Church of Satan Church of Saint Ann, Avon Eternity For years, I thought I was the lone person who always read the Church of Saint Ann sign in Avon as "Church of Satan." I posted my musing on Twitter and I am not alone. In fact, dozens of locals lit up at my admission; "ME TOO!" they online shouted. "Every damn … [Read more...]
Devil’s Meditation, Middlebury
I love this so much. As I was putting together my Guide to Middlebury, I searched for information online about this "Devil's Meditation" place I had seen on a list somewhere a decade ago. And thankfully, I stumbled upon "chescrowel's" Flickr stream. A man who tells it like it is, and with a flair that reminds me … [Read more...]
Devil’s Blowhole
Blow it Out Your Devil's Blowhole, Satan! Devil's Blowhole, Cromwell When I published my "Everything Cromwell" page, a friend familiar with Cromwell alerted me to an embarrassing oversight. An exchange followed: I took the boys to River Highlands State Park and we had a grand old time walking around; … [Read more...]
Tunxis Mainline Trail: Section 4
Section 4: Hike Sundown New Hartford & Barkhamsted, 7.6 miles, with my dad April 2013 Over three and a half years. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve stepped foot on the 79 miles of Tunxis Trail. Three years and eight months. As pathetic as that is, it also highlights how great the CFPA Blue Trails challenge … [Read more...]
Devil’s Dens: Plainfield & Sterling
Plainfield: Note: This page appears over on my Satan in Connecticut! section, so it takes on a different flavor. As if the whole Hell Hollow story wasn't enough (Here), I set out for the same evil area a month later in order to pick up some miles on the local CFPA Trails (Pachaug and Quinebaug) as noted just … [Read more...]
Devil’s Belt, Long Island Sound
Tighten Up Devil’s Belt Is Satan responsible for those awful Long Island accents? Calling LIS the “Devil’s Belt” is archaic and fell out of usage – about 300 years ago – but I don’t care. Once touched by the Devil, always touched by the Devil is what I always say. I can’t recall how I came to find out … [Read more...]
Devil’s Garden Rd, Norwalk
You better watch out. There is also a small area of woods in this very densely populated area called Devil's Garden Open Space. I didn't see any trails or signage for that though, but it's so small you can see the houses through to the other side. Or maybe that's the illusion of safety the Prince of Darkness … [Read more...]
Tunxis Mainline Trail: Section 3
Section 3: Jeepers & Virginia Creepers Burlington/New Hartford, 7.2 Miles August 12, 2009 Note: This section ties in with The Tunxis Nepaug Regional trails. The Trail to Satan’s Kingdom is Creepy and Weird... My multi-year trek up the disjointed Tunxis from Southington to Burlington has been an … [Read more...]
Religion, Cemeteries, Monuments, Statuary, Greens, & Outdoor Sculpture & Art
All Things Religious, Cemeteries, Monuments, Plaques, Statuary, Greens, Labyrinths, Outdoor Sculpture & Art As you might expect from a state more or less founded by Puritans, we have a lot of interesting things in Connecticut that are religious in nature. A bit of a jumble below, with lots of crossover to other … [Read more...]
Quinebaug Trail
Make That "QuineBOG" Trail Griswold, Plainfield & Voluntown 8.1 miles December 14, 2008 2019 Update: These eastern Connecticut trails are a mess. I say that with love, but writing about them in a way that is readable is difficult. I have completed the short newer stretch out to route 14A, but I still have a … [Read more...]