Down the road from the grandiose Case Mountain Falls, a bit off the beaten path, is another set of falls worth finding. While the parking lot was full at Case Mountain, I decided to try and find Wyllys Falls down the road. An intentional but unmarked path can be found beside a guard rail. GoContinue reading “CT: Hartford County-Manchester- Wyllys Falls”
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CT: Hartford County- Manchester- Case Mountain Falls
5 stone archways make up the bridge. Part natural and part man made by the Case family who owned a paper mill. You can walk right up almost into one of the archways peering at the water behind! I found a painted rock, “Brave” as I continue to climb the rocks for a better shot.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Manchester- Case Mountain Falls”
CT: New Haven County- Guilford (Bike 10, Hike, Eat!)
As a Type A, I try to get the biggest bang for my time and energy. Bike riding with scenic views is one of my favorite outdoor adventures. I take the time to map out routes which offer moderate effort rides with photo ops and good food stops. This 10-12 mile ride in Guilford providedContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Guilford (Bike 10, Hike, Eat!)”
CT: New Haven County-Orange- Housatonic Overlook & Tucker’s Ridge
Finding new outdoor adventures and capturing unique photo perspectives has been my respite through these challenging and historical times. What I hadn’t anticipated is the wonderful response I have received and the positive energy it promotes. Introduced in my last adventure, I share another poem written by a lovely young lady with a beautiful freeContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Orange- Housatonic Overlook & Tucker’s Ridge”
CT: Fairfield County-Easton-Brett Woods Park (Winter)
To keep things interesting, I try and locate new hikes the area. Since it’s the winter with ice and remnants of snow it can be more of a challenge. I chose Brett Woods in Easton and found it worth the jaunt! First, I love loop trails and this was one that was just over twoContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Easton-Brett Woods Park (Winter)”
CT: Middlesex County-Middletown-Wadsworth Falls State Park
Waterfalls and rainbows! That’s what I found on this recent winter day at Wadsworth Falls State Park. From the lot I could hear and see the rushing of the water over the falls more dramatically than I think I have ever seen yet here. I assumed it was due to the weather now thawing theContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County-Middletown-Wadsworth Falls State Park”
CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)
Short hikes with big rewards are a favorite in the winter. The 1.4 mile loop to see Bear Rock is just that! The first section of the hike takes you through groves of Mountain Laurels. Mountain Laurel is the state flower of Connecticut. I hope to return to the grove in the spring. This trailContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)”
CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock
A 50 degree day after weeks of snow motivated me to take a drive to East Rock to check out the Eli Whitney museum waterfall and the Giant Steps to the summit. Boy was I rewarded with a perfect sun and moon evening! The corner waterfall and the tunnel into East Park was historical toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock”
CT: Fairfield County-Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Winter)
Wait, what? A secret path to an amusement park from the 1800s? When biking this path this past Fall 2020, I saw an alluring gap in the fence which was clearly intentional but yet not marked. Mmmmm? I read of the once secret area where the youth would go in the late 1700s to aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Winter)”
CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich Audubon Sanctuary (Winter Hike 2021)
Reviewing a phone app called AllTrails, I found a reference to an easy hike referred to as Old Pasture and Lake Loop which I discovered was part of the Greenwich Audubon Center grounds. While we didn’t have an opportunity to go into the Audubon Center as it was closed, it is comprised of a beautifulContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Greenwich Audubon Sanctuary (Winter Hike 2021)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 