Forum: Connecticut

This looks like a nice place to spend some time and maybe get some great photos, a little exercise on the many trails..:D http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&Q=435450&depNav_GID=1650 The park map: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/stateparks/maps/campcolumbiatrailmap.pdf

2010 “Eagle-Viewing Boat Tours” on the Connecticut River. Reservations are required; tickets are $40/person. DATES for Eagle-Viewing Boat Tours: February 6 through March...

Should be a great photo op. http://www.jumpfest.org/ http://www.jumpfest.org/images/swsaposter.pdf

Well it's that time of year again so I thought I'd post a few links to the foliage schedule and some of the hot spots to check out. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2222&q=320738&depNav_GID=1631 http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2697&q=322766&depNav_GID=1631 Notice on this one...

Birdwatching is the fastest growing outdoor sport in America and with more than 400 species, Connecticut is a great place to experience birds. Connecticut is home to the full range of desirable songbirds found throughout the northern United States. Among the most popular species are bluebirds,...

I've posted this in the Connecticut happenings thread, so I figured I post here also, some fantastic photo ops here A Reminder that the Connecticut Antique Machinery Open house is coming on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 25, 26, 27, 2009 This is a fun day and some great photo ops,...

we went to the beardsly zoo in bridgeport it was ok not great not bad some of the exhibits are still fence's an some have the glass viewing area's it was cold the day we went some some of the exhibits were closed they did have a nice walk through avairy (small but...

SR-169 TourDeparture: Canterbury, ConnecticutDestination: Pulpit Rock Road Marker, ConnecticutTime to allow: 1 day An amazing variety of locations, houses, and memorials reside along State Route 169. There are too many for one tour to cover. Instead, this driving tour outlines the stops to make...

one of the many photo subjects at chattfield hollow state park in ct,

Next week durning school vactation, there are some events scheduled at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, CT (near Bradley Field). A nice place to visit even if your not interested the events http://www.neam.org/ event calendar http://www.neam.org/news/calendar.asp

And now the show..

Region: Greater New Haven Location:Meet at the Audubon Shop 907 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT 06443 Date:September 15-Nov.17Time:Sat. only, 8-10:30 a.m.Description:See returning birds of prey, shore birds, waterfowl and song birds at Connecticut’s premier birding...

Travel back in time to see how the colonial people lived, worked and played. Colonial Connecticut See how our colonial forefathers lived. Start at Putnam Cottage (c.1692) in Greenwich, I-95 Exit 3. It was a meeting place for local leaders during the Revolutionary War. Henry Whitfield...

This 1 mile waterfront walkway, opened in 2005, offers inspiring views of Niantic Bay and Long Island Sound. Entrances to the boardwalk are provided only at Cini Park (located under Niantic River Bridge off Route 156) and Hole-in-the-Wall beach (Baptist Lane). Benches and interpretive signs along...

try this link if your looking for something to do in CT. http://www.ctbound.org 52 great get aways for everyone, young and old.

Have fun and bring home some SCAREY photos...:eek: The Ghosts of History Start this getaway in Hartford at the Old State House, 800 Main Street. It's the oldest state house in America, built in 1796, where you can see a reenactment of the first Amistad trial of the African captives...

Looking for fall colors? try these tours. :cool: Fall Foliage Driving Loops Connecticut's scenic delights range from hilltop panoramas to colonial villages, from deep forests to busy cities. Although Connecticut is a small state, each loop has a look and flavor of its own. As you drive...

CT. Freedom trail tours.... http://www.ctfreedomtrail.com/text/trailtour.html The Freedom Trail was authorized in 1995 by the Connecticut General Assembly. Farmington sites on the Trail include Underground Railroad safe houses which hid fugitives from slavery, as well as sites connected...

stretching 5 towns up in Hartford County it is one of the biggest and oldest State Park (or Forrest) in CT. lots of Hiking and Mountian biking trails, or you can drive through.. I usually go in from the Glastonbury entrance and exit from the Putnam side.. its a very pleasing ride through the...

this might be current..Tom prolly knowes more as its in his neck o the woods. http://www.flickr.com/groups/nutmeggers/discuss/72157601780609422/