As the fall laid down a blanket of leaves and blazed in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New York state is a magnificent bastion of historical references all rolled into one endless sweep of stunning terrain. And it’s just over the Connecticut border, where a place called Dover… Continue reading Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve
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Best Connecticut Hiking Trails: 7 Hikes that Will Knock Your Socks off
You don’t have to search long to come up with dozens of Connecticut hiking trails, but narrowing in on the best hikes in Connecticut often requires a little determination. Many are short, flat jaunts with little to pique your curiosity, while others dig deep into history or the ecological wonders of the state. These are… Continue reading Best Connecticut Hiking Trails: 7 Hikes that Will Knock Your Socks off
Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
You’ll find a wide range of geography across New England, from the white sand beaches of Rhode Island and the rocky shores of Maine to stony mountain peaks and cascading hills. There is no better place in the country for a road trip, and that’s coming from someone who has logged a lot of miles… Continue reading Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned
Visiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar history into an outdoor adventure that left us a bit nostalgic for the past. Setting out for Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut If you know much about Connecticut, you’ve probably heard of Danbury. It’s… Continue reading The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned
Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?
Bash Bish Falls State Park is home to the Massachusett’s highest, single-drop waterfall. It’s a great day trip destination in New England, but is considered by some to be the state’s most dangerous as well. Bash Bish Falls State Park and the Massachusetts Versus New York Dilemma Forty-five and sunny isn’t the best spring break… Continue reading Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?
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
Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires
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Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut
Before going to Case Mountain, I never thought of hiking in Manchester Connecticut. Apparently, I was a member of a small minority unaware of Case Mountain’s history and splendid sites. Case Mountain: New England Hiking, History and Cliff-Top Views Fall color had been dim in Connecticut, the few years before my first trip to Case Mountain. We’d become accostomed to… Continue reading Hiking Case Mountain in Manchester, Connecticut
Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon
Travel across New England is filled with surprises, particularly when you stumble across Rock House Reservation. I never expected to find the equivalent of a slot canyon (Think Zion National Park and southern Utah) in the woods of Central Massachusetts, but Rock House Reservation features a similar, if much smaller, geographical phenomenon. Nestled amidst the… Continue reading Rock House Reservation: Visit Massachusetts’ Slot Canyon
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
