Wallingford Land Trust Wallingford Before I began this website all those years ago, I had a fairly low opinion of Wallingford. Then a couple things happened: I visited Gouveia Vineyards and hiked the Mattabesett Trail east of I-91. Both are beautiful and have a definite remote feel. In Wallingford. My … [Read more...]
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Taine Mountain Trails
T'Aine't Much Here Taine Mountain Trails, Burlington July 2015 This page describes the trails on the western side of Taine Mountain in Burlington which is a Burlington Land Trust property. For the trails on the eastern side, in Farmington, go here. In my effort to be a true Burlington trail completist, I made … [Read more...]
Martha Brower Sanctuary
It’s All About the Farting Mushrooms Martha Brower Sanctuary, Burlington November 2015 This is a Burlington Land Trust property. If that title doesn’t draw you in... you are dead inside. I’m not saying that it will inspire you to pack a snack and hit the road to the backwoods of backwoodsy Burlington, but... … [Read more...]
Swan Preserve Trails
Swan Swoon Swan Preserve Trails, Canton October 2015 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. "Are they dressed warmly enough?" "Yes, of course. Let's go." And off we went, northwest through West Simsbury to North Canton. This part of our little Nutmeg World, around routes 309 and 167, is … [Read more...]
Glover Property
Fits Like a Glove. Seriously. It's That Small. Simsbury Land Trust's Glover Property, Simsbury October 2015 This trailed property is so small, that I really don't have to write all that much. Heck, I could just plop the Simsbury Land Trust's nice description here and be done with it. The Glover property is … [Read more...]
Winsor Woods Trails
Putting the 'D' in Winsor Winsor Woods Trails, Canton November 2015 This is a Canton Land Conservation Trust property. It's nearly impossible for me to type "Winsor" without the 'd'. I currently work in Windsor and of course we have South Windsor and East Windsor and I tie my ties in Windsor Knots and I fly … [Read more...]
Greenwich Land Trust Intro
The Greenwich Land Trust Greenwich The mere existence of an organization such as the Greenwich Land Trust is pretty amazing when you stop to think about it. Seriously. Are there many suburban/exurban areas with land as expensive as it is in Greenwich? And I’m not just talking about Connecticut, I’m talking … [Read more...]
New Canaan Land Trust
The New Canaan Land Trust Oh how I love New Canaan. I often get asked where in Connecticut I’d most like to live. I almost always say, “in a mid-century modern in New Canaan.” I love them. AndI love the town’s proximity to New York City. I just can’t afford to live there. But I can afford to hike … [Read more...]
Burlington Hiking Challenges
Master of Burlington's Domain Burlington Trail Master/Vertical Mile/Century Club Programs Back in the day, the Burlington Land Trust put together what was known as the Burlington Trail Master Challenge. If you are the rare reader who is interested in the things like the Burlington Trail Master Challenge, welcome! … [Read more...]
Madison Land Conservation Trust
Madison Land Conservation Trust Trails Madison Madison has a surprising number of trailed properties. It certainly helps that the local land trust is so active and (apparently) well-funded. The MLCT has a great website with excellent maps - two things that certainly make my task to "hike everything" much easier. … [Read more...]
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