I Love This House Fetzer Falls at the Fetzer Property, Burlington May 2015 Writing CTMQ has been a great way for me to meet some really interesting people over the years. Many of these people aren’t remotely “famous” or sought out, but that’s okay. They all probably like it that way. One such person is … [Read more...]
Art Trail Viewpoint: Farmington River
Farmington River CT Art Trail Viewpoint, Burlington November 2018 I’ve been sitting on this page for a decade, and have finally decided to just write something and get it over with. You see, back in 2002, someone spent $30,000 to come up with a Connecticut Art Viewpoints Trail. Which is a cool thing, no … [Read more...]
Mile of Ledges
Miles of Smiles Mile of Ledges, Burlington September 29, 2018 It is quite rare for me to revisit something for this site. With so much still to do, it simply doesn’t make logistical sense to spend an afternoon retracing steps or re-experiencing a museum. But sometimes it’s the right and best thing to do. Such was … [Read more...]
Sweetheart Mountain
Sweeeeeeeeeeet! Canton Land Conservation Trust (Canton & Burlington) July 28, 2018 It appears the CLCT has cleared the trails I couldn't hike properly. Which is nice. Son has another Bouncy birthday somewhere in Canton, check. Dad can't wait to, um, foster his son's independence, check. Canton has an unhiked … [Read more...]
Bunnell’s & Burlington Falls
A Little Burly, Bro Bunnell’s/Burlington Falls, Burlington June 2018 I don’t take pleasure in breaking the law. I’ve very rarely done so in my life and when I have, I’m talking about silly stuff like getting to these falls. To do so, I parked in a No Parking Tow Zone and then trespassed on New Britain Water … [Read more...]
Fake Bank Door
Not a Door, but a D'Oh! Farmington Bank’s Fake Door, Burlington You are a bank robber. Desperate times and all of that. As you drive down route 4 through Burlington towards Canton and gawk at the large pink house on the right (home of the town’s historical society), you take note of the lovely colonial that … [Read more...]
390. Center Schoolhouse (Burlington)
Burlington's Piece of the Pi Burlington (Google Maps location) June 9, 2018 As I was making my way to Burlington’s one-room schoolhouse, a friend was mocking me for going to places, eating things, and visiting museums simply because it’s on one of my lists. I replied that I had already visited a one-room … [Read more...]
Burlington Trail Master!
I Have Mastered Burlington Burlington Trail Master April 2008 - November 2015 I have a painful admission. Becoming a Burlington Trail Master didn't excite me as much as I thought it would. Don't get me wrong - I was and still am excited to be a BTM. But perhaps my celebration was a bit muted because, … [Read more...]
BLT: Taine Mountain Trails
T'Aine't Much Here BLT/NC Taine Mountain Trails July 2015 This page describes the trails on the western side of Taine Mountain in Burlington. For the trails on the eastern side, in Farmington, go here. In my effort to be a true Burlington Land Trust Burlington Trail Master, I made it a point to revisit this … [Read more...]
BLT: Martha Brower Sanctuary
It’s All About the Farting Mushrooms BLT Greer Road Red Trail November 22, 2015 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 hit the road to the backwoods of backwoodsy Burlington, but... actually, it should. Farting mushrooms?! … [Read more...]