Distance: 26 milesCommunities: Farmington, Cheshire, Collinsville, Canton, Avon, Simsbury This is one of the top rail trails for walking, jogging or biking. It runs along the Farmington river for a long portion and provides for a 26 mile loop. There is also an adjunct trail referred to as the Farmington Canal Trail. I started atContinue reading “CT: Hartford- Farmington River Trail (Biking)”
Category Archives: Hartford County
CT: Hartford County- Manchester- Case Mountain Falls
5 stone archways make up the bridge. Part natural and part man made by the Case family who owned a paper mill. You can walk right up almost into one of the archways peering at the water behind! I found a painted rock, “Brave” as I continue to climb the rocks for a better shot.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Manchester- Case Mountain Falls”
CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)
Elizabeth Park is a municipal park in Hartford/West Hartford and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. For one week in the beginning of Spring the Conservancy hosts a springs bulb show in the greenhouse. As I was in the area I stopped by to take a quick peek. Most impressive was that theContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)”
CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)
When going just about anywhere in Hartford County I find myself stopping by Collinsville CT. It’s a small town with so many activities within such a short proximity. Farmington River Trail I first discovered the town as part of biking the Farmington River trail. I have read they when have a free bike rental here!Continue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)”
CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)
Super-magical-icious! I had been to Enders Falls once before in 2020 in the summer and recognized I would return notwithstanding the drive. It’s part of the larger Enders Forest but if you want to see only the falls it’s a short hike from the lot. Given the amount of snow and there are stairs thatContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)”
CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)
I went for the falls but I got chills from the icicles! The approach to the falls suddenly appeared down a hill where you find not one but two water drops from a ledge! It was freezing with wind chills of 10-15 degrees so I was so excited to see them after about a 15.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)”
CT: Hartford County-Collinsville- Antiques on the Farmington
I have enjoyed Collinsville on so many different levels and opportunities over time I anticipate many blogs directing you to this area. My first visit several years ago was based on my walking along the Farmington River trail. The following year I biked the trail. Third year I kayaked the Farmington River. So much toContinue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville- Antiques on the Farmington”
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CT: Hartford County- Farmington- Hillstead Museum (Holiday Event)
The only live Nutcracker experience in CT during the pandemic is featured here as the Ballet Theater company dances within the glass enclosed front porch as a few on lookers watch from the outside. It’s like watching a real life snow globe! It was a nice respite for a rainy day. I stood in frontContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Farmington- Hillstead Museum (Holiday Event)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 