Micro-hike, Macro-Experience Steep Rock Association's Macricostas Preserve, about 6.5 miles total June 2011 & January 2013 Being somewhat of a CFPA Trail snob, I didn’t think much of the Steep Rock preserves before stepping foot in one. I knew Washington was a lovely town in a lovely part of Litchfield County, … [Read more...]
Metacomet Trail: Section 11
Section 11: You Can't Pen These Woods Penwood State Park to Farmington River, 6.2 miles, Simsbury & Bloomfield October 2011 2019 Update: This section was written up in 2011, shortly before I started converting everything to a larger format, so please forgive the tiny pictures. If you want to start at the beginning … [Read more...]
219. Thomas Griswold House
I Want a CTMQ Keeping Society Guilford (Google Maps location) September 18, 2011 Years ago when I started this website and gathered up more and more museums around the state for my big list, I often questioned myself about one thing and one thing only. I knew I could visit them all in due time. I knew I could … [Read more...]
Palindromic Lake & River
Oxoboxo Lake/River Montville Come on... I can't be the only person who thinks this is cool. Now, I have no idea if this is the only place name in the state that is a palindrome, but I'm putting it out there. Until someone proves me wrong, Oxoboxo Lake and the Oxoboxo River that flows from it down to the Thames is … [Read more...]
Nonnewaug Falls Open Space
Damian, I'll Have Nonne Of It Nonnewaug Falls Open Space & Nonnewaug Falls Woodbury The Internet is a wonderful thing. Without it, my own experiences would just not be as rich and informational as they are here on CTMQ. But I also find great joy in learning about stuff around the state from old school pamphlets I … [Read more...]
212. Nathan Hale Schoolhouse (v.NL)
”I Have But One Life to Give – And Two Schoolhouses of Course” New London (Google Maps location) May 21, 2011 I don’t know how many states have “State Heroes,” but I’m glad we do. Or rather, I’m glad Nathan Hale is “ours.” The house of his birth (that, as it turns out, he probably wasn’t born in nor did he … [Read more...]
Whale Tail Sculpture Fountain
Whale Tail Sculpture Fountain New London I like public art. I love good public art. So here and there on CTMQ I’ve highlighted some of the more interesting or significant public art around the state. I probably wouldn’t have written a page about this one if not for what happened immediately after we checked it … [Read more...]
The Oldest Collegiate Athletic Competition in US
Boola-Boola Boo-HU Boo-HU Yale-Harvard Regatta, New London & Waterford May 28, 2011 *Pictures of actual rowing stuff from here I was there, I swear. Hoang was there, and so were Damian and even baby Calvin at only 6 weeks old. We were all in New London at the appointed time to take in the sights and sounds of … [Read more...]
218. Woodruff Farm Barn Museum
Lots of Wood. Ruff, Ruff Wood Guilford (Google Maps location) September 18, 2011 “How do you possibly find time to go to all these museums?” people often ask. I submit the Woodruff Farm Barn Museum as evidence as to why it’s really not all that hard to do. Total time spent in the museum: 3 minutes. Total … [Read more...]
Lost Acres Vineyard
Land of the Lost Lost Acres Vineyard, Granby September 25, 2011 Annnnnd we’re back! The CTMQ family traveling to inappropriate places with small children is on the road again! After a pregnant winter and the birth of our second son Calvin in April 2011 and his infant summer, we’re back on the road on the weekends … [Read more...]
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