When I had my first home I was inspired by the gardens and catalog offerings of Winterthur Gardens. With so many business trips to Delaware I finally arrived. This was formerly the home of Henry Francis du Pont. He was a horticulturist and an antique collector. He lived with his family in his home/museum. IContinue reading “DE: New Castle County-Winterthur Museum and Gardens”
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CT: Litchfield County- Litchfield- White Memorial Conservation Center
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”
NY: Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innesfree Garden
Magical land of make believe is what I kept thinking as I saw uniqueness in the grounds at each turn. While I took hundreds of photos, I am an amateur and could not capture the true beauty that was so carefully painted by the volunteers you maintain these grounds. The different textures, types of treesContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innesfree Garden”
CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)
My first kayak launch in 2021 and I chose this location due to its proximity as well as its character. Park at the end of Dodgingtown Road where you can conveniently drop off and park. All around you see people mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and walking their dogs. There is an approach to two bridgesContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Redding- Collis P Huntington State Park (Spring 2021)”
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: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Farmington Canal Northern
Part of the Farmington Canal trail, this is considered the northern most portion. I ride it in sections and there’s always so much to see and do I come back and vary it a bit. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, the flower bridge no longer has flowers to minimize the attention. I came here severalContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Farmington Canal Northern”
CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center
A special adult event: Farmer for the Evening at Stamford Nature Center was awesome! Bring out your inner child visiting and feeding the farm animals. The staff brought a small group around to the different areas to meet the cows, horses, ducks, rabbits donkeys, goats and pigs! The baby goats were just precious. I wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Stamford Nature Center”
CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park
I challenge myself to fine new perspectives in a park I’ve often been. I enjoy finding the uncommon in the common. A waterside shed with a rusty wheel through which park benches overlook the tributary to the Sound. A collection of bird houses against the cloudy sky. The birds were very busy. And a beautifulContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Stamford- Cove Island Park”
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”
Pivot and Pause in New England 