Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
A weeping gorge with the steepest slope along the Quinnipiac river. This 1.3 paved flat trail at one point drops from 200 feet to 100 feet. Circus 1890s there was a railroad and now there is this beautiful trail that is right beside the river. The river once powered a civil war button factory. AlthoughContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Quinnipiac River Gorge Trail”
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Highest single waterfall drop in Connecticut with a roar! Great place to go after a rain to hear the roaring cascading Brook. Roaring Brook Falls is the second tallest waterfall in Connecticut at 80ft and tallest single drop (10 feet higher than Kent Falls). It is about a mile to the first view of theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Cheshire- Roaring Brook Park”
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This is the highest point within 25 miles of the coastline from Connecticut to Florida! Choose any difficulty level to reach Castle Craig. In season (early May through October) you can drive up to the castle. Off season you could walk the 2.8 mile out and back road or you can hike the mountain. AllContinue reading “CT: Meriden- New Haven County- Hubbard Park/Castle Craig (Fall 2020)”
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Silver Sands is golden! I love to travel the shoreline and Silver Sands is one of the best with 3/4 mile of all weather boardwalk skirting the sound and the Marsh. The other unique aspect of Silver Sands is Charles Island seen below which is a bird sanctuary which you can reach at low tideContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Milford- Silver Sands”
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Ciao from L’Orcio! After my bike climb to the summit of East Rock Park and seeing an awesome sunset, I felt I deserved a good meal if I could find one outdoors. Approximately 5 miles away I found a beautiful outdoor venue at L’Orcio. It has a well decorated outdoor patio with socially distanced tables.Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- L’Orcio Restaurant”
East Rock Rocks! Today’s visit to East Rock Park reinforces my goal to chase the unique beauty found in each of these adventures. Initially disappointed that I found I had forgotten my camera’s battery, I decided to put my cell phone camera to the test. From where I parked, I had the option of goingContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-New Haven- East Rock Park”
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Small park with a lot to offer! Southford Falls State park is on the edge of Southbury and Oxford (hence the name Southford!). It offers a short hike to a watch tower with a ravine, Papermill pond with fishing and a picnic area with a gazebo on top of waterfalls and a covered bridge. WhenContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury-Southford Falls”
Pivot and Pause in New England