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Your Ultimate Guide To State Parks In Connecticut

Your Ultimate Guide To State Parks In Connecticut

How many state parks in Connecticut are there? We have 142 state parks in the Nutmeg State. Of course, each has its own attributes that make it special, but one thing they all share is natural beauty. Whether you’re looking to enjoy covered bridges, hiking trails, biking, fishing, bird watching,...

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The New England Scenic Trail In Connecticut Was Recently Granted National Park Status

The New England Scenic Trail In Connecticut Was Recently Granted National Park Status

By Lisa Sammons

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Mamacoke Conservation Area In Quaker Hill, Connecticut Is So Little-Known, You Just Might Have It All To Yourself

Mamacoke Conservation Area In Quaker Hill, Connecticut Is So Little-Known, You Just Might Have It All To Yourself

By Lisa Sammons

This State Park Swimming Hole In Connecticut Must Be On Your Summer Bucket List

This State Park Swimming Hole In Connecticut Must Be On Your Summer Bucket List

By Lisa Sammons

This Historic Park Is One Of Connecticut’s Best-Kept Secrets

This Historic Park Is One Of Connecticut’s Best-Kept Secrets

By Lisa Sammons

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Few People Know About This Connecticut State Park Featuring Panoramic Views

Few People Know About This Connecticut State Park Featuring Panoramic Views

By Lisa Sammons

Tiny But Mighty, The Smallest State Park In Connecticut Is A Hidden Gem Worth Exploring

Tiny But Mighty, The Smallest State Park In Connecticut Is A Hidden Gem Worth Exploring

By Lisa Sammons

The Little-Known Park In Connecticut That Transforms Into An Ice Palace In The Winter

The Little-Known Park In Connecticut That Transforms Into An Ice Palace In The Winter

By Lisa Sammons

Hiking At Peoples State Forest In Connecticut Is Like Entering A Fairytale

Hiking At Peoples State Forest In Connecticut Is Like Entering A Fairytale

By Lisa Sammons

The Eerie Legend Surrounding Connecticut’s Devil’s Hopyard State Park Is Truly Creepy

The Eerie Legend Surrounding Connecticut’s Devil’s Hopyard State Park Is Truly Creepy

By Elisa Regulski

Hiking in Connecticut

This Kid-Friendly Hike Takes You To Some Of The Prettiest Views In Connecticut

This Kid-Friendly Hike Takes You To Some Of The Prettiest Views In Connecticut

By Lisa Sammons

There’s Almost Nothing A Hike In Connecticut Nature At Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve Can’t Cure

There’s Almost Nothing A Hike In Connecticut Nature At Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve Can’t Cure

By Lisa Sammons

With Woodland Trails And Beautiful Lakes, James L. Goodwin State Forest In Connecticut Is Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

With Woodland Trails And Beautiful Lakes, James L. Goodwin State Forest In Connecticut Is Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

By Lisa Sammons

Selden Neck State Park In Connecticut Is A Big Secluded Treasure

Selden Neck State Park In Connecticut Is A Big Secluded Treasure

By Lisa Sammons

Kent Falls State Park In Connecticut Will Soon Be Surrounded By Beautiful Fall Colors

Kent Falls State Park In Connecticut Will Soon Be Surrounded By Beautiful Fall Colors

By Lisa Sammons

Most People Don’t Know About Squantz Pond State Park, A Park That’s Perfect For Kayaking In Connecticut

Most People Don’t Know About Squantz Pond State Park, A Park That’s Perfect For Kayaking In Connecticut

By Lisa Sammons

Walk Through 17,000 Acres Of Trees In Connecticut’s Cockaponset State Forest

Walk Through 17,000 Acres Of Trees In Connecticut’s Cockaponset State Forest

By Lisa Sammons

The One-Of-A-Kind Harkness Memorial State Park In Connecticut Is Absolutely Heaven On Earth

The One-Of-A-Kind Harkness Memorial State Park In Connecticut Is Absolutely Heaven On Earth

By Lisa Sammons

This State Park In Connecticut Is So Little Known, You’ll Practically Have It All To Yourself

This State Park In Connecticut Is So Little Known, You’ll Practically Have It All To Yourself

By Lisa Sammons

If You Didn’t Know About This Swimming Hole In Connecticut, You’ve Been Missing Out

If You Didn’t Know About This Swimming Hole In Connecticut, You’ve Been Missing Out

By Taylor Ellis

A Visit To This State Park In Connecticut Is A Great Way To Kick Off Summer

A Visit To This State Park In Connecticut Is A Great Way To Kick Off Summer

By Lisa Sammons

Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 4 Of Connecticut’s Least-Visited State Parks

Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 4 Of Connecticut’s Least-Visited State Parks

By Lisa Sammons

Few People Know You Can Visit Connecticut’s Stunning State Parks For Free

Few People Know You Can Visit Connecticut’s Stunning State Parks For Free

By Natalie Clunan

13 Under-Appreciated State Parks In Connecticut You’re Sure To Love

13 Under-Appreciated State Parks In Connecticut You’re Sure To Love

By Taylor Ellis

These 15 State Parks In Connecticut Will Knock Your Socks Off

These 15 State Parks In Connecticut Will Knock Your Socks Off

By Taylor Ellis

10 Amazing State Parks In Connecticut That Are Perfect For Your Next Kayaking Adventure

10 Amazing State Parks In Connecticut That Are Perfect For Your Next Kayaking Adventure

By Natalie Clunan

You’ll Want To Spend All Day At The Criminally Underrated Dennis Hill State Park In Connecticut

You’ll Want To Spend All Day At The Criminally Underrated Dennis Hill State Park In Connecticut

By Lisa Sammons

This Secluded State Park In Connecticut Is So Worthy Of An Adventure

This Secluded State Park In Connecticut Is So Worthy Of An Adventure

By Lisa Sammons

Lover’s Leap State Park Is A Unique Dog-Friendly Destination In Connecticut Perfect For An Outdoor Adventure

Lover’s Leap State Park Is A Unique Dog-Friendly Destination In Connecticut Perfect For An Outdoor Adventure

By Paige Pfeifer

Silver sands state park

Silver Sands State Park Is The Single Best State Park In Connecticut And It’s Just Waiting To Be Explored

Silver Sands State Park Is The Single Best State Park In Connecticut And It’s Just Waiting To Be Explored

By Marie Magoch

Silver Sands State Park Is A Scenic Outdoor Spot In Connecticut That’s A Nature Lover’s Dream Come True

Silver Sands State Park Is A Scenic Outdoor Spot In Connecticut That’s A Nature Lover’s Dream Come True

Hiding In Plain Sight, West Rock Ridge State Park In Connecticut Feels Like One Of The State’s Best Kept Secrets

Hiding In Plain Sight, West Rock Ridge State Park In Connecticut Feels Like One Of The State’s Best Kept Secrets

A Little-Known State Park In Connecticut, Bolton Notch Has 95-Acres Of Astonishing Beauty

A Little-Known State Park In Connecticut, Bolton Notch Has 95-Acres Of Astonishing Beauty

By Elisa Regulski

Gaze At Breathtaking Fall Foliage At Mount Tom State Park In Connecticut

Gaze At Breathtaking Fall Foliage At Mount Tom State Park In Connecticut

By Elisa Regulski

Immerse Yourself In Stunning Natural Beauty Along The Coast At Bluff Point State Park In Connecticut

Immerse Yourself In Stunning Natural Beauty Along The Coast At Bluff Point State Park In Connecticut

By Elisa Regulski

Kent Falls State Park Was Named The Most Beautiful Place in Connecticut And We Have To Agree

Kent Falls State Park Was Named The Most Beautiful Place in Connecticut And We Have To Agree

By Elisa Regulski

With 105 Acres Of Undeveloped Land, Connecticut’s Horse Guard State Park Is A Wonderful Place To Escape To

With 105 Acres Of Undeveloped Land, Connecticut’s Horse Guard State Park Is A Wonderful Place To Escape To

By Elisa Regulski

The Small Town Connecticut Park, Machimoodus State Park, Is A Gorgeous Natural Oasis

The Small Town Connecticut Park, Machimoodus State Park, Is A Gorgeous Natural Oasis

Silver Sands State Park Is One Of The Most Spectacular Places To Watch The Sun Rise In Connecticut

Silver Sands State Park Is One Of The Most Spectacular Places To Watch The Sun Rise In Connecticut

By Catherine Armstrong

The Fairytale Seaside Boardwalk In Connecticut That Stretches As Far As The Eye Can See

The Fairytale Seaside Boardwalk In Connecticut That Stretches As Far As The Eye Can See

By Natalie Clunan

There Are 8 Lesser-Known Parks In Connecticut That More People Should See

There Are 8 Lesser-Known Parks In Connecticut That More People Should See

By Natalie Clunan

Explore This 304-Acre Seaside Garden And Estate In Connecticut For A Picture Perfect Day Trip

Explore This 304-Acre Seaside Garden And Estate In Connecticut For A Picture Perfect Day Trip

By Natalie Clunan

Connecticut’s First Universally Accessible State Park Is Like A Dream Come True

Connecticut’s First Universally Accessible State Park Is Like A Dream Come True

By Natalie Clunan

You Might Not Realize This Secret Island State Park In Connecticut Exists

You Might Not Realize This Secret Island State Park In Connecticut Exists

By Natalie Clunan

The Incredible Connecticut Park You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

The Incredible Connecticut Park You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

By Catherine Armstrong

Visit The One State Park In Connecticut Where Time Stands Still

Visit The One State Park In Connecticut Where Time Stands Still

By Natalie Clunan

Connecticut’s Very First State Park Is Still One Of The State’s Most Stunning And You Need To Visit

Connecticut’s Very First State Park Is Still One Of The State’s Most Stunning And You Need To Visit

By Natalie Clunan

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This Is The Newest State Park In Connecticut And It’s Incredible

This Is The Newest State Park In Connecticut And It’s Incredible

By Lauren Sweeney

The Connecticut Park That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale

The Connecticut Park That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale

By Taylor Ellis

The Incredible Connecticut Park You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

The Incredible Connecticut Park You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again

By Catherine Armstrong

The Connecticut Beach That’s Unlike Any Other In The World

The Connecticut Beach That’s Unlike Any Other In The World

By Taylor Ellis

There’s No Attraction In The World Like This One In Connecticut

There’s No Attraction In The World Like This One In Connecticut

By Taylor Ellis

There’s A Little Slice Of Paradise Hiding Right Here In Connecticut… And You’ll Want To Visit

There’s A Little Slice Of Paradise Hiding Right Here In Connecticut… And You’ll Want To Visit

By Taylor Ellis

If You Live In Connecticut, You Must Visit This Amazing State Park

If You Live In Connecticut, You Must Visit This Amazing State Park

By Taylor Ellis

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