I returned to Castle Craig for a winter “hike” using the paved road to the top – although some may not refer to using the road in lieu of the trails as a true hike. This was also a site visit before we took my cousins kids up here (4 and 5 years old), RomanContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Castle Craig (Winter 2021)”
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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: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve
Pick your adventure and go – a mix of meadow, farmland, wooded ridge and wetlands with two amazing lookouts. I have frequented Lake Waramaug, Hopkins Vineyard and Hopkins Inn and had heard of the preserve that began with an “M” near by. I will no longer forget the name of Macricostas preserve as it leftContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington Depot- Macricostas Preserve”
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CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve
Don’t be deceived by the name. Steep Rock has options for everyone. Steep Rock preserve certainly has character with its bridges, train tunnel, rock scrambles and summit. There are different levels of trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Along the Shepaug River there were many wonderful vistas and opportunities to pause with picnic tables.Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”
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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: New Haven County- Meriden-Giuffrida Park
The first time I went to this park it was on a whim. Oftentimes I’m headed to one place and then seek to fit one more adventure in since I feel I have previously overlooked all Connecticut has to offer. This was how I encountered Giuffrida park. I have since learned it’s a top choiceContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Meriden-Giuffrida Park”
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CT: Litchfield County- Norfolk, Haystack Mountain State Park
As noted in Wiki, Haystack Mountain is a 1,716-foot-high mountain topped with an observation tower that is the chief features of Haystack Mountain State Park, a public recreation area in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut Soon after you enter the grounds, there is a small picturesque lake with a picnic table on either side. It’sContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Norfolk, Haystack Mountain State Park”
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Pivot and Pause in New England 