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Now that winter is on its way, I am reminded of the joy of running with cold air on your face, made even more enjoyable by a beautiful and serene landscape ahead of you. This is the experience that West Hartford Reservoir grants you. Located at 1420 Farmington Avenue (with many other entrances), this park […]
Located at 1165 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT, this trail offers an easy hike through marshes, woods, and fields. Parking is easy and free with a small dedicated lot which can accommodate about 10 cars. As you pull into the parking lot you’ll see a memorial for Major Michael Donnelly, displaying the poem High Flight […]
Quabbin Reservoir is located within a large park in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with countless access points for enjoying a beautiful view. Parking is free throughout the main entrance, Middle or Eastern entrances, Goodnough Dike, Hank’s Meadow, and Quabbin Tower locations. As soon as Colin and I entered, we noticed the fresh air, bountiful tall trees, and […]
With school getting busy, and the pandemic stringing out further and further, Sharon and I have been choosing more convenient locations for weekly adventures (if we can manage to have one). One of the places we have been frequenting is the Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail. There are two main entrances, each located at […]
This fourth of July weekend, Colin and I ventured south into Connecticut for a new hiking getaway- enter Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park in the lovely Meriden, Connecticut. Although there was plenty of parking space within the park, it appeared as though many other people had the same holiday idea as us, and nearly the entire […]
This past weekend Sharon and I decided to venture outside Massachusetts to nearby Granby, Connecticut, to see what McLean Game Refuge had to offer. This location is a nature preserve found just off of Route 202. There is a large parking lot which you can’t miss connected to a stretch of road that is gated […]
This hidden gem in Springfield is a personal favorite of ours! The main entrance into Forest Park is found on Sumner Ave. There are many available lots for parking; one-day parking is $3.00 for in-state license plates and $5.00 for out of state. Entering through the Sumner Ave entrance, just continue to follow the road […]
With the weather staying warm and sunny this weekend, Sharon and I decided to look for a hike near the water. We found Granville Gorge, a nice hidden spot right off route 57. To start, parking is easy; you can pull down the road marked by the sign, which will take you to a small […]
