Category Archives: Connecticut

CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park

One of my favorite venues is Ballard Park in Ridgefield where I enjoyed a picture perfect picnic sunset. Family friendly and old home town feel from the people to the ice cream truck at the corner. The evening closed with a beautiful sunset. Gratitude was felt walking through the garden. Ballard Park is also aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park”

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: 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: Middlesex County- Mattabassett River Kayaking

A perfect place for a launch for me is a Dunkin Donuts so I can start the ride with a Hazelnut Latte. Below is the map of the route. The launch is at the Dunkin’ parking lot at 24 Shunpike Rd in Cromwell, CT. Which is point 1 on the map above. As a NYCContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Mattabassett River 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)”

CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)

My first kayak launch in 2021 and I chose this location due to its proximity as well as its character. Park at the end of Dodgingtown Road where you can conveniently drop off and park. All around you see people mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and walking their dogs. There is an approach to two bridgesContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)”

CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)

Cascading falls and rock mountains and yet it’s Trumbull! Even biking in the rain turned out to be a great time at Pequonnock Valley Trail! Biking or walking this trail is a great experience in and of itself. However, pause and literally walk off the beaten path to find yourself taken back to another timeContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)”

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: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center

A special adult event: Farmer for the Evening at Stamford Nature Center was awesome! Bring out your inner child visiting and feeding the farm animals. The staff brought a small group around to the different areas to meet the cows, horses, ducks, rabbits donkeys, goats and pigs! The baby goats were just precious. I wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center”