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CTMQ > Articles by: Steve

Six Flags New England

September 16, 2020 by Steve 2 Comments

You Can See Connecticut From Here Six Flags New England August 2019 I know, I know... Six Flags is in Agawam and Agawam is in Massachusetts. But goshdarnit, Six Flags' property is right on the Connecticut border at Suffield! And as the title above says, Connecticut is easily seen at the top of many attractions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, New Post, Sports, Thrills, Tours, & Events Tagged With: amusement parks, Calvin, Massachusetts

The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

September 15, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Boooo! The Haunting in Connecticut, 2009 Straight up: I'm not a horror film fan. Sure, there are a few I've liked. From the campy fun (Evil Dead) to the cool (The Ring) to the not-really-horror (Get Out). By and large, they're all terrible. I simply don't enjoy torture and gore and cheap scares. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Movies, People, & Stories, Everything Else, New Post Tagged With: connecticut movies, Dubious Claims, horror movies, movies, Southington

CTMQ’s Guide to Canaan

September 14, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Everything Canaan I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Canaan CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If I’ve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CTMQ Town Guides, New Post Tagged With: Canaan

Canaan’s Town Trails

September 14, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Canaan's Town Trails Canaan is home to the fifth highest peak in Connecticut. The Appalachian Trail crosses its border. The Housatonic State Forest covers much of it and the CFPA has two trails within the town. Mountains, forests... and a distint lack of town-owned trailed parcels. What gives? I have no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Town Land Hikes Tagged With: Canaan

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: Farmington River Loop

September 14, 2020 by Steve 1 Comment

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail: River Loop Extension Red Oak Hill Road, Farmington to Hopmeadow Steet, Simsbury (~16 miles) July/August 2020 The northernmost section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Connecticut has miles of beautiful stretches. But for my money, this loop extension Farmington River Trail … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bike Trails, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, New Post Tagged With: Burlington, Calvin, Canton, cycling, Farmington, Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, rails-to-trails, Simsbury, stratton brook state park

CTMQ’s Guide to Norwalk

September 13, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Everything Norwalk I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Norwalk CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CTMQ Town Guides, New Post Tagged With: Norwalk

Hopmeadow Brewing Company (Closed)

September 9, 2020 by Steve 2 Comments

Hope Meadow Hopmeadow Brewing Company, Avon August 2020 Brewery closed at the end of 2024. You can't really get a more perfect name than "Hopmeadow Brewing." The name is ingrained in the Simsbury/Avon area, most notably with Hopmeadow Street as a main thoroughfare. But I've titled this page "Hope Meadow" for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breweries, Food & Drink, New Post Tagged With: Avon, Closed/Gone/Former

Norwalk Land Trust Trails

September 9, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Norwalk Land Trust Trails I've written many times about how much I appreciate these coastal Fairfield County land trusts. And Norwalk is the sixth most populous city in the state! The mere fact that there's an active and vibrant land trust there is fantastic. There's only one property with a real trail and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Land Trust Hikes Tagged With: Norwalk, norwalk land trust

Norwalk’s Town Trails

September 8, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Norwalk's Town Trails The most hiking anyone does in Norwalk is hoofing it around the SoNo district - either during the day with kids going to the attractions or at night with your crew bar hopping. But CTMQ has been there done that on both accounts; now it's time to hike some trails! In Norwalk! Yes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, Town Land Hikes Tagged With: Norwalk

Old West Suffield Post Office

September 8, 2020 by Steve Leave a Comment

Howdy Pardner West Suffield Post Office, Suffield I know that I'm the only one entertained by this, but I don't care. I found the rather unique font used at the post office in West Suffield funny. I know that's not actually funny. But let me be me. CTMQ's Libraries Post Offices, & Schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everything Else, Houses, Communities, Libraries, & Businesses, New Post Tagged With: Other Companies and Businesses, post offices, Suffield

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