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May 2, 2024
“The trail is muddy and rough, so wear boots with plenty of support,” Marco Barres advised, adding, “Make sure you bring a trekking pole – you’ll need it.” One other warning: “Be ready to jump out of ...
July 26, 2023
Think you know Rhode Island? Plenty of revelations remain among the rocks and roots of its hiking trails, according to a new book. Here's a Q&A with the author.
April 13, 2023
Earth Day 2023 cleanups will take place in Hartford, Bristol, Norwalk, Brooklyn and other cities in Connecticut.
October 28, 2022
Numerous books and folk tales tell ghostly stories about Eastern Connecticut, at least some of which is rooted in truth. Plus, history of Halloween.
January 8, 2022
State forests, museums, and much more to visit in Connecticut for 2022.
January 1, 2022
The state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection is hosting First Day Hikes at several state parks and forests in Connecticut for New Year’s Day. The...
April 30, 2021
A spectacular view of Long Pond from atop a rocky outcropping might look familiar to fans of the Wes Anderson movie "Moonrise Kingdom."
April 8, 2021
Walking Rhode Island: Roughing it on the Pachaug Trail If you go: The Pachaug Trail John Kostrzewa Access: Off Route 95, take Route 3 in Exeter to Route 165 and drive 7 miles west to Beach Pond on the right. Parking: Available at the Beach Pond lot. Some spots are reserved for boaters. There’s a smaller lot across the road. Dogs: Allowed, on a leash. Difficulty: Strenuous at times, with hills, rocky footing and ledges. Easy at the end on flat roads and lanes. EXETER — I crossed the western ...
January 9, 2021
First day exploration of a Young Forest Habitat at Mount Misery By Bill Reid Jan. 1 dawned with temperatures in the low 30s, low hanging clouds and the occasional peeks of sunlight. My wife and I have a tradition of a hike or walk to begin the new year. “First Day” hikes are a fun tradition for many people, as evidenced by Facebook and Instagram accounts depicting pictures of folks exploring the outdoors. I have attended first day hikes led by land trusts, and this year CT DEEP hosted hikes...
December 11, 2020
UpdatedFri, Dec 11, 2020 at 6:02 am ET Reply More than $200,000 has been granted to programs to boost tourism. (Patch graphic) WATERFORD, CT — The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) has announced the final funding recipients for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program. Nine additional programs were approved for marketing grants to promote tourism and hospitality opportunities in Eastern Connecticut. The total funding of all projects, including the initial projects announced in ...