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The 'greenest town in Connecticut' is a vibrant getaway in the idyllic foothills of the Berkshire Mountains

Close to 60% of the state of Connecticut is forested, a fact that earned it the top ranking as the best hiking spot in the United States. The coastal towns of the Nutmeg State rightly get a lot of ...
UConn Today

From Wyoming Mountains to Connecticut Forests, Tracking Feline Apex Predators

If GPS data from someone’s phone tells you they are in a grocery store at 10 a.m. on a Saturday, you can assume they are shopping for their weekly meals. The same idea applies to tracking apex ...
The Bulletin

Connecticut state flower now in full bloom. Hikes where you can see it

The mountain laurel has been Connecticut's state flower since it was designated by the General Assembly in 1907. It was chosen due to its widespread presence across the state and its cultural ...
WFSB

Connecticut ski slopes open for winter season as skiers hit the mountains

NEW HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - It’s a big weekend for winter sports in Connecticut as ski areas around the state open their slopes for the season. Mohawk Mountain in West Cornwall already had its ...
Hartford Courant

Scaling Salisbury’s Bear Mountain, one of the highest peaks in Connecticut

In this week’s Nature column, Peter Marteka visits Bear Mountain in Salisbury, the highest peak in Connecticut. The Bottom Line: Although not the highest point in Connecticut, Bear Mountain is the ...