Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
Secret Sunrise! After the beach season ends the doors open to so many wonderful sights otherwise restricted to town residents. Although small, Southport beach is a cove right off the road making it quite easy for a stop whether driving or biking. Please note that while there aren’t many parking spots, my suggestion is toContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Southport- Southport Beach”
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Do you like cheese? I mean real cheese? I very much enjoy biking the airline trail (separate pending blog) and when I do I will always reward myself by jumping off the trail and heading to Cato Corner. Check out the link below for their cheeses, meats and other items. https://www.catocornerfarm.com/ My go to areContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester-Cato Corner Farm”
Pick your adventure and go – a mix of meadow, farmland, wooded ridge and wetlands with two amazing lookouts. I have frequented Lake Waramaug, Hopkins Vineyard and Hopkins Inn and had heard of the preserve that began with an “M” near by. I will no longer forget the name of Macricostas preserve as it leftContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve”
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Don’t be deceived by the name. Steep Rock has options for everyone. Steep Rock preserve certainly has character with its bridges, train tunnel, rock scrambles and summit. There are different levels of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Along the Shepaug River there were many wonderful vistas and opportunities to pause with picnic tables.Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”
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Ciao from L’Orcio! After my bike climb to the summit of East Rock Park and seeing an awesome sunset, I felt I deserved a good meal if I could find one outdoors. Approximately 5 miles away I found a beautiful outdoor venue at L’Orcio. It has a well decorated outdoor patio with socially distanced tables.Continue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- L’Orcio Restaurant”
East Rock Rocks! Today’s visit to East Rock Park reinforces my goal to chase the unique beauty found in each of these adventures. Initially disappointed that I found I had forgotten my camera’s battery, I decided to put my cell phone camera to the test. From where I parked, I had the option of goingContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-New Haven- East Rock Park”
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No longer a secret if you’ve read my other blogs, I can now go where I had previously been forbidden – resident only town beaches since it’s post-season! During the early fall, I took a bike ride over to Seaside Park with a couple of my friends to see the Black Rock Harbor lighthouse. IContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Bridgeport-Black Rock Harbor Lighthouse”
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It’s about finding calm in the chaos. For me that calm can be found in appreciating the colors of the sunset. Along the Connecticut shoreline there are only so many places that face west to get the direct view. One of those places is Lordship Seawall in Stratford. I shared in a recent blog myContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Stratford-Lordship Seawall”
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Shhh . . . want to know a secret? Many of the beautiful shore beaches that are otherwise expensive to access for a non-resident is available to non-residents off season. What fun is that off-season? Wait, did you really think that? Let me show you. . . Activities: Beach, Walk, Bike, Sunset, Picnic Compo BeachContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Westport-Compo Beach”
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There were several unique gifts in this forest. Seth Low Pierpoint State Park is in Ridgefield, CT. It offers a lake with car-top boating, fishing and hiking on 300 acres. The parking lot holds about 20 cars and is close to the lake and the main hiking trail. I first learned of this park bikingContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierrepont State Park”
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Pivot and Pause in New England