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outdoors in Connecticut : the essentials

Lakes in Danbury

Staybridge Lake

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I want to share this beautiful sunset, in Candlewood lake. In the photo, you can see the sun setting behind the mountains and the

Nature Reserves in Niantic

Rocky Neck State Park

After taking an exit off the Connecticut Turnpike (Route 95), you'll find yourself in this beautiful little natural park that's st

Bays in Old Saybrook

Saybrook Bay

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Saybrook is a small town in Connecticut ... about 2 hours from New York. It's a real stereotype of an American suburban town, a ch

Nature Reserves in Union

Nipmuck State Forest

The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is Connecticut’s official state flower. And though they can be found all over the state, th

Gardens in Hartford

Bushnell Park

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Ideally, Connecticut’s diverse capital city deserves at least a few days of exploration. But for travelers with less time, a visit

Nature Reserves in Madison

Hammonasset Beach State Park

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Hammonasset is Connecticut’s largest public beach, encompassing over two miles of shoreline in the town of Madison, located roughl

Nature Reserves in Litchfield

Topsmead State Forest

Just minutes from the upscale, picturesque town center of Litchfield, down winding rural roads that would feel lonely if the views

Lakes in Fairfield

Candlewood Lake

Candlewood Lake isn’t just any inland body of water. The largest man-made lake in Connecticut, it covers 5,420 acres. Its 65 miles

Gardens in New London

Connecticut College Arboretum

The Connecticut College Arboretum is located on the Connecticut College campus and is used by students, staff, professors, and the

Forests in Voluntown

Pachaug State Forest

Pachaug State Forest is a public park located on 24,000 acres in Voluntown, Connecticut. Included in the Pachaug State Forest is a

Waterfalls in Norwich

Yantic Falls - Indian Leap

This past summer while roaming Connecticut I stumbled upon the hidden gem that is Yantic Falls Indian Leap. Indian Leap is a beaut

Lakes in Collinsville

Nepaug Reservoir

A reflection of pure peace on the waters of Nepaug Reservoir at sunset. The sun prepares for bed and my heart is content.

Nature Reserves in Litchfield

Litchfield Daffodils

The daffodil field in Litchfield is seriously a beautiful place to visit. If you like flowers and nature, you should go here. It's

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