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 RivertonContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Barkhamsted (Summer Kayaking)”
Category Archives: Litchfield County
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 topContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-New Milford- Lover’s Leap State Park (Spring Kayaking)”
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 haveContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford (Biking)”
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 inContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- White Horse Tavern”
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 theContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center”
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 severalContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Farmington Canal Northern”
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 butContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Topsmead Forest”
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 theirContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- Laurel Ridge Daffodils (Spring 2021)”
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 ofContinue reading “CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike”
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 beContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 