Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
Pick your adventure and go – a mix of meadow, farmland, wooded ridge and wetlands with two amazing lookouts. I have frequented Lake Waramaug, Hopkins Vineyard and Hopkins Inn and had heard of the preserve that began with an “M” near by. I will no longer forget the name of Macricostas preserve as it leftContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve”
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Don’t be deceived by the name. Steep Rock has options for everyone. Steep Rock preserve certainly has character with its bridges, train tunnel, rock scrambles and summit. There are different levels of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Along the Shepaug River there were many wonderful vistas and opportunities to pause with picnic tables.Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”
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What’s not to like about this park. Short or long hikes, beautiful overlooks, kayaking, biking, wildlife and an awesome bridge with love locks and folklore. Not to mention it’s name, Lover’s Leap. From the Connecticut state website they share, the “ trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. HeadingContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Hiking)”
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Coupling with a trip to Hidden Valley Preserve or Steep Rock Preserve, a great place to stop for lunch or dinner is GW Tavern. Situated on the Shepaug River, the tavern is quite popular based on the queue that appeared 1/2 hour before opening. They have a lovely outdoor deck with tiered porch options forContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington, GW Tavern”
A wonderful setting for a family picnic and outdoor fun. It’s a state campground in the main and appears to be well cared for and safe (although Full disclosure I have not been camping). A small beach allows for kids to play in the water while the bigger lake beyond has areas for kayaking andContinue reading “CT:Litchfield County-Lake Waramaug”
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Pivot and Pause in New England