CT Outdoor Adventure
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Hammonasset Beach State Park – Connecticut
With nearly two miles of beach, Hammonasset is made for laid-back days. Walk the boardwalk, swim in the Sound, hunt for shells, or just stretch out in the sun. It’s a classic Connecticut beach trip—easy, breezy, and full of salty air.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail – Connecticut Section
This stretch of the A.T. offers some of the most mellow miles on the trail—ideal for first-time backpackers or easygoing day hikes. Follow the Housatonic River through quiet woods, cross wooden footbridges, and stop in trail towns like Kent for a bite (or a second breakfast).
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Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
Whether you’re strolling a rail trail or wandering past farm fields and forest edges, the corridor offers a glimpse of New England before sprawl. You’ll find quiet, uncrowded paths winding through some of the last undeveloped green spaces between Boston and D.C.—especially peaceful come early morning or late afternoon.
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Weir Farm National Historical Park – Connecticut
This easy loop takes you through forest, fields, and pastures, with glimpses of historic stone walls and the pink cottage that once served as an artist’s retreat. Peaceful and uncrowded, it’s a quiet walk through history.