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...
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Pick a Walk or Paddle. It’s WALKTOBER 2010.
As anyone who travels knows, stepping out on foot is the best way to really discover an area. When I arrive in a new town, I love to drop my bags, throw on a pair of walking shoes, and set out. But what if you’re visiting a place where you have to dig a little deeper to really discover its natural beauty as well as historic and cultural offerings? The Last...
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Encounter the Spirit of Connecticut’s Last Wolf in Pomfret
I love taking my dog on an early morning jaunt, and Pomfret’s Wolf Den Campground and its stunning surrounding park provide a not-to-be missed opportunity to experience local history and nature at its best. You’ll have to navigate the tricky turn in the center of Pomfret where Route 101 and Route 44 diverge to find the small historic sign that marks the...
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Take a Break from Technology: CT Audubon Society Center at Pomfret
Bird lover or not, put down your smart phone and visit the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret for some nature time. With the 700-acre Bafflin Sanctuary to peruse at your leisure, you’ll fall in love with the forests, grass, streams and meadows waiting for you at every turn. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the instructor-led day and evening hikes, but you...
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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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Back to Nature – The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
If nature, being outdoors, and our wildlife friends call to you, visit the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic. You’ll find 300 preserved acres and eight miles of relaxed walking/hiking trails, native birds galore including hawks and owls, meadows, a pond, a wildflower garden, picnic tables (bring a bag lunch*), and, most importantly, peace and serenity....
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Hiking in and around Mystic Country.
The New London Day has started a fabulous hiking guide for those looking to explore the area and get a little exercise to boot. Please find The Day.com’s Connecticut Hiking Guide HERE. Quoting directly from the Day site,” Here you’ll find 15 sites, and [The Day] will be adding more in the coming weeks. For now, the guide gives information about...
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Pack the Marshmallows – Camping in Mystic Country
The word “camping” used to strike fear in my heart — bugs and I did not get along well –until I checked out a couple of the campgrounds in Mystic Country. Amenities galore, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful grounds changed my mind. Mystic KOA in the town of North Stonington, is a great option for those looking for outdoors with a little cushioning. ...
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Experience Bush Meadow Farm’s “Plow to Plate” Concept in Union
Farm-fresh foods were once made and served up right there – on the farm. Bush Meadow Farm in Union, CT is bringing that tradition back with its very artisan, small-batch “plow to plate” dining experience created right in the middle of their 37-acre family farm. When you pull into Bush Meadow, you will have the chance to meet and enjoy the goats and chickens...
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