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  • a hill and field of daffodils lined with a stone wall in front and a glistening pond in the distance in litchfield connecticut.

    Litchfield, CT in the Spring: Flowers, Fields & 11 Things to Do

  • Day Trip Collinsville, CT; Where to Eat, Hike, and Shop!

    Day Trip Collinsville, CT; Where to Eat, Hike, and Shop!

  • farm trail at sunrise time with orange glow in sky in simsbury ct.

    Top 23 Things to Do in Simsbury, CT; Farms, Food, Hikes, More!

  • woman standing on top of cliff with big brown dog overlooking blue river below and bright green trees all around.

    Tariffville, CT; Hatchett Hill Hike, History, and Gorge

  • brown dog in bright orange vest on a leash in front of store on main street in downtown Chester, CT.

    Perfect Day Trip to Chester, CT; Hikes, Cafes, & More!

  • hogpen hill farms sculpture park in fall with green grass and fall colored trees.

    Fall in Connecticut! 10 Must-Visit Towns & Things to Do

  • green rolling mountains in summer at top of hike in cornwall ct

    Day Trip Cornwall, CT; Hikes, History, & Where to Eat!

  • silhouette of woman and two dogs inside steep rock tunnel in washington ct in summer with green trees outside

    10 Adventurous Day Trips in Connecticut; Hikes, Food, & Fun!

  • hot chocolate at juliens cafe in granby connecticut with homemade marshmallow on top and chocolate drizzle

    8 Amazing Hot Chocolates in Connecticut with Nearby Hikes

  • sunset time photo of downtown mystic with church steeple in the distance.

    35 Fun Things to Do in Connecticut This Winter: In & Outside

  • golden hour at holcomb farm trail with green meadows and a blue sky

    Day Trip to Granby, CT: Hikes, Farms, Vineyards, & More!

  • woman sitting at picnic table with ice cream and sun setting behind her

    33 Fun Things to Do in CT This Summer (Beyond the Beach!)

  • oreo ice cream cone at rich farms in bristol connecticut

    10 Summer Hikes in CT Paired with Nearby Ice Cream!

  • woman and black dog on top of hike in salisbury ct at sunrise with golden sun in sky and green trees

    Day Trip to Salisbury CT; Food, Trails, & Shops

  • woman and black dog at benton hill preserve in sharon ct

    Day Trip to Sharon, CT; Hikes, Food, & Things to Do!

  • scenic connecticut beach at sunset with pink skies and woman and dog

    25 Must-Visit Scenic Outdoor Places in Connecticut!

  • view at rockhouse sanctuary hike in connecticut

    Day Trip to Newtown, Connecticut; Hikes, Waterfall, & Food!

  • sunrise hike at numeral rock in kent ct

    25 Fun and Adventurous Things to Do in Kent, CT!

  • white stone path leading to a tudor mansion in litchfield connecticut surrounded by orchard trees and stone wall.

    26 Fun Things to Do in Litchfield, CT; Hikes, History, Food!

  • white inn in kent connecticut in litchfield county

    10 Best Inns & Places to Stay in Litchfield County, CT

  • best winter town in new england litchfield

    10 Adventurous New England Winter Getaways (and Activities for Each!)

  • fall view with dog on top of talcott mountain in Simsbury

    7 Connecticut Dog-Friendly Breweries Paired with Hikes

  • Connecticut’s Haunted Hikes & History: 11 Trails & Tales

    Connecticut’s Haunted Hikes & History: 11 Trails & Tales

  • northfield daffodils

    14 Spring Flower Spots in CT for Walks and Photos

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