Category Archives: Fairfield County

CT: Fairfield County- Darien- Pear Tree Point (Driveup Sunset)

Post Labor Day is the start of my “sunset season” as areas previously available to residents only are now available to all! I parked and faced the sun as it fell behind a low long cloud that fell behind the trees. As I watched people leave the lot in discouragement, I decided to sit andContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Darien- Pear Tree Point (Driveup Sunset)”

CT- Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center

There is a fee or membership required but if you live near by young or old it’s a great place for a walk. They have their farm, a pollinator garden, a museum with varying exhibits, nature’s playground for the kids and an accessible trail through the woods. Each visit offers me a different experience toContinue reading “CT- Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center”

CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park (Kayaking)

Funny thing is I live in Stamford, CT and yet this is the first time I ventured with my kayak to Cove Island Park. The likely reason is that it’s on Long Island Sound and I’m a lazy river type of “yak-er.” The launch is easy from the large parking lot and quite appealing intoContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park (Kayaking)”

CT: Fairfield County- Darien (Sunset)

For those that chase sunsets, locations can be a challenge when you live on the east coast and are not on the water. I enjoy finding viewing opportunities in unexpected places and I’m always on the lookout. As I walked out to my car from Equinox Darien the night before a storm, I was drawnContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Darien (Sunset)”

CT: Fairfield County-Westport- Saugatuck River (Summer Kayaking)

There was a hot and humid heat wave at the end of June. I couldn’t go far so decided to try paddling at the Saugatuck River. I launched at the public launch site off of Elaine Road under 95. It was such a beautiful paddle. It was cool on the river and I felt theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Westport- Saugatuck River (Summer Kayaking)”

CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house

Finding outdoor adventures have been my respite through the pandemic. I’m amazed at how much Connecticut has offered me having been a NYC brat even after I moved here. On my list for years was a visit to Philip Johnson’s glass house. Philip Johnson was a renowned architect whose influence can be found around theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house”

CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park

One of my favorite venues is Ballard Park in Ridgefield where I enjoyed a picture perfect picnic sunset. Family friendly and old home town feel from the people to the ice cream truck at the corner. The evening closed with a beautiful sunset. Gratitude was felt walking through the garden. Ballard Park is also aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park”

CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)

My first kayak launch in 2021 and I chose this location due to its proximity as well as its character. Park at the end of Dodgingtown Road where you can conveniently drop off and park. All around you see people mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and walking their dogs. There is an approach to two bridgesContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)”

CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)

Cascading falls and rock mountains and yet it’s Trumbull! Even biking in the rain turned out to be a great time at Pequonnock Valley Trail! Biking or walking this trail is a great experience in and of itself. However, pause and literally walk off the beaten path to find yourself taken back to another timeContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)”