and it’s been a unique experience each time. But the last visit on a misty day in the Fall was by far the best. The blog is on the grounds as I have not yet toured the house. The original castle was commissioned and designed by William Gillette,Continue reading “CT: Middlesex County-Haddam-Gillette Castle (The Grounds)”

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CT: Litchfield County- Norfolk, Woodcreek Bar & Grill

About a mile from Haystack Mountain and a bit longer from Campbell falls, in the small town of Norfolk was this excellent restaurant. I enjoyed an ahi tuna salad which was delicious. There is outdoor seating and they followed all the covid guidelines. There were also other food options as well as a unique localContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Norfolk, Woodcreek Bar & Grill”

CT: Fairfield County- Housatonic Rail-Trail – Trumbull (Pequannock Valley Greenway)

I found this trail when walking around at lunch when I first started working in Trumbull, CT in 2016. As a born and bread NYC gal I had not discovered all CT had to offer until I had already lived here for over 20 years. Soon thereafter I rediscovered my love of biking and thisContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Housatonic Rail-Trail – Trumbull (Pequannock Valley Greenway)”

CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Hiking)

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. From the Connecticut state website they share, the “ trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. HeadingContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Hiking)”

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CT: Litchfield County- Washington, GW Tavern

Coupling with a trip to Hidden Valley Preserve or Steep Rock Preserve, a great place to stop for lunch or dinner is GW Tavern. Situated on the Shepaug River, the tavern is quite popular based on the queue that appeared 1/2 hour before opening. They have a lovely outdoor deck with tiered porch options forContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington, GW Tavern”

CT: Litchfield County-Norfolk, Campbell Falls

In the NW corner of Connecticut on the border of Massachusetts is the town of Norfolk. I was so pleased to find so many adventures, vistas, waterfalls and good food in one small town. True it was a bit of a drive but it made for a wonderful day trip when done with a tourContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Norfolk, Campbell Falls”