Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a st...
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Change has been the constant throughout the 100 year history of this piece of countryside. Where once a shared landscape of farmland and woodland d...
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Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth eviden...
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View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community.
From 1,683 foot Mohawk Mounta...
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Considered part of Mohawk State Forest when it was acquired by Connecticut in 1925, Wyantenock consists of nine different parcels of land located i...
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In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest, starting in 1921. The rugged hills of this w...
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Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the...
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This Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winchester. The rolling, open land was formerly known as Hall Meadow ...
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Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges cov...
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Paugnut State Forest’s 1,702 acres spread out over four locations in north central Torrington and abut Burr Pond and Sunny Brook state parks....
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Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the...
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Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also...
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Lovers Leap is a walk-in park with hiking trails, scenic vistas and historic ruins. The 160 acre park is divided into three sections, each featurin...
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