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    Mar 29, 2012 |Column| Hartford Courant

  1. Great Discoveries For Hikers At George Dudley Seymour State Park

    I spent much of my youth exploring the wilds of East Hampton's Hurd State Park. I tossed stones down the seemingly bottomless chasm of Split Rock, listening for their landings. We picnicked in a glade above Carlson Pond, scaled White Mountain and walked the riverbanks watching the mighty Connecticut River flow past.
    The Hartford Courant
    I spent much of my youth exploring the wilds of East Hampton's Hurd State Park. I tossed stones down the seemingly bottomless chasm of Split Rock, listening for their landings. We picnicked in a glade above Carlson Pond, scaled White Mountain and walked...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Connecticut Valley Railroad, Travel, Manchester, Tourism and Leisure

    2. Jul 23, 2010 |Column| Hartford Courant

  2. Bluff Point Offers A Bit Of Cape Cod In Connecticut

    I once believed that the best view of Connecticut's beaches was from the rearview mirror on the way to Cape Cod. That's not meant to be an insult (my wife calls me a Cape Cod snob), I just enjoy pristine ocean beaches with only sand dunes in the background.
    I once believed that the best view of Connecticut's beaches was from the rearview mirror on the way to Cape Cod. That's not meant to be an insult (my wife calls me a Cape Cod snob), I just enjoy pristine ocean beaches with only sand dunes in the...

    Tags: Politics, Atlantic Ocean, New London (New London, Connecticut), Government, Manchester

    3. May 28, 2011 |Column| Hartford Courant

  3. Seeing Long Island Sound Without Getting Your Feet Wet

    The Hartford Courant
    By PETER MARTEKA,pmarteka@courant.com With Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer - finally upon us after an Ice Age-like winter and a soggy, cloudy spring, Long Island Sound may be the hot destination this weekend. But with water...

    Tags: Salt, East Lyme, Quinnipiac River, Lighthouse Point, East Haven

    4. May 21, 2010 |Column| Hartford Courant

  4. History Of Haley Farm State Park In Groton Stretches Back to 1648

    Back in 1961, a developer wanted to turn an ancient shoreline farm into a housing development with 425 duplex units for the Coast Guard, which was stationed at Avery Point in Groton. Residents banded together, fought the proposal and raised money to save a farm.
    Back in 1961, a developer wanted to turn an ancient shoreline farm into a housing development with 425 duplex units for the Coast Guard, which was stationed at Avery Point in Groton. Residents banded together, fought the proposal and raised money to...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Transportation, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Long Island Sound

    5. Dec 20, 2012 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  5. Look to public property for snow fun in Pa.

    There may not be snow on the ground, but the cold spell forecast over the next week should help area ski resorts make enough snow for thousands of Alpine skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.
    There may not be snow on the ground, but the cold spell forecast over the next week should help area ski resorts make enough snow for thousands of Alpine skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. When people think of snow sports, thoughts generally turn first...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Scranton, Macungie, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Environmental Issues

    6. Nov 21, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  6. Thanksgiving relief a walk through the park

    Turkey? Check.
    Turkey? Check. Stuffing? Check. Brisk walk through the woods? Put that on your holiday list too. A hike in a peaceful forest preserve is a glorious Thanksgiving tradition, at least in our family. It gets you out of the kitchen. It gives you a...

    Tags: Highland Park (Cook, Illinois), Forestry and Timber, Spring Creek, Thanksgiving, Gardens and Parks

    7. Nov 15, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  7. Some fees at state parks and reservoirs to increase starting Thursday

    The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced that some activity fees at state parks and reservoirs will increase beginning Thursday.
    The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced that some activity fees at state parks and reservoirs will increase beginning Thursday. Changes include: - Annual entrance permits to increase from $36 to $40 for Indiana residents; out-of-state...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Travel, High School Sports, Indiana Hoosiers, Tourism and Leisure

    8. Nov 1, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  8. Select state parks to close for controlled deer harvests

    Thirteen state parks will close their doors for several days in November.  Wildlife officials are heading up special hunts for deer that threaten native plant life.
    Thirteen state parks will close their doors for several days in November.  Wildlife officials are heading up special hunts for deer that threaten native plant life. Park officials said the hunt helps maintain the habitat throughout the park for all...
    9. Oct 23, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  9. "Fall-o-Ween" at McCormick's Creek State Park, Oct. 26-27

    Join the Friends of McCormick’s Creek group and park staff for a weekend of activities geared toward the Halloween season.
    Join the Friends of McCormick’s Creek group and park staff for a weekend of activities geared toward the Halloween season. Fall-o-Ween fun starts Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m., with a special program by the Hoosier Herpetological Society in the park&...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Halloween, Travel, Tourism and Leisure

    10. Oct 19, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  10. All Hallows' Eve Celebration at Chain O'Lakes park on Halloween weekend

    Chain O’Lakes State Park will celebrate All Hallows’ Eve on Saturday, Oct. 27, with hayrides, pumpkin decorating and other activities designed to entertain little ghosts and goblins.
    Chain O’Lakes State Park will celebrate All Hallows’ Eve on Saturday, Oct. 27, with hayrides, pumpkin decorating and other activities designed to entertain little ghosts and goblins. Activities start at noon and last until 10 p.m. All...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Halloween, Travel, Lakes and Ponds, Tourism and Leisure

    11. Dec 2, 2012 |Column| South Bend Tribune

  11. Outdoors: Deer season proposals set

    There are some interesting hunting and fishing regulation proposals coming to Hoosier sportsmen over the next few months.
    South Bend Tribune
    There are some interesting hunting and fishing regulation proposals coming to Hoosier sportsmen over the next few months. Perhaps the most interesting and pertinent proposal is a change in next year’s archery season. The DNR is offering an earlier...

    Tags: Hunting, Gardens and Parks, Lifestyle and Leisure, Game, Travel

    12. Oct 11, 2012 |Column| Hartford Courant

  12. A Visit To An Old Estate On The Shores Of Long Island Sound

    Along Connecticut's highly developed shoreline, there are vast open places like Rocky Neck and Hammonasset state parks, but there are also the little-known treasures such as Farm River State Park and Grass Island.
    The Hartford Courant
    Along Connecticut's highly developed shoreline, there are vast open places like Rocky Neck and Hammonasset state parks, but there are also the little-known treasures such as Farm River State Park and Grass Island. Add Madison's Garvan Trail to that...

    Tags: Madison (New Haven, Connecticut), Labor Day, Long Island Sound, Memorial Day, Manchester

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