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 another…
CT: Litchfield County- Winter Wonderland Tour
With the first snow of the year I wondered where I could go for the biggest bang for my buck! Litchfield County it was! A great and manageable day with multiple stops and awesome views! This spot was one I stumbled upon when kayaking. At the time I thought it was a hidden enclave with…
CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve
The wind blew the leaves from the towering trees to line the paths to the steep rock tunnel. A Facebook reader shared the following in relation to the above photo – “This looks like a frame in a fairytale where bunnies -birds- little mice all run around and play together 💜” loved that sentiment :)…
CT- Litchfield County- Barkhamsted Reservoir
No wizard answered but magic seems to surround the Barkhamsted reservoir. Each time I visit the Saville Dam I’m drawn to its fantasy setting. The surrounding forest and sky appear to intentionally provide a complementary backdrop to the small castle at the center. On this day the sky and water appeared to create an illusion…
CT- Litchfield County-New Milford- Harrybrooke Park
I have enjoyed kayaking from Lovers Leap through the waters into Harrybrooke park and finally made it into the park on foot. It was welcoming from the point of entry as it sought to create a dedicated mile for a peaceful walk for its residents. The park offers dedicated pavilions for events as well as…
CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap
Every place you go can turn into its own fairytale if you allow yourself to be taken in by the folklore and step into the tale. Lover’s Leap is one of those places which I feel even closer to my friend professed her love to her husband with a lock on the bridge. Not far…
CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)
I started kayaking in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Bantam River was one of the first places I paddled. I park at Whites Wood Road to put in. Normally I go left into Bantam Lake. Reason being that on the right there’s a beaver dam that I could never get over. With a lot of…
CT- Litchfield County- Mount Tom State Park
Have only a quick minute? Is it a clear day? The hike up tower trail is only a 1.3 mile loop to a cool tower with steep stairs and a 360 view. An effort was made to clear trees to improve this view which I’m told is a must in the Fall! The route down…
CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Lion’s Head (Hiking)
Lions King Revisited looking over the valley and apparently a portal to the beyond and the hike to get there. There’s a small dirt parking lot near the end of Bunker Hill road to start your walk. It starts out flat through a meadow with wildflowers about. I was surprised to find grapes as well.…
CT: Litchfield County- Barkhamsted (Summer Kayaking)
Awesome paddle and bike adventure on Farmington River. Since the river is long and diverse, it’s important to do some research for your skill level both in relation to the current and how far you would like to go. My jaunt was relatively flat with a few little areas of navigation. We started in Riverton…
CT: Litchfield County-New Milford- Lover’s Leap State Park (Spring Kayaking)
My favorite kayaking spot in the Fall (see Fall blog below), I chose to revisit in the Spring bringing a dear friend who I knew would appreciate all it had to offer. Our first decision was where to launch. As two strong petite woman, could we really launch a tandem kayak taken from the top…
CT: Litchfield County- New Milford (Biking)
Part of what I enjoy about road biking is having various destinations along the way to enjoy. I found just that when mapping out a route along the New Milford Barn Quilt trail. Basically, different farm owners sign up to allow their home and their “barn quilt” to be part of a route to have…
CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern is a restaurant that has all my favorite attributes wrapped into one. Great food with a beautifully decorated outside deck on the river! The inside is also filled with old artifacts. It’s like a mini museum. My favorite piece is handwritten lyrics by John Lennon. The desserts are also all in…
CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center
This is a great place for a bike, hike and kayaking day in one! Kayak down the Bantam River Bike around the carriage trails Hike the boardwalk trail with all its various bridges and views. There are so many places to see nearby. Most important is grabbing an ice cream at Arethusa just down the…
CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Farmington Canal Northern
Part of the Farmington Canal trail, this is considered the northern most portion. I ride it in sections and there’s always so much to see and do I come back and vary it a bit. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, the flower bridge no longer has flowers to minimize the attention. I came here several…
CT: Litchfield County- Topsmead Forest
In the Topsmead Forest lies the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase in Litchfield Hills. While understated, I have been here several times to take pictures and read a book. They also allow you to have a picnic on the grounds. The garden beside the house comes into bloom in the summer but…
CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- Laurel Ridge Daffodils (Spring 2021)
My goal this Spring was to chase daffodil fields. With Laurel Ridge this is my fifth field this season! These fields of daffodils (narcissus) were created and presented for public enjoyment by the Morosani family, are located along Wigwam Road. They even went to far as to decorate an island in the middle of their…
CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike
15-20 mile cycle and hike loop in Litchfield County has a bit of it all! It’s hard, it’s easy, it’s up, it’s down! Start at the top of Weber Road at the edge of Macedonia State Park. Bike along the Brook down to the entrance of the park (about 3 miles on a bit of…
CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)
Loved Steep Rock in the fall. The colors along the river were amazing. But on my winter hike list was the stone tunnel at Steep Rock and wow! My first “spelunking” experience! Yes that’s my new word . . . Referring to the exploration of caves. The hike to the tunnel I estimate to be…
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. I…
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