Eastford, Connecticut
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Groton, Connecticut
Visit Avery Point Lighthouse
3.0Owned by the University of Connecticut this lighthouse is a short walk from the parking area. Though the grounds are open the tower is not. Avery Point offers panoramic ocean views. From this location you can also see New London Harbor Lighthouse & New London Ledge Light. You can also see t...Read more -
Granby, Connecticut
Hiking Enders Falls
4.0Enders State Forest sprawls over approximately 2000 acres, and is found within the towns of Granby and Barkhamsted in Connecticut. Enders has a good sized parking lot directly on Route 219. From the junction of Route 219 and Route 20, visitors will proceed west on Route 219 for 1.2 miles and tu...Read more -
East Lyme, Connecticut
Hike Rocky Neck State Park Trail
5.02.5 mi / 141 ft gainRocky Neck State Park Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near East Lyme, Connecticut.Read more -
Westminster, Massachusetts
Summit Mt. Wachusett via the West Side Trail
5.01.2 mi / 750 ft gainSet your GPS to Wachusett Mountain ski area. Coming from Rt. 2 turn onto Mile Hill Rd and look for your first right to take Bolton Rd. Take this road all the way until it intersects with West Princeton Rd. Turn left. and drive down W Princeton Rd for 1.2 miles and there should be a small parkin...Read more -
Berlin, Connecticut
Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
4.55.5 mi / 560 ft gainRagged Mountain main loop is approximately 5.5 miles long, and is known for its expansive bare-rock vistas, vertical cliff faces, and scenic views overlooking cliff-side reservoirs and ponds. The trail is rated moderate, with some flat stretches among the trees, mixed with some uneven rocky foot...Read more -
Bolton, Massachusetts
Take a Stroll at Fyfeshire Conservation Area
1.0Fyfeshire is located in Bolton Massachusetts off "Wattaquadock Hill Road", near the "Fotini's Restaurant and Bar". The trailhead begins at a small parking area with a stone gate that says Fyfeshire Conservation area on a wood plank. Once you are in the conservation area you will see an opening in...Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Napatree Point Conservation Area Trail
4.03.19 mi / 82 ft gainNapatree Point Conservation Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Westerly, Rhode Island.Read more -
Meriden, Connecticut
Higby Mountain Trail
2.11 mi / 486 ft gainThe popular route for this hike is to park your car at the base of the trail which is located right before merging onto 91-S in Middlefield, CT. The parking lot does seem to get crowded mid-day, especially if the weather is nice! The beginning of the hike is mostly flatter land and an incline w...Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Watch the Sunset over Misquamicut Beach
5.0Misquamicut is one of Rhode Island’s most popular beach locations during the day. As the evening approaches most beach goers pack up, tired from a day of playing in the waves and lounging on the beach’s beautiful sand. It’s during this time, when the crowds disperse and the day begins to turn to ...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Visit the Frosty Drew Observatory
The Frosty Drew Observatory is located near the tip of southern Rhode Island, which means apart from summer this is a very quiet beach town. The isolation from major urban areas provides the perfect conditions for star-gazing. The building itself is located on a large plot of land dedicated to na...Read more -
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Hemingway Street Trail
1.73 mi / 197 ft gainHemingway Street Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Marlborough, Massachusetts.Read more -
Southington, Connecticut
Hike the Crescent Lake & Metacomet Trail Loop
4.02.4 mi / 269 ft gainThe hike to view Crescent Lake is peaceful. You can either walk through the woods where you will be blessed with natures finest birds and wildlife or you can take the trail along the lake edge. Both are similar distances and lead to the same hill at the end! Once you get to the top take a left on...Read more -
Southington, Connecticut
Rock Climb Ragged Mountain
The main face of Ragged Mountain (elev. 761 feet) is home to a lot climbing in central Connecticut. It runs north-south for about 600 feet. Its max height of 100 feet. The crag is home to several rock climbing guides and schools. Routes range in difficultly from great for the beginner (5.3) to su...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Watch the Sunrise at East Beach, RI
Walking over the dunes in the dark you can hear the waves breaking on shore from the parking lot. Wet suited up, camera in hand, make your way over the dunes and down to the water. East Beach is a sandy beach and with the right swell size and direction you'll get some sizable shore break to play ...Read more -
South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Hike the Osprey Point Loop on Trustom Pond
2 miCareful on the drive in for deer! From the parking lot head right around the Farm Field Loop Trail then continue to your right down Osprey Point Trail (0.8 miles). This is where you will most likely see the deer up close. Continue to your right to the Osprey Point Overlook, which will (on a clear...Read more -
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Car Camp at Charlestown Breachway Campground
Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State for a reason, and camping by the coast is something absolutely necessary while in New England. During the summer and early fall, Charlestown, RI, as well as the surrounding beach towns, come alive with tourists from all over the globe. The Breachway Campg...Read more