A magical winter wonderland walk around the pond and along an icy stream is what you’ll find at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington. Nice 3 mile loop trail around the pond. I only went for a bit before the snow, ice and the sun fading had me return. Definitely a fun pond edge toContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Torrington- Burr Pond State Park (Winter)”
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CT: Fairfield County: Stratford- Long Beach (off-Season Sunset)
Favorite winter activities are chasing icicles and “forbidden” sunsets. Capturing sunsets during the off season at locations that are otherwise for residents only. This evening brought me to Long Beach in Stratford. It was 25 degrees today but the windchill was around 15! But I had not seen a recent sunset so darn it ifContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: Stratford- Long Beach (off-Season Sunset)”
CT: Litchfield County-Plymouth- Buttermilk Falls (Winter)
Frozen and icy cascading waterfalls amongst a rocky incline! I am learning where and how to go hiking in the winter. Short hikes to waterfalls is a sound bet. If I can do it, most can! I even took out my lens ball! Beauty in all directions can best be seen in the lens ballContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Plymouth- Buttermilk Falls (Winter)”
CT: Fairfield County- Redding- Collis P. Huntington State Park (Kayaking, Summer 2020)
Collis P Huntington State Park was my second kayak launch site. Bigger than the lake at Seth-Low Pierrepont but still narrow enough to feel safe and potentially see wildlife by the waters edge. Now that I am a bit more comfortable I decided to have a bit more fun! The beginning of the launch wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Redding- Collis P. Huntington State Park (Kayaking, Summer 2020)”
CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierre Point State Park (Kayaking, Summer)
My first kayak launch was in July 2020. I chose a local venue in Ridgefield, CT with a small lake. It was a perfect first launch at Seth Low Pierrepont State park. Truth is I was nervous but I bought the kayak anyway because of the pandemic. I bought the kayak at REI. All theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierre Point State Park (Kayaking, Summer)”
CT: Tolland-Union-Bigelow Hollow (Kayaking, Fall)
My favorite places to kayak are those with wildlife and interesting landscapes. There are two bodies of water at Bigelow Hollow for kayaking so I compared them. 2020 is my first year kayaking so I have a sit on top big plastic kayak to remain the most sturdy on the water so I can takeContinue reading “CT: Tolland-Union-Bigelow Hollow (Kayaking, Fall)”
CT: New Haven County-Middlebury- Abandoned Fairy Village
More challenging is finding outdoor adventures on a blustery winter day. I let my curiosity decide and went to the an Abandoned Fairy Village in Middlebury/Woodbury referenced in Atlas Obscura. It may not have been my number 1 choice for excitement but I imagined Mr. Rogers coming out any minute to show me his neighborhoodContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Middlebury- Abandoned Fairy Village”
CT: Middlesex County-Killingsworth- Chatfield Hollow State Park (Winter)
Winter hiking was never on my list of to do’s so I am selective on where I go. Chatfield Hollow State Park met my core attributes. I do a little homework before I go on a winter hike. First I prefer those with paved trails just to be a bit safer from icy falls. Secondly,Continue reading “CT: Middlesex County-Killingsworth- Chatfield Hollow State Park (Winter)”
CT: New Haven County- Madison-Hammonassett State Park (Winter Sunset)
Chasing winter sunsets is not something my younger self anticipated doing. I am not a fan of the cold. But with the pandemic, I have become drawn to finding all Connecticut has to offer. Hammonassett State Park had been on my sunset seeking list and tonight’s sunset offered me such fun! These were taken onContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Madison-Hammonassett State Park (Winter Sunset)”
CT: Fairfield County- Greenwich- Babcock Preserve (Winter)
Mansions in back country Greenwich is the approach to Babcock preserve where I found a full lot of cars together with lots of beautiful dogs prepping for the hike. If you want to lose yourself in a forest finding natural destinations as your landmark this is the place! We were directed to the blue trailContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Greenwich- Babcock Preserve (Winter)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 