Just Plain Crackers Torrington (Google Maps location) November 1, 2014 This place confuses me. It confused me when I visited and it confuses me now as I write. The confusion stems from the fact that this one building in downtown Torrington right on Main Street houses a dozen disparate things. Those things … [Read more...]
TSTL’16.7: James L. Goodwin Forest
The Sky's the Limit 2016 Hiking Challenge #7 James L. Goodwin Forest, Hampton June 26, 2016 Nobody ever thinks about Hampton, Connecticut. Your mind is probably drifting away from the thought of Hampton right now. Stop doing that – focus! Sometimes you’ll see Hampton mentioned in geo-oddity blurbs because … [Read more...]
33. Mystic Aquarium
Lion(fish) and Tiger(sharks), Oh My! Mystic section of Stonington (Google Maps Location) October 11, 2007, etc. I've been to the Aquarium a few times since the initial visit that most of this page is based upon - and have gained a greater appreciation for it over the years. In 2016, I fixed up the pictures here a … [Read more...]
BLT: Martha Brower Sanctuary
It’s All About the Farting Mushrooms BLT Greer Road Red Trail November 22, 2015 [This page is part of my ongoing series, “Hikes with my Boys.” The full list of those hikes can be found here.] If that title doesn’t draw you in... you are dead inside. I’m not saying that it will inspire you to pack a snack and … [Read more...]
TSTL’15.2: Haystack Mountain
The Sky's the Limit 2015 Hiking Challenge #2 Haystack Mountain State Park, Tower Norfolk May 24, 2015 My love for Norfolk is well-documented on this website. I love its goofy claim to fame - "The Icebox of Connecticut," its affinity for curling, its beautiful and eclectic "downtown," and its state parks. The … [Read more...]
Leatherman’s Cave (v.Park Road)
"'Leathahman' Slept in Here, WHAT?!” Leatherman's Cave v.Park Road, Watertown December 13, 2014 [This page is part of my ongoing series, “Hikes with my Boys.” The full list of those hikes can be found here.] Note: This page will not spend too much time getting into the whole Leatherman thing. That was done … [Read more...]
Campbell Falls State Park
Campbell Falls State Park Norfolk April 19, 2014 Phew. This is hard work. I’ve had a page about Campbell Falls for several years up on CTMQ, but it always bothered me. I visited this place in 2010 with my older son Damian and we merely parked and made the quick .4 mile round-trip walk down to the highlight of … [Read more...]
Great Pond Forest
Great Pond Forest State Forest Simsbury September 15, 2013 Sure, I have (literally) over 100 other pages to write about older experiences for CTMQ, but whatever. I’m writing this one from yesterday first. Because I can. And because I am one proud and happy dad. Sort of. I went hiking with my son … [Read more...]