A beautiful just into Fall day in the mid 70s while still awaiting the fall colors, a bike ride along the now available beaches was a good way to go. I started at Jennings Beach in Fairfield (880 S Benson Road). Once it gets past Labor Day you can park in the lot. I sawContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Fairfield to Bridgeport (Biking)”
Tag Archives: Hiking
CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap
Every place you go can turn into its own fairytale if you allow yourself to be taken in by the folklore and step into the tale. Lover’s Leap is one of those places which I feel even closer to my friend professed her love to her husband with a lock on the bridge. Not farContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap”
CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls
One of the few places I visit in every season is Southford Falls. Its easy to get to and there is so much bang for the buck. I almost didn’t stop this time as I thought I wouldn’t see anything new. So not true! Each time the surroundings are a bit different. The colors andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls”
CT: Hartford County- Berlin- Ragged Mountain (Hiking)
Not many of my friends and family have a similar love as I for hiking and kayaking in new places with a degree of frequency. One thing I have learned is to not let that stop me from doing something I enjoy. I still love my family and friends but it’s ok to pursue yourContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Berlin- Ragged Mountain (Hiking)”
CT: Hartford County- Granby- Ender Falls (Summer’s End)
A place where wishes may just come true. My any season choice visit to a series of waterfalls is this one. Set inside Ender State Forest in Granby, CT is this magical walk beside a series of waterfalls. Each visit has offered me a magical experience when I allow myself to immerse into my surroundings.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Ender Falls (Summer’s End)”
NY- Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Ferncliff Forest
Thank you to the Hudson Valley sunset for encouraging my fearful climb up the fire tower on 9/11/21. It felt meaningful to overcome a fear on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. The hike to the fire tower was a quick and easy 1/2 mile or so. As I looked up the fire tower I assessedContinue reading “NY- Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Ferncliff Forest”
CT- Litchfield County- Mount Tom State Park
Have only a quick minute? Is it a clear day? The hike up tower trail is only a 1.3 mile loop to a cool tower with steep stairs and a 360 view. An effort was made to clear trees to improve this view which I’m told is a must in the Fall! The route downContinue reading “CT- Litchfield County- Mount Tom State Park”
NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens
I learned of Boscobel from my cousin as an awesome venue to see Shakespeare performances in a beautiful outdoor landscape on the Hudson. A recent trip to Boscobel surprised me as it turned out to host a farmers market on Saturdays so I had a lovely last minute picnic with fresh kalamata olive bread andContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Garrison-Boscobel House & Gardens”
NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)
Had a nice paddle on the Esopus Creek in Saugerties. I launched at Saugerties Village Beach at 47 S Partition Street, NY. The creek is along side Esopus Bend Nature preserve. A very easy flat water paddle. There was also the ability to stop along the nature preserve along the way which provided a pathwayContinue reading “NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)”
MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood
Daniel Chester French was the sculptor of the famous Lincoln Memorial statue in Washington DC. How pleasantly surprised I was to find that they made a museum and art gallery of his former home in which there was another Lincoln statue of his displayed. The Lincoln Memorial is internationally famous and people come from farContinue reading “MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood”
Pivot and Pause in New England 