Colesing the Brook The Colebrook Store, Colebrook July 2024 The store closed at the end of 2024... but has closed and re-opened a few times this century. Keep me updated. Not familiar with Colebrook, Connecticut? Let me introduce you to the town's bustling center: You've got your historical society museum … [Read more...]
Sandy Brook Trail
That Colebrook Magic Colebrook Land Conservancy's Sandy Brook Trail, Colebrook September 2024 Man, Colebrook is a pretty town. And making the drive from Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted to this parcel of woods in Colebrook is quite the drive. Skinny roads that wind along mountain streams for miles... I know a … [Read more...]
Norbrook Farm Brewery Trails
No Creek Nor Brook Will Hold Me Back Norbrook Farm Brewery Trails, Colebrook & Norfolk September 2024 Let's get this out of the way first: I don't write about mountain bike trails or disc golf courses. This sprawling property features both of those things, intertwined with hiking trails From everything I've heard, … [Read more...]
Norbrook Farm Brewery Tower
Slipped Discs Norbrook Farm Brewery Observation Tower, Colebrook September 2024 I came to the Norbrook Farm Brewery in far western Colebrook in the far northern reaches of Connecticut to hike its trails. A big part of the allure here to me is, of course, this observation tower. The owners of the brewery have done … [Read more...]
Reptilian Rock, Colebrook
Unidentified Reptile Rock Route 182, Colebrook I passed this painted creature in September 2024 and as you can see below, this is fresh paint. I also know it's relatively fresh paint because I've driven past here before and this bright little guy was simply not here before. (A quick check of Route 182 east of … [Read more...]
Norbrook Farm Falls
No Creek Norbrook to Speak Of... Norbrook Farm Falls, Colebrook September 2024 This is one of those pages I'm spending five minutes putting together because: A) I made the effort to check out these "falls," and, B) I care about you, Dear Reader, and don't want you doing the same I went to the Norbrook … [Read more...]
Bobriwka (Private)
No Soup For Me Bobriwka, Colebrook Bobriwka is private and likes it that way. My efforts to visit for the good of this site were brusquely rebuffed. I respect that. Still, I think this place is still so interesting that I feel compelled to create a page about it. All three pictures below are from their … [Read more...]
Deer Hill Trail
Hanging on for Deer Life Colebrook Land Conservancy's Deer Hill Trail, Colebrook July 2024 Alternative title: Deer Fly Trail This trail is great. I just wanted to put that out first. Any complaints below about biting insects is simply a result of time and place; certainly not something anyone can do anything … [Read more...]
Hale & Rockwell Trails
This $#!+ Is Bananas, B-a-n-a-n-a-s Colebrook Land Conservancy's Hale & Rockwell Trails, Colebrook July 2024 As of this writing, the Colebrook Land Conservancy manages four trailed properties. The two on this page are combined on their website, so I'm just following suit. And it makes sense, as both are short and … [Read more...]
The Rock School
School of Rock The Rock School, Colebrook (Google Maps location) June 2024 Connecticut museum visit #519. Here we are again. At yet another one-room school house museum. On the outside looking in. And that's fine. I came to a point in my decades-long adventure when I realized that there's really no need … [Read more...]