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01 Sep
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Beyond: Quabbin Reservoir

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If you struggle with the ability to hold many complex, and at times contradictory emotions at once, visit Quabbin Reservoir. That’ll cure you. It’s in...
19 Jul
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Three Sisters Sanctuary

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The fire-breathing dragon was not breathing its fire on this wet day, yet Three Sisters Sanctuary managed to impress, and no amount of rain was...
17 Oct
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A Seasonal Distraction

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Normally, this is not the kind of thing I would go out of my way to see. Skeletons? Yes. General Halloween scenes? Yes. Scarecrows? Sounds...
23 Aug
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Weird Travel

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It’s not that I was eager to see New Haven, specifically. I needed any change to my scenery, only had one day off, and for...
06 Jul
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Liberty, Justice, and the Great Outdoors

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The understated beauty of Matianuck Sand Dunes Natural Preserve, defeated the odds by being allowed to continue, as is.
04 Jul
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Podunk

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You could grapple for the last parking spot at Rocky Neck State Park, or, you could go to a place of no significance and have...
16 Jun
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Outdoors Is Not Extinct

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With few exceptions, physical museums remain closed (COVID-19), but some are surrounded by beautiful grounds just asking to be visited. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky...
03 Jun
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Take a Hike!

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Technically, Connecticut Trails Day 2020 is June 6 and 7, but since we are living in a time of upended or flexible schedules (for some),...
27 May
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Windsor by Water

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Step one: Find a boat Step Two: Awkwardly move it from land to water, dodging poison ivy while fighting gravity on riverbank Step Three: Rejoice...
29 Mar
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Beyond Home

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Actually, it’s not hard to enjoy nature and be alone.  But, you have to be open to experiences that are not pre-packaged.  Tip 1: Get away...