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)”
Tag Archives: Hiking
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: 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: 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)”
CT: Fairfield County-Monroe-Great Hollow Lake
An off season fun find! Great Hollow Lake is in Wolfe Park in Monroe CT which in season is for residents only. It also skirts the edge of the Housatonic Rail Trail. Recalling the lake as I biked passed a couple of years ago I decided to return. The trail around the lake is wellContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Monroe-Great Hollow Lake”
CT: New Haven County-Southford Falls (Winter 2021)
As I am generally not a fan of the winter, I have had to do my research to continue my outdoor adventures in the cold. I had a gut feeling Southford Falls would be one of the locations I would enjoy. This state park is located on the line between Southbury and Waterford, hence theContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Southford Falls (Winter 2021)”
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: Litchfield County- Kent Falls Park
Kent Falls is a 250-foot drop through a staircase of water falls of about 1/4 mile through the Housatonic River. I must admit that while I have been here several times before, I am now seeing this through my “new eyes” which makes this a completely new experience. I am intrigued by the designs createdContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Kent Falls Park”
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CT: Fairfield County-Danbury-Hearthstone Castle
Crazy eight stone fireplaces named Hearthstone castle. A New York portrait photographer E. Starr Sanford had this 16 room castle built starting 1895 as his summer retreat for his wife Emma. The stones were acquired on site with a small railroad built to transport it. The interior wood imported from Italy. Emma was not aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Danbury-Hearthstone Castle”
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