Consider health and spirit preserved this Walktober. Thoreau would have ;)
Walktober is back. It’s actually the 21st anniversary of this much loved fall event in our region. Organized by the folks at The Last Green Valley, Walktober is a series of walks of all distances and varieties across the northeast corner of Mystic Country and up into Massachusetts. I’ll say one extra word…foliage. Yes, it’s that time of...
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Hike, Bike, or Stroll the Air Line Trail
One of my favorite things about eastern Connecticut is the 50-mile Air Line Trail, an absolutely wonderful place for hiking, biking, leisurely walks and even horseback riding. This pic is from late fall but picture it lush and green spring and summer and then loaded with color come October. The Air Line Trail begins around the Connecticut River and runs up to...
Continue ReadingMystic Connecticut is Selected as a National Geographic Best Adventure Town
National Geographic has chosen Mystic, Connecticut as one of America’s 100 best adventure towns and the only town chosen in the state of Connecticut. I like to think of Mystic as a region, not just portions of Groton/Stonington (which make up the zip code), but all of the towns along our gorgeous coastline and up through the casinos into the rolling countryside....
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Fall Foliage drives in Mystic Country CT
Check out our colors! Mystic.org has just put up seven scenic drives loaded with fall foliage to enjoy along the way. Each drive includes a printable map and links to attractions, shops, eateries and accommodations along the route. Noteworthy stops and hikes are included as well. The cost? A tank of gas. Click on each route below to see the drive: Colchester...
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For Hard Core Bikers – The Bride Brook Park Ride
If you’re looking for a more challenging bike route while you’re here, Niantic Bay Bicycles has a ride for you. The Bride Brook Park Ride is 31 miles, looping through Niantic much like the easier ride they outlined, but longer and more challenging. If you do this ride, you have the benefit of the seaside village, the attractive downtown, and plenty of great...
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Stroll or Roll Through History on the Putnam Trails.
Putnam is a treasure of a town for many reasons – shopping, dining, theater. It’s also got a lot of historical value that you might not notice just driving through or strolling the downtown. If you have any down time on your trip, you may want to break out your sneakers or your bike if you brought one and check out the area trails, starting with the River...
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Bike Your Way Through Mystic Country. Bicycle rentals.
Exploring the nuances of the Connecticut countryside is best done from the seat of a bike – but what if you don’t have one? Until now there were very few rentals to be had in the area. Mystic Bike Rentals is a new company offering bikes designed specifically for pleasure riding. Reserve them before you get here, and in some cases have them delivered...
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Put the Pedal to the Trail. Cycling the Niantic area.
Sick of the stationary bike? It’s summer, time to go places! Eastern Connecticut has many wonderful places to ride with scenery, cool places to stop and rest, and good food along the way to keep your strength up. I recently did a bike route for the north eastern part of Connecticut. Today, Niantic and the coast. If you’ve got a bike, head to the...
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Avid Bikers Find a Lot to Love in Northeast Connecticut
When I hit the road with my bike, I don’t want to worry about competing with traffic and tangoing with pedestrians rather than enjoying the ride. Although the occasional car does share the winding country roads of Woodstock, Pomfret, Thompson, and Eastford, the pleasure here is a ride where I can take in the lush greenery, discover a view at the top of a hill,...
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Get Outside – Mansfield Hollow State Park
Gather up the dog and the kids and head into the Mansfield Hollow State Park, a short drive from the fabulous UConn campus (and the Dairy Bar and barns). The park is perfect for an afternoon out with the family or a one-on-one hiking trip with pooch. If you’re bringing your entourage, pack the picnic basket. There are plenty of places to eat once you’ve worked...
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