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The Walkers Haute Route
August 20, 2013
Take a look at our Photo of the Week, submitted by K. Signe Hawley from her summer trek in...
A Desert Exile in Connecticut
July 6, 2012
The Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) is Connecticut's only native cactus, complete with the fleshy green pads and generous...
The Potholes of Devil’s Hopyard
February 24, 2012
Probably owing to the unique legend associated with Devil's Hopyard State Park, the potholes found there at Chapman Falls...
Pele’s Chair: The Throne of a Goddess
November 27, 2011
Most revered perhaps of all the Hawaiian gods, Madam Pele is the center of much Hawaiian mythology and folklore....
Macricostas Preserve: A Bit of Everything
October 10, 2011
Macricostas Preserve (in Washington, Connecticut) is the newest of the Steep Rock Association's preserves and was established only 11...
Holy Himalayas
October 3, 2011
Ingrid Crocco shares with us her experience of visiting these majestic mountains.
Green Frog: Survival of the Fittest
September 27, 2011
Green Frogs (Rana clamitans) are truly ubiquitous throughout Connecticut. But why are these frogs so common? How...
Sacred Hawaiian Custom or a Disrespectful Mistake?
September 20, 2011
Nestled along the trails of the islands, or perhaps placed before a majestic waterfall, hikers in Hawai'i may notice...
The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab
September 6, 2011
Hikers or beach visitors that happen upon a horseshoe crab will be interested to know that they are one...
Watch Rock Preserve and the Future of Natural Places
August 16, 2011
The Old Lyme Land Trust actually purchased the parcel at Watch Rock from the Locktite Corporation, which had originally...

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