"Because They're There" CT17ers & 10 Highest Peaks in Connecticut I have considered this page way, way more than you'd care to imagine. I have engaged in lengthy email chains with similarly concerned peakbaggers and I have consulted dozens of maps. All to come to the conclusion (for now, in 2020) that it will be a … [Read more...]
God’s Acre
Shortchanging the Big Guy God's Acre New Canaan I've always said that if Israel is the Judeo-Christian god's "promised land," then he's never been to New Zealand or Provence or the Alps or Hawaii or... pretty much anywhere else in the world. But after visiting His Acre in New Canaan, I'm beginning to think … [Read more...]
Extreme CT Geo-Tour 2012
This is Happening Happened August 4, 2012 In 2011, we put together our first fundraiser for the Smith-Magenis Research Foundation. One of the items up for auction was spending an entire day with me trying to hit all of Connecticut's extreme geographic points. Seriously. TWO guys (neither from Connecticut!) … [Read more...]
Hellgate Road, Durham
Scaaaaary. I have no idea why there is a Hellgate Road in Durham, Connecticut. But I do know that I love the fact that there is a Hellgate Road in Durham, Connecticut. All things Satan in Connecticut CTMQ's Roads & Tunnels … [Read more...]
Satan’s Kingdom, New Hartford
Oogity Boogity Satan's Kingdom, New Hartford Awesome. I always take pleasure in speaking with people who drive past or hear about Satan’s Kingdom for the first time. They are flabbergasted such a place exists. And that there’s a giant sign and state recreation area named Satan’s Kingdom. I suppose it is … [Read more...]