Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge
Stewart B. McKinney NWR is comprised of ten different units that are stretched across Connecticut's shoreline. The headquarters is located approximately 45 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes east of New Haven in Wes... recreation.gov
Weir Farm National Historic Site
In June of 1882, painter J. Alden Weir boarded a train from New York bound for his modest farm among the hills of Branchville, CT. Once here, Weir and his family transformed their summer retreat into a creative refuge for... recreation.gov
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
The biggest threat facing Connecticut's wildlife species is the loss of habitat. As more land is developed, there is less land that wildlife can all home. Because more than 90 percent of our state's acreage is privately owne... ctvisit.com
Barnes Nature Center
The Barnes Nature Center located in a picturesque setting on Shrub Road in Bristol offers nature displays and hiking trails. Of special interest is the diorama depicting New England habitat including live reptiles, amphi... museumstuff.com
Flamig Farm
Farmers Nevin and Julie invite you and your grandchildren to spend the day learning about nature on a New England Farm. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, on a pony, or in a hay-filled wagon, and be sure to visit the llama... grandparents.com
The Zoo At Forest Park - Springfield, Ma
The Forest Park Zoological Society promotes public awareness and appreciation for indigenous and exotic animals. It provides educational programs to encourage understanding and respect for the natural environment. The zoo... waymarking.com
Colebrook River Lake
The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State. The fall foliage season offers spectacular views from atop the dam ... recreation.gov
Hancock Brook Lake
This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State. Local ... recreation.gov
Peaked Mountain
Explore woods roads through a former working forest and trek to a summit that rewards with panoramic views from Mount Wachusett to Vermont?s Green Mountains. What makes Peaked Mountain a special place? The reservation lie... famplosion.com
Devils Hopyard
Devil's Hopyard's principle feature, Chapman Falls, drops more than sixty feet over a series of steps in a Scotland Schist stone formation. The water from the splash pool at the base of the falls, continuing as the Ei... reserveamerica.com