Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
Fun Fact: The town of Colchester delayed Thanksgiving in 1705 as they didn’t have enough molasses! Known as the Great Molasses shortage of Colchester, the write up in the link at bottom shares the background about the postponement due to the impact on baked beans, brown bread and pumpkin pie! Founded in 1698 and knowingContinue reading “CT: New London County-Colchester Tour”
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Follow the ghost train! Originally an inland railroad connecting New Haven to Boston, the airline trail was blasted amongst the ridges, woodlands and valleys to transport its passengers as the shortest path to be made through the “air.” More recently, this trail is now used for recreational walks and biking with scenic views over 44Continue reading “CT: Tolland & New London- Airline Trail (Hebron & Colchester)”
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On Riverbank Road in North Stamford is a 7 acre park with a beautiful waterfall steps from the parking lot. Note that I read that you need a resident beach parking sticker to park here in-season. I should share right from the start that I have known of this park for 25 years and wasContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- North Stamford- Newman Mills Park”
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Small park with a lot to offer! Southford Falls State park is on the edge of Southbury and Oxford (hence the name Southford!). It offers a short hike to a watch tower with a ravine, Papermill pond with fishing and a picnic area with a gazebo on top of waterfalls and a covered bridge. WhenContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Southbury-Southford Falls”
In the NW corner of Connecticut on the border of Massachusetts is the town of Norfolk. I was so pleased to find so many adventures, vistas, waterfalls and good food in one small town. True it was a bit of a drive but it made for a wonderful day trip when done with a tourContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Norfolk, Campbell Falls”
Whenever I see the word “falls” in nature I feel drawn to see them and try as I might to capture their beauty in a photograph. So reviewing the map I started on Falls Trail. Parking Tip: park at the John Read Middle school across the street from the entrance. Easy peasy. Normally quite excitedContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Redding, Saugatauk Falls Trail”
A small town in the Northwestern corner had a great deal to offer. There was a beautiful waterfall as you cross the bridge to the town. On either side of the waterfall there is a park that lines the river with engaging sculptures which are worthy of photo ops.
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Pivot and Pause in New England