It was a clear day the day before another snow storm so I decided to drive out where I don’t often go. Out to New London County along the shore. I have hiked, biked and kayaked at Bluff Point during the warmer months but this is my first season seeking winter hikes. First, I takeContinue reading “CT: New London County-Groton- Bluff Point State Park (Winter)”
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CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)
Discovered Bent of River Audubon Center in Southbury with a beautiful trail by a river. I’m like a kid in a candy shop when I get river views and fun wooden bridges and benches along a dedicated path. In the picture below you can see the S shape wooden path on the left with theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River Audubon (Winter Hike)”
CT: Fairfield County- Norwalk- Calf Pasture Beach (Winter Sunset)
It can be pretty darn magical to take a stroll around Calf Pasture beach as the sun sets and the colorful time following. Some people, however, don’t believe in magic. Recognize I am not a photographer but I can share approaches I have used to capture the more colorful or unusual shots. I have mentionedContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Norwalk- Calf Pasture Beach (Winter Sunset)”
CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- Aspetuck Falls (Winter)
It’s another “park-shoot & run” back of a wintry waterfall! But this one also has remains of an old stone mill. Nestled behind the stores of the small quaint town of New Preston is where you can park and see the 20 foot waterfall which once powered over 20 mills along the Aspetuck river. IContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- Aspetuck Falls (Winter)”
CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately . . . “ starts a writing by Thoreau. This alone drew me initially to Hidden Valley Preserve for a hike several years ago. I returned to see what it may look like with the light snow and impressive cold we have had toContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Hidden Valley Preserve (Winter Hike)”
Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!
In Stamford, Norwalk and Fairfield I can find the best Pho-Ga soup there is at Mecha Noodle. This works great in the winter months as each are relatively near a shoreline for a car picnic with a view! (Go with it, got to get creative with this pandemic 🙂 For those that know me, IContinue reading “Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!”
CT: New Haven County- Oxford- Lake Zoar (Winter Ice)
With the pandemic, I have expanded my outdoor adventures to the icy season. Normally you would find me with a hot chocolate and a fire indoors somewhere. Today, it was 10 degrees with the windchill below zero. I decided to search for where I could drive-up and easily find “icy” photo ops. It occurred toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Oxford- Lake Zoar (Winter Ice)”
CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)
What’s not to like about this park. Short or long hikes, beautiful overlooks, kayaking, biking, wildlife and an awesome bridge with love locks and folklore. Not to mention it’s name, Lover’s Leap. I have launched from the end of Lover’s Leap Road. It is not an easy launch site however so should not be doneContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)”
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CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)
Kayaking down the Bantam River is likely my favorite venue. It is filled with character and opportunity to enjoy the wildlife with so many photo ops! The launch site is on White’s Woods Road and holds about 7 cars. It does fill up so keep that in mind. It’s also part of the White memorialContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)”
CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)
I went for the falls but I got chills from the icicles! The approach to the falls suddenly appeared down a hill where you find not one but two water drops from a ledge! It was freezing with wind chills of 10-15 degrees so I was so excited to see them after about a 15.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Glastonbury-Blackledge Falls (winter)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 