On my way to Southern CT after a long weekend in Rhode Island I used this opportunity to stop by this well regarded vineyard. I now appreciate why! I tasted the Napa Cabernet and the Merlot and both were delicious- they source some of their grapes from Napa! I would recommend one of those! YouContinue reading “CT- New Haven County- North Stonington- Jonathan Edwards Vineyard”
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CT: Middlesex County- Essex
Essex village may not be large but I found it filled with uniqueness. Its Main Street has unique finds from a store of only ducks, a chocolate house which announces when it has warm cookies and one of the oldest bars, the Griswold Inn, in the US serving since 1776. Also of interest is aContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Essex”
CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull
Better than a restaurant, I enjoy grabbing a bite from a market and finding a nice park with a view. The Trumbull Historical Society is an unexpected find for this with an old apple orchard. I love to stare up at all the unique orchard branches especially now as the apple orchard spring awakens. TheContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull”
CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point
Today a friend asked me to join her for a walk at Tod’s point in Old Greenwich. I wrote a bit of its history in a prior blog below. https://btographytravels.com/2021/01/02/ct-fairfield-county-old-greenwich-tods-point-off-season/l While I have walked the loop many a time, she was right, it’s different with each visit as there is so much character on theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Old Greenwich-Tod’s Point”
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- Topsmead Forest
In the Topsmead Forest lies the former summer estate of Miss Edith Morton Chase in Litchfield Hills. While understated, I have been here several times to take pictures and read a book. They also allow you to have a picnic on the grounds. The garden beside the house comes into bloom in the summer butContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Topsmead Forest”
CT:Fairfield County- Trumbull-Twin Brooks Park (Spring Biking)
Several years ago I rode through this park in the early Spring and couldn’t wait to get back to see it bloom again. Parking here is restricted to Trumbull residents but as park of the Pequonnock Trail you can ride through – you actually can drive through as well. While I have not learned allContinue reading “CT:Fairfield County- Trumbull-Twin Brooks Park (Spring Biking)”
CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)
Elizabeth Park is a municipal park in Hartford/West Hartford and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. For one week in the beginning of Spring the Conservancy hosts a springs bulb show in the greenhouse. As I was in the area I stopped by to take a quick peek. Most impressive was that theContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)”
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-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”
Pivot and Pause in New England 