The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail extends from New Haven to the Massachusetts border (84 miles). It follows the path of the former Farmington Canal and the New Haven & Northampton Railroad. It’s broken up into two main pieces- the Southern (New Haven to Southington) and the Northern (to MA). Today’s ride was the Southern halfContinue reading “CT: New Haven County: Farmington Canal Trail- Southern (ECG- Biking)”
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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: New Haven County- Madison-Hammonasset State Park (Spring Sunset)
After just over a year the covid vaccine is now available. After an exhausting day I was able to schedule the vaccine. It provided me with a feeling of renewal and hope. I then realized today was the first day of spring. The evening had a chill but I was prepared to rejoice with aContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Madison-Hammonasset State Park (Spring Sunset)”
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: New Haven County-New Haven- Yale (Walk)
After so many years, my first walk around the Yale campus felt like a trip to London. One fun activity is to locate the four secret societies of Yale. One pictured above is “Book and Snake.” Fortunately for me my cousin was familiar with them. With the pandemic most quads and museums were unavailable toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-New Haven- Yale (Walk)”
CT: New Haven County- Silver Sands (Winter Walk)
While I have frequented Silver Sands for sunrise and sunset, today was a stroll. A clear blue sky allowed the sun to glow through the wheat grass and reflect against the boardwalk. Birds directed me to the lone famous tree to share the sun which cast the shadows in the Sound. Today I spoke withContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Silver Sands (Winter Walk)”
CT: Fairfield County-Stratford- Lordship Seawall (Winter Sunset)
The sun took a while to set. It shared so many colors and seemed to brighten further before finally saying good night. I took advantage of its hesitation. There were many vehicles parked along the Seawall waiting for tonight’s sun. I loved catching the sun’s reflecting in the beach houses. The water was crashing againstContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Stratford- Lordship Seawall (Winter Sunset)”
CT: Fairfield County- Westport- Compo Beach (Winter Sunset)
A warm clear night in March 2021, I drove to Compo Beach while I still can (in season it’s for residents only). This time I sought a new perspective for the setting sun. One sunset, four perspectives. I parked and walked on the perimeter of the grounds. I saw a patch of wheat grass andContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Westport- Compo Beach (Winter Sunset)”
CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)
When going just about anywhere in Hartford County I find myself stopping by Collinsville CT. It’s a small town with so many activities within such a short proximity. Farmington River Trail I first discovered the town as part of biking the Farmington River trail. I have read they when have a free bike rental here!Continue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville (Winter Walk)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 