There Are Eight Sides to Every Story Connecticut's Octagon Houses According to the one article about these things and the zero amount of research I've done beyond that, there are 16 19th-century octagon houses still standing in Connecticut (and the Old Saybrook one is suss). But since that article is by Daniel … [Read more...]
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Skyline Scenic Area
Long Skyline Drive Northern Connecticut Land Trust: Skyline Scenic Area Trails, Somers September 2023 I was pretty jazzed for this 1.5 mile loop hike up on the Massachusetts border in Somers. It promised a three-state view, some challenging granite scrambles, and Mystery Pits. That's right, Mystery Pits! … [Read more...]
Hank Woronick Bridge
Hankerin' For Another Covered Bridge Hank Woronick Bridge, Wallingford October 2023 Covering Connecticut's Covered Bridges is one of those decisions I made many years ago that I sometimes sort of regret. Like, why? We have "the big four" that get featured in travel and tourism brochures and that should have been … [Read more...]
Rose Vineyards and Winery
Rose Colored Glasses Rose Vineyards and Winery, North Branford August 2023 I was in a very good mood before visiting this winery. I had on Rose colored glasses. The weather was lovely, the evening's plans were lovelier, and my date was the loveliest. So, really, I was going to enjoy my visit almost no matter what. … [Read more...]
Somers’ Mystery Pits
A True Mystery Mystery Pits, Somers September 2023 I have my rules. As the sole writer and traveler for this website, I have my rules. My rules on what makes the cut to get a page on the site and what doesn't. The Mystery Pits of Somers make the cut. Even though the Mystery Pits of Somers are... non-existent? … [Read more...]
New Milford Historical Society & Museum
Don't Get Board, Man New Milford (Google Maps location) May 2019 A few things here at the outset: The New Milford Historical Society folks have updated a lot of the property since my visit, my visit was too short and somewhat odd because there was a tag sale going on in one of the museum buildings. Also, I think … [Read more...]
Field Forest Trails
Field & Stream 2-3 Miles, Durham September 2023 Y'all know I love Connecticut Forest and Parks Association. I love what they do and how they do it. I just happened to run into former executive director Eric Hammerling in a store recently and had a nice chat to catch up on our lives. Me and CFPA - we're tight. … [Read more...]
NHL: Charles W. Morgan
CT National Historic Landmark Charles W. Morgan Stonington This old whaling ship was built in 1841 and had a massively successful whaling career for 80 years. It has served as a museum ship since the 1940's. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1966. The entire Mystic Seaport living museum was built up … [Read more...]
Moses Austin House
SXSW Durham The Elias/Moses Austin House Durham This is one of those places I have passed dozens of times and never thought it rose to the level of warranting CTMQ inclusion. And as I write this very sentence you're reading, I'm still not sure that it does. In fact, it really doesn't. But it's so random and so … [Read more...]
Mie’s Trail/I-Park Trails (Private)
Mie, Myself, and I-Park Mie's Trail/I-Park Trails, East Haddam November 2013 I-Park is a private preserve with several open houses during the year. Only walk these trails during those times. I-Park is awesome. I absolutely love it and highly encourage you to visit when they have their Open Houses. If and when … [Read more...]
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