I challenge myself to fine new perspectives in a park I’ve often been. I enjoy finding the uncommon in the common. A waterside shed with a rusty wheel through which park benches overlook the tributary to the Sound. A collection of bird houses against the cloudy sky. The birds were very busy. And a beautifulContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park”
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CT: Hartford County-Manchester to Andover (Biking)
This ride is part of the East Coast Greenway which stretches from Key West to Canada! This portion of my ride began at Charter Oak Park in Manchester which is referred to as the Charter Oak Greenway. The Charter Oak Greenway offered a paved path with numerous picturesque bridges along a slivering river. Soon intoContinue reading “CT: Hartford County-Manchester to Andover (Biking)”
CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull
Better than a restaurant, I enjoy grabbing a bite from a market and finding a nice park with a view. The Trumbull Historical Society is an unexpected find for this with an old apple orchard. I love to stare up at all the unique orchard branches especially now as the apple orchard spring awakens. TheContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull”
CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point
Today a friend asked me to join her for a walk at Tod’s point in Old Greenwich. I wrote a bit of its history in a prior blog below. https://btographytravels.com/2021/01/02/ct-fairfield-county-old-greenwich-tods-point-off-season/l While I have walked the loop many a time, she was right, it’s different with each visit as there is so much character on theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point”
CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park
Indian Wells became a state park in 1928. Unbelievably almost 100 years ago. It was one of the first state parks I went to when I first started traveling around CT just for having a bite by the Housatonic River. I heard of a waterfall however so I returned. I’m so glad I did! IContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park”
NY: Dutchess County- Harlem Valley River Trail (Wassaic to Millerton)
The Harlem Valley River Trail starts in Wassaic, NY. I have since learned this hamlet has a lot of artistic galleries to see. But as it relates to the rail trail, I parked at the Metro North station ( no fee on weekends) and started down the path. How wonderful it was to see theContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Harlem Valley River Trail (Wassaic to Millerton)”
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: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River
I knew after my first visit this past winter this spot was definitely one I wanted to see in the Spring. It certainly was destined to me as my guide turned out to be this turkey! No offense to the turkey who at times sought to gallop away as I quietly giggled trying to avoidContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River”
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)”
NY: Dutchess County- Empire State Trail (Brewster to Hopewell Junction)
Empire State Trail way is 750 miles from NYC to Canada! I have biked the trail both below and above this new segment. Today’s section was the Maybrook Trail from Brewster to Hopewell Junction- the 22-mile paved portion of the trail was only recently completed in 2021. I started in Pawling which is 15 milesContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Empire State Trail (Brewster to Hopewell Junction)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 