Everything Monroe 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” Monroe CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the ultimate goal of … [Read more...]
Monroe’s Town Trails
Monroe's Town Trails Monroe is named for the 5th president of the United States, one President James Monroe. He had literally nothing to do with Connecticut during his life and career as best I can tell. And I found this to be a rather ironic fact: During his presidential election, Monroe received 183 of the 217 … [Read more...]
Hot dogs at Mr. Mac’s Canteen
Miggedy-Miggedy-Miggedy Mac Mr. Mac’s Canteen, Monroe Cost: $2.40 "We deep fry our hotdogs and then roll them on the grill, crisp, and put them on a fresh toasted, grilled roll," says Jeffrey McFadden, co-owner of Mr. Mac's Canteen. And so, as I near the end of this epic multi-year Roadfood hotdog … [Read more...]
Hot Dog at Lake Zoar Drive-In
Me Hungry. ZOOOOOAAARRR! Lake Zoar Drive-In, Monroe (Stevenson), CT Cost: $3.39 It has been a couple years since I’ve been able to enjoy a new Roadfood “Eat Before You Die” entry. Oh sure, I’ve had plenty of repeat items over that time, but no new ones. So when I figured I could scoot out to Stevenson – … [Read more...]
Ice Cream at Dr. Mike’s v.Monroe (RIP)
Doctor, Doctor, Gimme the Ice Cream (Pt 1) 444 Main Street, Monroe Cost: a few bucks, but expensive for ice cream (Cash only), July 2010 (Don’t expect too much different here from the other Dr. Mike’s entry if you’ve read that one – from our visit to their Bethel location. which is a good thing, since Dr. Mike's … [Read more...]
Lake Zoar Area Trails Intro
ZOOOAAARRRR! Lake Zoar Area Trails The CFPA lumps a bunch of trails under this name, so I'm going with the same on CTMQ as well. The trails are: Paugussett Trail (9.1 expanded to 14 Miles) Zoar Trail (6.5 Miles) Pomperaug Trail (4.6 Miles) 4 Kettletown State Park Trails & Oxford Loop (Various) Lake … [Read more...]
Paugussett Trail
Aww, Paw! Jus' Gussett! Monroe/Shelton, 9.1 Miles, solo October 27, 2008 2018 Update: The Paugussett has grown! Yes, a fairly substantial extension has been added on from the 2008 southern terminus, bringing the trail to a length of over 14 miles. Additionally, there have been several reroutes and side trails … [Read more...]