Day hiking North West Connecticut
I head out on a fall day to check out some of the smaller day hikes I missed in North West Connecticut!
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Sep 24, 2022
Dividend Pond | Rocky Hill Connecticut
A quick trip to Dividend Pond in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. A pleasant trail around the pond with a waterfall and ruins!
Sep 10, 2022
Alice Newton Park and Tidal Marsh Trail | Connecticut
Today is a little different, Nina choses for today. We check out Alice Newtown park, revisit sperry falls and finish with tidal marsh trail
Aug 27, 2022
Laurel Lime Ridge | Connecticut
A relaxing day found us exploring Laurel Lime Ridge property, with a trail to one of the best views in southern Connecticut.
Jul 23, 2022
East Rock State Park | New Haven Connecticut
Continuing my journey to visit all the best parks in Connecticut, I finally managed to hit a park close to my home that was worth the wait!
May 21, 2022
Lovers Leap State Park | New Milford Connecticut
Lovers Leap is a state park in Connecticut that is small in size but huge in local historical ruins.
May 14, 2022
Roxbury Mine Hill Preserve | Roxbury Connecticut
A site of historical importance and an awesome hike with ruins to discover. What more could you ask for?
May 10, 2022
Macricostas Preserve | Washington Connecticut
We finally had the chance to visit the third park owned by the Steep Rock association. It was a cold day but the views were worth the trip!
Apr 30, 2022
Bailey's Ravine | Ayers Gap | North Franklin Connecticut
Bailey's Ravine at Ayers Gap is a short trail famous for it's waterfalls located in eastern Connecticut
Apr 16, 2022
Old Furnace State Park | + Cargill Falls | Killingly Connecticut
A trip to the North Eastern side of CT doesn't often equate to a hike with views and water falls, but this park has both!
Apr 9, 2022
Whitestone Cliffs trail | Plymouth Connecticut
The Whitestone Cliffs is a trail with a Cascade and a vista located just north of Waterbury in the town of Plymouth
Apr 2, 2022
Belding Wildlife Management Area | Vernon Connecticut
A final fall hike through Belding Wildlife Management Area was a relaxing experience.. except for the downed bridge!
Mar 26, 2022
Penwood + Horse Guard State Parks | Connecticut
A quick set of weekend fall hikes in Connecticut at Penwood and Horse Guard state parks!
Mar 19, 2022
Rocky Neck State Park | East Lyme Connecticut
We've returned to Connecticut to explore more state parks this fall, first up is Rocky Neck!
Feb 10, 2022
Chatfield Hollow and Hammonasset Beach State Parks | Connecticut
With the cooler early fall weather we head down to explore the Indian Caves and more before heading for Hammonasset beach
Jan 29, 2022
Hiking around Uconn | Fifty foot cliff + Coney Rock + Codfish Falls | Connecticut
We had a chance to visit UCONN and decided to check out hikes in the area including Fifty foot cliff, Coney Rock Preserve and codfish falls.
Jan 15, 2022
Saugatuck Falls | Redding, Connecticut
A quick trip in the summer to see Saugatuck Falls which included the blooming Mountain Laurel, our state flower.
Dec 12, 2021
Soapstone Mountain and The War Memorial Tower | Somers and Rockville Connecticut
An amazing view from Soapstone Mountains fire tower is worthy of a trip to this obscure Connecticut park.
Dec 5, 2021
Campbell Falls State Park + Haystack mountain | CT and MA
A state park shared between CT and MA, Campbell Falls State Park is home to one of the most impressive waterfalls in the region.
Nov 27, 2021
Nike Missile Site | Portland Connecticut
We explore the abandoned Nike Missile Control and Launch sites in Portland Connecticut.
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