Loved Steep Rock in the fall. The colors along the river were amazing. But on my winter hike list was the stone tunnel at Steep Rock and wow! My first “spelunking” experience! Yes that’s my new word . . . Referring to the exploration of caves. The hike to the tunnel I estimate to beContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)”
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CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)
When going just about anywhere in Hartford County I find myself stopping by Collinsville CT. It’s a small town with so many activities within such a short proximity. Farmington River Trail I first discovered the town as part of biking the Farmington River trail. I have read they when have a free bike rental here!Continue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)”
CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich- Mianus River Park (Winter Hike)
Over the hill and through the woods is the tune you might hear hiking through Mianus River Park. The trail was extremely well marked to include trail maps, signs and trail markers. If your considering a dog, going on a hike is a great way to interact with the different types. Today, I met 4Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich- Mianus River Park (Winter Hike)”
CT: New Haven County- Milford- Silver Sands (Winter Sunset)
Chasing sunsets requires motivation after a long work day. A few minutes after the end of a productive meeting with a good team and a 50 degree day I hopped in the car with no destination. I have learned to read the sky to help decide where to go. Based on the cloud cover IContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Milford- Silver Sands (Winter Sunset)”
CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)
The Covid pandemic pushed me outdoors last spring, summer and fall. Now one of the snowiest winters I can recall I’m searching for cold weather opportunities. Astounded to find each attainable opportunity but add Guiffrida Park to my winter hiking list. In the other seasons I climbed Chauncey peak. This time with the snow andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)”
CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)
I returned to Castle Craig for a winter “hike” using the paved road to the top – although some may not refer to using the road in lieu of the trails as a true hike. This was also a site visit before we took my cousins kids up here (4 and 5 years old), RomanContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)”
CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)
Super-magical-icious! I had been to Enders Falls once before in 2020 in the summer and recognized I would return notwithstanding the drive. It’s part of the larger Enders Forest but if you want to see only the falls it’s a short hike from the lot. Given the amount of snow and there are stairs thatContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Enders Falls (Winter hike)”
Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow
I often read poetry about the purity of the snow but it hadn’t resonated as much as it does now. There is something so relaxing to watch it fall so softly. It hides all the imperfections beneath it. It provides a canvas on which to shine a glimmer of hope. You don’t need to goContinue reading “Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow”
CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)
Exciting to find a lesser known venue with a waterfall . . . It may be smaller than the more known Connecticut falls but its a dual waterfall and one you can walk around or through and see from the top or the bottom. The first area you reach on the trail to the fallsContinue reading “CT: New London County- Groton- Sheep Farm (Winter)”
CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)
Harkness Memorial State Park has panoramic views of Long Island Sound. I discovered this park in the late summer but could see how it would be awesome to take pictures here any time of year. Spring and summer are ideal for photo ops but winter offers more of a challenge to find and can thereforeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Waterford- Harkness Memorial (Winter)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 