Book signing at Bethlehem's Abbey of Regina Laudis this weekend
The Abbey of Regina Laudis www.abbeyofreginalaudis.org located in the quite town of Bethlehem Connecticut was founded by Mother Benedict and Mother Mary Aline Trilles de Warren after the devastation...
View ArticlePirates are coming to Norwalk's Sheffield Island
Pirate weekends are an annual popular event hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association that is enjoyed by young and old alike. A scenic 45 minute ferry ride takes participants to the island where they...
View ArticleRare wolves find home at Beardsley Zoo
The three wolves, that don’t have names yet, are six years old and female and have been kept out of the public view until they became use to their new surroundings. On July 5, visitors finally got the...
View ArticleTo fete Rhubarb this weekend
This weekend, White Silo is holding it’s 6th annual Rhubarb Festival. The festival will feature six scrumptious dishes prepared with farm fresh rhubarb plucked straight from the rhubarb patch. Dishes...
View ArticleIves Concert Park announces first five shows of summer concert series (Photos)
After much anticipation, Ives Concert Park, www.ivesconcertpark.com has announced the first five artists slated to perform in its 2013 Summer Concert Series. The venue, located on the Western...
View ArticleEnjoy Lilacs and Tea in Bethlehem
Guests will learn about the 14 varieties of lilacs in the Ferriday collection and their various colors, fragrances, flower and leaf size. One discussion will focus on ways to get your lilacs to bloom...
View ArticleThe Litchfield Hills are alive with the sound of music this summer in Norfolk
From June 22 to August 17 Norfolk will host a roster of string quartets including: the Artis Quartet, the Brentano Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, the Jasper String Quartet, the Keller Quartet,...
View ArticleFishing Guide
Inland LARGEMOUTH BASS: Fishing generally good. Frogs, night top-water lures and drop-shot rigs are putting fish in the boat. Areas to try include Congamond Lakes, Lake Wononskopomuc (30 fish for one...
View ArticleThe First Nation of Dakota People visit Connecticut
The riders will visit many sacred sites on this epic journey. They will arrive in Newtown at the Connecticut Horse Brigade at 9 a.m. and a procession through Newtown will take place from approximately...
View ArticleImpressionist art classes at National Historic Site
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced art students and artists interested in learning more about the science and poetry of Impressionist landscape painting. Participants must have a...
View ArticleBook Award For Litchfield Connecticut
Related topics New EnglandNew England HistoryBook AwardBook Review Advertisement The Historic New England Book Prize recognizes works that advance the understanding of the architecture, landscape, and...
View ArticleNew addition for 2013 for Lake Compounce
The oldest continuously operating amusement park in the country is constantly updating itself and keeping up with the trends of the entertainment industry. In 2013 the park will be adding a new...
View ArticleOhio’s lakeside state parks perfect getaway
A couple strolls hand-in-hand as waves roll gently onto the shore. Sand-covered children cheerfully construct a castle while a jet ski glides through the water just beyond the sunny beach. Some relax...
View ArticleScenic Litchfield, Connecticut, offers fall colors along with nature,...
LITCHFIELD, Conn. — The demoiselle crane moved delicately across the field, arched her long, silver-grey neck and offered an elaborate bow. Then the bird, a native of Eurasia, flapped and hopped and...
View ArticleDaffodils a sure sign of spring
As the winter snow melts and the days become warmer and longer daffodils, the heralds of spring in New England's Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County slowly begin to emerge. The best place in the...
View ArticleExploring the treasures of Litchfield
The demoiselle crane moved delicately across the field, arched her long, silver-grey neck and offered an elaborate bow. Then the bird, a native of Eurasia, flapped and hopped and danced over the grass...
View ArticleTwo new websites launched today
Besides photo highlights of rides and Splash Away Bay waterpark, the site incorporates videos of major attractions such as the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and the new Quassy Quest...
View ArticleConnecticut Wine Festival this weekend in Goshen
Sponsored by the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association www.ctwine.com, this festival offers guests the opportunity to discover the many “hidden gems” being produced by Connecticut Vineyards....
View ArticleA scenic foliage drive in Litchfield Hills
Related topics fall foliage Advertisement Fall foliage is peaking in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut and what better way to enjoy this time of year than by taking a scenic drive....
View ArticleExplore the treasures of Litchfield, Conn.
Helen ONeill Associated Press Comments Hiker Marianne Denniston walks across the boardwalk of the Little Pond marsh trail at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, Conn. The wildlife...
View ArticleF1 racing comes to Lime Rock Park in 2017
The deal with Skip Barber and Connectiut's Lime Rock Park, www.limerock.com and F1's owner Bernie Ecclestone www.formula1.com of Askwith, England was met with great enthusiasm and anticipation. In...
View ArticleThings to do for Valentines Day
In Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County Valentines Day is celebrated in a variety of different ways from wine tastings to tea tastings the area offers something for everyone. Hopkins...
View ArticleNew "Unwind" guide free for the asking (Photos)
The Unwind brochure now in its' 30th year has just been released by the Western Connecticut Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.visitwesternct.com) and is free for the asking by calling...
View ArticleBirding on Cove Island this weekend
This weekend on Sunday, June 2 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. the National Audubon Society, www.audubonct.org is planning a fascinating show at Cove Island that includes hawks, falcons and owls that are trained...
View ArticleFishing in Litchifeld Hills Connecticut
In spring, when many an angler’s fancy turns to trout, those in the know head for Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. The Cornwall area on the Housatonic River in this beautiful part of the state is one...
View ArticleGo on a farm tour in Goshen this weekend (Photos)
The tour takes place this year on August 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on both days and best of all it is free! The tour features nine of Goshen's farms and farmers that have thrown open their doors...
View Article>Exploring the treasures of Litchfield, Connecticut
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The demoiselle crane moved delicately across the field, arched her long, silver-grey neck and offered an elaborate bow. Then the bird, a native of Eurasia, flapped and hopped...
View ArticleExploring the treasures of Litchfield, Connecticut
LITCHFIELD, CONN. — The demoiselle crane moved delicately across the field, arched her long, silver-gray neck and offered an elaborate bow. Then the bird, a native of Eurasia, flapped and hopped and...
View ArticleGo cross-country skiing in Litchfield Hills
A snowy winter means mountains of fun in Connecticut's Litchfield Hills, where opportunities for many kinds of outdoor recreation abound. Imagine the quiet swoosh of a cross country skier gliding...
View ArticleFive ways to keep cool in Litchfield Hills
Scenic steep wooded slopes rim the water in Squantz Pond State Park, located 4 miles north of New Fairfield on Route 39. The pond is an arm of Candlewood Lake, the state’s largest, and it offers a...
View ArticleTwo rare book sales planned for Fairfield County
Often referred to as "specials" exceedingly rare books are the order of the day at Pequot's book sale. Several of the most sought after rare books up for sale include signed books by Jean-Paul Sartre,...
View ArticleNew kids at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (Photos)
On Monday, April 22, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (www.beardsleyzoo.org) welcomed two female Nigerian Dwarf goats. Their mother, "Cupcake," is three years old and gave birth after a five-month...
View ArticleBushnell Park Carousel Re-Opens this weekend
On Saturday, April 27 the Carousel located in Hartford's Bushnell Park is opening for the season. Operated by the New England Carousel Museum www.thecarouselmuseum.org in Bristol the opening...
View ArticleLake Compounce announces holiday lights
Related topics Holiday Eventct eventSanta Clausholiday lightsLake Compounce Advertisement Lake Compounce has announced their first annual Lake Compounce Holiday Lights, a brand new family event taking...
View ArticleCar Show at Lime Rock Park to benefit Sandy Hook
On Saturday, April 13, as many as 3,000 cars, bikes, trucks and convoys from Texas, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey and all New England states will converge on Lime Rock Park www.limrock.com to benefit...
View ArticleTwilight at the Hollister House Garden
This remarkable garden created over thirty- six years by George Schoellkopf is beautifully situated on a gently sloping hillside behind a rambling 18th century farmhouse. The garden is bordered by...
View ArticleWinter carnival and alpine ski jump this weekend in Salisbury
The Litchfield Hills located in the northwest corner of the state bordering New York and Massachusetts is often thought of as the “real Connecticut” because of its unspoiled bucolic countryside, large...
View ArticleOver hill over dale
Hills Creek State Park in scenic Tioga County is a quiet park with a lake for boating, kayaking, canoeing. It has abundant wildlife with visiting waterfowl of osprey and loon. The parks 407 acres are a...
View ArticleLast minute camping get-a-ways
Related topics Summer EscapescampingHiking Advertisement As families settle into the new school term, why not squeeze in one last camping trip to set the year off right. Here are a few, both in the...
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