This is a great place for a bike, hike and kayaking day in one! Kayak down the Bantam River Bike around the carriage trails Hike the boardwalk trail with all its various bridges and views. There are so many places to see nearby. Most important is grabbing an ice cream at Arethusa just down theContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center”
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CT: Middlesex County- Mattabassett River Kayaking
A perfect place for a launch for me is a Dunkin Donuts so I can start the ride with a Hazelnut Latte. Below is the map of the route. The launch is at the Dunkin’ parking lot at 24 Shunpike Rd in Cromwell, CT. Which is point 1 on the map above. As a NYCContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Mattabassett River Kayaking”
CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)
Cascading falls and rock mountains and yet it’s Trumbull! Even biking in the rain turned out to be a great time at Pequonnock Valley Trail! Biking or walking this trail is a great experience in and of itself. However, pause and literally walk off the beaten path to find yourself taken back to another timeContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Trumbull- Parlor Rock Park (Spring)”
CT: Hartford County-Manchester to Andover (Biking)
This ride is part of the East Coast Greenway which stretches from Key West to Canada! This portion of my ride began at Charter Oak Park in Manchester which is referred to as the Charter Oak Greenway. The Charter Oak Greenway offered a paved path with numerous picturesque bridges along a slivering river. Soon intoContinue reading “CT: Hartford County-Manchester to Andover (Biking)”
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: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River
I knew after my first visit this past winter this spot was definitely one I wanted to see in the Spring. It certainly was destined to me as my guide turned out to be this turkey! No offense to the turkey who at times sought to gallop away as I quietly giggled trying to avoidContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury- Bent of River”
CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike
15-20 mile cycle and hike loop in Litchfield County has a bit of it all! It’s hard, it’s easy, it’s up, it’s down! Start at the top of Weber Road at the edge of Macedonia State Park. Bike along the Brook down to the entrance of the park (about 3 miles on a bit ofContinue reading “CT-Litchfield County-Macedonia/Kent Bike and Hike”
CT: Fairfield County-Pequonnock Valley Trail (Biking)
From Bridgeport to Newtown the trail is a 13.5 mile combination of paved and gravel trail with some short road biking between scenes. Don’t stop due to any gravel! Continue through and get to the next section with new scenes and opportunities! As long as it’s not private property, go down to the stream –Continue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Pequonnock Valley Trail (Biking)”
CT: Hartford- Farmington River Trail (Biking)
Distance: 26 milesCommunities: Farmington, Cheshire, Collinsville, Canton, Avon, Simsbury This is one of the top rail trails for walking, jogging or biking. It runs along the Farmington river for a long portion and provides for a 26 mile loop. There is also an adjunct trail referred to as the Farmington Canal Trail. I started atContinue reading “CT: Hartford- Farmington River Trail (Biking)”
CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)
Loved Steep Rock in the fall. The colors along the river were amazing. But on my winter hike list was the stone tunnel at Steep Rock and wow! My first “spelunking” experience! Yes that’s my new word . . . Referring to the exploration of caves. The hike to the tunnel I estimate to beContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington-Steep Rock Preserve (Winter hike)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 