Beauty! History! Granby! Katan-Ensor & Old Messenger Road Preserves, Granby September 2022 I can't pretend to know how active every land trust in Connecticut is. I'm sure there are several protecting new parcels, clearing and blazing new trails as I write. But I swear, the "competition" between the Granby Land … [Read more...]
Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
That Cabin Life Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, Granby November 2020 I see you Granby Land Trust. Trying to be clever. Why else would you include the word "dismal" in the name of your new property when in reality, it's anything but? Sorry, but the jig is up: Dismal Brook is beautiful. Stunningly so. Yes, … [Read more...]
Holcombe Preserve
"Holcombe I Can't Keep Him?" Holcombe Preserve, Granby May 2018 As of this writing, there are four signature trailed properties of the Granby Land Trust. Sure, they have a bunch of other parcels, some even trailed - and one containing the state's coolest tree. But the land trust focuses on their true gems. … [Read more...]
Other Granby Land Trust Properties
A Whole Slew of Granby Goodness "Other" GLT Trails, Granby Spring/Summer 2018 I have hiked many, many wonderful miles within Granby Land Trust properties. It holds a special place in my heart because it was at a GLT property (The Godard Preserve) where a young Damian got over some of his phobias. As I wrap … [Read more...]
GLT: The Godard Preserve
Rocketing Through Granby The Godard Preserve, Granby September 2014 Godard... Goddard... Robert Goddard... "Rocketing Through Granby? ... Never mind. As per usual, I took a break hiking with the boys for the hotter months. I do this because, well, because it's hot and when it's hot, the deer ticks and poison … [Read more...]
Western Barndoor Hill Preserve
"Shut the Barn Door!" Western Barndoor Hill Preserve, Granby May 2014 Those of you who have read through my various hikes in the upper Connecticut River Valley know that I have an affinity for the area. And while I usually cite Simsbury and Canton because they are closest to my home in West Hartford, but Granby … [Read more...]
Mary Edwards Mountain Property
Mary, Mary, Why You Buggin? Mary Edwards Mountain Property, Granby May 2014 The GLT has added a trail or two since we hiked here. North Granby. North Granby? Of course it’s just the northern part of Granby proper, but it really has a distinct flavor of its own. And that flavor is beautiful and remote. North … [Read more...]
Granby Land Trust Trails
Granby Land Trust Trails I like Granby. To get it out of the way, Granby includes North Granby and West Granby, but East Granby is its own town. East Granby’s just a’ight. Granby, along with Suffield, suffers the ignominy of being invaded by Southwick, Massachusetts – so all Nutmeggers should have a soft spot … [Read more...]
The Dewey-Granby Oak
This Tree Is Was A-Oak-Kay! The Dewey-Granby Oak, Granby Multiple visits 2010 Update: In May, a box truck hit the tree. Here's the tree health assessment. 2011 Update: A historic Halloween ice and snowstorm hit northern Connecticut. With the foliage still on the trees and the snow being heavy and wet, The … [Read more...]