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in glorious colors, it seemed a strange time to leave New England, but New York state is a magnificent bastion of historical references all rolled into one endless sweep of stunning terrain.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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Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
The Submarine Force Museum in Groton CT is home to all things submarine, including working periscopes and the USS Nautilus. The Nautilus is submerged in water outside the museum and is open for tours. The Story of the Submarine Force Museum’s USS Nautilus In 1951, Congress authorized the construction of the Nautilus submarine. “Underway on… Continue reading Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
A visit to Lowell National Historic Park is a visit back in time to the 19th century during the peak of the Industrial Revolution. Located in the heart of the city of Lowell Massachusetts, Lowell National Historic Park doesn’t provide views of nature and wildlife like other national parks, but rather a deep delve into… Continue reading Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. Once a proud active fort, Fort Wetherill’s many tunnels and structures are now covered in multicolored graffiti. Fort Wetherill Jamestown’s History In 1855, President Grover appointed the Endicott Board. Made up of members of the Army,… Continue reading Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
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
Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
Taking a Budweiser Brewery tour in Merrimack, NH isn’t just for beer lovers. It’s also an experience for history buffs and anyone who likes to understand the ins and outs of how things are made. While you can no longer visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this location, you can tour the facilities and sample… Continue reading Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
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
Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
On a breezy summer day, Brenton Point State Park in Newport, Rhode Island glistens as brightly as the sun off the ocean waves across the street. Kites fly high, and if you time it right, you might even score a Dell’s Lemonade, one of Rhode Island’s distinctive treats. However, Brenton Point State Park holds a… Continue reading Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
Copake Iron Works–Blasting into the Past: A Seconds to Go Short
Deep within the embrace of the Taconic Mountains, nestled alongside the gurgling Bash Bish Brook, lies a testament to American industrial ingenuity – the Copake Iron Works historic site. Established in 1845, this historic site in upstate New York isn’t about towering smokestacks and forgotten machinery. It’s a captivating journey through time, offering a glimpse… Continue reading Copake Iron Works–Blasting into the Past: A Seconds to Go Short
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
