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Cool Spots for Hot Spells
When it gets really hot – so hot that you can’t even think clearly anymore – you’ll be happy to turn to this handy little guide to some of Connecticut’s cooler spots.
Featuring: Brownstone Adventure Sports Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Infinity Music Hall & Bistro (Norfolk) | Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Norfolk
Outdoor Summer Concert Series 2019
Summer nights, warm breezes, stars up above and music filling the air – how divine! With many outdoor concerts happening around the state this summer, you can enjoy musical days and nights with family and friends. Bring a picnic, relax, and savor the melodies of summer. Here are just a few of the annual music events going on right now in Connecticut. To find events near you, visit our Events Calendar.
Featuring: Blackie's Hot Dogs | Bushnell Park | Cava Restaurant | City of Bristol | City of Hartford | City of New Britain | City of Stamford | Elbow Room | Hill-Stead Museum | Lady Katharine Cruises - Hartford | Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts | Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace | RiverQuest | Sharon Playhouse | Town of Branford | Town of Durham | Town of East Haddam | Town of Falls Village (Canaan) | Town of Guilford | Town of Hamden | Town of Norfolk | Town of Putnam | Town of Simsbury | Town of Stonington | Town of Washington | Town of Woodbury | Two Roads Area 2 | Two Roads Brewing Company
Connecticut's Foliage Finder: Week-by-Week Guide
Planning a New England leaf-peeping trip? Drive no farther than Connecticut! Since we offer New England's longest foliage season, you’ll find amazing color here throughout October and into November. To help you plan your trip, we’ve provided this handy guide showing peak foliage areas by week, courtesy of our friends at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as well as suggestions for seven driving loop tours.
Featuring: City of Danbury | City of Hartford | City of New Haven | City of New London | City of Norwich | City of Stamford | City of Waterbury | Macedonia Brook State Park | People's State Forest | Shenipsit State Forest | Talcott Mountain State Park | Town of Branford | Town of Greenwich | Town of Guilford | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Mansfield | Town of Norfolk | Town of Simsbury | Town of Woodstock
Social Distance-Friendly Hikes
Many people are turning to the great outdoors for fresh air, exercise and the renewing power of nature during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut’s parks, forests and trails are a great resource. Below is a list of a few you might consider. But please check for temporary closures before you venture out and follow the guidelines provided by state and local officials.
Featuring: Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens | Burr Pond State Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | Chatfield Hollow State Park | City of Norwich | Cockaponset State Forest | Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Devil's Hopyard State Park | Farmington Canal Linear Park | Giuffrida Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | Kettletown State Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | McLean Game Refuge | Mianus River State Park | Nehantic State Forest | New Canaan Nature Center | Old Furnace State Park | Pachaug State Forest | Riverfront Recapture | Ross Pond State Park | Salmon River State Forest | Shenipsit State Forest | Stratton Brook State Park | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Mansfield | Town of Naugatuck | Town of Norfolk | Town of Putnam | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Sherman | Town of Vernon | Town of Windsor | Town of Woodstock | Wadsworth Falls State Park | Wadsworth Mansion | West Rock Ridge State Park | West Thompson Lake Federal Park | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum | Wickham Park
Top Hiking Trails in the Litchfield Hills
It’s hard to find a silver lining in the COVID-19 cloud; but if there is one, it’s that Connecticut residents, as well as out-of-state visitors young, old and in-between, have ventured into the great outdoors in search of fresh air and exercise as they take in our state’s rejuvenating natural wonders. Walkers, joggers, hikers, bikers – and their furry companions – have discovered the vast number of parks, forests, and trails in the Litchfield Hills (most of which are accessible at no charge and pet-friendly), with each one offering its own unique and memorable features. Whether you are a novice or seasoned hiker or nature lover, the Litchfield Hills has parks, preserves, and open spaces for everyone, with more than 367 miles of hiking trails. Here are some you might want to explore.
Featuring: Bennett's Pond State Park | Burr Pond State Park | Campbell Falls State Park Reserve | City of Torrington | Dennis Hill State Park | Hidden Valley Preserve | Kellogg Environmental Center | Kent Falls State Park | Macedonia Brook State Park | Mine Hill Preserve/Roxbury Land Trust | Mount Riga State Park | Osbornedale State Park | Town of Barkhamsted | Town of Derby | Town of Kent | Town of Litchfield | Town of Monroe | Town of New Hartford | Town of Newtown | Town of Norfolk | Town of Plymouth | Town of Ridgefield | Town of Roxbury | Town of Salisbury | Town of Washington | Town of Wolcott | White Memorial Conservation Center Museum
Recent Press
Dry conditions to affect CT fall foliage color
Connecticut Post Online, Fairfield Citizen Online, Greater New Milford Spectrum Online, Register Citizen Online
Online highlighting our upcoming foliage season in 2020.
Published Date: 2020-09-01
Featuring: Town of Norfolk | Town of Woodstock
State forester: Dry conditions to affect CT fall foliage color
Middletown Press Online, Milfore Mirror Online, New Haven Register Online, Stamford Advocate Online
Online article giving an overview of the 2020 fall foliage season.
Published Date: 2020-09-01
Featuring: Town of Norfolk | Town of Woodstock
The first colors of fall foliage are expected in the far northern corners of Connecticut in towns like Norfolk and Woodstock from Sept. 21-25.
News-Times Online, Westport News Online
Online article highlighting the foliage season in Connecticut.
Published Date: 2020-09-01
Featuring: Town of Norfolk | Town of Woodstock
Dry conditions will affect foliage colors
The Chronicle
Online article highlighting the fall foliage season.
Published Date: 2020-09-02
Featuring: Town of Norfolk | Town of Woodstock