6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day

Connecticut day trips are a great way to bust the boredom of gloomy winter weather, but if you think you’re limited in options by the snow or cold, don’t worry. We’ve put together our top 6 Connecticut winter activities for non-skiers, to help you get out and explore this winter. These experiences offer some great… Continue reading 6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day

Connecticut Fall: 7 Ways to Enjoy Autumn This Year

Last updated Sept. 2024 A Connecticut fall is usually full of activities, and this autumn is no exception. So, here are our top 7 picks for enjoying the beauty of the season this autumn. Continue a Connecticut Fall Tradition Apple picking has long been a fall tradition in Connecticut. It’s hard to beat setting out… Continue reading Connecticut Fall: 7 Ways to Enjoy Autumn This Year

High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures

Home to revolutionary-war heroes and colonial mansions, renting an ATV in Connecticut may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering adventurous outdoor pursuits. In fact, the state has been shorted when it comes to high-adrenaline adventure. We’re talking about scrambling over rocky screes and blasting through the sodden leaf-strewn underbelly of… Continue reading High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures

The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park

Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut, with water wheels and trails that lead to old mill ruins, is a must visit Connecticut state park. Plus like so many things in New England, it offers something for all ages. Preparing to Visit Chatfield Hollow State Park Before even starting the car to drive to Chatfield Hollow… Continue reading The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park

Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well… Continue reading Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut

Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut

Many of New England’s hikes blend history with the modern day, but few do it as seamlessly as the trails at Lovers Leap State Park in Connecticut. Explore history against the modern backdrop of the state’s rural New Milford countryside and learn a thing or two about local legends. It’s up to you to decide… Continue reading Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut