CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve

The wind blew the leaves from the towering trees to line the paths to the steep rock tunnel. A Facebook reader shared the following in relation to the above photo – “This looks like a frame in a fairytale where bunnies -birds- little mice all run around and play together 💜” loved that sentiment 🙂Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”

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: 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)”

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: Middlesex County-Haddam-Gillette Castle (The Grounds)

I have visited Gillette Castle three times and it’s been a unique experience each time. But the last visit on a misty day in the Fall was by far the best. The blog is on the grounds as I have not yet toured the house. The original castle was commissioned and designed by William Gillette,Continue reading “CT: Middlesex County-Haddam-Gillette Castle (The Grounds)”

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