Every place you go can turn into its own fairytale if you allow yourself to be taken in by the folklore and step into the tale. Lover’s Leap is one of those places which I feel even closer to my friend professed her love to her husband with a lock on the bridge. Not farContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap”
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CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls
One of the few places I visit in every season is Southford Falls. Its easy to get to and there is so much bang for the buck. I almost didn’t stop this time as I thought I wouldn’t see anything new. So not true! Each time the surroundings are a bit different. The colors andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southford Falls”
CT: Hartford County- Granby- Ender Falls (Summer’s End)
A place where wishes may just come true. My any season choice visit to a series of waterfalls is this one. Set inside Ender State Forest in Granby, CT is this magical walk beside a series of waterfalls. Each visit has offered me a magical experience when I allow myself to immerse into my surroundings.Continue reading “CT: Hartford County- Granby- Ender Falls (Summer’s End)”
CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)
I started kayaking in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Bantam River was one of the first places I paddled. I park at Whites Wood Road to put in. Normally I go left into Bantam Lake. Reason being that on the right there’s a beaver dam that I could never get over. With a lot ofContinue reading “CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)”
NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)
Had a nice paddle on the Esopus Creek in Saugerties. I launched at Saugerties Village Beach at 47 S Partition Street, NY. The creek is along side Esopus Bend Nature preserve. A very easy flat water paddle. There was also the ability to stop along the nature preserve along the way which provided a pathwayContinue reading “NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)”
MA: Mt Washington- Bash Bish Falls
After a rainstorm, I chase waterfalls. I most enjoy waterfalls that continues down a meandering river I can follow along a long trail. I started from the NY side of the park. After a rainfall the trails are more lush and green. I am invited to pause at every intentionally placed bench to appreciate itsContinue reading “MA: Mt Washington- Bash Bish Falls”
NY: Hudson Valley- Sauguerties- Falling Waters Preserve
Falling Water preserve is part of Scenic Hudson hikes and was opened to the public in 2011. A few miles offering a variety of types of hiking including scenic views along the river, fun benches and structures and two small but refreshing waterfalls. I even spied a snake taking a sip. There’s parking for aboutContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Sauguerties- Falling Waters Preserve”
CT: Fairfield County-Westport- Saugatuck River (Summer Kayaking)
There was a hot and humid heat wave at the end of June. I couldn’t go far so decided to try paddling at the Saugatuck River. I launched at the public launch site off of Elaine Road under 95. It was such a beautiful paddle. It was cool on the river and I felt theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Westport- Saugatuck River (Summer Kayaking)”
CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern is a restaurant that has all my favorite attributes wrapped into one. Great food with a beautifully decorated outside deck on the river! The inside is also filled with old artifacts. It’s like a mini museum. My favorite piece is handwritten lyrics by John Lennon. The desserts are also all inContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- New Preston- White Horse Tavern”
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”
Pivot and Pause in New England 