A special adult event: Farmer for the Evening at Stamford Nature Center was awesome! Bring out your inner child visiting and feeding the farm animals. The staff brought a small group around to the different areas to meet the cows, horses, ducks, rabbits donkeys, goats and pigs! The baby goats were just precious. I wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center”
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CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park
I challenge myself to fine new perspectives in a park I’ve often been. I enjoy finding the uncommon in the common. A waterside shed with a rusty wheel through which park benches overlook the tributary to the Sound. A collection of bird houses against the cloudy sky. The birds were very busy. And a beautifulContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park”
CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull
Better than a restaurant, I enjoy grabbing a bite from a market and finding a nice park with a view. The Trumbull Historical Society is an unexpected find for this with an old apple orchard. I love to stare up at all the unique orchard branches especially now as the apple orchard spring awakens. TheContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull”
CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point
Today a friend asked me to join her for a walk at Tod’s point in Old Greenwich. I wrote a bit of its history in a prior blog below. https://btographytravels.com/2021/01/02/ct-fairfield-county-old-greenwich-tods-point-off-season/l While I have walked the loop many a time, she was right, it’s different with each visit as there is so much character on theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point”
CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park
Indian Wells became a state park in 1928. Unbelievably almost 100 years ago. It was one of the first state parks I went to when I first started traveling around CT just for having a bite by the Housatonic River. I heard of a waterfall however so I returned. I’m so glad I did! IContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park”
CT:Fairfield County-Redding-Field of Daffodils (Spring)
The article below describes the love story behind this daffodil field in Redding. https://westportlocalpress.com/news/venture-north-to-reddings-daffodil-field-a-love-story-for-everyone?fbclid=IwAR2ef5mFDORlIEc_UkyhgGSVjqLkCicB_6XP677pXScriuC_kRefzO9NIwE There was such a romantic air within the field. Everyone who was there so happily taking pictures and sitting carefully among the flowers. I loved the lighting at the hour I was there. The sun was creating shadows through the petals.Continue reading “CT:Fairfield County-Redding-Field of Daffodils (Spring)”
CT:Fairfield County- Trumbull-Twin Brooks Park (Spring Biking)
Several years ago I rode through this park in the early Spring and couldn’t wait to get back to see it bloom again. Parking here is restricted to Trumbull residents but as park of the Pequonnock Trail you can ride through – you actually can drive through as well. While I have not learned allContinue reading “CT:Fairfield County- Trumbull-Twin Brooks Park (Spring Biking)”
CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield- Ballard Park (Spring)
Likely my favorite town in Fairfield County is Ridgefield. It has lovely stores, a great mix of restaurants from fast to fancy and lovely outdoor parks and events. Highlights of my early springtime walk in Ballard Park included the gazebo and the garden. In the summer there are wonderful free “Chirp” concerts here (with aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield- Ballard Park (Spring)”
CT: Fairfield County-Pequonnock Valley Trail (Biking)
From Bridgeport to Newtown the trail is a 13.5 mile combination of paved and gravel trail with some short road biking between scenes. Don’t stop due to any gravel! Continue through and get to the next section with new scenes and opportunities! As long as it’s not private property, go down to the stream –Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Pequonnock Valley Trail (Biking)”
CT: Fairfield County- Rowayton- The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood (Sunset)
Being a gal from New York City, I admit, I can be a bit of a city snob when it comes to a nice restaurant. Seating can be indoor or out, seated or by boat! The environment was very relaxing and the service superb. The food was delicious and I felt good about going forContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Rowayton- The Restaurant at Rowayton Seafood (Sunset)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 