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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Float. Paddle. Celebrate. Windham Riverfest.
The Willimantic River is one of the Quiet Corner’s most spectacular natural attributes, and the annual Riverfest event is the perfect way to experience it. If you have a canoe, boat or kayak (or want to rent one) you’re welcome to join the ride down the river on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverfest participants will drop their vessels off at the Eagleville...
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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...
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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Kayak Your Way to a Perfect Vacation
If you’re visiting Connecticut, you probably love the water. Don’t most people who come to this part of New England? And if you love the water, you’ll want to be on it even when you’re not swimming. Kayaking in eastern Connecticut is the perfect way to experience our waterways and get a good workout at the same time. Beginning in the Stonington/Mystic...
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