Great Day Trips to Connecticut’s Critical Habitats

Discover the natural places that are vital to sustaining Connecticut
wildlife, including amphibians reptiles, mammals, birds and plants! This new
guidebook describes hikes to learn about and explore the nature of 16 of the
state�s most unique habitats, including forests and woodlands, rivers,
freshwater marshes, tidal marshes, swamps, bogs, beaches, offshore islands,
traprock ridges, the marble valleys and more�all within an afternoon�s drive
if not right down the road.

Written by ecologist Dr. Robert Craig, a leader of the first ecological
survey of Connecticut in 1975 and an authority on the remarkably diverse
wildlife of the state. With paintings by Connecticut artist Barbara Lussier.

With trips to natural places in Chaplin, Lebanon, Ashford, Mansfield,
Windham, Voluntown, Stonington, Portland, Old Lyme, Cromwell, East Lyme, Goshen,
Milford, Norwalk, Salisbury, Simsbury and Bloomfield.

Getting There & Details

Phone
(203) 767-6509
Website
www.cttrips.com
Map
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More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

International Skating Center of Connecticut

World-class twin-rink skating facility with Olympic level ice skating shows. Visitors welcome to watch Olympic…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Iron Horse Inn

27 efficiencies, TV, sauna, pets, O pool.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hop Meadow Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Livingston Balloon Co.

Hot-air balloon tours including champagne charter flights over the Farmington River Valley, weather permitting. Reservations…

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