My first kayak launch in 2021 and I chose this location due to its proximity as well as its character. Park at the end of Dodgingtown Road where you can conveniently drop off and park. All around you see people mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and walking their dogs. There is an approach to two bridgesContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)”
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CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park
Indian Wells became a state park in 1928. Unbelievably almost 100 years ago. It was one of the first state parks I went to when I first started traveling around CT just for having a bite by the Housatonic River. I heard of a waterfall however so I returned. I’m so glad I did! IContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Shelton- Indian Wells State Park”
CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)
What’s not to like about this park. Short or long hikes, beautiful overlooks, kayaking, biking, wildlife and an awesome bridge with love locks and folklore. Not to mention it’s name, Lover’s Leap. I have launched from the end of Lover’s Leap Road. It is not an easy launch site however so should not be doneContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Kayaking Fall 2020)”
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CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)
Kayaking down the Bantam River is likely my favorite venue. It is filled with character and opportunity to enjoy the wildlife with so many photo ops! The launch site is on White’s Woods Road and holds about 7 cars. It does fill up so keep that in mind. It’s also part of the White memorialContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Goshen- Bantam River (Kayaking & Biking)”
CT: Fairfield County- Redding- Collis P. Huntington State Park (Kayaking, Summer 2020)
Collis P Huntington State Park was my second kayak launch site. Bigger than the lake at Seth-Low Pierrepont but still narrow enough to feel safe and potentially see wildlife by the waters edge. Now that I am a bit more comfortable I decided to have a bit more fun! The beginning of the launch wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Redding- Collis P. Huntington State Park (Kayaking, Summer 2020)”
CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierre Point State Park (Kayaking, Summer)
My first kayak launch was in July 2020. I chose a local venue in Ridgefield, CT with a small lake. It was a perfect first launch at Seth Low Pierrepont State park. Truth is I was nervous but I bought the kayak anyway because of the pandemic. I bought the kayak at REI. All theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierre Point State Park (Kayaking, Summer)”
CT: Tolland-Union-Bigelow Hollow (Kayaking, Fall)
My favorite places to kayak are those with wildlife and interesting landscapes. There are two bodies of water at Bigelow Hollow for kayaking so I compared them. 2020 is my first year kayaking so I have a sit on top big plastic kayak to remain the most sturdy on the water so I can takeContinue reading “CT: Tolland-Union-Bigelow Hollow (Kayaking, Fall)”
CT: New Haven County-New Haven- East Rock Park
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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CT: Fairfield County-Ridgefield-Seth Low Pierrepont State Park
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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CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Hiking)
What’s not to like about this park. Short or long hikes, beautiful overlooks, kayaking, biking, wildlife and an awesome bridge with love locks and folklore. Not to mention it’s name, Lover’s Leap. From the Connecticut state website they share, the “ trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. HeadingContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Milford- Lover’s Leap Park (Hiking)”
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Pivot and Pause in New England 