Connecticut

  • Day 162: Leave No Trace (Or Pay The Price)

    Day 162: Leave No Trace (Or Pay The Price)

    We started the day right with a special breakfast and then headed out to see the sites, starting with a stunning cavern and ending with the most perfect spot on a river.

  • Day 161: Catching Up With Family

    Day 161: Catching Up With Family

    Today we visit a 110 year old amusement park, ate some of Connecticut’s finest food and spent time with family.

  • Day 160: Mountain History And A Mini Food Tour

    Day 160: Mountain History And A Mini Food Tour

    Perched atop a mountain ridge at the center of the planet’s largest concentration of anthracite coal is a mining town. It was originally restored for the 1970 film The Molly Maguires and then converted to a state historic site.

  • Day 18: Best Foods of Connecticut

    Day 18: Best Foods of Connecticut

    We lucked out by arriving in Connecticut just as the fall foliage reached its peak color. That, coupled with the architectural style of the area, made us feel a like we were driving through some iconic fall movie set.

  • Day 17: Poconos and Connecticut Beauty

    Day 17: Poconos and Connecticut Beauty

    Autumn time of year ⇓ Breakfast from the hotel to have for lunch later Bagels, cheese omelettes and yogurts. Yum. ⇓ A quick at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Park Headquarters We like to ask what the experts consider to be must see stops in the area.They still have an alert on their…

  • Exactly what is Connecticut Style Pizza?

    Exactly what is Connecticut Style Pizza?

    On our last trip up the East coast we stopped in Connecticut to visit family. Like many families, one of our favorite things to do when we’re together is share some of our favorite foods. And one of our very favorite foods is Connecticut Style Pizza.

  • Connecticut State & National Parks + Forests

    Connecticut’s parks offer diverse recreational opportunities, including hiking, picnicking, swimming, and sightseeing. Some popular parks include Sleeping Giant State Park, Rocky Neck State Park, Sherwood Island State Park, Harkness Memorial State Park, Gillette Castle State Park, Wadsworth Falls State Park, and Elizabeth Park, each with unique features and amenities.

    Connecticut State & National Parks + Forests

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With 1000s of National & State Parks and Forests it can be overwhelming to find those cool places to explore. So, we’ve done the hard work for you and listed all parks in the US with descriptions of what makes them great. Want a downloadable list? We got that too with our National Park Checklist and State/National Forests Checklist. What are you waiting for, start exploring today!