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CTMQ > Observation Towers

Heublein Tower Museum

January 5, 2008 by Steve 13 Comments

Shouldn't It Be Called "Viewblein Tower?" Simsbury (Google Maps Location, even though you must hike to it.) October 21, 2007 Yes, there really is a little museum in the tower. I don't know (yet) but I'm guessing this may be the most physically inaccessible museum in the state, seeing as though it requires an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Damian, Free Museums, Industrial History, Observation Towers, Simsbury, Talcott Mountain State Park, Tiny Museums

Metacomet Trail: Section 10

December 17, 2007 by Steve 7 Comments

Section 10: A Towering Achievement Reservoir #6 to Penwood State Park, 5.7 miles October 21, 2007 2019 Update: Y'know, if there ever was a page I should go dig through the old CD's looking for the original pictures, it's this one. But... I have other stuff to do. This page was written in 2007, so please forgive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFPA Hikes, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, National "Stuff", State Parks, Reserves, Preserves, Forests, NAPs, WMAs, & Campsites Tagged With: Avon, Bloomfield, Blue Trails Challenge, Damian, Great Views, Hoang, Metacomet Trail, National Scenic Trails, New England National Scenic Trail, Observation Towers, Simsbury, Talcott Mountain State Park, West Hartford

Metacomet Trail: Section 4

July 1, 2007 by Steve 5 Comments

Section 4: How's it Hanging, Hills? Chamberlain Highway (Route 71) to Edgewood Road, 6.5 miles May 28, 2007 Note: This page was written in 2007, so please forgive me. If you want to start at the beginning of the trail, go the Metacomet Intro here. Ah Memorial Day; hot dogs and barbeque, corn on the cob and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFPA Hikes, Hikes, Bikes & Paddles, National "Stuff" Tagged With: Berlin, Blue Trails Challenge, Great Views, Hoang, Meriden, Metacomet Trail, National Scenic Trails, New England National Scenic Trail, Observation Towers, Southington

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