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CT: Darien: Pear Tree Point (Sunset)

Only a few more weeks until I can no longer access many of my favorite coastline beaches. But tonight my favorite veggie crunch salad was on sale so I grabbed a bunch and head to see the sunset. As I opened my car door, the wind pushed it back towards me. I realized my viewContinue reading “CT: Darien: Pear Tree Point (Sunset)”

CT: Trumbull Twin Brooks Parks (Daffodils)

As I continued my quest to find bunches of daffodils I was reminded of Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull. Now I grant you, if you don’t live here it’s a bit of a challenge to know of these daffodils as you can only park with a resident sticker. But you can walk or bike inContinue reading “CT: Trumbull Twin Brooks Parks (Daffodils)”

CT: Farmington River Trail (Spring Biking)

A great first spring bike ride is the Farmington River Trail. Seems I rode the same trail just a month prior a year ago where I explained the ride (see below link) CT: Hartford- Farmington River Trail (Biking) So this year I didn’t take as many shots as I got a flat. But it didn’t stopContinue reading “CT: Farmington River Trail (Spring Biking)”

NY: Millbrook- Innisfree Garden- Daffodil Viewing

The soft opening of the 2022 season starts with a daffodil viewing. It’s not only about the daffodils. It’s about the rolling hills, the misty waters, the chatty geese and the biggest snapping turtle. While the pictures don’t do this place justice, I’m so grateful for having taken them to recall each magical moment soContinue reading “NY: Millbrook- Innisfree Garden- Daffodil Viewing”

CT: Middletown: Wadsworth State Park- Little Falls (Spring)

I had been to the Big Falls several times as they are right off one of the parking lots and a lovely scene. This time I decided to take the short and easy hike to Little Falls by following the orange trail to the yellow trail to the blue trail! I love to carefully climbContinue reading “CT: Middletown: Wadsworth State Park- Little Falls (Spring)”

CT: Bridgeport- Colorblends House and Spring Garden

I was drawn by the Spring garden but the museum was just as colorful. Definitely one of the spots where you can’t help but smile and those around you equally enjoying the flowers. Hard to capture was the surprise contrasting colors which appeared within each bloom. Peaking within each room the vibrant outside colors comeContinue reading “CT: Bridgeport- Colorblends House and Spring Garden”

NY: New York Botanical Garden (Spring)

No better place to celebrate Earth day then at Daffodil Hill at the NYBG! The garden’s website will advise you of what is in bloom so you can determine the right time to go. The dedication of the team there is clear. The gardens are just immaculate. Bring a picnic lunch is my tip. GrabContinue reading “NY: New York Botanical Garden (Spring)”

CT: Litchfield County- Laurel Ridge Daffodils

I first learned of this farm last year during the height of covid. Finding outdoor opportunities such as this is one of the small upsides of the pandemic. Laurel Ridge not only has fields and fields of daffodils but also a daffodil island right beyond your reach. A great choice for portrait photography. And anotherContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Laurel Ridge Daffodils”

NY: Katonah: Lasdon Park

Happiness is . . . chasing cherry blossoms, magnolias and other flowers as they spring up over night. I had last snow shoed at Lasdon Park but with its focus on horticulture I decided to see what may be blossoming. How awesome it was to reach the top of a hill and look down uponContinue reading “NY: Katonah: Lasdon Park”

CT: Fairfield County: Redding Field of Daffodils

I was just shy of peak this year where you have both the cherry blossoms and daffodils in bloom. But the experience was nonetheless beautiful at the Field of Daffodils in Redding planted for a loved wife. What fun it was to dance and have fun amongst them. You would have thought I planned wearingContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Redding Field of Daffodils”