Category: Outdoor Adventures

  • A Peaceful Fall Day at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut

    A Peaceful Fall Day at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut

    Experience the beauty of fall at Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT — from colorful foliage and calm lakeside views to peaceful walking paths perfect for a mindful escape.

  • A September Hike at Giuffrida Park

    A September Hike at Giuffrida Park

    A few years ago, I spent a beautiful early September day exploring Giuffrida Park in Meriden, Connecticut. I decided to take the blue trail, which winds its way up to the top of the ridge. The climb was steady, but the reward was well worth it—the views from the summit were absolutely stunning, stretching out…

  • A First Visit to Yantic Falls

    A First Visit to Yantic Falls

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Scenes from Yantic Falls Last August, I finally had the chance to visit Yantic Falls in Norwich, Connecticut, and it did not disappoint! Known as Indian Leap, this beautiful spot has both natural charm and a bit of local history. The Yantic River drops dramatically over a rocky…

  • A Peaceful Day at Kent Falls

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Scenes from Kent Falls This past week, I took a little trip out to Kent Falls State Park, one of Connecticut’s most beautiful spots for waterfalls and nature walks. The waterfalls were absolutely stunning, with each level offering a different view that made me want to linger a…

  • Lens-Artists Challenge #312 – Sense of Scale

    At the time of posting this, I acknowledge that I am wayyyyy late to the party, but as usual work and life got in the way, and I unintentionally abandoned my drafts. At the time that this challenge was happening, I had accumulated so many pictures of my dad and his obsession with large trees.…

  • A Blissful day at Southford Falls

    A Blissful day at Southford Falls

    Watch the full video on YouTube | Scenes from Southford Falls State Park Last week, we finally got a break from the dreadful stormy weather. I was happy to finally see some sunshine and didn’t want to miss out on an opportunity to spend the day outside. I’d been wanting to visit a waterfall for…

  • A Great Place to Clear Your Mind

    Watch the full video on YouTube | A Beautiful Day in the Countryside Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and spend some time in the country. I was reminded of this during this past holiday weekend while I was away upstate attending an event for a…

  • A Day Well Spent in Bethlehem: Part I- March Farm

    A Day Well Spent in Bethlehem: Part I- March Farm

    Watch the full video on YouTube | A Day Well Spent in Bethlehem To continue on with the fall festivities, I invited my parents to a day out exploring Bethlehem, Connecticut. This was a little over a week after the Garlic & Harvest Festival. I did a little research prior and saw that March Farm…