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)”
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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: 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)”
NY: Westchester County-Pound Ridge-Zofnass Family Preserve
Buddha Bridge, a Tarzan vine, a waterfall staircase and a double breed maple growing out of a rock are only some of the sights to see at the largest preserve of the Westchester Land Trust. With wetlands, rocky paths, well marked trails and fun facts the secret is out. This is likely the most funContinue reading “NY: Westchester County-Pound Ridge-Zofnass Family Preserve”
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CT: Fairfield County- Stamford/Greenwich- Mianus River State Park (Stamford Side)
If you walk into the forest expecting a fairytale, it unfolds. “He who gathers together” is the meaning of Myano, the chief for whom Mianus River Park was named. Seems appropriate as it is shared by both Stamford and Greenwich. The gift for me today was seeing the beautiful reflections and the water cascading throughContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford/Greenwich- Mianus River State Park (Stamford Side)”
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CT: New London County-Colchester Tour
Fun Fact: The town of Colchester delayed Thanksgiving in 1705 as they didn’t have enough molasses! Known as the Great Molasses shortage of Colchester, the write up in the link at bottom shares the background about the postponement due to the impact on baked beans, brown bread and pumpkin pie! Founded in 1698 and knowingContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester Tour”
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CT: Meriden- New Haven County- Hubbard Park/Castle Craig (Fall 2020)
This is the highest point within 25 miles of the coastline from Connecticut to Florida! Choose any difficulty level to reach Castle Craig. In season (early May through October) you can drive up to the castle. Off season you could walk the 2.8 mile out and back road or you can hike the mountain. AllContinue reading “CT: Meriden- New Haven County- Hubbard Park/Castle Craig (Fall 2020)”
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CT: Fairfield County-Bridgeport- St. Mary’s By the Sea Park (Sunset)
It’s a Fairytale walk. At sunrise, during the day, or sunset. Go for the haunted lighthouse sunset and return for the sunrise lighthouse angel! Stupendous views of Long Island Sound and Black Harbor including two lighthouses. There is a walkway directly along the sound with a small Marsh on one end and the Black HarborContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Bridgeport- St. Mary’s By the Sea Park (Sunset)”
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CT: Tolland & New London- Airline Trail (Hebron & Colchester)
Follow the ghost train! Originally an inland railroad connecting New Haven to Boston, the airline trail was blasted amongst the ridges, woodlands and valleys to transport its passengers as the shortest path to be made through the “air.” More recently, this trail is now used for recreational walks and biking with scenic views over 44Continue reading “CT: Tolland & New London- Airline Trail (Hebron & Colchester)”
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CT: Litchfield County-Roxbury-Mine Hill Preserve
What were the 1800s like in CT? Mine Hill Preserve gave me a touch of that understanding. With a pair of roasting ovens, a furnace and old mines and great markings of an old town that apparently was thriving for only about a decade. As I walked I saw dogs and kids enjoying the structuresContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Roxbury-Mine Hill Preserve”
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Pivot and Pause in New England 