One of the few places I visit in every season is Southford Falls. Its easy to get to and there is so much bang for the buck. I almost didn’t stop this time as I thought I wouldn’t see anything new. So not true! Each time the surroundings are a bit different. The colors andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls”
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CT: New Haven County- East Haven- Farms River (Sunset Paddle)
A sunset paddle that took a little work but was well worth it! First shot is a panoramic shot. Farm River, East Haven, CT , 9/10/21 On the way to the Sound I noticed the sun reflecting through the top window of a home. I paddled backward, then forward, leaned over to get it centeredContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- East Haven- Farms River (Sunset Paddle)”
CT: New Haven County- Milford-Silver Sands
Silver Sands is a Connecticut State Park and one of a few in my top 5 based on the variety it offers. On this day, I was going to turn in my good camera into Milford Photo so found myself nearby on a beautiful last Friday of summer day. With only cell phone in hand,Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford-Silver Sands”
CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)
I started my launch in a new location in East Haven, CT at Farms River. There were several choices in what type of paddle to experience. I chose to start with a paddle up River. It was a nice and easy up river paddle with ospreys nests and houses with docks along the sides. SeemedContinue reading “CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)”
CT- New Haven County- North Stonington- Jonathan Edwards Vineyard
On my way to Southern CT after a long weekend in Rhode Island I used this opportunity to stop by this well regarded vineyard. I now appreciate why! I tasted the Napa Cabernet and the Merlot and both were delicious- they source some of their grapes from Napa! I would recommend one of those! YouContinue reading “CT- New Haven County- North Stonington- Jonathan Edwards Vineyard”
CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival
For the fifth year, the Charles Island Music Festival was held off of Silver Sands State Park on a barge! This annual event benefits the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. It’s otherwise a free event but given it’s great cause and how well it’s orchestrated, I would recommend a donation. I generally kayak lakes andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford- Charles Island Music Festival”
CT: New Haven County- Lake Wintergreen
I played the odds with a 40 percent chance of rain. With the temperature at 75 I figured a short paddle or a hike could be achievable and even fun as I watched Zeus and his buddy swim for sticks! A relaxing walk through random droplets; A run into a perfectly placed teepee as itContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Lake Wintergreen”
CT: New Haven County- Larkin State Park Trail
Per Wikipedia, Larkin State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that follows the former New York & New England Railroad roadbed across the towns of Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck. The trail is 10.3 miles long; its eastern terminus is at Whittemore Glen State Park, the western at Kettletown Road in Southbury I hadContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Larkin State Park Trail”
CT: New Haven County- Guilford-Grass Island (Kayaking)
The good, bad and the muddy! Today I added some bling to my car to acknowledge my new sport in kayaking and being part of a great Yakin It Up group. I’m a flat water kayaker focused primarily on photo opportunities of interesting fauna and wildlife. Reading about Grass Island in Guilford I gave itContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Guilford-Grass Island (Kayaking)”
CT: New Haven County: Milford to West Haven (Spring Biking)
Awesome shoreline ride from Milford Library to Westhaven Savin rock following the “Folks on Spokes” signs! So many beaches! Such a great ride! Park at the Milford Library. I chose to start my ride behind the library and through the park. Soon thereafter you reach Gulf Beach. Remember to bring a bike lock so youContinue reading “CT: New Haven County: Milford to West Haven (Spring Biking)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 