Connecticut State Parks
February 28, 2017
by Leah S. Glaser (c) Connecticut Explored WINTER 2016/17 Subscribe/Buy the Issue! In 1872 Congress established Yellowstone, the first national park, “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” In 1891 Congress set aside forest […]
August 31, 2016
By Janice Mathews (c) Connecticut Explored, SUMMER 2008 Subscribe/Buy the Issue! Most hiking trails in Connecticut have pretty views of some sort, but how many pass over a span of wrought iron 1,112 feet long […]
August 18, 2016
By Cynthia Cormier (c) Connecticut Explored Inc. Summer 2013 In 1913 the Connecticut State Park Commission purchased property in Westport that later was designated as Sherwood Island State Park—Connecticut’s first state park. Over the ensuing […]
August 16, 2016
By Marty Podskoch (c) Connecticut Explored Inc. Summer 2010 Subscribe to Receive Every Issue! Have you ever hiked the scenic trails in Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, taken a swim on a hot day at […]
August 16, 2016
By Cynthia Cormier (c) Connecticut Explored Inc. Summer 2013 Subscribe to receive every issue! In 1913 the Connecticut State Park Commission purchased property in Westport that later was designated as Sherwood Island State […]