Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kristen Valenti on the Appalachian Trail at Lion's Head in Salisbury. (Courtesy of Kristen Valenti/ Early Bird on the Trail) ...

From an abandoned 20th Century amusement park to bubbling waterfalls, Connecticut boasts many gorgeous and interesting hikes beyond the most popular destinations that become crowded every spring. With ...

Liane Stevens and David Vogt stand on a bridge that they helped build on the blue/yellow section of the Tunxis trail. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Liane Stevens has gone on hikes all over the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, you've had just the right amount of turkey, green beans and mashed potatoes with gravy and you are looking for an easy hike to ...

Some state parks, land trust preserves and town properties are home to abandoned factories, broken dams and lost-in-time ...

"That's just an idea to create some motivation; people like to have goals and be working towards something," the program lead said.

Liane Stevens and David Vogt stand on a bridge that they helped build on the blue/yellow section of the Tunxis trail. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Editors’ Note: This week, CT Mirror is ...