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1 Welcome to Explore! … …the most comprehensive 2018 EXPLORE! Table of Contents guide to discovering The The Last Green Valley Map ...... 2 Last Green Valley National The Last Green Valley Programs & Events 2018 ...... 4 Heritage Corridor and The Last Green Valley's 35 Special Towns ...... 6 Accommodations ...... 9 beyond. Comprised of 35 Astronomy/Night Sky Views ...... 11 towns and cities in eastern Bicycling & Mountain Biking ...... 13 Connecticut and south- Boating and Fishing ...... 16 central Massachusetts, Camping ...... 23 The Last Green Valley has Chambers/Economic Development ...... 26 something for everyone! Community Concerts ...... 30 Disc Golf ...... 32 Tackle hundreds of miles of Education ...... 33 trail, on foot, mountain bike, Electric Car (EV) Charging Stations ...... 35 snow shoes or even a horse! Entertainment & Theaters ...... 36 Paddle 87 miles of National Farms/Orchards/Nurseries/Forest & Wood Products . . . 39 Recreation Water Trails. Fish Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails ...... 43 Horseback Riding & Horse Camping ...... 60 for trophy trout or fight with Hunting ...... 62 a pike. Walk in the footsteps Labyrinths/Mazes ...... 64 of American history. Eat Letterboxing & Geocaching ...... 65 incredible food sourced from Libraries of The Last Green Valley ...... 67 a farm just minutes away, MORE! Outdoor Activities & Sites ...... 69 and sip wine overlooking Museums & Historic Sites ...... 74 Nonprofits ...... 80 rolling hills. NPS Passport Stamp Locations ...... 93 Off-Road Vehicles/Snowmobiles ...... 94 Explore! connects you to this Paddling ...... 96 beautiful place where you Retail - Arts, Antiques & Uniques ...... 105 can play, eat and shop local. Scenic Overlooks & Views ...... 108 Service Businesses Join us to explore all The Last Medical Emergency Facilities ...... 111 Green Valley has to offer and General Services ...... 112 start your next adventure! Skate Parks ...... 117 State & Federal Parks & Forests Chart ...... 118 For your convenience, we have tried to make all information State & Federal Parks & Forests Map ...... 122 in this Guide accurate and up-to-date but assume no liability State & Federal Parks & Forests Descriptions ...... 124 for errors or omissions. We advise visitors to check times and charges to avoid disappointment since we cannot be Swimming & Scuba Diving ...... 129 responsible for changes or cancellations. No portion of this Tastes & Sips ...... 133 Guide may be reproduced without written permission from Winter Activities ...... 138 The Last Green Valley, Inc. © 2018. Index ...... 143 Cover photos: Top photo K. DiBonaventura, bottom left A. Dabrowski, bottom center F. Kefalas, bottom right L. Moorehead A publication of The last Green Valley, Inc. Design by Angell House Design P.O. Box 29, 203B Main Street Printing by AM Lithography Corp. on recycled paper Danielson, CT 06239-0029 860-774-3300 • 866-363-7226 toll free [email protected] • www.thelastgreenvalley.org

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The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) staff and volunteers invite you to join the fun and learn 2018 about The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor by participating in our programs. tastes Keep up to date on our websites thelastgreenvalley.org and thelastgreenvalleyacorns.org and follow us Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. of the

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green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Check Walktober activities to enjoy, fall is a wonderful thelastgreenvalley.org for the latest schedule. time to explore the last green Valley National TlGV Acorn Adventures Visit TlGV rangers at regional events Historical Collaborations are sponsored by Heritage Corridor. Walk, hike, stroll, pedal, Kids, bring your adults out to explore the last Want to learn more about the last green Savings institute Bank & trust. paddle, climb, stargaze, eat, shop, visit, enjoy, green Valley every month with programs meant Valley National Heritage Corridor? look for learn and connect to the last green Valley! to bring out the kid in all of us. Perfect for tlgV rangers at more than 70 festivals, fairs Spring Outdoors people 12 and under - and sure to keep people and town celebrations throughout the year, Now in its 3rd year, Spring outdoors has TlGV Youth Programs for Schools, 12 and over entertained - Acorn Adventures will including fun events like the dudley grange exploded with more than 200 activities Camps & recreation Departments take us all across the last green Valley to dig in Strawberry Festival, First Fridays in Putnam, the between the Vernal equinox (March 20) our watershed education program is a free the mud and search streams for water critters, Woodstock Country Fair, Holland Zucchini Fest, and the Summer Solstice (June 21). Join our 30-45-minute interactive opportunity for trek around a historic farm, hike through the Celebrating Agriculture, Killingly Bike Night, partners and members on guided walks, bikes, middle school students (can be modified for woods looking for letterboxes and geocaches, Union old Home day and more. Stop by and paddles and tours during the entire season. younger or older groups) that is appropriate look toward the skies at our great big sun say hi to our rangers! the ranger program is learn interesting stories and see things spring and fun for classrooms, club meetings and and twinkling stars, hang out with bats and sponsored by Savers Bank. to life in the last green Valley. camps. Materials are provided to conduct much more! Visit thelastgreenvalley.org and a hands-on session using watershed maps thelastgreenvalleyacorns.org for more details TlGV ranger Talks Tastes of the Valley and a table-top watershed model. For more and to also find games and activities to do on do you belong to an organization that is Join the last green Valley for a unique farm-to- information or to book a session for your your own! Acorn Adventures are sponsored by looking for an interesting and informative table feast and fundraiser on August 26 at the students, call 860-774-3300. Putnam Bank. program? Consider a presentation about the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. enjoy a multi- last green Valley National Heritage Corridor. course, gourmet dinner that showcases creative Water Quality Monitoring TlGV Member Programs tlgV currently offers 9 different presentations, local chefs who expertly prepare foods grown, tlgV is always looking for volunteers to help Join Chief ranger Bill reid at monthly member each lasting approximately 45 minutes. Contact raised and crafted in the last green Valley’s 35 monitor the health of our streams, rivers, programs that vary from a mid-winter eagle Chief ranger Bill reid at [email protected] or call him towns. Share your table with a farmer, brewer ponds and lakes. Whether you would like survey to farm visits, historic site tours, dark sky at 860-774-3300 for more information. or vintner who is working hard to grow their to monitor once a season, once a month or programs and more. Not yet a member? Join agricultural business in the last green Valley. once a week, we have an opportunity for today! As an added benefit, tlgV members Historical Collaborations tickets go on sale in early summer. you. training and equipment are provided. together, we can identify, track and correct receive in touch, a biennial magazine that tlgV organizes quarterly programs for Walktober highlights the special people, places, treasures sharing resources among historic societies, problems that might otherwise go undetected. What started as a walking weekend almost and stories that make the last green Valley a libraries, and like-minded organizations For more information contact Jean Pillo, tlgV’s 30 years ago has grown to become the last National Heritage Corridor. and interested citizens who are working to Volunteer Water Quality Monitor, at 860-928- green Valley’s signature event throughout preserve the history and culture of the last 4948 or [email protected] the month of october. With more than 200

4 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Programs & Events 5 Explore! Sturbridge (1738) (town.sturbridge.ma.us): Killingly (1708) (killinglyct.gov): Celebrate Known far and wide for the living history variety in one small town. Historic downtown, 35 Unique Places to Visit in museum at old Sturbridge Village, there are shopping, dining, rural areas & parks, the also well-tended trails and many organized Quinebaug river, and year-round events The Last Green Valley hikes thanks to Friends of Sturbridge trails thanks to an active business association, (FroSt), plus dining, camping and more. town staff and volunteers. National Heritage Corridor Webster (1832) (webster-ma.gov): the Lebanon (1700) (lebanontownhall.org): largest natural lake in southern New england Want to stand where george Washington did? Our 35 municipalities offer hundreds of reasons to explore each and every one. Spread the word welcomes boaters and fisherman, and people You can in lebanon. the Historical Society about the great places we have here in eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts. who try to pronounce the lake’s real name: Museum & Visitors Center offers knock-out lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagog- displays, plus interactive opportunities for kids. gchaubunagungamaugg. Lisbon (1786) (lisbonct.com): National In Connecticut (26 towns): Scenic Byway rte. 169 goes right down the middle of lisbon; with the Shetucket river to Ashford (1714) (ashfordtownhall.org): the west and the Quinebaug river to the east, Home of Horizon Wings, a non-profit wildlife the views are indeed scenic. rehabilitation center specializing in birds of prey and offering programs at their home base Mansfield (1702) (mansfieldct.gov): Home and on the road. to UConn’s bustling campus and lots of open spaces including Mansfield Hollow State Park, Brooklyn (1786) (brooklynct.org): there is always something to do, whether New paddlers love the riverside Park canoe trekking by yourself or attending events at a and kayak launch - paddle a few miles variety of entertaining venues. upstream on the Quinebaug river then float back downstream to the launch site. Norwich (1659) (norwichct.org): With an architecturally stunning downtown, Norwich Canterbury (1703) (canterburyct.org): is framed by the Yantic & Shetucket rivers Start with the Prudence Crandall House (open converging to form the thames. the city and seasonally) for a lesson in how things used to be. many organizations work together to tell the Chaplin (1822) (chaplinct.org): Campers & stories, share the history, and walk the walks fishermen love Chaplin and its many choices year-round, particularly during Walktober. along the Natchaug river, including the beauty Plainfield (1699) (plainfieldct.org): take in of diana’s Pool. one of the most scenic drives in eastern Ct

F. Kefalas F. Coventry (1711) (coventryct.org): Western- on rte. 14A. You can also walk the Moosup most town of our region, it is still a quick ride Valley State Park trail, an old rail bed and part In Massachusetts (9 towns): East Brookfield (1920) to partake in the wildly popular Coventry of the east Coast greenway. Be sure to ask (eastbrookfieldma.us): the northern-most Farmers’ Market. Bring your appetite. an old local why it is named “Moosup” for a Brimfield (1731) (brimfieldma.org): Visit the town in the last green Valley, 25% of the good tall tale. huge annual antiques show held 3 times each Eastford (1847) (eastfordct.org): Jump on town’s open space is for recreation, so get out summer, visit the Brimfield State Forest, or hop the Nipmuck trail on Westford rd. and go to Pomfret (1713) (pomfretct.gov): and breathe in east Brookfield. on the Quinebaug river National recreation Pixie Falls for a woodlands walk to remember. With National Scenic Byway rte. 169 Holland (1783) (town.holland.ma.us): if and the Quinebaug river, plenty of open Water trail. Franklin (1716) (franklinct.com): exciting you like water in all seasons, visit lake Siog spaces & wildlife habitat held by land trusts Charlton (1755) (townofcharlton.net): the reenactments are held at the dr. Ashbel (aka Holland Pond) - free swimming and ice and Ct Audubon, Pomfret holds something U.S. Army Corps of engineer’s Buffumville lake Woodward House Museum. fishing beckon you. for everyone. is good for year-round fun, plus rangers offer Griswold (1815) (griswold-ct.org): With Oxford (1713) (town.oxford.ma.us): Preston (1686) (preston-ct.org): on the lots of programs. great views can be seen from Hopeville Pond State Park and Pachaug Pond, A Firefighter’s Museum, an abandoned southern-most tip of the last green Valley, Charlton hilltops. paddlers, fishermen and nature lovers often Huguenot Fort, Clara Barton Birthplace Preston is also bounded by Poquetanuck Cove Dudley (1731) (dudleyma.gov): the Pearle l. visit these easily accessible treasures. Museum… these should entice explorers. and the Quinebaug and Shetucket rivers, Crawford library is a gorgeous state-of-the-art Hampton (1786) (hamptonct.org): You providing significant fish and habitat for facility where you will be greeted by friendly Southbridge (1816) (ci.southbridge.ma.us): won’t find a single stop light, but you will find bald eagles. Focus on the history of American optical faces and tons of programs for all ages. the goodwin Forest & Conservation Center in this diverse town that just celebrated its with programs throughout the year as well as a bicentennial. section of the Air line trail. continued on next page

6 35 Special Towns 7 Putnam (1855) (putnamct.us): A destination Union (1734) (unionconnecticut.org): downtown offers unique shops, dining, outdoor recreation rules in the least populous theater, and entertainment. on top of that, the town in the state. Nipmuck State Forest, Explore! town and businesses work together to provide Bigelow Hollow State Park and Yale-Myers year-round events, closing Main Street for Forest comprise 1/3 of the town’s forest pedestrian-friendly celebrations or filling the land (that’s 34,000 acres). the town’s motto? Accommodations banks of the Quinebaug river in rotary Park Smallest town, biggest heart. with music. Turn your explorations of The Last Green Valley into a vacation and stay at one of these fine Voluntown (1721) (voluntown.gov): establishments. More than just a place to rest for the night, you’ll find a home away from Scotland (1857) (scotlandct.org): Founded More than 70% state forestlands, including home in these welcoming and diverse accommodations. by isaac Magoon and named for his country Pachaug Forest’s 24,000 acres, the town also of birth, Scotland hosts the annual Scotland hosts a fun Farmer’s Market and encourages Highland Festival at the edward Waldo House everyone to discover the great quality of life each Columbus day weekend in Walktober. within its borders. Sprague (1861) (ctsprague.org): the Windham (1692) (windhamct.com): Home Shetucket river meanders through town and is to eastern Ct State University as well as the a favorite of salmon fishermen. Sprague’s three infamous frogs sitting atop the Frog Bridge villages, Baltic, Hanover and Versailles, are rich (there is a frog story, of course). rivers and the in history, charm and architectural significance. railroad made this a successful mill town, with diverse architecture still boasting that history. Sterling (1794) (sterlingct.us): long vistas downtown businesses & organizations work offer lovely views along rte. 14A and from together to showcase ”Willi.” atop rte. 49. the Quandock and Moosup rivers provided power to mills in the early 1800’s and Woodstock (1686) (townofwoodstock.com): an old rail trail connecting to ri’s trail system Area-wise, as the second largest town in Ct, now offers a nice woodland walk with views of Woodstock has more operating dairy farms than

the Moosup. any other town in Ct. Visit roseland Cottage, C. Robinson roseland Park and the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Thompson (1785) (thompsonct.org): Bed & Breakfasts of Mystic Coast & Bed and Breakfast at History, natural resources, agriculture, and Country (BBMC) Taylor's Corner entertainment – it is all here. the Quinebaug, 13 of Mystic Country’s Best inns 880 rte. 171, Woodstock, Ct 06281 French and Fivemile rivers wind through, and in Bozrah, ledyard, Mystic, Poquetanuck, 888-974-0490 New england’s largest alpaca farm makes its Preston, Stonington, Westbrook [email protected] • taylorsbb.com home here, too. thebbmc.com Welcome to Mystic Coast and Country’s Henrietta House Bed & Breakfast and wonderful inns and Bed & Breakfasts. We are red House Farm 13 of the fabulous inns and Bed & Breakfasts 125 Ashford Center rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 in Southeastern Connecticut. to book a room, 860-477-0318 follow the link “thebbmc.com” web site and [email protected] see all 13 locations. Hope to see you in Mystic, historichenriettahousebnbct.weebly.com Ct soon. continued on next page

Bed & Breakfast at Taylor's Corner Enjoy a quality stay at a traditional B&B in the country. Woodstock, CT 888-974-0490 • www.taylorsbb.com L. Moorehead

8 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Accommodations35 Special Towns 9 Inn at Woodstock Hill Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 94 Plaine Hill rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-928-0528 • Fax: 860-821-8561 [email protected] • woodstockhill.com Astronomy/Night Sky Views

Old Sturbridge Inn & Our National Heritage Corridor is green by day and dark by night because 77 percent of the reeder Family lodges land in our 35 towns is either forest or farm. Satellite photos show our distinctively dark haven 369 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 amid the urban and suburban glow in the sprawling metropolitan Boston-to-Washington 508-347-5056, 774-304-1011 corridor. The Last Green Valley has a variety of places to Explore dark skies – gaze up often and [email protected] • osv.org/inn attend dark sky events to learn more!

Quiet Corner Inn (formerly Americas Best Value Inn) 479 Providence rd. (rte. 6), Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-774-9644 • [email protected] quietcornerinn.com Whether you plan to stay one day, a weekend, or longer, we will ensure your stay is memorable. Beautifully remodeled property with exterior corridors. Amenities include A/C, WiFi, cable tV with HBo, alarm clock/radio, hair dryer, in-room ironing board, refrigerator & microwave. Non- smoking rooms available. rooms: 25

Stone Arches Bed and Breakfast, llC 614 Storrs rd., Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 (860) 429-2269 • [email protected] StoneArchBnB.com

Chester C. Corbin Public library eastern CT State University Sturbridge Tourist Association Telescope Planetarium town of Sturbridge 2 lake St. (rte. 12), Webster, MA 01570 83 Windham St. , Willimantic, Ct 06226 308 Main St. , Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-949-3880 • corbinlibrary.org 860-465-5300 [email protected] You are encouraged to borrow this telescope. easternct.edu/physicalscience/planetarium/ visitsturbridge.org the StarBlast 4.5" Astro reflector telescope Bring your class, scout troop, office or Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick was donated through the Aldrich Astronomical community group on a tour of the Universe. visit or an extended stay, we hope you Society and the tabletop version is available See the wonders of our solar system; learn will make the most of our beautiful town. for a 1-week conditional loan. experience about the night sky and more. All shows are like the New england seasons, the people excitement while viewing various celestial free of charge. Seating is limited. the dark and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, bodies. Contact library to learn more. environment may not be suitable for children constantly changing, and you will want to under 7 years old. See details & schedule on come back for the experience. the website. No fee, but donations accepted.

Woodstock Sustainable Farms & The Manton-Greene Bed & Breakfast P.o. Box 542, Woodstock, Ct 06281 888-788-8726 • [email protected] wssfarms.com E. Nelson E. continued on next page

10 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Astronomy/NightAccommodations Sky Views 11 Sturbridge Trails Heins Farm OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Conservation Area Explore! 197 leadmine rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) sturbridgetrails.org Bicycling & Mountain Biking 340 Washington St., Hartford, Ct 06106 Park in the lot, cross the road and take Stafford 860-522-0163, 800-922-2770 tpk. trail to either the upper or lower field for Pedaling offers a different view of The Last Green Valley. Safety is key when biking. Be sure [email protected] • gsofct.org spectacular night sky viewing. these fields are your bike is in working order and you are wearing proper attire, including a helmet and highly girl Scouts of Connecticut welcomes all girls in not seen from the road, so be prepared for an grades K-12. girls may become independent amazing surprise when you step in and look visible clothing. Know what to expect of the terrain, stay hydrated, and be sure to let someone members or join a troop. gSoFCt offers year- up. Friends of Sturbridge trails (FroSt) offers know where you are headed and when you expect to return. round opportunities for girls and their families programs throughout the year, including night and offers summer resident and day camp hikes during important viewing times, such as settings. Visit gsofct.org to see the wide variety meteor showers. No fee. of fun things to do! UConn Horsebarn Hill Jacob edwards library Telescope Horsebarn Hill rd., Storrs, Ct 06269 236 Main St., Southbridge, MA 01550 860-486-2413 • animalscience.uconn.edu; 508-764-5426 • jacobedwardslibrary.org ecohusky.uconn.edu/development/parks.html You are encouraged to borrow this telescope. Climb Horsebarn Hill for fantastic views of the the StarBlast 4.5" Astro reflector telescope UConn Storrs Campus & then turn to view the was donated through the Aldrich Astronomical forests in the other direction. Wow. great night Society, and the tabletop version is available sky views in either direction. No fee. for a 1-week conditional loan. Astronomy and Sky and telescope magazines may be borrowed West Thompson lake with a library card. Contact library to learn more. 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil Mclean research Associates the boat launch area offers dark skies in spite [email protected] of the light at the dam. Bring a lawn chair mcleanresearch.com/gs_astronomy.html and relax as you view the stars and meteor M. Dawley mcleanresearch.com/bs_astronomy.html showers. No fee. offering indoor presentations on all Air line State Park Trail bicycling. An old trolley rail bed (Springfield to astronomical aspects - from light pollution to Your Own Backyard! lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, Pomfret, Sturbridge), this is flat & easy and is also a section Navigating the Universe. Boy Scout Astronomy 35 towns in the last green Valley Putnam, thompson, Ct of the titanic rail trail. No fee. counselor, girl Scouts of Ct galactic explorer do you have great night sky viewing in your 860-295-9523 • ct.gov/deep patch. Have telescopes and will travel. day own backyard? You just might! take time to this linear gravel/pebble-covered trail is flat, easy east Coast Greenway (solar) or Night (from the moon in super high step outside in the evening and gaze skyward. and travels for almost 50 miles. 3 sections: South greenway.org def to fuzzy galaxies). See website for more info. Priceless! from east Hampton to Windham (22 miles), and 2,900 miles total from Me to Fl includes 198 North from Windham to Pomfret (21 miles) plus miles through Ct, with sections in Windham Pearle l. Crawford library Telescope thompson (6.6 miles). ideal mountain biking. (Air line trail), Willimantic (Veterans Memorial 40 Schofield Ave. (rte. 12), dudley, MA 01571 Parking locations & section maps available on greenway), Plainfield (Moosup Valley trail), 508-949-8021 • crawfordlibrary.org website. No fee. Killingly (Quinebaug river trail) and Putnam Added to the library collection in early 2017 (tracy rd. Smart Park trail). travel through varied by a generous resident of dudley, the new Brimfield State Forest terrain including old rail trails, historic mill towns, orion telescope is ready for patrons to explore 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 forests and farmlands. No fee. our dark skies. look for presentations by the 413-267-9687 • mass.gov Aldrich Astronomical Society and learn what More than 20 miles of roads & trails offer room ekonk Hill Turkey Farm you can see beyond the last green Valley. for mountain biking & more! Some fees. 227 ekonk Hill rd. (rte. 49), Sterling, Ct 06354 860-564-0248 • [email protected] Brimfield Trolley Trail ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com 120 Sturbridge rd. (rte. 20), Brimfield, MA 01010 Sitting atop scenic ekonk Hill road (rte. 49) there 413-324-8350 • [email protected] are views galore on this popular bicycle route. brimfieldtrail.org Approximately 4 miles out & back, this trail is continued on next page

L. Sulkazi open year-round and available for walking and

12 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV BicyclingAstronomy/Night & Mountain Sky Biking Views 13 Hodges Village Dam Moosup Valley State Park Trail Quinebaug Valley rail Trail – 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) Main St., Sterling, Ct 06377 Southbridge Section oxford, MA 01540 ct.gov/dot/liB/dot/documents/dbikes/062.pdf rte. 131, Southbridge, MA 01550 Sturbridge Tourist Association 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil Parking at Community Center. ci.southbridge.ma.us/southbridge-trail- town of Sturbridge 1,200 varied acres include more than 20 miles Approximately 5 miles of this longer trail (which committee 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 of trails for year-round use, including mountain runs from Coventry, ri to Plainfield and beyond) trail head and parking are located off rte. 131 [email protected] biking. Note that off-road vehicle trails allow dirt cuts right through Sterling. A former rail trail, across from the golden greek restaurant. visitsturbridge.org bikes & snowmobiles. No fee. you'll traverse gravel to ballast surfaces. glimpse An ongoing rails-to-trails project for the Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick the Moosup river & Sterling Pond in this rural discontinued Providence & Worcester rail spur visit or an extended stay, we hope you will make Hopeville Pond State Park setting. great for all levels of cyclists. No fee. from Webster to Southbridge. the project the most of our beautiful town. like the New 929 Hopeville rd. (rtes. 201 & 395) envisions a connection from Southbridge’s england seasons, the people and businesses of griswold, Ct 06351 Natchaug State Forest Heritage trail to the onset of the rail trail on Crane Sturbridge are colorful, constantly changing, and 860-376-2920, 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 Street. When completed, it will extend 11 miles. you will want to come back for the experience. Many activities to choose. open land plus trails 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep At this time a 1.7-mile section is completed from for hiking & biking. restrooms on site. Main gate 13,200-acre park spreads over 6 towns. Year- rte. 131 to the dudley line where it connects to UConn Forest – Fenton Tract is open seasonally. Some fees. round activities include mountain biking & more. the dudley trail system. No fee. off Storrs rd. (rte. 195), Storrs, Ct No fee. ecohusky.uconn.edu/development/parks.html James l. Goodwin State Forest robbins Preserve/ UConn offers many locations for biking & 23 Potter rd. (off rte. 6),Hampton, Ct 06247 N. Grosvenordale river Walk/Park Wyndham land Trust hiking. Both the Fenton tract & the Hillside 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep riverside dr. (rte. 12),N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Fred davis rd. (off Quaddick town Farm rd.) environmental education Park (HeeP) trails are 10 miles of trails great for biking and more in this 860-923-9440 • thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide Thompson, CT 06277 • 860-963-2090 close to campus and offer many different routes 3-square-mile forest. Hop on the Air line trail Parking on Rte. 12: at Gazebo, Thompson Public [email protected] to explore. Maps available online. No fee. here, too. open year-round. No fee. Library, or behind Knights of Columbus Hall. wyndhamlandtrust.org Bike through a historic mill village, along the Park at gate. Wells State Park Killingly Quinebaug river Multi- French river and pond. easy 3.2 miles round-trip. 128-acre diverse tract, includes forests & 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49), Sturbridge, MA 01566 Purpose recreational Trail Mostly paved, with crushed gravel at the end. meadows and allows mountain biking. No 508-347-9257 • mass.gov Jct. rtes. 12 & 6, Killingly, Ct 06239 gazebo in park hosts summer concerts. No fee. motorized vehicles, dogs must be leashed. Visit 1,400 wooded acres known for hiking (10 miles of 860-774-5310, 860-234-0196 website for map & more details. No fee. trails) is also great for mountain biking. Some fees killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org Pachaug State Forest Parking by ball fields behind waste water treatment rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 facility. 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep Just over 4 miles up and back, this easy paved With 24,000 acres, Ct’s largest forest has trail passes the town's dog park & has great views an exceptional activity selection, including of the Quinebaug river. informative signage mountain biking to scenic vistas including the along the way. Scenic overlooks add to this easy 441' Mt. Misery overlook accessible by trail and a pedaling experience. No fee. 26-acre rhododendron sanctuary ablaze around July 4th. Some fees. Mansfield Hollow State Park Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 Putnam Quinebaug river Trail/ 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Cargill Falls trails in the park make great mountain biking. Kennedy dr. & rte. 44, Putnam, Ct 06260 enjoy panoramic views from the dam with an 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us easy, flat, paved path from the rte. 6 parking Parking lots in a few locations along Kennedy Dr. area near the airport out and back (approximate the 1.32-mile Putnam river trail, flat & paved, 2.5-mile-round trip). No fee. is perfect for new/young cyclists and winds through the park along the Quinebaug river and Mohegan State Forest past Cargill Falls. interpretive plaques explain Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 area's history with a storybook trail, too. No fee. 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 700 acres in 2 parcels (smaller piece in Sprague) Quiet Corner NeMBA (New england make up this hardwood and softwood forest. Mountain Bike Association) roadside parking by gate (no parking area) will lead P.o. Box 447, Plainfield, Ct 06374-0447 you to gravel road for mountain biking. No fee. 860-230-1237 • [email protected] nemba.org/chapters/qcnemba

14 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Bicycling & Mountain Biking 15 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Beach Pond Brimfield State Forest Shore rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 Boat launch available for 372-acre pond 413-267-9687 • mass.gov Boating and Fishing abutting ri, where both state's licenses apply. Fishing is allowed in this state forest. Some fees. Handicapped accessible fishing, too. largemouth Our National Heritage Corridor offers an incredible variety of boating and fishing locations. & smallmouth bass, pickerel & more. No fee. Buffumville lake 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & The websites listed are packed with information to ensure every outing is safe and fun. Rules Beachdale Pond - Pachaug State Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 and regulations apply and must be followed. Many of these sites are appropriate for paddling, Forest/Chapman Area 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil so be sure to see our "Paddling" and “State & Federal Parks & Forests” sections too. rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Year-round parking at boat ramp at 229 Oxford Rd. 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 200-acre lake with largemouth bass, pickerel, Boating & fishing at 46-acre Beachdale horned pout, bream & other fish species. Pond with trailered launch, 8 mph limit. Handicapped accessible fishing dock on Handicapped fishing platform. largemouth Buffumville Beach. Boat ramp and culvert bass, trout & perch. Paddling too. Some fees. underneath oxford rd. permit boating & paddling on both sides of the lake. lake used Big Alum Pond for other water activities too. Some fees, but Clark rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 boat launch is free & open all year. 195-acre pond, 23-45' deep, clear waters. Boat launch available, but not much shore fishing Coventry lake (pond surrounded by private homes). trout 30 Cross St., Coventry, Ct 06238 stocked, also fish for large & smallmouth bass, 860-742-4068 • ct.gov/deep pickerel & more. Swimming & waterskiing are 373-acre lake with concrete boat ramp. Water- allowed. No fee. skiing is popular here and speed limits differ at different times. See website. No fee. Bigelow Hollow State Park rte. 171, Union, Ct 06076 Diana's Pool 860-684-3430, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep diana's Pool rd. (off rte. 198), Chaplin, Ct 06235 Adjoining Nipmuck Forest, 3 bodies of water on the Natchaug river, this is a favorite spot Connecticut Main Fishing Page Amos lake for pond fishing & scuba diving. Bigelow Pond for kayakers, fishermen and anyone trying to ct.gov/deep/fishing 158 Preston Plains rd., Preston, Ct 06365 (more than 20 acres) has launch for trailered capture the pulse of water spilling over rock 113-acre trout & bass management area, with Connecticut Freshwater Fishing Page boats, no internal combustion engines outcroppings and through natural pools of pickerel, perch & more. trailered boat launch. ct.gov/deep/freshwaterfishing allowed. Mashapaug lake (287 acres, a big bass rushing river water. No fee. 8 mph limit. No fees. management area) has launch for trailered boats, Connecticut lake Contours Maps 10 mph limit. Breakneck Pond (92 acres) is more eagleville lake ct.gov/deep, search Ct lake Bathymetry maps Ashland Pond remote, no motors allowed. Pit toilets. Some fees. rte. 275 (off rte. 32), Coventry, Ct 06238 Main St. (rte. 201), griswold, Ct 06351 Connecticut Anglers Guide willimanticriver.org 89-acre pond runs along Main St. Home to ct.gov/deep/anglersguide Black Pond Car-top/carry-in launch at dam of 77-acre lake, largemouth bass, pickerel & yellow perch. 100 Camp rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 8 mph limit. Fish for largemouth & smallmouth Massachusetts Main Fishing Page No fee. 860-928-0208 • woodstockconservation.org bass, perch, pickerel & more. Handicap access. mass.gov/eea, search fishing 73-acre pond with black crappie, brown No fee. Aspinook Pond Massachusetts Freshwater Fishing Page bullhead, rainbow trout, yellow perch, Butts Bridge rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 mass.gov/eea, search fresh water fishing largemouth & smallmouth bass. dirt boat east Brimfield lake 301-acre pond covers Canterbury, griswold launch, 5 mph limit. No fee. 24 riverview Ave. (off rte. 20) Massachusetts Pond Maps & lisbon with free boat access off Butts Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 mass.gov/eea, search pond maps list Bridge rd. Fee launch at ross Hill rd. private Breakneck Pond 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil campground. largemouth bass, perch & carp. Connecticut Boating Website rtes. 171 & 190, Union, Ct 06076 diverse fishing from water or shore. trout ct.gov/deep/boating 860-684-3430, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep stocked in spring by MA division of Fisheries Avery Pond 92-acre pond in Nipmuck Forest, walk in access & Wildlife. Northern pike, pickerel & bass also Massachusetts Boating Website lynn dr., Preston, Ct 06365 only (1.2 miles) is in both Ct & MA, both state swim here. Boat launches too. No fees on U.S. mass.gov/eea, search boating 36-acre shallow pond with boat launch, 8 mph licenses allowed. Fish for largemouth bass, Army Corps operated sites. speed limit. largemouth bass, pickerel, perch & U.S. Army Corps of engineers perch, pickerel & more. No internal combustion more. No fee. engines or motor vehicles. No fee. Boating Website continued on next page nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/recreation

16 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Boating and Fishing 17 Glasgo Pond & Doaneville Pond Hampton reservoir Hurlburt Pond leadmine Pond 45 Hillview Heights (off rte. 201) Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 Providence St., Putnam, Ct 06260 487 leadmine rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 griswold, Ct 06351 88-acre water body is located in Natchaug 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us 508-389-6300 • mass.gov/eea 860-376-7060 • griswold-ct.org State Forest. Car-top boats only, no internal Kids' 3-acre fishing area. Adult supervision 53-acre pond is less than 50' deep. Many gravel & grass parking spots at boat launch. combustion engines. largemouth bass, perch, advised. Access from St. Mary's Cemetery off species of fish. limited shore access glasgo (a long, winding 168-acre pond with pike & more. No fee. Providence St. (not marked). restricted to (surrounded by summer homes). Car-top or paved boat launch) and doaneville (68-acre children under 16. Children must obey same paddlers carry in across county property off of pond accessible by waters running under Hodges Village Dam rules as adults. No fee. leadmine rd. Sleepy, rustic pond perfect for Sheldon rd.) offer fishing (largemouth bass, 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) nature lovers. No fee. perch, bullhead & more), water skiing, jet skis. oxford, MA 01540 Killingly Pond State Park Paddlers can get more of a wilderness experience 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil Pond rd. (off rte. 101),Killingly, Ct 06239 little river - recreation Park by paddling east & under rte. 165. No fee. Ponds, wetlands & swamp are just part of the 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep recreation Park rd., Putnam, Ct 06260 make-up of this area, with fishing & paddling. More than 120 acres, this pond is good for 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us Green Falls reservoir - Pachaug State the neighboring French river extends your carry-in boats & fishing. Acidic waters mean Kids' fishing area. Adult supervision Forest/Green Falls Area water fun. No fee. bass will bite — perch & pickerel, too. Ct or recommended. restricted to children under rte. 138, Voluntown, Ct 06384 ri license allowed. Paddlers also enjoy a whirl 16. Children must obey the same rules as 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep Hopeville Pond State Park around this lake. No fee. adults. No fee. 48-acre green Falls reservoir has boat launch, 929 Hopeville rd. (rtes. 201 & 395) lake lashaway but no internal combustion engines allowed. griswold, Ct 06351 long Pond Harrington St. (off rte. 9) trout, largemouth bass & more. Swimming is 860- 376-2920, 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep Champeaux rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 east Brookfield/North Brookfield line, MA also allowed here. Some fees. the 137-acre lake offers fishing (handicap 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil 508-835-3607 • mass.gov/wildlife platform), boat launch & boating (8 mph limit), located in east Brimfield lake area, enjoy 293-acre warm water pond, transparent & Halls Pond plus swimming & paddling. No water skiing. handicapped-accessible shore fishing facilities average depth to 10’ with a maximum of 18’, 80 Kennerson rd. (off rte. 198) restrooms on site. Main gate open seasonally. at Champeaux rd. launch for trailered boats with a very developed shoreline. Paved ramp Eastford, CT 06242 • ct.gov/deep Some fees. on north side of rte. 20. open year round. No at north end of pond off of Harrington St. 82-acre bass management area with car-top/ fees on U.S. Army Corps operated sites. large variety of fish to catch, most abundant carry-in boat launch, 8 mph speed limit. Catch Howard T. Brown Park Mansfield Hollow lake & State Park are largemouth bass & white perch. Pickerel bass, pickerel, pike & more. No water skiing. 100 Chelsea Harbor dr., Norwich, Ct 06360 here make for good ice fishing too. No fee. No fee. 860-823-3700 • norwichct.org Bassetts Bridge rd. Park offers docks, boat launch and fishing for lake Siog recreation Area/Holland Pond Mansfield, Ct 06250 shad, salmon, eel & other species. Paddling off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep available, too. A paved walkway follows the 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil the man-made 450-acre lake is a bass Yantic river through historic Norwich. No fee. Major recreation area offers paddling, boating management area, with boat launch (8 mph (launches) & fishing in Holland Pond/lake Siog. limit) & paddling. reel in large & smallmouth Handicapped accessible. No fee. bass, perch, pike & trout. No swimming. Pit toilets. No fee.

Mashamoquet Brook State Park 147 Wolf den dr. (rte. 44) Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 lakeview Marine- 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep Paddlesport rentals Springtime trout stocking of this brook will 311 thompson rd., Webster, MA 01570 hook you on stream fishing. Some fees. 508-461-6020 • [email protected] lakeviewWebster.com Merino Pond rent a stand-up paddleboard or kayak and Mason rd., dudley, MA 01571 paddle some of the 1,442 acres of the largest 508-389-6300 • mass.gov/eea natural lake in southern New england. launch Park behind Mason rd. School. from one of lakeview Marine’s 2 locations – the Access from dudley town Beach (behind marina at 311 thompson rd in Webster or from school) to this 70-acre warm water pond, the shore at Memorial Beach Park in Webster. 6'-20' deep, home to bass & panfish. No fee. rentals are available for one hour up to a full day. Walk-ins welcomed, reservations preferred. See website for hours, pricing and policies. continued on next page P. Cotnoir P.

18 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Boating and Fishing 19 Natchaug State Forest/Natchaug river Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery Spaulding Pond - Mohegan Park 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198),eastford, Ct 06242 141 trout Hatchery rd. Park Center rd/Mohegan Park rd. 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Central Village, Ct 06332 Norwich, Ct 06360 13,200-acre park spreads over 6 towns. rivers & 860-564-7542 • ct.gov/deep (search Quinebaug 860-823-3798 • norwichct.org ponds offer varied paddles & fishing, including Valley trout Hatchery) 14-acre pond also allows swimming in areas. the Natchaug river, a designated trout Park one of the largest state hatcheries. glass wall for A bass management, trout park, catfish & that is stocked weekly. the river is considered a viewing, tours available (self-guided). restricted community fishing area welcomes you to catch trophy trout stream. Pit toilets. No fee. fishing: onsite children’s fishing pond frequently them all. Some fees. stocked, may be where your child catches his/ Nipmuck State Forest her first trout! Ponds & trails for views of birds, Streeter Point recreation Area rtes. 171 & 190, Union, Ct 06076 turtles & more. daily 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No fee. 6 Streeter Point Ave., Sturbridge, MA 01566 860-684-3430, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 508-347-9316 • mass.gov Adjoining Bigelow Hollow, 3 bodies of water red Cedar lake - Mooween State Park Paddling, fishing & boating available with for pond fishing, paddling & scuba diving. old rte. 2 to Camp Mooween rd. access to 400-acre east Brimfield reservoir via Bigelow Pond (more than 20 acres) has launch lebanon, Ct 06249 U.S. Army Corps of engineers ramps on rte. 20. for trailered boats, no internal combustion 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep See east Brimfield lake listing. No fees on U.S. engines allowed. Mashapaug lake (287 acres, 125-acre red Cedar lake welcomes boating, Army Corps operated sites. a big bass management area) has launch for paddling & fishing. No developed launch, trailered boats, 10 mph limit. Breakneck Pond informal car-top only. largemouth bass, (92 acres) is more remote, no motors allowed. pickerel, perch & more. No fee. Pit toilets. Some fees. Sturbridge Tourist Association robbins Preserve - town of Sturbridge Pine Acres lake - James l. Goodwin Wyndham land Trust 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 State Forest Fred davis rd. (off Quaddick town Farm rd.) [email protected] 23 Potter rd., (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 thompson, Ct 06277 ross Pond - Old Furnace State Park visitsturbridge.org 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 860-963-2090 • [email protected] 223 ross rd. (off rte. 6), Killingly, Ct 06239 Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick Shallow 135 acres, with boat launch (non- wyndhamlandtrust.org 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep visit or an extended stay, we hope you motorized boats only) for fishing & paddling Park at gate. 31-acre ross Pond has car-top/carry-in will make the most of our beautiful town. around the stumps, where largemouth bass, 128-acre diverse tract, a former working boat launch, paddling & fishing. No internal like the New england seasons, the people perch & bullheads love to swim. No fee. farmland, includes forests & meadows. combustion engines. Hook largemouth bass, and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, Permitted activities include fishing along the perch & more. No fee. constantly changing, and you will want to Quaddick State Park Five Mile river, which cuts through the middle come back for the experience. 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 of this property. No motorized vehicles. dogs ross Pond State Park 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep must be leashed. Visit website for map & more ross rd., Killingly, Ct 06239 Taftville reservoir (Ouellet Park) this more than 400-acre reservoir is an active details. No fee. 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 20 old Canterbury tpke., Norwich, Ct 06360 water area with many activities, including 2 ponds here: smaller northern is Upper ross norwichct.org fishing with trailered boat ramp, plus paddling. roseland lake – roseland Park (or Half Hill Pond), larger is southern 31-acre 25-acre reservoir accessed through ouellet A northern pike lake, also home to largemouth 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 ross Pond with car-top/carry-in boat ramp, Park is a bass management area, with trout & bass, pickerel, perch & more. Some fees. 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org frequently stocked for trout fishing from small sunfish, too. No fee. “like” roseland Park on Facebook boat, no internal combustion engines. easy Quinebaug lake State Park 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre Walker Pond - Wells State Park paddling spot. No fee. Shepard Hill rd. (off rte. 12), Killingly, Ct 06239 roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) Sturbridge, MA 01566 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots Salt rock State Campground 88-acre lake sparkles with exceptionally of woods & some homes. Catch largemouth 508-347-9257 • mass.gov 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97), Sprague, Ct 06330 clear waters (aka Wauregan reservoir). Bass bass, carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. 1,400 wooded acres include Walker Pond with 860-376-4075, 860-822-0884 • ct.gov/deep management area, plus Ct deeP stocks Paddling, too! Winter activities include ice boat launch, fishing, paddling. Some fees. 149 wooded acres with access to over 1 mile brown & rainbow trout occasionally. Car-top fishing. the lake often freezes solid for ice of pristine, heavily wooded Shetucket river boat ramp (electric motor only/no internal skating. open daily, closes at sunset. No waterfront. Fishing is available by permit continued on next page combustion) & easy paddling, too. No fee. swimming. No fee. (available at camp office) along the Shetucket river. No fees to visit. Camping fees apply.

20 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Boating and Fishing 21 Webster lake Westville lake Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Memorial Beach dr., Webster, MA 01570 24 riverview Ave., (off rte. 20) 508-389-6300 • mass.gov/eea Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 1,442 acres make this the largest natural lake 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil Camping in southern New england, 45' at deepest 23-acre lake & access to the Quinebaug river point, originating as 3 spring-fed ponds, clear offers anglers largemouth bass & panfish. State Settle in comfortably and enjoy the great outdoors. Day camps, overnight camps, family enough to see down 15', with 2 boat launches. of MA stocks river above the dam with trout for campgrounds and educational camps all connect us to nature and our family and friends. Home to many species including American eel, fly-fishing. Boaters & paddlers have 2 launches Review our "State & Federal Parks & Forests" section, too, and visit the websites for each smallmouth bass, trout, bullheads & stocked for easy access to lake & slow-moving portions with brood salmon. Some fees. of river. Some fees. location. Get out and explore these campgrounds for a whole new outdoor experience. Don’t forget the s’mores! West Thompson lake Woodbridge road Fishing Area 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 82 Woodbridge rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil ct.gov/deep Variety of wildlife & activities include fishing Brought to our attention by a fishing fan in the on the 200-acre lake (with boat launch, 5 mph last green Valley, this Ct deeP hidden treasure limit) & on Quinebaug river. trout stocked, plus for both fishing & walking is available through catch pickerel, perch, carp, sunfish, largemouth & an easement within Hunt’s tree Farm. drive smallmouth bass. Paddle the lake & Quinebaug past the house; follow the dirt road, park and river National recreation Water trail too. No fee. walk & fish in the Skungamaug river. No fee. L. Sweetnam

Connecticut Camping Info ct.gov/deep Massachusetts Camping Info Camp Woodstock YMCA – The YMCA of mass.gov/transportation-recreation Greater Hartford U.S. Army Corps of engineers 42 Camp rd., Woodstock Valley, Ct 06282 Camping Info 860-974-1336, 800-782-2344 nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/recreation Fax: 860-974-0754 • [email protected] campwoodstock.org Buffumville lake our aim is to provide skilled leadership 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & and facilities and equipment that are clean, Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 attractive and safe, which afford individuals 1-877-444-6777 and groups the opportunity to act in situations reserveamerica.com, nae.usace.army.mil that are physically wholesome, mentally 3-acre island available to rent for up to 1 week. stimulating, and socially and spiritually sound. Primitive camping; boat needed for the short At Camp Woodstock, we strive to embody the trip to the island. reservations start Jan. 1 each following core values of the YMCA which are year. Call 1-877-444-6777 to register. Some fees. the cornerstone of what we teach our campers. From the first day these values are used to highlight expectations, encourage positive behaviors and cement meaning of the camp experience into the minds of campers. CHorr = caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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22 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Boating andCamping Fishing 23 Charlie Brown Campground James l. Goodwin State Forest Pachaug State Forest/Frog Hollow 98 Chaplin rd., rte. 198, eastford, Ct 06242 23 Potter rd., (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 Horse Camp/Campground 860-974-0142, 877-974-0142 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Sturbridge Tourist Association Youth group Camping available by permit. 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep [email protected] town of Sturbridge Campsite includes a fire pit with benches, 20' X 18 camping sites available on 1st come/1st charliebrowncampground.com 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 40' pavilion with 6 picnic tables, 16' X 20' pole served basis. Some fees. [email protected] building, and pine canopy for 10 to 12 tents, Circle C Campground, Inc. visitsturbridge.org close by goodwin Conservation Center. Camp Pachaug State Forest/Green Falls 21 Bailey Pond rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick has outhouses but no running water, electricity, Campground 860-564-4534 • Fax: 860-564-4339 visit or an extended stay, we hope you public phone or trash cans. Some fees. rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 [email protected] • campcirclec.com will make the most of our beautiful town. 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep like the New england seasons, the people Mashamoquet Brook State Park 18 wooded sites on 1st come/1st served basis. and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, 147 Wolf den dr. (rte. 44) Pond fishing, swimming. Some fees. constantly changing, and you will want to Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 come back for the experience. Girl Scouts of Connecticut 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep Pachaug State Forest/Mount Misery (GSOFCT) 2 camping areas are available. the Campground Wells State Park 340 Washington St., Hartford, Ct 06106 Mashamoquet Brook Campground has 20 rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) 860-522-0163, 800-922-2770 wooded sites. Wolf den Campground offers 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep Sturbridge, MA 01566 • 508-347-9257 [email protected] • gsofct.org 53 campsites. open from mid-April through 22 wooded sites on 1st come/1st served basis. reserveamerica.com, mass.gov girl Scouts of Connecticut welcomes all girls in Columbus day, these can also be reserved for Stream fishing, swimming nearby. Some fees. 60 campsites, swimming. Flush toilets, showers, grades K-12. girls may become independent Youth group Camping. Some fees. picnic tables, fireplaces, and dumping station members or join a troop. gSoFCt offers year- Peppertree Camping available. No hookups. Also 2 yurt camping sites: round opportunities for girls and their families Natchaug State Forest/General lyons 146 Chaplin rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 1 yurt accommodates 4; 1 yurt accommodates 6. and offers summer resident and day camp and Knowlton Brook Campsites 860-974-1439 No pets at yurt sites. Some fees. settings. Visit gsofct.org to see the wide variety 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 [email protected] of fun things to do! 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep peppertreecamping.com West Thompson lake Backcountry camping zones offer both 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 primitive backpack & horse camping with few Quaddick State Forest 860-923-2982 facilities. Pit toilets in forest. length of stay at 1 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 reserveamerica.com, nae.usace.army.mil location is limited to 1 night. No fee. 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center - 24 campsites (11 basic, 11 premium with this mostly undeveloped forest is north of The YMCA of Greater Hartford electric & water hookups, and 2 lean-to Natchaug State Forest/ Quaddick Park with Youth group Camping 9 technology Park dr. , Putnam, Ct 06260 shelters). Quiet, wooded, private environment lost Silvermine Horse Camp available by permit. Some fees. 860-315-9622 • [email protected] for all types of rV’s (small pop-ups to 45' 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 HAleymca.org campers). Handicap-accessible comfort station 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Salt rock State Campground the YMCA of greater Hartford is a charitable with flush toilets & hot showers, dump station 15 wooded sites with basic facilities available 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97) association open to all, now offering summer & firewood, too. Nature programs, hiking on a 1st come/1st served basis. No fee. Baltic/Sprague, Ct 06330 day camp, Camp Cutler. We welcome you to the trails, children’s play area, basketball court & 860-822-0884 new Hale YMCA facility, here to serve the region. horseshoe pits. Some fees. Nipmuck State Forest reserveamerica.com, ct.gov/deep rtes. 171 & 190, Union, Ct 06076 71 tent & recreational vehicle (rV) sites. Highland Campground 860-424-3200 • [email protected] Utilities at some sites, bathroom, dumping 42 toleration rd., Scotland, Ct 06264 ct.gov/deep station, showers, in-ground swimming pool. 860-423-5684 • Fax: 860-423-5684 Backpack camping allowed by permit along two pets/site permitted. Permit needed for [email protected] Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp the blue blazed trail at Breakneck Pond fishing along the Shetucket river with over highlandcampground.com 326 taft Pond rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Campsite. 1-night limit. See website for permit 1 mile of waterfront access; obtain permit at 860-974-3379 • Fax: 860-974-3327 details. Some fees. campground office. Some fees. Hopeville Pond State Park [email protected] 929 Hopeville rd., (rtes. 201 & 395) 4hcampct.org Pachaug State Forest/Dawley Pond, Griswold, CT 06351 • 1-877-668-CAMP (2267) day and overnight camp for eight different Dry reservoir, legend Wood and Peg reserveamerica.com, ct.gov/deep theme weeks every summer for children from Millers Shelters 80 wooded camp sites available as well as ages 6 - 15. this "unplugged" program on rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 many more activities. restrooms on site. Main 270 acres offers a variety of activities, chosen 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep gate open seasonally. Some fees. by campers. Campers do not need to be Backcountry camping zones offer primitive 4-H members. Camp is ACA accredited and camping with few facilities. length of stay at licensed by the State of Connecticut. any one location is limited to 1 night. Some fees.

24 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Camping 25 Explore! Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Inc. Commerce (GNACC) (MDP) Angela Adams 23 royce Circle, P.o. Box 513 Chambers/Economic Development 114 Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360 Mansfield, Ct 06268 860-887-1647 860-429-2740 • Fax: 860-429-2719 Economic development is an important part of TLGV’s mission. We participate with all of the [email protected] [email protected] • mansfieldct.org/mdp norwichchamber.com chambers and business associations to help promote the 35 towns and cities of the National Heritage Corridor, each overflowing with discoveries waiting for you. These business groups Killingly Business Association are valuable resources and provide networking opportunities and support to help you (KBA) explore The Last Green Valley to its fullest potential. 172 Main St., Killingly, Ct 06239 Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of [email protected] • killinglyba.org Commerce (NeCT Chamber) 860-207-5295 210 Westcott rd., danielson, Ct 06239 Town of Killingly/economic 860-774-8001 • Fax: 860-774-4299 Development Office [email protected] • nectchamber.com our organization represents nearly 500 172 Main St., Killingly, Ct 06239 businesses in the 23-town region and is 860-779-5350 • Fax: 860-779-5367 committed to the concept that there is [email protected] • killinglyct.gov enormous strength in unity and great benefit to Business resources offered for new and be gained in networking and the exchange of expanding industrial & retail businesses. information and ideas. Whether you are planning incentives available. opportunities include to relocate to Connecticut’s northeast or visit our commercial areas and industrial areas, as area for a short time, we are confident that our well as a historic downtown district, the business community is anxious to make your Killingly industrial Park, Killingly Plaza, Killingly time here pleasant and productive. Commons and dayville Four Corners. Visit Killingly from exits 37, 38, 41 and 43 off continued on next page interstate 395. M. Dawley

Ashford Business Association (ABA) P.o. Box 342, Ashford, Ct 06278 860-208-3037 ashfordbusiness.org and on Facebook Foundry 66 66 Franklin St., Norwich, Ct 06360-5806 The Chamber of Central Mass South & 860-887-6964 The Sturbridge Townships [email protected] • askncdc.com 46 Hall rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Foundry 66 is eastern Connecticut’s largest 508-347-2761, 800-628-8379 shared coworking space. individual desks [email protected] and offices combined with small and large cmschamber.org, sturbridgetownships.com conference rooms make this an attractive location for freelancers. the space is located in a refitted industrial space with a fresh new vibe.

26 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Chambers/Economic Development 27 The Webster Dudley Business Alliance (WDBA) Putnam Business Association (PBA) P.o. Box 821, Webster, MA 01570 168 Main St., P.o. Box 691 508-949-6232 • [email protected] Putnam, CT 06260 • 800-604-1512 thewdba.org [email protected] A coalition of local businesses and organizations putnambusiness.org, discoverputnam.com working together to promote and support the Putnam Business Association was formed each other through networking, educational in 2009 by a small group of business owners opportunities and community events. with a unified vision. today, the PBA boasts approximately 200 members. the goal of the Willimantic renaissance, Inc. Putnam Business Association is to promote its P.o. Box 866, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0866 business community and the town of Putnam, 860-450-0918 • [email protected] Ct as a premier New england destination, WillimanticStreetFest.com with compelling and family-friendly events organizers of 3rd thursday Street Festival. occurring throughout the year. New members are encouraged. Meetings take place the Windham ArTS second Wednesday morning of each month, 1010 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 8:30 am at the Crossings restaurant & Brew 860-423-6389 • [email protected] Pub, 45 Main St., Putnam. windhamArtS.org

Windham region Chamber of Commerce 1010 Main St. (rte. 66), Willimantic, Ct 06226 860-423-6389 • [email protected] windhamchamber.com D. Jette D.

28 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Chambers/Economic DevelopmentCamping 29 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hampton Putnam 178 Main St. Concerts & Fireworks, Sunday July 1, 7 - 10:30 pm the little river Music Series, consisting of 4-6 river Fires, Saturdays July 21, Aug. 11, & Sept. concerts a year, ranging from classical to rock. 8, from 7:30 - 9 pm. rotary Park, 196 Kennedy Community Concerts hamptonct.org (recreation and Community drive. Bonus concerts during First Fridays Activities Commission) between May – oct. discoverputnam.com & Free toe-tapping, finger-snapping fun in The Last Green Valley. Bring a chair to sit when you winyradio.com (upcoming events) Killingly need a rest from kicking up your heels! Be sure to check the venue websites in case there Summer Concert Series Scotland have been changes since Explore! was printed. Music not only soothes the savage beast, it davis Park on Main St. or the Community Music on the green provides a wonderful excuse to visit our National Heritage Corridor towns. Center at 185 Broad St. Scotland town green, 4 Palmer rd. thursdays in July & Aug., from 6 - 8 pm Some Saturdays in July & Aug., 6 - 10 pm Catered food available for purchase. scotlandct.org/calendar.htm killingly.org/parks-recreation & their Southbridge Facebook page town Common, 1 Mechanic St. (rain events are lebanon held in the School Auditorium at 25 Cole Ave.) lebanon green Sundays from end of June - Aug., 6 - 8 pm. Free Annual Summer dancefest in July with local raffle drawing each concert. ci.southbridgemass. musicians, children’s activities, refreshments, org/recreation & their Facebook page and fireworks. Sprague lebanonct.gov river Park, North Main St., Baltic Mansfield (Storrs) traditionally, some Saturday nights, Aug. & Summer Concerts on the Square, Betsy Sept. ctsprague.org Paterson Square, 2 dog lane Sturbridge thursdays in June & July, 6:30 - 8 pm town Common, rte. 131 mansfieldmusic.org thursdays, mid-June through Aug., 6 - 8 pm Norwich town.sturbridge.ma.us (boards & committees/ rock the docks & rockin’ the greens recreation committee) or cmschamber.ning.com

M. Dawley traditionally at the Norwichtown town green Thompson or Howard Brown Park gazebo riverside Park gazebo, riverside dr. Ashford Coventry Fridays in June and Wednesdays in July & Fridays, June 22 &29, July 13, 20 & 27, Midway restaurant, 174 rte. 44. Changes to come - stay tuned for the Aug., 6 - 8 pm. Facebook.com/rockthedocks & Aug. 10 & 24, 7 - 8:30 pm. thompsonrec.org thursday thunder Car Cruises, traditionally town’s summer program brochure. norwichchamber.com with live music or a dJ, each month featuring a coventryct.org Webster Oxford different donation collection. French river Summer Concert Series east Brookfield Summer Concert Series last thursday of each month, May - Sept., 5 pm French river Park, davis St. Wednesdays in town gazebo on Connie Mack Field town Bandstand, 407 Main St. ashfordbusiness.org & their Facebook page July & Aug., 5 - 8 pm. includes a craft and traditionally, thursdays from mid-July - traditionally, Sundays in August, 2 pm agriculture market. webster-ma.gov (events) Brimfield mid-Aug., 6 - 8 pm town.oxford.ma.us (Bandstand Committee) Brimfield Common eastbrookfieldma.us/bandstand-committee traditionally, tuesdays in July & Aug., 6:30 Plainfield Willimantic Griswold - 8:30 pm. in case of rain, concerts held at lions Park, 8 Community Ave. third thursday Street Fest Saturday Sunsets Concerts and Movies in the Park Hitchcock Academy traditionally, Wednesdays in July & Aug., 6:30 - Main St., downtown Willimantic Veterans Memorial Park, Jewett City brimfieldma.org (home page/community dusk. plainfieldct.org (departments/recreation) third thursday of each month, May through traditionally in July, stay tuned for details. Sept., 6 - 9 pm. Variety of concerts along with events) & hitchcockacademy.org Preston griswoldyfs.com food, drink, and craft vendors. Brooklyn Summer Concert Series Hillfest '18 willimanticstreetfest.com Concerts at riverside Preston Community Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Jewett City riverside Park, day St./greenway drive Stay tuned for dates, June - Sept., 6pm May 26, 11 am - 9 pm Woodstock traditionally, some Fridays in Sept., 5 pm preston-ct.org/169/Parks-recreation & their Featuring seven or more bands, food trucks, twilight Concert Series brooklynct.org/parks-recreation-department Facebook page merchandise vendors, face painting and other roseland Cottage, 556 rte. 169 Chaplin activities for kids. Beer and wine will also be traditionally, four concerts on a Friday, June - garrison Park served at the event. Free and open to the public. Aug., 7 - 8:30 pm. townofwoodstock.com chaplinct.org (community/parks & rec) griswoldyfs.com (things to do) or historicnewengland.org

30 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Community Concerts 31 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Explore! Disc Golf Education

A popular and growing activity, disc golf courses offer another way to enjoy “birdies” in The Last Our partner educators work tirelessly to involve us all in life-long learning adventures. Together Green Valley. From young to old, disc golf can be as relaxing or challenging as you choose. Bring we will continue to enjoy, care for and pass on The Last Green Valley for future generations. lots of discs in case of errant shots, but we’re hoping you get lots of aces instead.

Brooklyn recreation Department, Pomfret recreation Department Disc Golf Davis Forest & Disc Golf Course 576 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) end of Salmon dr. (off South St.) Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-974-1423 • pomfretct.gov 860-779-3411 this 9-hole course is open to the public from brooklynct.org dawn to dusk, but groups or tournaments need enjoy walks along the trails on the many acres to register with the town. Park in designated area of this wooded area, then try your skills on a (not in grass) and carry out all your debris after newly-constructed 18-hole disc golf course. using course. No fee. Keep active as a family while enjoying the quiet and scenic areas of davis Forest. No fee.

Buffumville lake Sturbridge Tourist Association Courtesy of Norwich Society Historical 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & town of Sturbridge Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary 508-248-5697 • recreation.gov [email protected] 56 Capen rd., Charlton, MA 01507 Buffumville lake offers year-round recreation, visitsturbridge.org 508-248-5516, 508-736-3974 with Buffumville Park open daily from mid- Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick visit [email protected] • capenhill.org May through mid-September. the dam site, or an extended stay, or a round or two of disc golf, surrounded by Buffumville lake on one side & Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Connecticut Audubon Society Center we hope you will make the most of our beautiful rivers Council at Pomfret Buffum Pond on the other, features a very popular town. like the New england seasons, the people 231 Ashford Center rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 27-hole disc golf course, ranging from amateur to and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, pro holes. No fee on U.S. Army Corps property. 860-688-3366 • [email protected] 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret constantly changing, and you will want to come ctrivers.org The edwin Way Teale Memorial back for the experience. the Connecticut rivers Council is one of Crystal Pond Disc Golf Course Sanctuary at Trail Wood – New england's largest private youth-serving 305 Crystal Pond rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 CT Audubon Society West Thompson lake organizations; the Connecticut rivers Council 860-928-0208 93 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 delivers Scouting programs that develop crystalpondpark.com/disc-golf.html 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/ character, citizenship, fitness, and leadership on the border of eastford and Woodstock, this recreation/West-thompson-lake newly-created course located at a former Boy skills to more than 32,000 youth and nearly A U.S. Army Corps property, West thompson 9,000 adult volunteers in 127 cities and towns Scout camp on Crystal Pond consists of 18 lake's challenging 18-hole disc golf course is holes open to all skill levels. Fee of $5 a person. in Connecticut. the Boy Scouts of America known for long drives, including 8 holes under collaborates with hundreds of churches, Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) 300', 6 holes 300-400', and 4 holes over 400'. 340 Washington St., Hartford, Ct 06106 Hodges Village Dam school affiliated groups and other community great for all skill levels and ages with scenic 860-522-0163, 800-922-2770 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) organizations that organize and operate local views of West thompson lake & dam. No fee. [email protected] • gsofct.org oxford, MA 01540 Scout groups. it is the mission of the Boy Scouts girl Scouts of Connecticut welcomes all girls in 508-248-5697 • recreation.gov of America and the Connecticut rivers Council grades K-12. girls may become independent For year-round outdoor recreation, including to prepare young people to make ethical and members or join a troop. gSoFCt offers year- a 13-hole disc golf course, visit Hodges Village moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in round opportunities for girls and their families dam. U.S. Army Corps Park rangers are them the values of the Scout oath and law. and offers summer resident and day camp available to assist you during your visit. No fee. settings. Visit gsofct.org to see the wide variety of fun things to do! continued on next page

32 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Education 33 Hitchcock Free Academy Thompson ecumenical empowerment Explore! 2 Brookfield rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 Group (TeeG) 413-245-9977 • [email protected] P.o. Box 664, 15 thatcher rd. hitchcockacademy.org North grosvenordale, Ct 06255 860-923-3458 • Fax: 860-923-5770 Electric Car (Ev) Charging Stations Horizon Wings raptor [email protected] • teegonline.org rehabilitation & education Striving to keep the green in The Last Green Valley, more electric car charging stations are 9 Sand Hill rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 UConn College of Agriculture, Health & appearing in our National Heritage Corridor each year. If you have one in your town, please 860-481-0525 Natural resources (CAHNr) let us know so we can share it in future publications and on our website. Charging stations are [email protected] 3624 Horsebarn rd. extension open 24 hours unless noted. horizonwings.org Storrs, CT 06269 • 860-486-3336 [email protected] • cag.uconn.edu/CAHNR

Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation, Inc. Voluntown Peace Trust tackle the trail 539 Beach Pond rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 742 Upper Maple St., danielson, Ct 06239 860-376-9970 • [email protected] 860-932-4000 • [email protected] voluntownpeacetrust.org qvcc.edu/foundation Voluntown Peace trust is a center dedicated to the QVCC Foundation’s mission is to nonviolent social change and sustainable living. raise funds so all residents of northeast Near Beach Pond, the 54 acres includes 40 acres of S. Hamby Connecticut have the opportunity to attend woods, Bliven Brook, fields, organic gardens, and a QVCC regardless of income and to support labyrinth. Facilities include a lodge, cabin, yurt and educational excellence, technological meeting hall; space for retreats, meetings, events Brooklyn Norwich/Yantic advancement, and professional development including overnight accommodations. • Premier Chevrolet, 512 Providence rd., • illiano’s grill, 257 W. town St. at the College. the annual fundraising open dealership hours • Nissan of Norwich, 691 W. thames St., open “tackle the trail” is not your typical road race, Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood dealership hours offering individuals and relay teams of up to Association Coventry • Norwich Public Utilities, 157 N. Main St. 5 members the chance to run 20 miles from P.o. Box 555, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0555 • Coventry High School, 78 ripley Hill rd. • three rivers Community College, 574 New Pomfret to Willimantic on the scenic Air line 860-456-1666 • [email protected] • town Hall, 1712 Main St. london tpke. trail on the 3rd Saturday of october every victorianwillimantic.org year – the rail bed is groomed and hard, grass Danielson/Killingly Pomfret or dirt surface. A post-race celebration is held • Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 • town Hall, 5 Haven rd. (rte. 44) at the Willimantic elks Club. there is limited Upper Maple St. space, so register yourself or your team today! • town Hall, 172 Main St. (rte. 12) Putnam • Cargill Chevrolet, 23 livery Street ragged Hill Woods environmental Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Mansfield/Storrs • Municipal Parking lot, 165 Kennedy dr. Science Program 326 taft Pond rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 • Mansfield Parking garage, 9 dog lane, @ Windham County 4-H outdoor Center 860-974-3379 Fax: 860-974-3327 open garage hours Southbridge 326 taft Pond rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 [email protected] • 4hcampct.org • Mansfield Public library, 54 Warrenville rd. • town Hall, 41 elm St. 860-974-3379 • Fax: 860-974-3327 day and overnight camp for eight different • Price Chopper, 1220 Storrs rd. [email protected] • 4hcampct.org theme weeks every summer for children from • Storrs Center garage, 33 royce Circle, open Windham/Willimantic offers children’s environmental education ages 6 - 15. this "unplugged" program on garage hours • eCSU Shakespeare Parking garage, 24 programs, including field trips, leadership 270 acres offers a variety of activities, chosen • town Facility, 10 S. eagleville rd. Charter oak rd. and team building programs for children and by campers. Campers do not need to be 4-H • UConn Motor Pool, 31 ledoyt rd., Mon. – • Windham High School, 355 High St. adults, and professional development for members. Camp is ACA accredited and licensed Fri., 8 am – 3 pm • Windham Municipal Parking lot, 48 Church St. educators. open for bookings from September by the State of Connecticut. • UConn North Parking garage, 103 eagleville • Windham town Hall, 979 Main St. (rte. 66) 1 through May 31. on 270-acre property with rd., open garage hours woodlands and scenic lakes. The Woodstock Academy • UConn South Parking garage, 505 Stadium Woodstock 57 Academy rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 rd., open garage hours • Sweet evalina’s, 688 rte. 169 860-928–6575 • woodstockacademy.org • the Woodstock Academy, 57 Academy rd. (main parking lot near maintenance garage)

34 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Electric Car Charging 35 Center for the Arts and The Woodstock in Norwichtown that partners with the Explore! Academy South Campus last green Valley and has online streaming 150 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 broadcasts that include information about our 860-928-6575 region's history, attractions, upcoming events Entertainment & Theaters [email protected] and community issues 24 hours a day. to woodstockacademy.org/thecenter/events publicize events, ask questions or find out how Cheer for local talent and discover your inner talent! It will be impossible to stay in your seat to help, call Kevin Harkins. with these choices to explore while expanding your horizons. Destinations? We’ve got them! Enjoy and support the arts offered by our schools, recreation departments, and faith-based organizations, too. Charter Spectrum CTV192 Highland Festival of Scotland 207 tuckie road., North Windham, Ct Waldo Homestead, 96 Waldo rd. 860-456-8500 • ctv192.com Scotland, Ct 06264 [email protected] 860-977-7702 • 860-917-5064 [email protected] [email protected] Community Access tV programming for and by [email protected] the residents of the Charter Spectrum service [email protected] area. Free training, studio time, field production scotlandgames.org equipment, and edit suites are available so that the Highland Festival Association promotes you can create your own tV show for airing on Scottish culture and heritage by hosting an Charter channel 192 and Frontier channel 6054. annual Highland games on the Sunday of Columbus day weekend showcasing athletic, Frog rock rest Stop dance, piping, and harp competitions; a 212 Pomfret rd. (rte. 44), eastford, Ct 06242 clan village; food and merchandise vendors; 860-377-6025 • [email protected] and pipe bands performing in opening and like us on Facebook closing ceremonies. it's a bonnie good time. J. Gothreau See website and the annual tlgV Walktober brochure for more info. Hall Communications 720 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 Bogey lanes 860-456-1111 • [email protected] hallradio.com Jorgensen Center for the 199 North Brookfield rd. Bradley Playhouse – Theater of Performing Arts east Brookfield, MA 01515 Northeastern CT Hall Communications, inc. owns and operates 21 AM and FM radio stations, including 6 2132 Hillside rd. 508-867-6629 • [email protected] 30 Front St. (rte. 44), Putnam, Ct 06260 on the UConn Campus in Storrs, Ct 06269 bogeylanes.com stations in eastern Ct. Hall is a family-owned 860-928-7887 • Fax: 860-963-7832 Box Office: 860-486-4226 • jorgensen.uconn.edu Come and try candlepin bowling, a true New company. We have been in operation since [email protected] located in the heart of the UConn campus, england experience. originating in Worcester, 1964, with a Mission Statement to “do what's thebradleyplayhouse.org Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts MA, in the 1800s, candlepin bowling quickly right for our listeners, advertisers, families and the Bradley Playhouse is a 114-year-old presents performances by internationally became a popular sport and still is today. Bogey communities to make a positive difference in vaudeville theatre in the heart of the Putnam acclaimed artists and entertainers, from lanes offers 12 lanes of bowling, 18-hole mini- their lives." listen to our good work in the last antiques & restaurant district in northeastern comedy, world music and jazz, to classical golf, billiards, arcades, snack bar, beer and wine, green Valley on WiCH-am, WCtY-fm, WKNl-fm, Ct. Since 1991 it has been managed by the music, dance, and children’s events, as well as great staff & service, and lots of fun! WNlC-fm, Wili-am, Wili-fm. volunteers of the theatre of Northeastern intriguing art exhibits in the Jorgensen gallery. Connecticut, inc. (tNeCt), produces 8 main season shows per year and a number of special Killingly Grange No. 112 fundraising events for the restoration Fund, plus 801 Hartford Pike (rte. 101), dayville, Ct 06241 hosts other productions, too. tNeCt's mission 860-336-8894 • [email protected] is to produce and sponsor quality theatre and Heritage Information radio, Facebook.com/Killinglygrange entertainment for the residents and visitors of AM 1700 Multiple Bluegrass Concerts served up with a the region, to encourage the development of Norwichtown, Ct 06360, 860-319-0671 meal offered october through April (except creativity through the support of local artists, and [email protected] • am1700.org for december). Check the last green Valley to support education and hands-on experience like us on Facebook! Facebook page for their events! in the creation, direction, and production of Heritage information radio, AM 1700 is a theatre and the performing arts. low-power community AM radio station continued on next page

36 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV EntertainmentEntertainment & Theaters 37 Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Explore! Marketplace 228 Stafford rd. (Jct. rtes. 31 & 32) WINY radio Mansfield, CT 06250 • 860-456-2578 45 Pomfret St., Putnam, Ct 06260 Farms, Orchards, Nurseries, [email protected] 860-928-1350 • Fax: 860-928-7878 mansfielddrivein.com [email protected] • winyradio.com Forest & Wood Products WiNY radio is a full-service community radio station serving Northeastern Connecticut! The Last Green Valley’s working lands provide everything from farm-fresh food to hard-wood WiNY features an upbeat Adult Contemporary flooring, plus opportunities for fun with family and friends. Take a tour, bite a bison burger, music format and family-oriented Sturbridge Tourist Association pick apples, plant a garden, find your perfect Christmas Tree! Eat fresh with CSAs (Community programming, live talk and sports shows, plus town of Sturbridge Supported Agriculture) offering a variety of locally-grown foods. Eat & Shop Local! 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 "up to the minute" national and local news, [email protected] sports and weather reports. Taste amazing dishes created by the National Heritage Corridor’s best chefs, with food straight visitsturbridge.org from The Last Green Valley’s farms, at our annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fundraiser. Dine Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick with a Farmer at Your Table during this unique event in August. Don’t miss it! visit or an extended stay, we hope you will make the most of our beautiful town. like the New england seasons, the people Wolverine radio and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, www.wolverine-radio.com • AM 1690 constantly changing, and you will want to the station for "local News, local Sports, and come back for the experience. local PeoPle" and the Flagship for griswold Wolverine Sports, that's Wolverine radio! The Three C's download the Free APP for Android and Apple (Community Cultural Committee) devices and liSteN liVe NoW! P.o. Box 134, Pomfret, Ct 06258-0134 860-928-7051 • [email protected] thethreecs.org J. Rondeau

Allen Hill Farm 502 Allen Hill rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-774-7064 [email protected] • allenhillfarm.com Buell's Orchard American landscape at 108 Crystal Pond rd., eastford, Ct 06242 Sharon View Nursery 860-974-1150 • Fax: 860-974-2305 630 South Main St., Sharon, MA 02067 [email protected] 781-784-5858 • american-landscape.com buellsorchard.com like us on Facebook Bigelow Brook Farm, llC Buell’s orchard is a family-owned and operated 345 Westford rd., eastford, Ct farm in northeast Connecticut. our family 860-974-1930 • bigelowbrook.com believes the freshest fruits and vegetables come right from the farm. Visitors will find a very Blackmer Farm family-friendly atmosphere aimed at promoting 438 Quinebaug rd. (rte. 131) healthy eating for both children and adults. North grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Come and see why we are the best kept secret 860-923-2710 • [email protected] in the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut.

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38 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Farms, Orchards, Nurseries, Forest & Wood Products 39 Goudreau’s at Nash Garden Center 215 Wauregan rd. (rte. 12), danielson, Ct 06239 860-774-0412 • [email protected] facebook.com/goudreaus-at-Nash-garden- Cedar ledge Tree Farm Center lapsley Orchard 260 Coventry rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 403 orchard Hill rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 860-423-5690 Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — 860-928-9186 • [email protected] [email protected] Brooklyn lapsleyorchard.com cedarledgetreefarm.com 151 Providence rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 like lapsley on Facebook & on instagram A family-owned and operated terraced tree farm 860-546-6541 • [email protected] CSA: Full of variety & available every summer/fall. since 1983. offering group “open by reservation” hartsgreenhouseflorist.com the fields at lapsley orchard have been visits May through September. the train producing food since early colonial days. in Playscape makes this farm more family-friendly Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — fact, isreal Putnam once purchased the acres than ever! Fall season includes tractor rides with Canterbury in 1750 and specialized in stock raising and hidden pumpkin search, mulch mountain sliding, 102 Westminster rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 fruit growing. this land is still proudly feeding pedal karts and pumpkins. gate fee applies. For 860-546-6541 • [email protected] the community today. Present day production Christmas season visit for precut or cut-your-own hartsgreenhouseflorist.com offers the best of a New england farm, with trees, tree carts and saws, wreaths, Christmas a retail stand offering a diversified selection shop, complimentary tractor ride and hot Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — of fruits and vegetables all grown on sight. chocolate. Check website for hours. Norwich our 200 acre farm is not just a place to shop. 43 Clinton Ave., Norwich, Ct 06360 it is local, healthy and fresh and comes with Cook's Farm Orchard 860-546-6541 • [email protected] a commitment towards the highest quality 106 Haynes Hill, Brimfield, MA 01010 hartsgreenhouseflorist.com produce. our family takes great pride in the 413-245-3241 • [email protected] harvest of all our hard work, to place on your cooksfarmorchard.com Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — family's table. Preston ekonk Hill Turkey Farm & 99 Poquetanuck rd. (rte. 2A) Seasonal Corn Maze Preston, CT 06365 • 860-546-6541 [email protected] Coventry Farmers Market at 227 ekonk Hill rd. (rte. 49), Sterling, Ct 06354 hartsgreenhouseflorist.com Hale Homestead 860-564-0248 • [email protected] New england Forestry Foundation 2299 South St., Coventry, Ct 06238 ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com (NeFF) coventryfarmersmarket.org 32 Foster St., P.o. Box 1346 like them on Facebook and instagram littleton, MA 01460 the mission of the Coventry Farmers Market at 978-952-6856 Hale Homestead is to provide a dynamic and Hull Forest Products [email protected] The Farmer's Cow 101 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) sustainable marketplace for the exchange of [email protected] Six family farms throughout eastern Ct Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 high quality, locally-grown and crafted products newenglandforestry.org [email protected] 860-974-0127, 1-800-353-3331 and services directly to the consumer. the For 70 years, New england Forestry Foundation thefarmerscow.com market also serves to promote local economic Fax: 860-974-2963 • hullforest.com (NeFF) has led sound management of our the Farmer's Cow milk, cream, and ice cream Connecticut's largest sawmill, turning locally- development and community enrichment by region’s forests, conserving more forested are from 6 Connecticut, family-owned, real grown wood into custom wide-plank flooring cultivating a vibrant gathering place offering acres than any other non-profit in New working farms with contented cows that you and conserving a landscape of working forests educational, artistic and social activities. england. We own 150 community forests can actually visit. By supporting the Farmer's across New england since 1965.Visit our wood on more than 26,000 acres and partner with Cow, you're receiving the freshest, reAl loCAl flooring showroom and see what we can make Creamery Brook Bison landowners to hold conservation easements products and helping to preserve precious for you. our forestry division helps woodland 19 Purvis rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 on more than 1,145,000 acres. 860-779-0837 farmland, wildlife habitats and the region's owners manage their forestland for income, [email protected] celebrated pastoral beauty. wildlife, and aesthetics. Visit the wood flooring and on Facebook showroom hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:30 am - 4 pm, continued on next page Fort Hill Farms & Gardens and nights/weekends by appointment. Devon Point Farm & Cider Mill 260 Quaddick rd., thompson, Ct 06277 54 Joy rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-923-3439 860-974-9004 • [email protected] [email protected]; devonpointfarm.com [email protected] forthillfarms.com

40 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Farms, Orchards, Nurseries, Forest & Wood Products 41 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Farmer's Markets in Explore! The Last Green Valley Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails NeCT Farmers’ Market Association/ Coventry Farmer’s Market Northeast CT Farmers’ Market Hale Homestead, 2299 South St., Coventry, Ct From the most ambitious hikers to the most relaxed strollers – there are places to explore in our [email protected] 11 am - 2 pm Sundays, June 3 and oct. 28. woods, fields, and forests! For even more discoveries, join us on our monthly Member Programs nectfarmersmarket.org www.coventryfarmersmarket.org Since 1980, the Northeast Ct Farmers Market and Acorn Adventures. Enjoy guided adventures offered by TLGV and our members & partners Association has operated farmers markets in Hitchcock Academy – during Spring Outdoors from March through June, and Walktober each fall. Experience the the "Quiet Corner" of Ct. the main purpose of the Farmers' Market wonder of the woods & trails! the markets is to provide a centralized location Hitchcock Academy Parking lot, on the for consumers to purchase locally grown fresh corner of Brookfield rd. and North Main St. fruit, vegetables and other farm products, create April 14 – oct. 27, Sat. 9am-2pm a vehicle for local farmers to sell their produce the market will be closed during the directly to the public enabling many of them to Brimfield Antiques Show May 12, July 14 stay in business and enhance the local economy. and Sept. 8. Currently, the Association operates five markets each week in Killingly, Putnam, Plainfield and lebanon Farmers’ Market Brooklyn, during our growing/harvesting season lebanon town Hall, - from June -oct. Ct Farmers’ Nutrition Program 9 am - noon, Saturdays, June 2 to oct. 13 and SNAP certified. Keep up to date online & on live music weekly. Find them on Facebook Facebook. CSA available June – oct. for weekly pickup at the Putnam location from 4:30 - 6 pm. Putnam Saturday Farmers' Market riverview Marketplace Pavilion, 18 Pakulis Farm, llC Kennedy drive, Putnam 63 Creamery Brook rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 10 am - 1 pm, Saturdays, June 2 to oct. 27 860-450-6744 • [email protected] http://www.putnamfarmersmarket.org like Pakulis Farm on Facebook Northeast Connecticut Farmers’ Pine Hill Alpaca Farm, llC Markets 148 Pine Hill rd., Sterling, Ct 06377 www.nectfarmersmarket.org 860-564-7204, 860-208-0598 Mondays – Putnam: 3:30 - 6 pm, June 11 to Fax: 860-564-7204 • [email protected] oct. 29, riverview Marketplace, pinehillalpacafarm.com 18 Kennedy dr. Select Seeds tuesdays – Plainfield: 4 - 6 pm, June 19 Aicher Preserve - Air line State Park Trail 180 Stickney Hill rd., Union, Ct 06076 to oct 30, rte. 12, 651 Norwich rd., Wyndham land Trust lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, 800-684-0395 • [email protected] early Childhood Center. Freedley rd., Pomfret, Ct 06259 Pomfret, Putnam, thompson, Ct selectseeds.com Wednesdays – Brooklyn: 4 – 6 pm, June 13 860-963-2090 • [email protected] 860-295-9523 • ct.gov/deep Town line Tree Farm to oct. 31. Brooklyn Commons Shopping wyndhamlandtrust.org this linear gravel/pebble-covered trail is flat, Specializing in Forestry Center (at ocean State Job lot) Look for WLT sign, park on side of road, enter through easy and travels for almost 50 miles. 3 sections: 96 Weeks rd., eastford, Ct 06242 564 Providence rd. farm gate. Cornfield is on left, a lake on right as you South from e. Hampton to Windham (22 miles), proceed. Turn right into a network of woods roads or and North from Windham to Pomfret (21 miles) 860-974-1618 • [email protected] thursdays – Putnam: 3:30 - 6 pm, May 3 continue straight ahead and over the dam. Follow plus thompson (6.6 miles). Parking locations & to oct. 25, riverview Marketplace, the tree line to either the right or the left. section maps on the website. No fee. Webco Chemical Corp. 18 Kennedy dr. 420 West Main St., dudley, MA 01571 Almost 200 acres in size, this is one of the largest continued on next page 508-943-9500 • Fax: 508-987-0366 Saturdays – danielson: 9 am - noon, May 5 properties owned by the Wyndham land trust. to oct. 27, Killingly library, 25 Westcott rd. From the high point of the preserve, elevation Woodstock Sustainable Farms & 505’, one has striking views of the surrounding The Manton-Greene Bed & Breakfast countryside. Below are a splendid hayfield, 211 Pulpit rock rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 cornfields, and woodlands. excellent bird habitat. 888-788-8726 Visit website for map & more details. No fee. [email protected] • wssfarms.com

42 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 43 Albert e. Moss Wildlife Sanctuary Benedict Arnold is Norwich’s most infamous 10 South eagleville rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 native son. discover the story of a controversial 860-429-3015 and complicated man who greatly impacted [email protected] • mansfieldct.gov our nation’s history during the revolutionary Park at Town Hall/Community Center. Cross War. the self-guided tour gives a glimpse into street to stairs by apartments for entrance. Benedict Arnold’s complex childhood and 135-acre natural area with 2.15 miles on 2 discusses prominent Norwich figures that loop trails (blazed white). See wildlife while played a role in the revolutionary War. Walk walking through a varied forest and around 2 easy miles (some uneven terrain) past the a 5-acre pond with a dam & waterfall. Named family homestead, leffingwell inn, olmstead- for Professor Moss, an inspiring educator in lathrop Manor (from the 1600s) and more. UConn's Forestry department who developed Maps & more available on website. No fee. the 1st curriculum in forest (1924) & wildlife management (1932). No fee. Bicentennial Pond Universal Access Trail Bear Hill Property Bicentennial Pond recreation Area 312 Bear Hill rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 230 Clover Mill rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 860-429-3015 • mansfieldct.gov killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org this new 0.7 mile trail allows people of all enjoy a 0.75 mile woodland walk along abilities to access the natural areas and fitness old trolley trail to the edge of Alvia Chase opportunities in Schoolhouse Brook Park, reservoir. No fee. which is the site of numerous recreational and educational activities. Beaver Brook State Park Back rd. (off rte. 14), Windham, Ct 06280 Bigelow Hollow State Park & 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Nipmuck State Forest Beaver Brook runs through this undeveloped rtes. 190 & 171, Union, Ct 06076 401-acre State Park. there are no marked 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep trails, and lots of trees. No fees for parking or Parking at entrance on Rte. 171. entrance to this still very natural park. No fee. 9,000+ acres of extensive hiking opportunities of varied difficulty & length, from the shorter The Beeches recreation Park Bigelow Pond loop to the seemingly endless Senexet Village rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 Blue-Blazed Nipmuck trail, and more! Varied 860-928-6595 • woodstockconservation.org make-up provides exceptional scenic beauty. Entrance to trail is near the basketball court on See website for trail maps. Some fees. the west side of the soccer field. loop trail is about 0.87 miles, flat or gently Blackwell Brook Trail sloping except for 2 sections with slight grade. rukstella rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 Wraps around a residential development, a 860-779-3411 shady walk with pretty views of little river Brooklynct.org/conservation-commission waterway. good for cross-county skiing or Parking at trailhead on Rukstella near Bailey snowshoeing if there is snow. More family- Woods Rd. intersection. friendly fun available: basketball court, soccer trek the town of Brooklyn’s 2 miles of loop trail field, playscape, paddling, too. See website for that follows rukstella road, Cold Spring Brook more. No fee. and Blackwells Brook. Add in the smaller loop to increase your steps. See website for trail Benedict Arnold Trail – Walk Norwich maps. No fee. Corner of Washington St. & Arnold Pl. Norwich, CT 06360 • 860-886-1776 [email protected] • walknorwich.org askncdc.com Park at Leffingwell House Museum, 348 Washington St., or at the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors' Center, 69 East Town Street. continued on next page

44 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 45 Blue Flag Meadow - Buffumville lake eastern CT Forest landowners Assoc./ 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & Wolf Den land Trust Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil ecfla.org/wdlt.htm 500 acres of land for hiking, including 7 miles of Parking on Kenyon Rd. trails. lake Shore trail begins at the beach and 25-acre property between Natchaug State goes around Buffumville lake. divide it up by Forest & Air line trail in Hampton provides doing the North loop (3 miles) or South loop a natural wildlife corridor. loop trail winds (4.2 miles). Follow the blue blazes. Some fees. through a mix of forest, open maintained fields & around a small pond. Hike is a fairly easy go, Bull Hill Preserve – with some slightly inclined slopes. Chances to Wyndham land Trust The Last Green Valley’s sight woodcocks! Check website for property Bull Hill rd., thompson, Ct 06255 map. No fee. 860-963-2090 • [email protected] Wyndhamlandtrust.org Border Woods Preserve - Drive east for approximately one mile on Bull Hill The New roxbury land Trust Road from the intersection with Senexet Road in eastford rd. (rte 198), just north of the rte. 197 Woodstock. Drive though the green metal gate Naturally inspiring! intersection, Woodstock, Ct and park on the left. 860-928-2669 • nrlt.org A premier and ever-growing preserve of more 36.7 mostly-wooded acres (lots of oaks & than 500 acres offers diverse habitat with an COME EXPLORE THE LAST GREEN VALLEY hemlocks) open for walking, hiking and bird outstanding view in all directions at the scenic watching. there are no developed trails, some overlook. A local eagle Scout project is adding With more than 200 guided walks, bikes, paddles and erosion and a bit of wetlands, but it’s still a signage from the gate to the scenic overlook, regional events, visitors and residents alike will enjoy great place to explore. respect the property, which is about a mile walk. the land trust exploring the natural, historical and cultural treasures of leaving nothing behind. No motorized vehicles offers hikes during tlgV’s Spring outdoors the the last green Valley in eastern Ct and south-central allowed. No fee. and Walktober to introduce this parcel to the MA during the entire month of october and beyond! public. No fee. Boston Turnpike Trail & Greenway rte. 198/John Perry rd., eastford, Ct 06242 Bull Hill recreation Area 860-974-1885 • eastfordconservation.org/trails Messier rd. (off ravenelle rd.) Park in unpaved area at Rte. 198 adjacent to John N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 • 860-923-9440 Perry Rd. Trail also accessible off Old Colony Rd. thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide Stand on the oNlY remaining unaltered portion Park at Messier Rd. gate or next to soccer field. of an early road system that first connected cities Trail starts 50’ after gate on right. & towns during colonial times. established under easy, 1 mile round-trip (about 30 minutes): 0.66 For more information call toll-free 1 (866) 363-7226 King Charles ii of Britain, the roads followed trails mile woods trail with additional 0.33 mile on or visit www.thelastgreenvalley.org laid out much earlier by Native Americans, and road. Small bridge at end. No fee. were used mainly for carrying the mail. Farmers also used the roads to get their goods to markets, Canterbury Town Green Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Carol randall Memorial Nature Trail and they were vital for moving troops during Jct. rtes. 169 & 14, Canterbury, Ct 06331 56 Capen rd., Charlton, MA 01508 gorman rd./School St., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 colonial wars and the American revolution. Pass 860-546-7800 • ct.gov/cct 508-248-5516, 508-736-3974 860-779-3411 through the Natchaug State Forest and over 1.5 mile easy loop, beware of traffic. A National [email protected] • capenhill.org Brooklynct.org/conservation-commission privately-owned land, whose owners who have Historic district with more than 32 varied Visit and explore this 86-acre wildlife refuge. Parking at trailhead on School St. at the given permission for the public to use this trail. architecturally and historically significant With a Visitor’s Center sporting live animal Elementary School or on Gorman Rd. at the Be respectful. the portion of the trail between properties dating from 1709 to 1747, including exhibits, a nature library, a gift shop, paired Middle School. old Colony road and State Forest road passes the Prudence Crandall Museum. route 14, the with educational and family-friendly events lots of stream crossings along this nature through a typical maple/oak/hickory forest. Near revolutionary route of the French Army under throughout the year. trails are open from dawn trail, so be sure your feet are ready, especially State Forest road, pass through wetland habitat. rochambeau from Newport to Yorktown, until dusk. leashed dogs allowed. And don’t during wet seasons. A great place to get out A small bridge & short length of boardwalk have crosses through the Canterbury green. No fee. forget the summer camp! Check website or call into the woods with the kiddos. See website been constructed to ease your passage through for details. for trail maps. No fee. these areas. See website for more information. No fee. continued on next page

46 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 47 Cat Hollow Park Creaser Park Nature Trail the stipulation that a World War i memorial 25 Cat Hollow rd. (off dog Hill rd.) Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 be placed there. More monuments for World dayville, Ct 06241 860-742-4068 • coventryct.org War ii and the Korean & Vietnam conflicts were 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 2 mile easy to moderate round-trip with added. the Common is surrounded by the killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org limited handicapped access to pond. trail leads former town hall, library, senior center, general 0.5 mile paved walk along scenic Whetstone across meadow, along the Skunkamug river, store and various 19th-century structures. A Brook and falls. View ponds and dams that around pond, through varied forest terrain, has short stroll, but a thoughtful one, as you reflect once provided water power for two mills. more than 40 species of birds. leashed dogs on the sacrifices made. No fee. Azaleas and other unique plantings by former welcome. No fee. owner. No fee. The edwin Way Teale Memorial Donald Francis recreation Park Trail Sanctuary at Trail Wood – Chase reservoir Prince Hill rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 CT Audubon Society 85 Pratt rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 860-779-3411 93 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 Brooklynct.org/conservation-commission 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/trail-wood killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org 2 parking areas on Prince Hill Rd. trail Wood is the former home of writer- Walk (3.5/5 miles) on woodland trail through Cross some streams and bridges along this naturalist edwin Way teale and his wife Nellie. varied 285 acres with heavily-wooded forests, loopy town trail, with lots of nooks & crannies open year-round, this 168-acre sanctuary historic foundations, vernal pools & managed to explore. Wear proper footwear. See website offers walking trails among woodland, field woodcock habitat. Cross-country ski or for trail maps. No fee. and pond habitats, Mr. teale's writing cabin, snowshoe in winter. Paddling & fishing on and a small natural history museum with teale 80-acre lake. No horses, bikes, motorcycles, Duck Marsh Preserve - memorabilia. No fees for self-guided hikes, and motor boats. No fee. Wyndham land Trust guided hikes are offered for member & non- Wrights Crossing rd. or Holmes rd. member prices. Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary - Pomfret, CT 06259 • 860-963-2090 D. Pariseau D. Opacum land Trust [email protected] The Fifty-Acre Wood tipton rock rd. (off rte. 169) wyndhamlandtrust.org Pond Factory rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 Southbridge, MA 01550 • 508-347-9144 large beaver pond, acres of grasslands, streams Parking at both road entrances. Look for 860-928-0208 [email protected] • opacumlt.org and a hemlock ravine. More than 10 miles Wyndham Land Trust signs. woodstockconservation.org/trails.htm Small parking lot on Tipton Rock Rd. of walking trails with interpretive signage. 146-acre wetland habitat with access from Park by the kiosk at the entrance to the trailhead. 3 trails available (0.64, 0.5 and 0.41 miles) that environmental programming year round. No Wrights Crossing rd. on the north & Holmes 50-acre wooded property donated to the town wind along the shore of Morse Pond, through fees for self-guided hikes, and guided hikes are rd. on the south. ideal location for bird of Woodstock by the darby family in memory stands of beech trees, hemlock, and mixed offered for member & non-member prices. watching, with 2 blinds and 2 observation of Herbert C. & Virginia darby in 2001, features forest habitats. there are old stone walls. History platforms. No motorized vehicles allowed. an easy 1.5 mile loop trail plus letterboxing. and nature at the site is inspiring. No fee. Creamery Brook Trail dogs must be leashed. Visit website for map & Hunting & motorized vehicles are prohibited. School St., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 more details. No fee. leashed dogs are welcome. Please do not Coney rock Preserve - 860-779-3411 litter. No fee. Joshua's Trust Brooklynct.org/conservation-commission east Brimfield lake Nature Trail Chaffeeville & Mulberry rds. Best parking is at trailhead on School St. at the 24 riverview Ave., (off rte. 20) Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve Mansfield, Ct 06250 Brooklyn Elementary School at the Carol Randall Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 954 Storrs rd. (rte. 195), Mansfield, Ct 06250 860-429-3015 • [email protected] Memorial Nature Trail. Access to trail is also 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil 860-429-3015 mansfieldct.gov, joshuastrust.org available at the intersection of Routes 205 & 169, Using the Nature trail Map & guide on the [email protected] • mansfieldct.gov 220 wooded acres owned partly by the but there is no designated parking lot there. website, become an amateur naturalist as you Park behind Historical Society. town (white blazes) and partly by Joshua's You’ve probably driven past this hidden trail stroll the 0.75 mile loop and learn about the 102 acres of mostly forested land with an trust (yellow blazes) offer 5 easy miles of lots of times, so get on it for a nice walk. Begin varied vegetation and wildlife on these 5 acres. easy 1.41 mile trail. Named more for poetic trails. For almost three centuries this location at the pink randall Memorial Nature trail, and No fees on U.S. Army Corps operated sites. alliteration than for topographic accuracy, has retained the name Coney rock, but the then take the blue Creamery Brook trail out to the cliff is actually 100 feet high. enjoy reference to Coney remains a mystery. No fee. rtes. 205/169. out and back you’ll cover about east Brookfield Town Common cliff-top views of the Fenton river Valley, a mile, crossing right over Creamery Brook. See depot Square (Mechanic & Pleasant Sts.) lake Naubesatuck and the distant ridges of Connecticut Audubon Society Center website for trail maps. No fee. east Brookfield, MA 01515 Scotland. Map with points of interest online. at Pomfret 508-867-6769 • eastbrookfieldma.us No fee. 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Park on street. 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret Within a section of town long known as this 702-acre nature sanctuary is a nationally “Podunk,” Vizard’s Common was given by a recognized important bird area and includes a private citizen in 1931 to the new town with continued on next page

48 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 49 Fisherman’s Walk Trail Frog Bridge, "Thread City Crossing" Grassland Bird Conservation Center at trail extension, the grand trunk trail, and the Fabyan-Woodstock rd. Jct. Main St. (rtes. 32 & 66) and Church St., Pomfret – CT Audubon Society Heritage Connector Bridge (over the dam N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Willimantic, Ct 06226 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 spillway) from a 1.7 mile loop which circles 860-923-9440 • thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide 860-465-3000 • windhamct.com 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret Westville lake. Continue west along the grand Park at trailhead on Fabyan-Woodstock Rd., Notable for its 11' tall bronze frogs sitting atop this 702-acre nature sanctuary is a nationally trunk trail to the ed Calcutt Bridge for 1.3 miles easy 1 mile round-trip (about 30 minutes) giant thread spools, the Frog Bridge connects recognized important bird area and includes a more. No fee. between Quinebaug river and old spill-way Main St. to Pleasant St. Be careful of traffic. No fee. large beaver pond, acres of grasslands, streams canal to grassy glade. Add 0.1 mile to river and a hemlock ravine. More than 10 miles Heritage Trail – Walk Norwich bend for 1.2 miles total. Car-top boat launch Garden Bridge at Windham Mills of walking trails with interpretive signage. 100 Chelsea Harbor dr., Norwich, Ct 06360 for National recreation Water trail ending in Main St. (rtes. 32 & 66), Willimantic, Ct 06226 environmental programming year round. No 860-886-1776 West thompson lake. No fee. 860-465-3000 • windhamct.com fees for self-guided hikes, and guided hikes are walknorwich.org • askncdc.com Park at Windham Mills Heritage Park. offered for member & non-member prices. Park at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. Fitze Preserve - Built in 1906 as a pedestrian bridge over this riverfront trail along the Yantic river Wyndham land Trust the Willimantic river, this unusual structure Griswold Campus Nature & and Norwich Harbor includes historic and Plainfield recreation/Senior Center features granite planters, flowers and trees. Cross Country Trails interpretive signs describing Chelsea landing. 482 Norwich rd. (rte. 12), Plainfield, Ct 06374 great photo ops. No fee. 211-303 Slater Ave., griswold, Ct 06351 the trail follows city streets for short segments. 860-963-2090 • [email protected] 860-334-9459 Walk upstream starting from Howard t. wyndhamlandtrust.org George Askew Nature Trail [email protected] Brown Park on Norwich Harbor at Chelsea Park behind Rec./Senior Center. 12 Westford rd., eastford, Ct 06242 griswold.k12.ct.us Harbor drive to Yantic Falls. Some sections 3.5-acre wooded lot sits behind Plainfield's 860-974-0125 • eastfordct.org Park at Elementary School lot off of the are handicap accessible. leashed dogs are recreation/Seniors complex and offers a Park in the Elementary School parking lot. Campus Road near Rte. 164. welcome. No fee. Children's discovery trail that was created to this short & easy nature trail (approximately 1 0.8 mile Nature trail (blazed orange), created allow youngsters a chance to explore the trees mile) starts/ends behind the school's playing in 1985 by students to preserve wetlands, Hodges Village Dam and shrubs in typical Northeast Connecticut fields, is named for a retired teacher, was has guide book & signs for nature id. Some 30 Howarth rd., oxford, MA 01540 woods. the stone walls that crisscross the developed by students, and runs along the Still difficult climbs, but wet areas are passable. 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil property remind us that this was once open river. it's marked with points of interests with the Quinebaug river trail and Cross Country Park on top of & below dam, at the end of Rocky farmland. the trail is an easy 20-minute hike. a corresponding guide book available at the trail join the Nature trail for a wide, easy walk. Hill Rd., at Greenbriar Park & at Multiple Use Area Strollers are not recommended. No fee. town's library. Benches added with tlgV grant. Combine the Cross Country (blazed blue) off Clara Barton Rd. in North Oxford. No fee. with the Nature trail for 2.1 miles (some steep Part of a system of 6 flood risk management hillsides). No fee. projects designed and built in the thames Grand Trunk Trail/Titanic rail Trail river Basin by the U.S. Army Corps, Hodges Brimfield, Southbridge, Sturbridge, MA Heins Farm Conservation Area Village dam is a dry bed reservoir, now sturbridgetrails.org/grand-trunk-trail.html leadmine rd. (south of Shumway Farm) with approximately 22 miles of year-round Brimfield: 2 parking lots,1 on the south side of Sturbridge, MA 01566 recreational trails. MA-registered off-highway Rte. 20 (0.5 miles east of downtown) & the other sturbridgetrails.org • visitsturbridge.org motorcycles are allowed on the west side of on the south side of Five Bridge Rd., Southbridge: 84 acres originally part of neighboring private the French river only. Some fees. Parking at Marjorie Lane & in Westville Lake Heins Family Farm, has great cultural & historic Recreation Area. significance to Sturbridge with historic marker Hopeville Pond State Park Sturbridge: at Wallace rd., this hard-packed on Stafford turnpike 1.8 mile trail. 2 more 929 Hopeville rd., (rtes. 201 & 395) trail with some incomplete sections will stretch walking/hiking loop trails: 0.5 mile Cabin trail griswold, Ct 06351 more than 60 miles, and travels through & the 0.6 mile Pond View trail. See website for 860-376-2920 • 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep Brimfield, Sturbridge, and Southbridge, map & more. No fee. trails totaling up to 13.1 miles are moderate. meeting up with the Air line trail in the Blue-Blazed Nehantic trail begins at the thompson. You'll find other trail connections Heritage Trail – Southbridge park and runs through pleasant scenery, and spurs off this trail, too. No fee. West St., Southbridge, MA 01550 descending Mount Misery into the Civilian ci.southbridge.ma.us/southbridge-trail-committee Conservation Corps camp area of Pachaug Parking at West Street School State Forest in Voluntown. Some fees. An 800-yard handicapped accessible trail running parallel to the Quinebaug river with continued on next page benches, boardwalks with railings, a scenic river overlook & picnic area. the school offers baseball & soccer fields, tennis courts & a playground. the Heritage trail leads west to the Westville dam & more trails; the Heritage

50 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 51 Howard T. Brown Park/ lake Siog recreation Area/ Mashamoquet Brook State Park/ Heritage riverfront Trail lake Siog Pass Wolf Den 100 Chelsea Harbor dr., Norwich, Ct 06360 off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 147 Wolf den dr. (rte. 44) 860-823-3700 • norwichct.org 508-347-3705 Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Park offers a paved walkway suitable for nae.usace.army.mil, town.holland.ma.us 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep jogging, walking or just a stroll as you follow Major recreation area includes a 0.75 mile nature easy to moderate 4.75 mile loop trail includes the Yantic river through historic Norwich. trail. Access to lake Siog Pass also at the Holland some steep hills up to the Wolf's den, on the Handicapped accessible. leashed dogs are trailhead on Pond Bridge rd. National register of Historic Places, where welcome. No fee. revolutionary War hero israel Putnam killed langhammer Trail & spur to the last wolf in Ct according to folklore. Also James l. Goodwin State Forest ruby Fenton Preserve see "indian Chair" rock formation on top of a 23 Potter rd. (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 off lustig rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 20' cliff overlooking the valley. No fee. 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 860-487-4400 Numerous walks available on more than 10 ashfordtownhall.org/government/land-use/ Mason Hill Park Nature Preserve miles of trails, from a stroll in the arboretum to conservation-commision 207 Mason Hill rd. F. Kefalas F. several hours of hiking through forests and by Limited parking off Lustig Rd., bear to the left at Ballouville (Killingly), Ct 06241 ponds. An easy to moderate 3 mile loop, the the end of the road. Please do not park on the 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 Pine Acres Pond trail follows the shore through road; it could inhibit the passing of emergency & lisbon Meadows Park & Trails killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org varied woodlands. Access to Air line trail and other vehicles. rte. 169 (just south of the rte. 138/169 A nature preserve created with the aid of the Natchaug trail. No fee. 72+ acre town owned property, langhammer intersection), lisbon, Ct 06351 federal government to hike and view the flora Forest is Ashford’s largest town-owned open 860-376-3400 • lisbonct.com & fauna on the 0.5 mile trail. You can letterbox Killingly Pond State Park space parcel & contains a diversity of wildlife, great town property offers ample parking, here, too! Parking lot is off Mason Hill road. Pond rd. (off rte. 101), Killingly, Ct 06239 plants and geological features. Now linked to baseball & soccer fields, tennis court, No fee. 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep the 300+ acre Willington Fenton ruby Park and horseshoes, 3 trails (0.5 mile red, 0.5 mile white, 1.25 mile trail loop trail on the forested old Preserve by a spur trail both towns developed or 1.5 mile blue trail) plus a gravel road on this Merrow Meadow Park Kentuck trail onto Quinns Hill rd. and Pond rd. to connect the areas for continuous forest multi-use property. Suitable for a stroll on solid, Merrow rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 Canoe/kayak access available too. No fee. adventures. Map on website. No fee. flat land, or a quick trail run over the roots. Walk 860-429-3015 a dog, fly a kite, push a stroller or teach a toddler [email protected] • mansfieldct.gov Killingly Quinebaug river leadmine Mountain Trail to ride a bike. See website for map. No fee. easy 0.57 mile loop trail follows the east side Multi-Purpose recreational Trail 197 leadmine rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 of the Willimantic river, with interpretive signs, Jct. rtes. 12 & 6, Killingly, Ct 06239 sturbridgetrails.org • visitsturbridge.org lyon Preserve - handicapped accessible fishing pad. (0.32 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 Parking at all 3 trailheads. Wyndham land Trust miles are paved, 0.25 miles are gravel). No fee. killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org 880-acre conservation area with 3 trailhead/ 33 Wrights Crossing rd., Pomfret, Ct 06259 Park by ball fields behind water treatment center. parking areas. Currently 11 trails are being 860-963-2090 Mohegan Park Just over 4 miles up and back, this easy paved worked on by the Sturbridge trail Committee, [email protected] Park Center rd/Mohegan Park rd. trail passes the town's dog park & has great in various stages of completion. Completed wyndhamlandtrust.org Norwich, Ct 06360 views of the Quinebaug. informative signage trails are well cleared & marked. See website Park in the preserve. Look for WLT sign at entrance. 860-823-3798 • norwichct.org along the way. Scenic overlooks and views for map & more. No fee. 46-acre preserve with 2 portions — an Park includes 3 trails (0.7 loop, plus 0.4 & 0.6 of historic mills viewed at rte. 6/12 junction. upland tract characterized by early milers). Beautiful Norwich rose garden is Handicapped accessible. No fee. lebanon Town Green loop succession vegetation & lowlands bordering located on rockwell St. in Mohegan Park, on Jct. rtes. 87 & 207, lebanon, Ct 06249 Mashamoquet Brook. A well-maintained trail 2 acres of gently sloping parkland & features Kimball Memorial Forest - 860-642-6579 • historyoflebanon.org system meanders through birding habitat with 2,500 rose bushes in 120 varieties. Playgrounds New england Forestry Foundation Park at the Lebanon Historical Society & Visitors confirmed sightings of many varieties. dogs and more! No fees. (NeFF) Center, 286 Rte. 87. must be leashed. Visit website for map & more Wolf den rd., Pomfret, Ct easy 2 mile loop walk (handicapped accessible) details. No fee. Mohegan State Forest 978-952-6856 • newenglandforestry.org around historic 1 mile town green. A National Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 this 167-acre property is located on the west register Historic district that was of great Mansfield Hollow State Park 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep side of Wolf den road, 0.5 mile south of the importance during the American revolution. Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 700 acres in 2 parcels (smaller piece in intersection with route 44. the forest connects Visit where general george Washington 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Sprague) make up this forest of hardwood State Forest land, and consists of a variety reviewed his troops in 1781, see 30+ historic easy 1.5 mile loop red-blazed eagle trail was and softwood. roadside parking by gate (no of oaks with pine, hemlock, and hardwoods buildings & sites, including the War office where completed as an eagle Scout project. through parking area), will lead you to gravel road for mixed throughout. No fee. Washington, rochambeau & Ct governor woodlands, old farm roads, along the reservoir hiking serenity. No fee. Jonathan trumbull (the only colonial governor and on old cart paths. great views of lake, too. No fee. to support the revolution) met. No fee. continued on next page

52 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 53 Moosup Valley State Park Trail Old Killingly Pond Trail Main St., Sterling, Ct 06377 194 Pond rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 ct.gov/dot/liB/dot/documents/dbikes/062.pdf 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 Park at Community Center. killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org Approximately 5 miles of this longer trail (which Part of the Killingly Pond State Park, this 1.25 runs from Coventry, ri to Plainfield and beyond) mile trail loop travels on the forested old cuts right through Sterling. A former rail trail, Kentuck trail onto Quinns Hill rd. and Pond rd. you'll traverse gravel to ballast surfaces. glimpse Canoe/kayak access available. No fee. the Moosup river & Sterling Pond in this rural setting. great for biking too. No fee. Old Furnace State Park So. Frontage rd./ross rd. (off rte. 6) Mooween State Park Killingly, CT 06239 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep old rte. 2 to Camp Mooween rd. easy to moderate varied 2.5 mile loop Blue- lebanon, Ct 06249 Blazed trail at the site of an 18th-century iron 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep mill. Woodlands, streams, wetlands. difficulty this 577-acre park was a former boys camp. See increases while climbing to summit of ross' chimneys, stairs & other camp relics returning Cliffs to view Half Hill Pond. Head down to ross to nature, as well remains of the 300-year-old Pond State Park, around Half Hill Pond back to granny Austin tavern as you hike. No fee. old Furnace State Park. No fee.

Nathan Hale State Forest Opacum Woods - off Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 Opacum land Trust 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep old Brook Circle, Sturbridge, MA 01566 1,500 acres of forest and fields bordered by 508-347-9144 • opacumlt.org roads offer hiking or strolling, but no trails are Park at trailhead on Old Brook Circle. NO parking maintained. A great place to hone compass on Forest Lane. skills and stumble upon ruins. Historic Nathan 4 miles of hiking trails on 266-acre property. Hale Homestead is close by to extend your enjoy Blue, red, Yellow and green trails. enjoy a Pachaug State Forest/ Preston Community Park Nature Trail visit. Wildlife viewing is ideal. Hunting is variety of habitats, ponds, woodlands, wildlife, Mount Misery Trail 13 rte. 117, Preston, Ct 06365 allowed in season. No fee. interesting historical features like ancient rock rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 860-887-5581 • preston-ct.org shelter. View trail map available online. No fee. 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep easy 0.3 mile handicapped accessible, family/ Natchaug State Forest Moderate 3 mile woodland trail; the Blue- children friendly loop trail with interpretive signs. 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 Owen Bell Park Blazed Pachaug and Nehantic trails become Hilly but not strenuous, with scenic overlooks 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 540 Hartford Pike, dayville, Ct 06241 a single path as they ascend Mount Misery with benches. Near playscape & picnic area. 13,200-acre park spreads over 6 towns. Hiking 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 (411'), with views to the ri border; return via Connects with Blue-Blazed Pequot trail. No fee. is featured with trail choices like the Blue- killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org same trail. Pachaug State Forest, with 28,000 Blazed Natchaug trail (totaling 17.6 miles) and Active recreation Park has 1 mile wooded trail, acres, is the largest state forest with 35+ miles Putnam Quinebaug river Trail/ the shorter CCC loop trail. Pass by the historic plus a surfaced track that is usually plowed of marked trails. No fee. Cargill Falls site of gen. Nathaniel lyon's birthplace while after snow. No excuse not to get your walk Kennedy dr. & rte. 44, Putnam, Ct 06260 hiking the Natchaug trail. No fee. in! Featuring playgrounds, ball fields, tennis Pomeroy State Park 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us courts, a skate park, basketball courts, and a rte. 289, lebanon, Ct 06249 Park in a few lots on Kennedy Dr. N. Grosvenordale river Walk/Park splash pad, too. No fee. 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep With the extension added in 2016, the Putnam riverside dr. (rte. 12), N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 this undeveloped and unmarked 200-acre park, river trail is over 2.5 miles long – one way! Flat 860-923-9440 • thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide Pachaug State Forest/ part of which was textile manufacturer Charles & paved, the trail winds through rotary and Park on Rte. 12: at Gazebo, Public Library, or Green Falls Pond Trail Pomeroy's estate, has limited roadside parking. Simonzi Parks and includes a walk along the behind Knights of Columbus. rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Hike along the top of Bush Hill. Hunting. No fee. Quinebaug river & past Cargill Falls. interpretive Walk through historic mill village, along French 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep plaques explain area's history while storybook river and pond. it’s an easy 3.2 mile round-trip easy to moderate 2 mile loop trail beginning Pomfret rec. Park Trail trail entertains the kiddos. No fee. (1 hour, 20 minutes). Mostly paved, with crushed at either end of the camping and picnic area is 576 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) gravel at the end. Handicap & bike accessible. blue-blazed with red mark. goes around green Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 continued on next page gazebo in park hosts summer concerts. No fee. Falls Pond and down green Falls Brook. if you 860-974-1423 • pomfretct.gov lose your bearings, follow lake shore until you enjoy a walk through the woods starting at the pick up trail again, or you arrive back at the trailhead by the ball fields. this trail connects camping area. No fee. to the Air line trail for expanded walking fun. No fee.

54 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 55 Quaddick State Park red loop Trail Quinebaug Woods Salt rock State Campground 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97), Sprague, Ct 06330 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 413-245-7108 • town.holland.ma.us 860-376-4075 • 860-822-0884 • ct.gov/deep in a park well known for its water activities, be Moderate/short 1.1 mile loop trail goes along 149 wooded acres offer many modern camping sure to take an easy hike on the 1.54 mile loop the Quinebaug river then heads up and over amenities and room to stroll on walking trails. trail through forested areas, which also crosses a steep hillside with rocky outcrops. Mixed No fees to visit. Camping fees apply. Quaddick town Farm rd. Some fees. open canopy along the top of the “hogback” ridge, hemlocks dominate below, forming Sherman Memorial Forest - Quandoc Conservation Area dense stands. View remains from a cabin built eastern CT Forest landowners Assoc./ 246 Brickhouse rd., danielson, Ct 02639 in 1932. look over Blake Hill to the east and Wolf Den land Trust 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 Hamilton reservoir to the south. Year-round 170 Breakneck Hill rd., dayville, Ct 06241 killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org habitat varies throughout supporting spotted ecfla.org 125-acre property features forests, several wildlife salamanders, beavers, kingfishers, herons, take a 3 mile woodland hike to an old stone habitats, stonewalls, evidence of farm fields and seasonal blooms & more. No fee. foundation & well on land trust & town land recreated wetlands along Quandoc Brook. Follow acquired in 1892. Walk through forests, pine yellow trail markers. 1.5 mile trail. No fee. robbins Preserve - groves, and old town roads. trail entrance at Wyndham land Trust parking area. No fee. Quinebaug Valley rail Trail – Fred davis rd. (off Quaddick town Farm rd.) Dudley Section thompson, Ct 06277 Sprague land Preserve Mill rd., dudley, MA 01571 860-963-2090 • [email protected] (aka Mukluk Preserve) 508-949-8000 • dudleyma.gov wyndhamlandtrust.org Holton rd., Franklin, Ct 06254 Park in lot on Mill Rd. in West Dudley. Park at gate. 860-822-3000 • ctsprague.org this trail runs 6.12 miles along the Quinebaug 128-acre diverse tract, a former working Park in lot at cabin at end of dirt road. river and, under your feet, the old rail bed farmland, includes a mature hemlock forest & Formerly known as the Mukluk Preserve, the originally surveyed for the Southbridge & grassy meadows interspersed with pine & spruce. town of Sprague purchased this property in Blackstone railroad in 1831. the trail also runs Birdwatching (whip-poor-whill's nest on the 2005 with the help of a land Acquisition grant from Southbridge for another 0.53 miles to the property), fishing, horseback riding & mountain from Ct deeP. take in the beautiful setting, Ct border. No fee. biking. No motorized vehicles, dogs must be many wooded trails, and area wildlife. Just Thompson Family "Forever Wild" leashed. Visit website for trail map. No fee. below the Scotland dam on the Shetucket Preserve loop Trail - Quinebaug Valley rail Trail – river, enjoy 1 mile of riverfront, too. See Opacum land Trust Southbridge Section roseland Park website for trail map. No fee. eastford rd. (rte. 198), just south of rte. 131, Southbridge, MA 01550 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 dennison dr., Southbridge, MA 01550 ci.southbridge.ma.us/southbridge-trail-committee 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org 508-347-9144 • opacumlt.org Trail head and parking are located off Rte. 131 “like” roseland Park on Facebook 40-acre preserve is adjacent to almost 2,300 across from the Golden Greek Restaurant. 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre Sturbridge Tourist Association acres of watershed land owned by the town. 1 An ongoing rails-to-trails project for the roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, town of Sturbridge mile loop begins at a small overgrown pasture, discontinued Providence & Worcester rail spur unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 crosses wetlands, access roads and old logging from Webster to Southbridge. the project of woods & some homes. Catch largemouth [email protected] road, back down hill to trailhead. Complete envisions a connection from Southbridge’s bass, carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. visitsturbridge.org map online. No fee. Heritage trail to the onset of the rail trail on Crane Paddling, too! Winter activities include ice Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick Street. When completed, it will extend a distance fishing. the lake often freezes solid for ice visit or an extended stay, we hope you will make Tri-State Marker of 11 miles. At this time a 1.7 mile section is skating. open daily, closes at sunset. No the most of our beautiful town. like the New e. thompson rd. & New rd., thompson, Ct 06277 completed from rte. 131 to the dudley line where swimming. No fee. england seasons, the people and businesses of 860-923-9440 • thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide it connects to the dudley trail system. No fee. Sturbridge are colorful, constantly changing, and 2 mile round-trip (1 hour) Blue-Blazed trail ross Pond State Park/Old Furnace Trail you will want to come back for the experience. starts on flat Air line trail, to Ct/MA stone Quinebaug Valley State Trout ross rd., Killingly, Ct 06239 border marker on right; then challenging Hatchery/Trolley Trail 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Thompson Common uphill, rocky climb to historic tri-state marker 141 trout Hatchery rd., Central Village, Ct 06332 easy to moderate Blue-Blazed 2.5 mile loop intersection rtes. 200 & 193 erected in 1883. off-shoot trails into ri & MA, 860-564-7542 • ct.gov/deep through woodlands, streams, wetlands. thompson, Ct 06277 connecting to Mid-State trail & douglas State easy 0.7 mile walk starts at the hatchery, follows difficulty increases while climbing to stunning 860-923-3776 • thompsonhistorical.org Forest loop trail. No fee. the trolley trail along abandoned trolley track to summit of ross' Cliffs to view Half Hill Pond. Beautiful all year, the thompson Common is Plainfield's Wauregan National Historic register Head down to ross Pond State Park, around a short & peaceful stroll. While you are there, continued on next page district, a 19th-century mill village and c. 1850 Half Hill Pond back to old Furnace Park. No fee. stroll over to the ellen larned Museum and the H-shaped stone cotton mill. No fee. old town Hall to enjoy history, too. No fee.

56 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 57 Trolley Trail - Brimfield UConn Horsebarn Hill West Thompson lake Shoreline Trail White Brook Sanctuary - eastern CT 120 Sturbridge rd. (rte. 20), Brimfield, MA 01010 Horsebarn Hill rd., Storrs, Ct 06269 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Forest landowners Assoc./Wolf Den 413-324-8350 860-486-2413 • animalscience.uconn.edu 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil land Trust [email protected] • brimfieldtrail.org easy 1.1 mile handicapped accessible walk with easy 4+ mile loop trail starts to right of boat ramp. darby rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 Approximately 4 miles out & back, this trail animal barns open to the public. See newborn Follow West thompson lake's shoreline through ecfla.org/wdlt.htm •Park on road. is open year-round & available for not only lambs in spring. Fields of pigs, horses, cattle & meadows to mature forest. Note: Crossover bridge easy 0.8 mile loop trail. Beware of traffic. walking but bicycling, horse riding, & leashed sheep. dairy Bar with famous UConn ice cream on old Blain rd. no longer exists. to complete loop Sanctuary skirts the edges of both a dogs, too. An old trolley rail bed (Springfield to is nearby! No fee for self-guided tours. take the Quinebaug river trail north to red Bridge forested and sedge swamp with numerous Sturbridge), it's a flat, easy walk and a section rd. & cross river. Follow Quinebaug river trail on opportunities to view wildlife and plant of the titanic rail trail. No fee. Uncas leap Walking Trail – the opposite side, taking you back to old Blain rd. species. the area is transected by White Brook Walk Norwich & Shoreline trail. No fee. and at one point follows along the top of a Tufts Branch Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 134 Yantic St., Norwich, Ct 06360 dike near a small pond. No fee. & Keekamoochaug Wildlife Sanctuary – 860-886-1776 • [email protected] Westville lake Trail Dudley Conservation land Trust walknorwich.org • askncdc.com 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Whitney Forest/John Hibbard Trail Healy rd., dudley, MA 01571 Park at Uncas Leap-134 Yantic St. 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil 212-276 oliver rd., (off rte. 87) 508-949-2468 • dudleyclt.org An easy 2 mile self-guided walk features 1.8 mile loop trail around the 23-acre Westville lebanon, Ct 06249 Park at trailhead & info kiosk. the Native Mohegan tribe’s rich history in lake on abandoned railroad bed & service 860-346-TREE • [email protected] these 2 connected and diverse properties southeastern Ct, including a legendary battle roads. info kiosks at trailheads, plus benches ctwoodlands.org include forests, wetlands & meadows. With with the Narragansett tribe. Along the way along the way. Some fees. the John Hibbard trail, named in honor of a few trail options, including loops plus you’ll see stunning Yantic Falls, the Uncas CFPA's longtime executive director, John intersecting trails, you will enjoy the hard work monument, royal Mohegan Burial grounds, Whetten Woods - Joshua's Trust Hibbard, is a 1.5 mile loop trail through the that dClt volunteers have done, including and the Mohegan landing. Map & more 62 dog lane, Storrs, Ct 06268 property and acts as a forestry educational stonewall restoration. More trails to come! See available on website. No fee. 860-429-9023 • joshuastrust.org resource for all ages. recently harvested to website for details. No fee. Park at the Hope Lutheran Church. Trail is behind help regenerate oak and pitch pine species Victorian Foot Bridge church. and to improve the site for wildlife. No fee. Two Sisters Tract - Joshua's Trust off Main St. (opposite North St.) Although there is no direct road access to this rte. 6 (rte. 203 intersection), Chaplin, Ct 06235 Willimantic, Ct 06226 preserve, you’ll find a Joshua’s trust sign & a Wolf rock Nature Preserve – 860-429-9023 • joshuastrust.org 860-465-3000 • windhamct.com connecting trail through the church property. Joshua’s Trust Park on Rte. 6 shoulder, north of 6/203 intersection. Built in 1906, the only footbridge in the eastern 1.5 miles on the yellow-blazed trail. the view Crane Hill rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 2 parcels, totaling 40 acres, split by the Air line U.S. to cross a highway, river and rail line, the on this 37-acre property is mixed hardwood 860-429-9023 • joshuastrust.org trail. Path from rte. 6 goes to Air line. Cross footbridge connects Main St. and Pleasant St. forest with upland, stream and wetland. Many one of Mansfield’s most spectacular landmarks, the rail bed & a steep staircase leads to 1 mile Bring your camera. No fee. stone walls. An easy walk with some rooted a 6-foot diameter glacial boulder sits atop a loop trail on the larger parcel. For longer walk, areas. See website for map. No fee. sheer 40-foot cliff. Wolves may have inhabited park at rte. 203, walk north along the Air line Webster Memorial Beach Walk the area when the town was settled, but by the 0.86 miles to two Sisters loop & back for total Memorial Beach dr. (off rte. 193) turn of this century this location became a great of 2.6 miles. See website for map. No fee. Webster, MA 01570 place for a walk. From the top of the ledge you 508-949-3800 • webster-ma.gov can see the Sawmill Brook Valley below and UConn Forest – Fenton Tract get moving on the 2 paved walks outside of fields on Crane Hill road. No fee. off Storrs rd. (rte. 195), Storrs, Ct beach area (no fee for parking before beach ecohusky.uconn.edu/development/parks.html entrance). rules & regulations apply for Yale-Myers Forest/ Nipmuck loop Trail UConn offers many locations for biking & boating/launch, fishing and swimming for Boston Hollow rd. (off eastford rd.) hiking. Both the Fenton tract & the Hillside both town residents and non-residents. Check Ashford, CT 06278 • ctwoodlands.org environmental education Park (HeeP) trails are website for full details. Some fees. Park 1.33 miles down dirt road. close to campus and offer many different routes the Blue-Blazed Nipmuck loop trail is to explore. You can also discover many varieties Wells State Park/Carpenter's rock Trail moderate 5 miles & the only area open to the of trees on campus through the Campus tree 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) public on this private piece used for research touring guide. Maps available online. No fee. Sturbridge, MA 01566 by Yale University. Walk north from parking 508-347-9257 • mass.gov area, along Bigelow Brook, look out over Park at headquarters. Boston Hollow atop a high stone cliff area with 1.5 mile easy loop in 1,500 acres of preserved ridge & fault lines – like walking a dinosaur's land. Carpenter's rock is a scenic overlook, back – north to Barlow Mill rd., turn south and accessed by a trail mix of road and footpath, year- return via Boston Hollow rd. No fee. round (also great cross-country skiing). Moose have been sighted in recent years! Some fees. J. Reed

58 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hiking, Walking & Strolling Trails 59 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES James l. Goodwin State Forest Pomfret Horse and 23 Potter rd. (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 Trail Association, Inc. 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 860-617-1863 Covering more than 3 square miles, this state [email protected] Horseback Riding & Horse Camping forest offers recreation every season of the pomfrethorseandtrail.com year. An extensive variety of trails includes an Giddy up! Horseback riding is allowed on all CT State Park & Forest trails unless posted equestrian trail and the miles-long Air line Quinebaug Woods otherwise, and is also allowed on many MA state and some federal and local properties. The trail. open from dawn until dusk, 365 days a dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 CT DEEP website offers comprehensive information on horseback riding & horse camping. year. No fee. 413-245-7108 • town.holland.ma.us Be sure to gather all the information before saddling up and exploring the horse trails in Parts of the moderate/short 1.1 mile loop trail The Last Green Valley. Mashamoquet Brook State Park/ are suitable for horseback riding, but a hike Indian Chair Trail ahead of time will dictate if your 4-legged friend 147 Wolf den dr. (rte. 44) would like this trail. Follow the Quinebaug Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 river. Head up and over a steep hillside with 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep rocky outcrops if conditions allow. Mixed open the 1.06 mile equestrian trail, the “indian Chair canopy along the top of the “hogback” ridge, trail” is entirely within state park boundaries hemlocks dominate below, forming dense and a nice addition to this location. See stands. View remains from a cabin built in 1932. website for map. Seasonal fee. look over Blake Hill to the east and Hamilton reservoir to the south. No fee. Mohegan State Forest Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 robbins Preserve - 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Wyndham land Trust 700 acres in 2 parcels (smaller piece in Fred davis rd. (off Quaddick town Farm rd.) Sprague) of woodland offer gravel road for thompson, Ct 06277 horseback riding. roadside parking only 860-963-2090 • [email protected] by gate (no parking area), will make it a bit wyndhamlandtrust.org challenging for trucks/trailers. Note there is Park at gate. hunting in season. No fee. 128-acre diverse tract includes forests & meadows open for horseback riding. No Natchaug State Forest/ motorized vehicles, dogs must be leashed. Visit Silvermine Horse Camp Site website for map & more details. No fee.

C. Nadeau 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Wells State Park CT State Parks & Forests Brimfield - Trolley Trail this vast state forest offers not only horseback 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) ct.gov/deep, search horseback riding 120 Sturbridge rd. (rte. 20), Brimfield, MA 01010 riding on miles of trails, but has horse camping Sturbridge, MA 01566 413-324-8350 at the Silvermine Horse Camp Site available 508-347-9257 • mass.gov Air line State Park Trail [email protected] • brimfieldtrail.org on a 1st come/1st served basis, designed this popular 1,400-acre woodland park lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, Approximately 4 miles out & back, this trail specifically for equestrian use. Horse rentals welcomes equestrians for horseback riding on Pomfret, Putnam, thompson, Ct is open year-round & available for not only are not available. Pit toilets. No fee. different trail surfaces throughout. Some fees. 860-295-9523 • ct.gov/deep walking but horseback riding. An old trolley Stretching across eastern Ct from thompson rail bed, this is a flat, easy trail, and a section of Pachaug State Forest/Frog Hollow to east Hampton, this flat, linear gravel & the titanic rail trail. No fee. equestrian Camping Area rock trail, formerly a railroad line, is ideal for rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 horseback riding. take in some views, enjoy Hodges Village Dam 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep relaxation and solitude. Find parking options & 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) Ct's largest forest with more than 24,000 acres locations as well as more info on the website. oxford, MA 01540 offers miles of Ct Horse Council recommended No fee. 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil roads & trails for great horseback riding, with over 20 miles of trails — blue blazed & the horse camping at Frog Hollow equestrian Brimfield State Forest Midstate trail (yellow triangles) — on both Camping Area. Some fees. 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 the east and west sides of French river are for 413-267-9687 • mass.gov non-motorized use and great for horseback 20+ miles of roads & trails offer room for riding. No fee. horseback riding. Some fees.

60 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Horseback Riding & Horse CampingHunting 61 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Mansfield Hollow lake Pease Brook Wildlife Warrenville rd. (rte. 89) Management Area Mansfield, Ct 06250 Horiska rd., lebanon, Ct 06249 Area crosses Chaplin, Mansfield, and Access off Waterman rd.; Horiska rd. is a Hunting Windham. Bow hunting only in certain dirt road. sections of the lake. Our National Heritage Corridor is known for its abundant pheasant, turkey, waterfowl, small Pomeroy State Park game and deer. Please abide by all permit regulations, designations, and safety measures and Mansfield State-leased Field Trial Area rte. 289, lebanon, Ct 06249 obey all posted signs for hunting and trapping in CT & MA. Each state's website has pertinent N. Windham rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 Park crosses lebanon and Windham. information and specific sections within the state lands listed below where certain activities are allowed. Check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website before hunting on federal lands. Merrill Pond Wildlife Management Area Quaddick State Forest Hudson rd., oxford, MA 01540 Quaddick town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Area crosses oxford plus out-of-corridor Forest crosses Killingly, Putnam Connecticut Hunting and Trapping east Brimfield lake Millbury and Sutton. Additional parking on and thompson. Information 24 riverview Ave. West Sutton rd., Sutton. ct.gov/deep, search hunting Sturbridge, MA 01518 Quinebaug river Wildlife Management 860-424-3000 McKinstry Brook Wildlife Area Franklin Swamp Wildlife Management Area Sugar Brook rd., Plainfield, Ct 06374 Massachusetts Hunting Areas Management Area Pleasant St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Area crosses Canterbury and Plainfield. mass.gov/hunting-regulations 391 rte. 32 Area crosses Southbridge and Sturbridge. includes the Aspinook Pond area. 508-389-6300 N. Franklin, Ct 06254 Additional parking off of Mcgilpin rd. Parking also off Under the Mountain Rd. red Cedar lake (Mooween State Park/ U.S. Army Corps of engineers Mine Brook Wildlife Management Area Camp Mooween) recreation Areas Hitchcock Mountain rawson rd., Webster, MA 01570 Camp Moween rd., lebanon, Ct 06249 recreation.gov Wildlife Management Area 888-448-1474 W. Sturbridge rd., east Brookfield, MA 01515 Mohegan State Forest rose Hill Wildlife Management Area devotion rd. (rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 rose Hill rd., Preston, Ct 06365 Bartlett Brook Wildlife Hodges Village Dam Forest crosses Canterbury, Scotland, and Additional parking east of rte. 117 and south Management Area 30 Howarth rd., oxford, MA 01540 Sprague. Hunting also permitted at the of rte. 2. goshen Hill rd., lebanon, Ct 06249 U.S. Army Corps of engineers property. Waldo tract. Contiguous with talbot Wildlife Hunting only allowed on the west side of the Management Area. ross Marsh Wildlife Management Area Beaver Brook State Park French river. Saw Mill Hill rd., Killingly, Ct 06377 rte. 14 Natchaug State Forest Area crosses Killingly and Sterling. Windham, Ct 06280 James V. Spignesi, Jr. Wildlife rte. 198, eastford, Ct 06242 Park crosses Chaplin, Hampton, Scotland Management Area Forest crosses Ashford, Brooklyn, Chaplin, ross Pond State Park and Windham. Pudding Hill rd. (rte. 97) eastford, Hampton, and Pomfret. Certain ross rd., Killingly, Ct 06241 Scotland, Ct 06247 sections by Mansfield Hollow Wildlife Area are Bennett Wildlife Management Area Area crosses Canterbury and Scotland. bow hunting only. Talbot Wildlife Management Area gould rd., Charlton, MA 01507 Pheasants only released east of rte. 97. Bass rd., Scotland, Ct 06247 Nathan Hale State Forest Bigelow Hollow State Park Killingly Pond State Park Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 Wells State Park rte. 171 rte. 101, Killingly, Ct 06241 159 Walker Pond rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Union, Ct 06076 No hunting allowed north of Quinns Hill rd. Nipmuck State Forest Bow hunting only. Contiguous with rte. 190, Union, Ct 06076 West Thompson Dam Nipmuck State Forest. leadmine Wildlife Management Area Forest Ashford, eastford, Union 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 leadmine rd., Sutrbridge, MA 01566 and Woodstock. U.S. Army Corps of engineers property. Breakneck Brook Wildlife Area crosses Brimfield and Sturbridge. Management Area Pachaug State Forest Wolf Swamp Wildlife Breakneck rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 little river Wildlife Management Area rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Management Area Area crosses Southbridge and Sturbridge. Sand Hill rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 Forest crosses griswold, Sterling, and glendale rd. , Sturbridge, MA 01518 Voluntown. Bow hunting only in Voluntown Area crosses Sturbridge plus out-of-corridor Brimfield State Forest between rte. 165 and rte. 49. Brookfield. Additional parking on rice Corner 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 rd. and Molasses Hill rd. in Brookfield.

62 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Hunting 63 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Labyrinths / Mazes Letterboxing & Geocaching

Amazing earthly puzzles are another way to connect with fresh air & natural resources in The Feel like a treasure hunter and search out the amazing number and variety of geocaches and Last Green Valley. Visit for family fun or some time alone for quiet thoughts. letterboxes hidden along the trails in The Last Green Valley. More are being added all the time, and events are built around these activities, too. Use common sense, follow the clues provided, wear bright orange during hunting season, and check for ticks when you leave the woods. A compass may come in handy as you Explore! C. Burton L. Bruinooge

State of CT letterbox Clue Page lebanon Green and Surrounding Areas with a 970' walk to the center. labyrinths ekonk Hill Turkey Farm Corn Maze ct.gov/deep • This website has the best info for lebanon has dozens of active letterboxes, are unicursal mazes with one way in, and 227 ekonk Hill rd. (rte. 49), Sterling, Ct 06354 Ct State Parks & Forests. Just type “letterbox” including those based on local history, such one way out. enjoy this ancient tool for 860-564-0248 • [email protected] into “search.” as “Heartbeat of the revolution.” Visit le walking-meditation, healing and thoughtful ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com tterboxing.org for information. Corn maze with a new theme each fall. questioning. No fee. Check website for details plus other activities, Mason Hill Park Nature Preserve hours, fees. 207 Mason Hill rd. Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) Ballouville (Killingly), Ct 06241 340 Washington St., Hartford, Ct 06106 Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze 860-774-5310, 860-234-0196 860-522-0163, 800-922-2770 260 Quaddick rd., thompson, Ct 06277 killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org Voluntown Peace Trust [email protected] • gsofct.org 860-923-3439 A nature preserve created with the aid of the 539 Beach Pond rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 girl Scouts of Connecticut welcomes all girls in [email protected] federal government to hike and view wildlife, 860-376-9970 grades K-12. girls may become independent forthillfarms.com flora & fauna on the 0.5 mile trail. You can [email protected] members or join a troop. gSoFCt offers year- Corn maze is both educational and fun! the letterbox here, too. Parking lot is off Mason Hill voluntownpeacetrust.org round opportunities for girls and their families best place to get lost. Check website for road. No fee. details, hours, fees. Voluntown Peace trust is a center dedicated and offer summer resident and day camp to nonviolent social change and sustainable settings. Visit gsofct.org to see the wide variety Mohegan State Forest living. Near Beach Pond, the 54 acres includes of fun things to do! First Congregational Church, Woodstock Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 40 acres of woods, Bliven Brook, fields, U.C.C. – “The Hill Church” labyrinth 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep organic gardens, and a labyrinth. Facilities James l. Goodwin State Forest 543 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 letterbox lies off main access road leading in include a lodge, cabin, yurt and meeting hall; 23 Potter rd., (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 860-928-7405 from Scotland at green metal posts & gate with space for retreats, meetings, events including 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep [email protected] small signage on east side of rte. 97 at rte. 14 overnight accommodations. the conservation education center offers firstchurchwoodstock.org intersection. No parking lot, plenty of roadside programs & has a letterbox. Plan for 1 hour. An always-open, public labyrinth in the First parking. Walk less than 0.5 mile each way on route is easy, along some forest roads where Congregational Church's backyard. it is a gentle slopes, prime wildlife habitat. No fee. 60' diameter, eleven-circuit classical style, vehicles are restricted. A compass will help you out with the clues. No hunting. No fee. continued on next page

64 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Labyrinths/MazesLabyrinths/Mazes and • Letterboxing & Geocaching 65 Natchaug State Forest rte. 138 in griswold (on the left just after the Explore! 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 intersection when heading towards ri on rte. 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 138). Visit letterboxing.org for the clues. letterbox is on the “CCC trail,” a blue/yellow Connecticut Forest & Park Association trail. Libraries of The Last Green Valley! Approximately 1 mile in, round trip 2 miles, or do loop hike of 3.1 miles. Bring a topographic The libraries of our National Heritage Corridor offer much more than books and periodicals. map & compass if you do loop hike or get off They have maker spaces, offer passes to area attractions and much more. They also host the trail to explore. Some fees. Palmer Arboretum fun and educational programs and events. Look for TLGV publications such as our maps, 523 Scenic rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 Walktober guide and Explore! Visit your library often! Nathan Hale State Forest 860-928-6595 (ext. 320) off Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 [email protected] 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep townofwoodstock.com/index.php/things-to- rather short walk to letterbox, hidden off of do/palmer-arboretum.html South river rd., located on site of an 18th- century farm & given special attention as an Quaddick State Forest archeological site. don't remove or disturb 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 anything in the area. dogs must be leashed & 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep under control. don’t disturb wildlife. No fee. letterbox lies off Quaddick town Farm rd. easy hike about 0.5-mile roundtrip, on easy terrain. Nipmuck State Forest Plan for 45 minutes. Mosquitoes & deer flies rtes. 171 & 190, Union, Ct 06076 can be thick by wet areas. Consider bringing 860-684-3430, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep bug repellant. Check out the tall & straight red the letterbox lies in a ravine along Mashapaug pine while you're there. No fees. Pond View trail, west of Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union, in the Breakneck Block of revolutionaryCT.com Nipmuck. Hike in 1 mile, round trip is 2 miles, A consortium of local history organizations, with longer hikes available. if unfamiliar with the group launched a letterboxing trail in area, drive to trailhead in the park and look at 2012.twelve letterboxes remain, although the trail system map posted. Some fees. some have not been found in a few years. IN MASSACHUSETTS: Webster’s Chester C. Corbin Active letterboxes include “Heartbeat of Brimfield Public library Public library Opacum Woods - Opacum land Trust the revolution” in lebanon, “A Family’s War” 25 Main St. (Rte. 20) • brimfieldpubliclibrary.org 2 lake St., corbinlibrary.org old Brook Circle, Sturbridge, MA 01566 in Coventry and in Brooklyn “Back Home 508-347-9144 • opacumlt.org from the War” and “Here lies old Put.” Check Charlton Public library Park at trailhead on Old Brook Circle. No parking IN CONNECTICUT: letterboxing.org to see the most updated finds 40 Main St. (Rte. 31) • charltonlibrary.org on Forest Lane. Ashford’s Babcock library on these letterboxes. 4 miles of hiking trails on 266-acre property 25 Pompey Hollow rd. (rte. 44) Dudley’s Pearle l. Crawford library babcocklibrary.org also offer 2 geocaches, the "Playing at the 40 Schofield Ave. (Rte. 12) • crawfordlibrary.org rock" & "opacum land trust Cache." details available online. No fee. Brooklyn Town library Sturbridge Tourist Association east Brookfield Public library 10 Canterbury rd. (rte. 169) 122 Connie Mack Dr. • eastbrookfieldlibrary.org Pachaug State Forest town of Sturbridge brooklyntownlibrary.org rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 [email protected] Holland Public library Canterbury Public library 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 23 Sturbridge Rd. • town.holland.ma.us/library letterbox is off Wyassup lake rd, No. visitsturbridge.org 1 Municipal Dr. (Rte. 14) • canterburylibrary.org Stonington, off blue trail near summit of High Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick visit or an extended stay, we hope you Oxford Free Public library Chaplin Town library ledge lookout. 2 miles round trip — hilly, 339 Main St. (Rte. 12) • oxfordmapubliclibrary.org rocky terrain with steep stretches. Plan on 1.5 will make the most of our beautiful town. 130 Chaplin St • chaplinpubliclibrary.org hours. May be slippery when wet. Be aware of like the New england seasons, the people and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, Southbridge’s Jacob edwards library Coventry’s Booth & Dimock your surroundings. Some fees. 236 Main St. (Rte. 131) • jacobedwardslibrary.org there is also an active letterbox, “gulliver” on constantly changing, and you will want to Memorial library come back for the experience. 1134 Main St. (Rte. 31) • coventrypl.org the blue trail, that starts at the trail entrance Sturbridge’s Joshua Hyde Public library just after the intersection of rte. 201 and 306 Main St. (Rte. 131) • sturbridgelibrary.org continued on next page

66 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Libraries 67 eastford Public library putnamct.us/putnam-public-library Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 179 eastford rd. (rte. 198) eastfordct.org/domain/1133 Scotland Public library 21 Brook rd. (off rte. 14) Franklin’s Janet Carlson Calvert library scotlandpubliclibrary.org MORE! Outdoor Activities & Sites 5 Tyler Dr. (Rte. 32) • calvertlibrary.org Sprague Public library There is so much to do in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor we needed another Griswold‘s Slater library & 76 Main St. section. Check here if you don't find what you’re looking for elsewhere in Explore! There is no Fanning Annex sites.google.com/site/spraguepubliclibrary2/ reason to ever be bored in The Last Green Valley! 26 Main St. (rte. 12) griswold-ct.org/slater-library.html Sterling Public library 1183 Plainfield Pike (rte. 14A) Hampton‘s Fletcher Memorial library sterlingct.us/departments/library 257 Main St. (rte. 97) fletchermemoriallibrary.org Thompson Public library 934 riverside dr. (rte. 12) Killingly Public library thompsonpubliclibrary.org 25 Westcott Rd. (Rte. 607) • killinglypl.org Union Free Public library lebanon‘s Jonathan Trumbull library 979 Buckley Hwy. (rte. 171/190) 580 Exeter Rd. (Rte. 87) • lebanonctlibrary.org unionctfreepubliclibrary.org

lisbon – see Griswold’s listing Voluntown Public library 107 Main St. (Rte. 138) • voluntownlibrary.com Mansfield Public library 54 Warrenville rd. (rte. 89) Windham has 3 libraries open to mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org the public: [email protected] • Guilford Smith Memorial Library • 17 Main St., South Windham Norwich’s Otis library • guilfordsmith.blog 261 Main St., otislibrarynorwich.org • Willimantic Public Library • 905 Main St. (Rte. 66) • willimanticlibrary.org Plainfield’s Aldrich Free Public library 299 Main St. (Rte. 14) • aldrichlibrary.org • Windham Free Library Hood E. • 7 Windham green rd., Windham Center Pomfret has 2 public libraries: • windhamfreelibrary.org The Adventure Park at Storrs Buffumville lake 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & • Public Library 2007 Storrs rd., Storrs, Ct 06268 woodstock has 4 public libraries: Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 449 Pomfret St. (rte. 169) 860-946-0606 • [email protected] townofwoodstock.com/services-40/libraries.html 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil pomfretlibrary.org StorrsAdventurePark.com Volleyball, horseshoes, picnics (tables & grills • Bracken Memorial Library at • Abington Social Library on site), plus rental sites available for your Woodstock Academy American landscape at 536 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) shindig. Handicap accessible park. Some fees. • 57 Academy rd. Sharon View Nursery abingtonsociallibrary.org 630 South Main St., Sharon, MA 02067 • May Memorial Library 781-784-5858 • american-landscape.com Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Preston Public library • 15 Prospect St. (off rte. 169) 56 Capen rd., Charlton, MA 01507 389 Rte. 2 • prestonlibrary.org 508-248-5516, 508-736-3974 • North Woodstock Library Avalonia land Conservancy, Inc. [email protected] • capenhill.org • 1286 rte. 169 P.o. Box 49, old Mystic, Ct 06372 Putnam Public library 860-884-3500 • [email protected] 225 Kennedy dr. • West Woodstock Library avalonialandconservancy.org Circle C Campground, Inc. • 5 Bungay Hill rd (off rte. 171) 21 Bailey Pond rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 The Brooklyn Fair/Windham County 860-564-4534 • Fax: 860-564-4339 Agricultural Society [email protected] • campcirclec.com 14 Fairgrounds rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-779-0012 • brooklynfair.org • wc-as.org continued on next page

68 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV MORE! Outdoor Activities & Sites 69 Connecticut Audubon Society Center Columbus day weekend showcasing athletic, at Pomfret dance, piping, and harp competitions; a 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 clan village; food and merchandise vendors; 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret and pipe bands performing in opening and closing ceremonies. it's a bonnie good time. Dudley Conservation land Trust See website and the annual tlgV Walktober P.o. Box 14, dudley, MA brochure for more info. 508-949-0250 • [email protected] dudleyclt.org Hodges Village Dam 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) Oxford, MA 01540 • 508-248-5697 nae.usace.army.mil 1,200 varied acres with off-road vehicle trails that allow dirt bikes & snowmobiles. No fee. eastern CT Forest landowners Association/Wolf Den land Trust Hopeville Pond State Park P.O. Box 404, Brooklyn, CT 06234 • ecfla.org 929 Hopeville rd., (rtes. 201 & 395) Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Nipmuck State Forest More than 650 acres in Windham County griswold, Ct 06351 Marketplace rte. 171 & rte. 190, Union, Ct 06076 opened to the public and for you to enjoy. 860-376-2920, 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep 228 Stafford rd. (Jct. rtes. 31 & 32) 860-684-3430, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Many parcels have hiking trails. go to ecfla.org open land for field sports (year round) and Mansfield, CT 06250 • 860-456-2578 Combined with Bigelow Hollow State Park, for more information and maps. picnic tables with restrooms on site. Main gate [email protected] there are 9,000+ acres for tons of fun, plus open seasonally. Some fees. mansfielddrivein.com picnic tables & pit toilets. Mountain laurel The edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary (Ct State Flower) greets you at rte. Sanctuary at Trail Wood – CT Audubon James l. Goodwin State Forest Mansfield Hollow State Park 190 entrance. Some fees. Society 23 Potter rd., (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 93 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 860-928-6121, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/trail-wood Conservation education Center focuses on Along with everything else here, the open Inc. (NOW) trail Wood is the former home of writer- nature & forestry, offering frequent & varied fields invite field sports & kite flying, picnic 66 Main St. (P.o. Box 206) naturalist edwin Way teale and his wife Nellie. programs for all ages. enjoy gardens and water tables, fire places & pit toilets. No fee. Putnam, CT 06260-0206 • 888-940-4669 open year-round, this 168-acre sanctuary offers gardens, too. open year-round. No fee. [email protected] walking trails among woodland, field and pond Mashamoquet Brook State Park NoWinmotion.org habitats, Mr. teale's writing cabin, and a small 147 Wolf den dr., (rte. 44) natural history museum with teale memorabilia. Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 No fees for self-guided hikes, and guided hikes Joshua's Trust 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep are offered for member & non-member prices. P.o. Box 4, Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 exciting natural features: table rock, indian 860-429-9023 • [email protected] Chair & general israel Putnam's Wolf den. A Opacum land Trust Groton Open Space Association joshuastrust.org grist mill at the entrance, is maintained as a P.o. Box 233, Sturbridge, MA 01566 P.o. Box 9187, groton, Ct 06340-9187 Joshua’s tract Conservation & Historic trust museum by the Pomfret Historical Society & 508-347-9144 • [email protected] 860-572-5715 • [email protected] was founded in 1966 and is located in the open on a regular basis. Also in park: picnic opacumlt.org gosaonline.org historic eagleville Schoolhouse. Volunteers tables, shelter & bathrooms. opacum land trust, inc. is a non-profit, make up 95 percent of the organization and regional land conservation organization make certain to maintain properties and founded by volunteers in 2000 to protect easements in their care. the trust supplements natural and cultural resources in south central Massachusetts. We maintain several public trail open-space efforts of federal state and The New roxbury land Trust Highland Festival of Scotland local governments by receiving gifts of land systems on our properties and partner with P.o. Box 98, Woodstock, Ct 06281 Waldo Homestead, 96 Waldo rd. conservation easements and money. it also local communities for trails and programs. We 860-928-2669 • Nrlt.org Scotland, Ct 06264 purchases land that it considers especially rely on charitable donations and volunteers to the New roxbury land trust was created 860-977-7702, 860-917-5064 important to preserve. make our work possible – please contact us if [email protected] in 1999 to preserve open space, protect you are interested in becoming a member or agricultural lands, forests, natural resources [email protected] lake Siog recreation Area supporting our work. and wildlife habitats and encourage the use [email protected] off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 of conservation easements and rights of way scotlandgames.org 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil continued on next page in the towns of Woodstock, eastford, Pomfret, the Highland Festival Association promotes this major recreation area offers picnic tables, Putnam, thompson and Union. the trust is Scottish culture and heritage by hosting an restrooms, grills and more. No fee. annual Highland games on the Sunday of staffed entirely by volunteers.

70 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV MORE! Outdoor Activities & Sites 71 West Thompson lake 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil roseland Park Many events hosted here, some requiring special 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 use permits. if interested, contact Park office in 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org advance. 3 picnic shelter/areas are available on “like” roseland Park on Facebook 1st come/1st served basis. Some fees. 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, Westville lake recreation Area unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 of woods & some homes. Catch largemouth 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil bass, carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. Sports fields, shelters, picnic tables & grills add Paddling, too! Winter activities include ice to year-round enjoyment here. Some fees. fishing. the lake often freezes solid for ice Pachaug State Forest Putnam's rotary Park & Bandstand skating. open daily, closes at sunset. No Willimantic Whitewater rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Kennedy dr., Putnam, Ct 06260 swimming. No fee. Partnership 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 860-928-1350 • winyradio.com P.o. Box 406, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0406 exceptional activity selection in 24,000 acres A family-friendly outdoor venue offers South Charlton reservoir 860-455-3611 • willimanticwhitewater.org with miles of roads & trails in Ct's largest concerts, parades, river Fires, fireworks and Association forest. You'll also find fireplaces, pit toilets, an annual car show, right along side the 508-865-8903 • [email protected] The Woods at long Pond picnicking (tables), motorcycle trails, dog Quinebaug river. No fee. 395 Sturbridge rd. (rte. 20), Brimfield, MA 01010 sled races & 26-acre rhododendron sanctuary Thompson lions Band Stand at 508-454-6699 • thewoodsatlongpond.com & ablaze around July 4th. Some fees. riverside Park “like” them on Facebook. riverside dr., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Privately owned nature sanctuary. residents 860-923-9440 • [email protected] and friends are welcome to join us for special Quinebaug Valley Community College thompsonrec.org events, like Walktober, when the Woods are Foundation, Inc. enjoy a variety of tunes relaxing in your lawn open to the public. tackle the trail chair at the lions Band Stand gazebo by the Palmer Arboretum 742 Upper Maple St., danielson, Ct 06239 river at the summer band concert series. Check Woodstock Agricultural Society, Inc. – the town rec's website for dates and details. 523 Scenic rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-932-4000 • [email protected] The Woodstock Fair 860-928-6595 (ext. 320) • [email protected] qvcc.edu/foundation 281 rte. 169, South Woodstock, Ct 06267 townofwoodstock.com/index.php/things-to- the QVCC Foundation’s mission is to Thompson Speedway Motorsport 860-928-3246 • Fax: 860-963-7499 do/palmer-arboretum.html raise funds so all residents of northeast Park [email protected] • woodstockfair.com 205 e. thompson rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Plants at the Arboretum include American Connecticut have the opportunity to attend Sweetgum, Hoops Blue Spruce, Mountain QVCC regardless of income and to support 860-923-2280 • Fax: 860-923-2398 [email protected] laurel, large Fothergilla, Azaleas, and various educational excellence, technological thompsonspeedway.com Cyprus (Veitch's Moss, Hinoki, thread, and advancement, and professional development Moss). For a complete listing of plants, at the College. the annual fundraising Wyndham land Trust, Inc. “tackle the trail” is not your typical road race, see the downloadable brochure under the 860-963-2090 • [email protected] offering individuals and relay teams of up to "documents" tab of the Arboretum Committee. wyndhamlandtrust.org 5 members the chance to run 20 miles from the mission of the Wyndham land trust is to Pomfret to Willimantic on the scenic Air line Preston Community Park Webster lake Association conserve the natural resources of Northeast trail on the 3rd Saturday of october every year 13 rte. 117, Preston, Ct 06365 Webster, MA 01570 Connecticut - the water courses, swamps, – the rail bed is groomed and hard, grass or 860-889-2482 • preston-ct.org [email protected] woodlands, and open spaces, the plant and dirt surface. A post-race celebration is held located in Poquetanuck Village, Preston websterlakeassociation.org animal life therein, and the scenic natural and at the Willimantic elks Club. there is limited Community Park is situated between lincoln the Webster lake Association is dedicated to historic sites - all of which are very much a part space, so register yourself or your team today! Park road, rtes. 2A & 117, with courts & fields enhancing, preserving and protecting of the character and beauty of all communities for volleyball, softball, baseball, basketball, Webster lake. in Northeast Connecticut. our work is urgent. tennis, horseshoes, playscapes, and a seasonal Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery skating pond. No fee, but there is a robust 141 trout Hatchery rd. pavilion available to rent for gatherings. Central Village, Ct 06332 860-564-7542 • ct.gov/deep one of the largest state hatcheries has tours available (self-guided.) open daily. No fee.

72 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV MORE! Outdoor Activities & Sites 73 Explore! the creation of the statute that honors him. A Connecticut eastern railroad highlight of the general Putnam gallery is the Museum display of the 1888 Karl gerhardt designed 55 Bridge St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 Museums & Historic Sites bronze wolf heads stolen from the general 860-456-9999 • [email protected] Putnam equestrian statue in 1984 and 1985 cteastrrmuseum.org History is our story. Grizzly Adams, Clara Barton, Benedict Arnold, Connecticut’s State Hero and returned to the society in 2015. (the wolf heads presently adorning the east and west Nathan Hale, State Heroine Prudence Crandall and more have connections to The Last Green Coventry Historical Society – sides of the monument are 2005 recreations Strong Porter Museum and Archive Valley. Our unique and rich history separates our National Heritage Corridor from all others. by artist tory Bryant, made possible in part 2382 South St. Coventry, Ct 06238 Museums, historical sites and historical societies help us explore our past. Ponder the stories, by a grant from the last green Valley.) the [email protected] then pass them on. To connect further, attend TLGV’s Historic Collaborations, offered four times a museum’s Special exhibit gallery features year, focusing on a variety of topics. changing displays of local history. the current edward Waldo House exhibit is “treasures from Brooklyn’s Attic,” which 96 Waldo rd., (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 showcases varied objects from our collections, 860-423-1547 • scotlandhistoricalsociety.org such as silver spoons and spectacles made by the Scotland Historical Society is conservator edwin Newbury of Brooklyn, a Civil War era silk of the edward Waldo House. Built in 1715, it dress, ice harvesting equipment, and an early remained in the Waldo family until 1975. the incubator used by Amasa Pierce who founded 10-acre property in Waldo Valley is also home the successful Pierce Hatchery at Alderbrook to the Scotland Highland Festival held every Farm. the museum is handicapped accessible Columbus day weekend in Walktober. See and air conditioned. Behind the museum is website for details. Fee: donations appreciated. the 19th-century law office of Putnam’s great -grandson daniel Putnam tyler (1798-1875) The edwin Way Teale Memorial furnished as it might have been during his Sanctuary at Trail Wood – career, which included service as a County CT Audubon Society Court Judge and Secretary of State when he 93 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 supervised Connecticut’s first comprehensive 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/trail-wood economic census. Both museums are open trail Wood is the former home of writer- every Wed. & Sun. from 1 – 5 pm from Wed. naturalist edwin Way teale and his wife Nellie. May 23 – Sun. oct.7 or by special appointment. open year-round, this 168-acre sanctuary Please call 860-774-7728 to schedule. No fees offers walking trails among woodland, field for either museum. and pond habitats, Mr. teale's writing cabin, and a small natural history museum with teale Canterbury Historical Society memorabilia. No fees for self-guided hikes, and

L. Moorehead P. o. Box 2, Canterbury, Ct 06331 guided hikes are offered for member & non- canterburyhistorical.org member prices. Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (BIMP) Clara Barton Birthplace Museum & Federated Church of Brooklyn 1 royce Circle, Suite 101B, Storrs, Ct 06268 The Barton Center for Diabetes 15 Hartford rd., P.o. Box 204 education Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-486-8580 • Fax: 860-486-8565 Brooklyn Historical Society Museum & 66 Clara Barton rd./30 ennis rd. 860-774-9817 • [email protected] [email protected] • bimp.uconn.edu Daniel Putnam Tyler law Office North oxford, MA 01537 federatedchurchbrooklynct.org 25 Canterbury rd. (rte. 169), Brooklyn, Ct 06234 The Black Tavern Historical Society 508-987-2056 • Fax: 508-987-2002 860-774-7728 • brooklynct.org 138 Center rd., dudley, MA 01571 [email protected] Finnish American Heritage Society located behind the majestic equestrian statue [email protected] (FAHS) 508-943-8782 • [email protected] of revolutionary War Hero general israel theblacktavern.com clarabartonbirthplace.org, bartoncenter.org 76 North Canterbury rd. (rte. 169) Putnam (1718-1790), is the Brooklyn Historical Canterbury, CT 06331 • 860-546-6671 Society Museum. the museum houses the Columbia Historical Society [email protected] • [email protected] Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum permanent general Putnam gallery whose 138 Blue Hill rd., Franklin, Ct 06254 P.o. Box 551, Columbia, Ct 06237-0551 fahs-ct.org • Like FACES at FAHS on Facebook exhibits “israel Putnam; Facets of a Hero” and [email protected] 860-642-6413 • Fax: 860-642-4424 “general israel Putnam remembered” explore [email protected] columbia-history.org the fascinating life of the farmer and citizen blueslope.com soldier whose daring exploits in a Pomfret wolf den and during the French and indian War made him a legend in his own day, and continued on next page

74 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Museums & Historic Sites 75 First Congregational Church, Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House details on these and other programs. Woodstock U.C.C. – Museum One of the locations to get your National Park “The Hill Church” 780 trumbull Hwy. (rte. 87), lebanon, Ct 06249 Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley! 543 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 Heritage Information radio, 860-642-6100 • Fax: 860-642-7716 860-928-7405 • [email protected] AM 1700 [email protected] leffingwell House Museum / The Society of the Founders of Norwich firstchurchwoodstock.org Norwichtown, CT 06360 • 860-319-0671 lebanontownhall.org/trumbulljuniormuseum.htm 348 Washington St., Norwich, Ct 06360 [email protected] • am1700.org Jonathan trumbull Jr. (1740-1809), son of 860-889-9440 Friends of Ashbel Woodward like us on Facebook! Ct's revolutionary War governor, served [email protected] Museum Heritage information radio, AM 1700 is a as general george Washington's secretary leffingwellhousemuseum.org 387 rte. 32, Franklin, Ct 06254 low-power community AM radio station during the American revolution and was later [email protected] in Norwichtown that partners with the governor of Connecticut from 1797-1809. His sites.google.com/site/ last green Valley and has online streaming elegant home with its hand-carved paneling lisbon Historical Society 1 Newent rd., lisbon, Ct 06351 ashbelwoodwardmuseum broadcasts that include information about our and corner fireplaces is the house where facebook.com/ region's history, attractions, upcoming events Washington spent the night of March 4, 1781. 860-376-2015 (Ken) • Fax: 860-376-2015 [email protected] FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum and community issues 24 hours a day. to the house (ca. 1769) is located in the lebanon like lisbon Historical Society on Facebook publicize events, ask questions or find out how green National register district. the museum Friends of Prudence Crandall Museum, to help, call Kevin Harkins. is owned and operated by the town of Inc. lebanon. explore this site to learn more about Mansfield Historical Society & 1 South Canterbury rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 Hitchcock Free Academy Jonathan Jr. & his family, and the fascinating Museum 954 Storrs rd., P.o. Box 145 860-546-7800 2 Brookfield rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 story of his house over a span of 240 years in Storrs-Mansfield, Ct 06268-0145 [email protected] 413-245-9977 • [email protected] our nation's history. learn how the historic friendsofprudencecrandall.org hitchcockacademy.org town of lebanon came to be known as the 860-429-6575 • [email protected] Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum "Heartbeat of the revolution." Maintained by mansfieldct-history.org work jointly and cooperatively with the State the town of lebanon. See website. No fee. Historic Preservation office of the department of economic and Community development. Killingly Historical & Genealogical our purpose is to assist in the preservation Society, Inc. Nathan Hale Homestead, and interpretation of the Prudence Crandall 196 Main St., P.o. Box 265 Connecticut landmarks Museum, to encourage and promote visitation, danielson, Ct 06239-0265 2299 South St., Coventry, Ct 06238 Huntington Homestead/Governor 860-742-6917 • [email protected] and to enhance the public’s appreciation of Samuel Huntington Trust, Inc. 860-779-7250 • [email protected] this truly unique landmark. Connecticut's facebook.com/killinglyhistoricalsociety ctlandmarks.org 36 Huntington rd. (rte. 14), Scotland, Ct 06264 female hero opened the academy for African- Family home of Ct State Hero, Nathan Hale. 860-423-1547 • [email protected] American women in April 1833. Crandall and Constructed in 1776, the current house is the huntingtonhomestead.org her students braved harassment and legal 2nd dwelling built on the property. Nathan's the Huntington Homestead is the birthplace of battles for almost 17 months until a mob father, richard Hale, was a prosperous livestock Samuel Huntington, a signer of the declaration attack on the building forced the school to lebanon Historical Society Museum farmer & built the house for his large family. of independence and a distinguished close. A National Historical landmark on the 856 trumbull Hwy., lebanon, Ct 06249 Ardent patriots, 6 of the 8 sons served in the statesman during the revolutionary War Connecticut Freedom trail and Connecticut 860-642-6579 • Fax: 860-642-6583 patriot army. Son Capt. Nathan Hale was caught and early republic. the remarkably well- Women's Heritage trail. [email protected] and hanged as a spy at age 21 by the British in preserved site includes an 18th-century house One of the locations to get your National Park historyoflebanon.org September of 1776, famous for his alleged last and is a National Historic landmark on its Service Passport Stamped in The Last Green Valley! explore our campus and discover 10,000 years of words: "i only regret that i have but one life to original foundation surrounded by acres of local history. investigate lebanon’s past at your lose for my country." Widows & children of the farmland, bordered by Merrick Brook, with Guns of Norwich Historical own pace. Visit exhibits, drill like a revolutionary sons lost at war moved to the family homestead, old-growth trees, stone walls, an abandoned Society, Inc. War soldier in our hands-on history room, with 12-20 people living in the house at any road, and other interesting features. the gov. 860-423-9444 • [email protected] research a lebanon ancestor or join a volunteer one time. A pristine example of a georgian-style Samuel Huntington trust, inc. is the owner gunsofnorwich.org touring our historic buildings. open year-round home, sold out of the Hale family in the 1820s, of the Huntington Homestead Museum, Wed. – Sat. 12 – 4 pm. tours of the Beaumont remains virtually intact and is furnished with which is open to visitors May – oct. on the Hampton Antiquarian & House and Pastor’s library Saturday afternoons Hale-family pieces and period antiques, based 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from Historical Society mid-May through mid-oct. Call for schedule. on the family inventories. the house was deeded 11 am - 3 pm. Many of these dates have P.o. Box 12, 185 Main St., Hampton, Ct 06247 Annual events: Ct open House day's "Second to Connecticut landmarks in the 1940s. Much of special programming listed on the website. hamptonct.org/community Saturday in June" family fun with model t rides the acreage associated with the Hale farm is now the worthy goals of the trust can only be & craft demonstrations and the Antique Show the Nathan Hale State Forest. grounds are open met through broad membership in the on the lebanon green held the last Saturday in year-round, see website for tour info. organization. Join! Visit! September. Visit www.historyoflebanon.org for continued on next page

76 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Museums & Historic Sites 77 The Norwich Heritage and laurel, large Fothergilla, Azaleas, and various Tourtellotte Memorial room/ regional Visitors' Center Cyprus (Veitch's Moss, Hinoki, thread, and Museum Moss). For a complete listing of plants, 69 east town St., Norwich, Ct 06360 Sturbridge Tourist Association 785 riverside dr. 860-886-1776 • Fax: 860-886-0452 see the downloadable brochure under the North grosvenordale, Ct 06255 town of Sturbridge [email protected] "documents" tab of the Arboretum Committee. 860 928-5527 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 walknorwich.org the tourtellotte Memorial room is located at [email protected] One of the locations to get your National Park Plainfield Historical Society the 1909 tourtellotte Memorial High School visitsturbridge.org Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley! P.o. Box 104, Central Village, Ct 06332-0104 building. the museum and building are listed Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick plainfieldhistory.org on the State register of Historical Places. the visit or an extended stay, we hope you The Norwich Historical Society Visit the Plainfield History room, located in the museum contains an eclectic collection of will make the most of our beautiful town. 307 Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360-5851 rec/Community Center at 482 Norwich rd., art work, statues, and other items donated like the New england seasons, the people 860-886-1776 • Fax: 860-886-0452 (rte. 12) in Plainfield. by dr. and Mrs. tourtellotte in 1909. Many of and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, [email protected] the paintings are from renowned painters. constantly changing, and you will want to norwichhistoricalsociety.org Preston Historical Society the museum, recently restored, is open by come back for the experience. 45 long Society rd., Preston, Ct 06365 appointment only. No fee. Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) 860-887-5828 • [email protected] Thompson Historical Society Museum 1 old Sturbridge Village rd. (off rte. 20) facebook.com/prestonhistoricalsocietyct Westfield Congregational Church, ellen larned Memorial Sturbridge, MA 01566 United Church of Christ Building (elM) 508-347-3362, 800-See-1830 Prudence Crandall Museum 210 Main St., danielson, Ct 06239 339 thompson rd., thompson, Ct 06277 [email protected] • osv.org 1 South Canterbury rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 860-774-8438 • Fax: 860-774-8439 860-928-5527 • thompsonhistorical.org One of the locations to get your National Park 860-546-7800 [email protected] • westfielducc.org inspired by ellen larned, Windham County’s Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley! A State Archaeological Preserve most celebrated historian, the ellen larned Connecticut's female hero opened the first The William Benton Museum of Art at Memorial Building began its life as a library in Optical Heritage Museum, Inc. academy in New england for African-American The University of Connecticut 1902 and served the town of thompson for 12 Crane St., P.o. Box 826 women in her home in April 1833.Crandall and 245 glenbrook rd., U-3140, Storrs, Ct 06269 92 years. Now owned by the society, it serves Southbridge, MA 01550-0826 • 774-230-8016 her students braved harassment and legal battles 860-486-4520 • Fax: 860-486-0234 as a museum, archive and research center, [email protected] for almost 17 months until a mob attack on the benton.uconn.edu and headquarters for the thompson Historical opticalheritagemuseum.com building forced the school to close. A National Society. No fee. Historical landmark on the Connecticut Freedom Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Oxford Firefighters Association's trail and Connecticut Women's Heritage trail. Association Thompson’s Old Town Hall Huguenot Steamer No. 1 Hours: Nov. – April, weekdays by appointment, P.o. Box 555, Willimantic, Ct 06226 2 Chase rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Fire Museum 10 am- 3:30 pm; May to oct., thurs. – Sun., 10 am 860-456-1666 860-928-5527 • thompsonhistorical.org 655 Main St., P.o. Box 606 - 4 pm. Call to confirm. victorianwillimantic.org thompson’s old town Hall was constructed in North oxford, MA 01537 One of the locations to get your National Park 1842. Believed to be designed by thompson [email protected] Service Passport Stamped in The Last Green Valley! Windham Textile & History Museum/ native and renowned architect, ithiel town, huguenotsteamer.com The Mill Museum this old greek-revival building served the roseland Cottage, 411 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226-3173 town of thompson until the late 1920s. The Oxford Historical Commission Historic New england 860-456-2178 • [email protected] restored by the thompson Historical Society, 325 Main St., oxford, MA 01540 556 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 millmuseum.org the building still stands proudly on the 508-987-0176 • town.oxford.ma.us 860-928-4074 thompson Common. No fee. [email protected] [email protected] historicnewengland.org One of the locations to get your National Park Service Passport Stamped in The Last Green Valley!

Slater Memorial Museum 108 Crescent St., Norwich, Ct 06360-3500 Palmer Arboretum 860-425-5561, 860-887-2506 523 Scenic rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 Fax: 860-885-0379 860-928-6595 (ext. 320) • [email protected] [email protected] • slatermuseum.org townofwoodstock.com/index.php/things-to- do/palmer-arboretum.html Plants at the Arboretum include American Sweetgum, Hoops Blue Spruce, Mountain Courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village

78 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Museums & Historic Sites 79 Explore! The Brooklyn Fair/Windham County Agricultural Society 14 Fairgrounds rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 Nonprofits 860-779-0012 • brooklynfair.org wc-as.org Boy Scouts of America Connecticut The Last Green Valley is thankful to have these strong and supportive non-profit partners. Each rivers Council has their own mission and goal, but together we improve the quality of life, care for, enjoy and 231 Ashford Center rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 pass on the treasures of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. 860-688-3366 • [email protected] ctrivers.org Brooklyn Historical Society Museum & the Connecticut rivers Council is one of Daniel Putnam Tyler law Office New england's largest private youth-serving 25 Canterbury rd. (rte. 169) organizations; the Connecticut rivers Council Brooklyn, Ct 06234 delivers Scouting programs that develop 860-774-7728 • brooklynct.org character, citizenship, fitness, and leadership located behind the majestic equestrian statue skills to more than 32,000 youth and nearly of revolutionary War Hero general israel Putnam, 9,000 adult volunteers in 127 cities and towns (1718-1790) is the Brooklyn Historical Society in Connecticut. the Boy Scouts of America Museum. the museum houses the permanent collaborates with hundreds of churches, general Putnam gallery whose exhibits “israel school affiliated groups and other community Putnam; Facets of a Hero” and “general israel organizations that organize and operate local Putnam remembered” explore the fascinating Scout groups. it is the mission of the Boy Scouts life of the farmer and citizen soldier whose of America and the Connecticut rivers Council daring exploits in a Pomfret wolf den and during to prepare young people to make ethical and the French and indian War made him a legend moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in in his own day, and the creation of the statute them the values of the Scout oath and law. that honors him. A highlight of the general Putnam gallery is the display of the 1888 Karl gerhardt designed bronze wolf heads stolen from the general Putnam equestrian statue in

Courtesy Society CT Audubon 1984 and 1985 and retruned to the society in Bradley Playhouse – Theater of 2015. (the wolf heads presently adorning the The Arc emporium & The Arc Avalonia land Conservancy, Inc. Northeastern CT east and west sides of the monument are 2005 redemption Center P.o. Box 49, old Mystic, Ct 06372 30 Front St. (rte. 44), Putnam, Ct 06260 recreations by artist tory Bryant, made possible 22 rte. 171, Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-884-3500 • [email protected] 860-928-7887 • Fax: 860-963-7832 in part by a grant from the last green Valley.) 860-928-4727 avalonialandconservancy.org [email protected] the museum’s Special exhibit gallery features [email protected] • qvarc.org thebradleyplayhouse.org changing displays of local history. the current Ballard Institute and Museum of the Bradley Playhouse is a 114-year-old exhibit is “treasures from Brooklyn’s Attic,” which The Arc Quinebaug Valley Puppetry (BIMP) vaudeville theatre in the heart of the Putnam showcases varied objects from our collections, 687 Cook Hill rd., danielson, Ct 06239 1 royce Circle, Suite 101B, Storrs, Ct 06268 antiques & restaurant district in northeastern such as silver spoons and spectacles made by 860-774-2827 • Fax: 860-774-4265 860-486-8580 • Fax: 860-486-8565 Ct. Since 1991 it has been managed by the edwin Newbury of Brooklyn, a Civil War era silk [email protected] • qvarc.org [email protected] • bimp.uconn.edu volunteers of the theatre of Northeastern dress, ice harvesting equipment, and an early Connecticut, inc. (tNeCt), produces 8 main incubator used by Amasa Pierce who founded Ashford Business Association (ABA) The Black Tavern Historical Society season shows per year, a number of special the successful Pierce Hatchery at Alderbrook P.o. Box 342, Ashford, Ct 06278 138 Center rd., dudley, MA 01571 fundraising events for the restoration Fund and Farm. the museum is handicapped accessible 860-208-3037 • ashfordbusiness.org and 508-943-8782 • [email protected] hosts other productions, too. tNeCt's mission and air conditioned. Behind the museum is on Facebook theblacktavern.com is to produce and sponsor quality theatre and the 19th-century law office of Putnam’s great entertainment for the residents and visitors -grandson daniel Putnam tyler (1798-1875) Blue Slope Farm & of the region, to encourage the development furnished as it might have been during his career, Country Museum of creativity through the support of local which included his service as a County Court 138 Blue Hill rd., Franklin, Ct 06254 artists, and to support education and hands- Judge and Secretary of State when he supervised 860-642-6413 • Fax: 860-642-4424 on experience in the creation, direction, and Connecticut’s first comprehensive economic [email protected] • blueslope.com production of theatre and the performing arts. continued on next page

80 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Nonprofits 81 census. Both museums are open every Wed. & Clara Barton Birthplace Museum & Finnish American Heritage Society Sun. from 1 – 5 pm from Wed. May 23 – Sun. oct. The Barton Center for Diabetes (FAHS) 7, or by special appointment. Please call 860-774- education 76 North Canterbury rd. (rte. 169) 7728 to schedule. No fee for either museum. 66 Clara Barton rd./30 ennis rd. Canterbury, CT 06331 • 860-546-6671 North oxford, MA 01537 [email protected] • [email protected] 508-987-2056 • Fax: 508-987-2002 fahs-ct.org • Like FACES at FAHS on Facebook [email protected] [email protected] First Congregational Church, Camp Woodstock YMCA – The YMCA of clarabartonbirthplace.org, bartoncenter.org Woodstock U.C.C. – Greater Hartford “The Hill Church” 42 Camp rd., Woodstock Valley, Ct 06282 Columbia Historical Society 543 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-974-1336, 800-782-2344 P.o. Box 551, Columbia, Ct 06237-0551 860-928-7405 • [email protected] Fax: 860-974-0754 • [email protected] [email protected] firstchurchwoodstock.org campwoodstock.org columbia-history.org our aim is to provide skilled leadership and facilities and equipment that are clean, Connecticut Audubon Society Center attractive and safe, which afford individuals at Pomfret and groups the opportunity to act in situations 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Foundry 66 that are physically wholesome, mentally 860-928-4948 66 Franklin St., Norwich, Ct 06360-5806 stimulating, and socially and spiritually sound. ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret 860-887-6964 • [email protected] At Camp Woodstock, we strive to embody the askncdc.com following core values of the YMCA which are Connecticut eastern railroad Foundry 66 is eastern Connecticut’s largest the cornerstone of what we teach our campers. Museum shared coworking space. individual desks From the first day these values are used to 55 Bridge St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 and offices combined with small and large highlight expectations, encourage positive 860-456-9999 • [email protected] conference rooms make this an attractive behaviors and cement meaning of the camp cteastrrmuseum.org location for freelancers. the space is located in a Courtesy Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center and Family Youth Courtesy Hale YMCA experience into the minds of campers. CHorr refitted industrial space with a fresh new vibe. = caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Coventry Historical Society – Strong Porter Museum and Archive Friends of Ashbel Woodward Canterbury Historical Society 2382 South St. Coventry, Ct 06238 Museum P. o. Box 2, Canterbury, Ct 06331 [email protected] 387 rte. 32, Franklin, Ct 06254 canterburyhistorical.org [email protected] eastern CT Forest landowners sites.google.com/site/ Daughters of the Holy Spirit Association/Wolf Den land Trust Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary 72 Church St., Putnam, Ct 06260 ashbelwoodwardmuseum P.O. Box 404, Brooklyn, CT 06234 • ecfla.org 56 Capen rd., Charlton, MA 01507 860-928-0891 • Fax: 860-928-6496 facebook.com/ More than 650 acres in Windham County 508-248-5516, 508-736-3974 [email protected] FriendsofAshbelWoodwardMuseum opened to the public and for you to enjoy. [email protected] • capenhill.org daughtersoftheholyspirit.org Many parcels have hiking trails. go to ecfla.org Friends of Prudence Crandall for more information and maps. Center for the Arts and The Woodstock Day Kimball Healthcare Museum, Inc. Academy South Campus 1 South Canterbury rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 320 Pomfret St. (rte. 44), Putnam, Ct 06260 The edwin Way Teale Memorial 150 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-546-7800 860-928-6541 • [email protected] Sanctuary at Trail Wood – 860-928-6575 [email protected] daykimball.org CT Audubon Society [email protected] friendsofprudencecrandall.org 93 Kenyon rd., Hampton, Ct 06247 woodstockacademy.org/thecenter/events Dudley Conservation land Trust Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum 860-928-4948 • ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home P.o. Box 14, dudley, MA work jointly and cooperatively with the State The Chamber of Central Mass South & Historic Preservation office of the department 508-949-0250 • [email protected] eileen D. Brown Charitable Trust The Sturbridge Townships dudleyclt.org of economic and Community development. 119 Colonel Brown rd., griswold, Ct 06351 46 Hall rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 our purpose is to assist in the preservation 860-376-0235 508-347-2761, 800-628-8379 eastern Connecticut Conservation and interpretation of the Prudence Crandall [email protected] Museum, to encourage and promote visitation, District, Inc. Federated Church of Brooklyn cmschamber.org, sturbridgetownships.com 238 West town St., Norwich, Ct 06360 and to enhance the public’s appreciation of 15 Hartford rd., P.o. Box 204 860-319-8806 • [email protected] Brooklyn, Ct 06234 conservect.org/eastern continued on next page 860-774-9817 • [email protected] federatedchurchbrooklynct.org

82 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Nonprofits 83 this truly unique landmark. the worthy goals of the trust can only be Connecticut's female hero opened the met through broad membership in the academy for African-American women in organization. Join! Visit! April 1833. Crandall and her students braved Heritage Information radio, harassment and legal battles for almost 17 Greater Norwich Area Chamber of AM 1700 months until a mob attack on the building Commerce (GNACC) Norwichtown, CT 06360 • 860-319-0671 forced the school to close. A National Historical 114 Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360 [email protected] • am1700.org landmark on the Connecticut Freedom trail 860-887-1647 like us on Facebook! and Connecticut Women's Heritage trail. [email protected] Heritage information radio, AM 1700 is a One of the locations to get your National Park norwichchamber.com low-power community AM radio station Service Passport Stamped in The Last Green Valley! in Norwichtown that partners with the Groton Open Space Association last green Valley and has online streaming P.o. Box 9187, groton, Ct 06340-9187 broadcasts that include information about our 860-572-5715 • [email protected] region's history, attractions, upcoming events gosaonline.org Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) and community issues 24 hours a day. to 340 Washington St., Hartford, Ct 06106 publicize events, ask questions or find out how Guns of Norwich Historical 860-522-0163, 800-922-2770 to help, call Kevin Harkins. Society, Inc. [email protected] • gsofct.org 860-423-9444 • [email protected] girl Scouts of Connecticut welcomes all girls in gunsofnorwich.org grades K-12. girls may become independent members or join a troop. gSoFCt offers year- round opportunities for girls and their families, Highland Festival of Scotland and offer summer resident and day camp Waldo Homestead, 96 Waldo rd. C. Cutler settings. Visit gsofct.org to see the wide variety Scotland, Ct 06264 Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center of fun things to do! 860-977-7702, 860-917-5064 Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House -The YMCA of Greater Hartford [email protected] Museum 9 technology Park dr. , Putnam, Ct 06260 [email protected] 780 trumbull Hwy. (rte. 87), lebanon, Ct 06249 860-315-9622 • [email protected] [email protected] 860-642-6100 • Fax: 860-642-7716 HAleymca.org scotlandgames.org [email protected] the YMCA of greater Hartford is a charitable the Highland Festival Association promotes lebanontownhall.org/trumbulljuniormuseum.htm association open to all and committed to Scottish culture and heritage by hosting an Jonathan trumbull Jr. (1740-1809), son of helping people develop their fullest potential Governor Samuel Huntington Trust, annual Highland games on the Sunday of Ct's revolutionary War governor, served in spirit, mind and body. this commitment Inc./Huntington Homestead Columbus day weekend showcasing athletic, as general george Washington's secretary is reinforced by our belief in living out 36 Huntington rd. (rte. 14) dance, piping, and harp competitions; a during the American revolution and was later universal values of caring, honesty, respect Scotland, CT 06264 • 860-423-1547 clan village; food and merchandise vendors; governor of Connecticut from 1797-1809. His and responsibility. our focus is on youth [email protected] and pipe bands performing in opening and elegant home with its hand-carved paneling development, healthy living and social huntingtonhomestead.org closing ceremonies. it's a bonnie good time. and corner fireplaces is the house where responsibility. We welcome you to the new the Huntington Homestead is the birthplace of See website and the annual tlgV Walktober Washington spent the night of March 4, 1781. Hale YMCA facility, here to serve the region. Samuel Huntington, a signer of the declaration brochure for more info. the house (ca. 1769) is located in the lebanon of independence and a distinguished green National register district. the museum Hampton Antiquarian & Historical statesman during the revolutionary War Hitchcock Free Academy is owned and operated by the town of Society and early republic. the remarkably well- 2 Brookfield rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 lebanon. explore this site to learn more about P.o. Box 12, 185 Main St., Hampton, Ct 06247 preserved site includes an 18th-century 413-245-9977 • [email protected] Jonathan Jr & his family, and the fascinating hamptonct.org/community house is a National Historic landmark on its hitchcockacademy.org story of his house over a span of 240 years in original foundation surrounded by acres of our nation's history. learn how the historic Heifer International farmland, bordered by Merrick Brook, with Horizon Wings raptor town of lebanon came to be known as the Volunteer Coordinators old-growth trees, stone walls, an abandoned rehabilitation & education "Heartbeat of the revolution." Maintained by 13 Jean dr., east lyme, Ct 06333 road, and other interesting features. the gov. 9 Sand Hill rd., Ashford, Ct 06278 the town of lebanon. See website. No fee. 860-739-4212 Samuel Huntington trust, inc. is the owner 860-481-0525 [email protected] of the Huntington Homestead Museum, continued on next page which is open to visitors May - oct. on the horizonwings.org 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from 11 am - 3 pm. Many of these dates have special programming listed on the website.

84 GreenGreen leaf leaf indicates indicates member member of of TLGV TLGV Service Businesses and NonprofitsSkate Parks 85 Nathan Hale Homestead, Jorgensen Center for the lebanon Historical Society Museum Connecticut landmarks Performing Arts 856 trumbull Hwy., lebanon, Ct 06249 2299 South St., Coventry, Ct 06238 New england Forestry Foundation 2132 Hillside rd. 860-642-6579 • Fax: 860-642-6583 860-742-6917 • [email protected] (NeFF) on the UConn Campus in Storrs, Ct 06269 [email protected] ctlandmarks.org 32 Foster St., P.o. Box 1346, littleton, MA 01460 Box office: 860-486-4226 historyoflebanon.org Family home of Ct State Hero, Nathan Hale. 978-952-6856 jorgensen.uconn.edu explore our campus and discover 10,000 Constructed in 1776, the current house is the [email protected] located in the heart of the UConn campus, years of local history. investigate lebanon’s 2nd dwelling built on the property. Nathan's [email protected] Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts past at your own pace. Visit exhibits, drill like father, richard Hale, was a prosperous livestock newenglandforestry.org presents performances by internationally a revolutionary War soldier in our hands-on farmer & built the house for his large family. For 70 years, New england Forestry Foundation acclaimed artists and entertainers, from history room, research a lebanon ancestor or Ardent patriots, 6 of the 8 sons served in (NeFF) has led sound management of our comedy, world music and jazz, to classical join a volunteer touring our historic buildings. the patriot army. Son Capt. Nathan Hale was region’s forests, conserving more forested music, dance, and children’s events, as well as open year- round Wed. – Sat. 12 – 4 pm. tours caught and hanged as a spy at age 21 by the acres than any other non-profit in New intriguing art exhibits in the Jorgensen gallery. of the Beaumont House and Pastor’s library British in September of 1776, famous for his england. We own 150 community forests Saturday afternoons mid-May through mid- alleged last words: "i only regret that i have on more than 26,000 acres and partner with oct. Call for schedule. Annual events: Ct open but one life to lose for my country." Widows & landowners to hold conservation easements House day's "Second Saturday in June" family children of the sons lost at war moved to the on more than 1,145,000 acres. Joshua's Trust fun with model t rides & craft demonstrations family homestead, with 12-20 people living in P.o. Box 4, Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 and the Antique Show on the lebanon green the house at any one time. A pristine example 860-429-9023 • [email protected] held the last Saturday in September. Visit of a georgian-style home, sold out of the Hale joshuastrust.org historyoflebanon.org for details on these and family in the 1820s, remains virtually intact and The New roxbury land Trust, Inc. Joshua’s tract Conservation & Historic trust is furnished with Hale-family pieces and period other programs. P.o. Box 98, Woodstock, Ct 06281-0098 was founded in 1966 and is located in the antiques, based on the family inventories. the One of the locations to get your National Park 860 928-2669 • nrlt.org historic eagleville Schoolhouse. Volunteers house was deeded to Connecticut landmarks Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley! the New roxbury land trust was created make up 95 percent of the organization and in the 1940s. Much of the acreage associated in 1999 to preserve open space, protect make certain to maintain properties and with the Hale farm is now the Nathan Hale leffingwell House Museum / The agricultural lands, forests, natural resources easements in their care. the trust supplements State Forest. grounds are open year-round, see Society of the Founders of Norwich and wildlife habitats and encourage the use open-space efforts of federal state and website for tour info. 348 Washington St., Norwich, Ct 06360 of conservation easements and rights of way local governments by receiving gifts of land 860-889-9440 in the towns of Woodstock, eastford, Pomfret, conservation easements and money. it also [email protected] Putnam, thompson and Union. the trust is purchases land that it considers especially leffingwellhousemuseum.org staffed entirely by volunteers. important to preserve. continued on next page lisbon Historical Society Killingly Business Association (KBA) 1 Newent rd., lisbon, Ct 06351 172 Main St., Killingly, Ct 06239 860-376-2015 (Ken) 860-207-5295 [email protected] [email protected] • killinglyba.org like lisbon Historical Society on Facebook

Killingly Grange No. 112 Mansfield Historical Society & 801 Hartford Pike (rte. 101), dayville, Ct 06241 Museum 860-336-8894 • [email protected] 954 Storrs rd., P.o. Box 145 Facebook.com/Killinglygrange Storrs-Mansfield, Ct 06268-0145 860-429-6575 • [email protected] Killingly Historical & Genealogical mansfieldct-history.org Society, Inc. 196 Main St., P.o. Box 265 Mansfield Public library danielson, Ct 06239-0265 54 Warrenville rd. (rte. 89) 860-779-7250 • [email protected] Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 facebook.com/killinglyhistoricalsociety 860-423-2501 [email protected] mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org L. Moorehead

86 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Nonprofits 87 The Norwich Heritage and regional The Oxford Historical Commission Visitors' Center 325 Main St., oxford, MA 01540 69 east town St., Norwich, Ct 06360 508-987-0176 • town.oxford.ma.us 860-886-1776 • Fax: 860-886-0452 [email protected] [email protected] walknorwich.org One of the locations to get your National Park Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley!

The Norwich Historical Society 307 Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360-5851 Palmer Arboretum 860-886-1776 • Fax: 860-886-0452 523 Scenic rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 [email protected] 860-928-6595 (ext. 320) • [email protected] norwichhistoricalsociety.org townofwoodstock.com/index.php/things-to- do/palmer-arboretum.html Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) Plants at the Arboretum include American 1 old Sturbridge Village rd. (off rte. 20) Sweetgum, Hoops Blue Spruce, Mountain Sturbridge, MA 01566 laurel, large Fothergilla, Azaleas, and various 508-347-3362, 800-SEE-1830 • [email protected] Cyprus (Veitch's Moss, Hinoki, thread, and osv.org Moss). For a complete listing of plants,

L. Moorehead One of the locations to get your National Park see the downloadable brochure under the Service Passport stamped in The Last Green Valley! "documents" tab of the Arboretum Committee. Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) 66 Main St. (P.o. Box 206) Putnam, CT 06260-0206 • 888-940-4669 Opacum land Trust NeCT Farmers’ Market Association/ [email protected] P.o. Box 233, Sturbridge, MA 01566 PierceCare Northeast CT Farmers’ Market NoWinmotion.org 508-347-9144 36 Vina lane, Brooklyn, Ct 06234 [email protected] [email protected] • opacumlt.org 860-779-8700 • Fax: 860-779-8701 nectfarmersmarket.org The Northeastern Connecticut Art opacum land trust, inc. is a non-profit, [email protected] • piercecare.org Since 1980, the Northeast Ct Farmers Market Guild/NeCTAG regional land conservation organization PierceCare is the only community in the area Association has operated farmers markets in c/o 101 Allen Hill rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234-3420 founded by volunteers in 2000 to protect offering a continuum of care. relax with the "Quiet Corner" of Ct. the main purpose of Meets at Pomfret Historical Society natural and cultural resources in south central Creamery Brook Village's independent and the markets is to provide a centralized location 11 town House dr., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Massachusetts. We maintain several public trail Assisted lifestyles in spacious apartments or for consumers to purchase locally grown fresh on the 1st thursday of the month at 6:30 pm systems on our properties and partner with cottages. Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & fruit, vegetables and other farm products, [email protected] • nectag.org local communities for trails and programs. We rehab Center offers expert short-term rehab in create a vehicle for local farmers to sell their rely on charitable donations and volunteers to our beautiful, newly renovated rooms as well produce directly to the public enabling many make our work possible – please contact us if as award winning long-term nursing care. of them to stay in business and enhance the you are interested in becoming a member or local economy. Currently, the Association supporting our work. Plainfield Historical Society operates five markets each week in Killingly, Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of P.o. Box 104 Putnam, Plainfield and Brooklyn, during our Commerce (NeCT Chamber) Optical Heritage Museum, Inc. Central Village, Ct 06332-0104 growing/harvesting season - from June thru 210 Westcott rd., danielson, Ct 06239 12 Crane St., P.o. Box 826 plainfieldhistory.org october. Ct Farmers’ Nutrition Program and 860-774-8001 • Fax: 860-774-4299 Southbridge, MA 01550 • 774-230-8026 Visit the Plainfield History room, located in the SNAP certified. Keep up to date online & [email protected] • nectchamber.com [email protected] rec/Community Center at 482 Norwich rd., on Facebook. CSA: Available June – oct. for our organization represents nearly 500 businesses opticalheritagemuseum.com (rte. 12) in Plainfield. weekly pickup at the Putnam location from in the 23-town region and is committed to the 4:30 - 6 pm. concept that there is enormous strength in unity Oxford Firefighters Association's Plainfield lions Club and great benefit to be gained in networking and Huguenot Steamer No. 1 P.o. Box 333, Plainfield, Ct 06374 the exchange of information and ideas. Whether Fire Museum 860-564-1915 • Plainfieldct.lionwap.org you are planning to relocate to Connecticut’s 655 Main St., P.o. Box 606 northeast or visit our area for a short time, we are North oxford, MA 01537 confident that our business community is anxious continued on next page [email protected] • huguenotsteamer.com to make your time here pleasant and productive.

88 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Nonprofits 89 Pomfret Horse and Trail Association, advancement, and professional development Slater Memorial Museum UConn College of Agriculture, Health & Inc. at the College. the annual fundraising 108 Crescent St., Norwich, Ct 06360-3500 Natural resources (CAHNr) 860-617-1863 “tackle the trail” is not your typical road race, 860-425-5561, 860-887-2506 3624 Horsebarn rd. extension, U4035 [email protected] offering individuals and relay teams of up to Fax: 860-885-0379 • [email protected] Storrs, CT 06269 • 860-486-3336 pomfrethorseandtrail.com 5 members the chance to run 20 miles from slatermuseum.org [email protected] • cag.uconn.edu/CANR Pomfret to Willimantic on the scenic Air line Preston Historical Society trail on the 3rd Saturday of october every year South Charlton reservoir 45 long Society rd., Preston, Ct 06365 – the rail bed is groomed and hard, grass or Association 860-887-5828 • [email protected] dirt surface. A post-race celebration is held 508-865-8903 • [email protected] facebook.com/prestonhistoricalsocietyct at the Willimantic elks Club. there is limited space, so register yourself or your team today! Sturbridge lions Club, Inc. Voluntown Peace Trust P.o. Box 1, Fiskdale, MA 01518-0001 539 Beach Pond rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 reliance Health, Inc. angelfire.com/ma3/sturbridgelions 860-376-9970 40 Broadway, Norwich, Ct 06360-5702 [email protected] 860-887-6536 • Fax: 860-885-1970 voluntownpeacetrust.org Putnam Business Association [email protected] Voluntown Peace trust is a center dedicated 168 Main St., P.o. Box 691 reliancehealthinc.org to nonviolent social change and sustainable Putnam, CT 06260 • 800-604-1512 living. Near Beach Pond, the 54 acres includes [email protected] Sturbridge Tourist Association roseland Cottage, town of Sturbridge 40 acres of woods, Bliven Brook, fields, organic putnambusiness.org, discoverputnam.com Historic New england 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 gardens, and a labyrinth. Facilities include a the Putnam Business Association was formed 556 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 [email protected] lodge, cabin, yurt and meeting hall; space for in 2009 by a small group of business owners 860-928-4074 visitsturbridge.org retreats, meetings, events including overnight with a unified vision. today, the PBA boasts [email protected] Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick accommodations. approximately 200 members. the goal of the historicnewengland.org visit or an extended stay, we hope you Putnam Business Association is to promote its One of the locations to get your National Park will make the most of our beautiful town. business community and the town of Putnam, Service Passport Stamped in The Last Green Valley! like the New england seasons, the people Ct as a premier New england destination, and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, The Webster Dudley Business Alliance with compelling and family-friendly events constantly changing, and you will want to (WDBA) occurring throughout the year. New members come back for the experience. P. o. Box 821, Webster, MA 01570 are encouraged. Meetings take place the 508-949-6232 • [email protected] second Wednesday morning of each month, roseland Park thewdba.org 8:30 am at the Crossings restaurant & Brew Thompson Congregational, United 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 A coalition of local businesses and Pub, 45 Main St., Putnam. Church of Christ 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org 347 thompson rd., P.o. Box 308 organizations working together to promote “like” roseland Park on Facebook and support each other through networking, Quiet Corner NeMBA (New england thompson, Ct 06277 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre educational opportunities and community Mountain Bike Association) 860 923-2431 • [email protected] roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, thompsonUCC.org events. P.o. Box 447, Plainfield, Ct 06374-0447 unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots 860-230-1237 • [email protected] of woods & some homes. Catch largemouth nemba.org/chapters/qcnemba Thompson ecumenical empowerment bass, carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. Group (TeeG) Paddling, too! Winter activities include ice 15 thatcher rd., P.o. Box 664 fishing. the lake often freezes solid for ice North grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Webster lake Association skating. open daily, closes at sunset. No 860-923-3458 • Fax: 860-923-5770 Webster, MA 01570 swimming. No fee. [email protected] • teegonline.org [email protected] Quinebaug Valley Community College websterlakeassociation.org Foundation, Inc. Scotland Historical Society (edward Thompson Historical Society the Webster lake Association is dedicated tackle the trail Waldo House) ellen larned Memorial Building to enhancing, preserving and protecting 742 Upper Maple St., danielson, Ct 06239 P.o. Box 35, Scotland, Ct 06264-0035 339 thompson rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Webster lake. 860-932-4000 • [email protected] 860-423-1547 860-928-5527 • thompsonhistorical.org [email protected] qvcc.edu/foundation continued on next page the QVCC Foundation’s mission is to scotlandhistoricalsociety.org The Three C's (Community Cultural raise funds so all residents of northeast Committee) Connecticut have the opportunity to attend P.o. Box 134, Pomfret, Ct 06258-0134 QVCC regardless of income and to support 860-928-7051 • [email protected] educational excellence, technological thethreecs.org

90 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Nonprofits 91 Westfield Congregational Church, Explore! United Church of Christ 210 Main St., danielson, Ct 06239 860-774-8438 • Fax: 860-774-8439 NPS Passport Stamp Locations [email protected] • westfielducc.org Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp 326 taft Pond rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Get your National Park Service (NPS) Passport stamped at our Visitor Centers The William Benton Museum of Art at 860-974-3379 Fax: 860-974-3327 and add to your collection of National Park Service destinations. Be sure to The University of Connecticut [email protected] • 4hcampct.org check hours of operation as some locations are seasonal only. Visitors from 245 glenbrook rd., U-3140, Storrs, Ct 06269 day and overnight camp for eight different theme weeks every summer for children from 860-486-4520 • Fax: 860-486-0234 around the world come to get stamped in The Last Green Valley! benton.uconn.edu ages 6 - 15. this "unplugged" program on 270 acres offers a variety of activities, chosen by campers. Campers do not need to be Willimantic renaissance, Inc The last Green Valley 4-H members. Camp is ACA accredited and Norwich Heritage & regional P.o.Box 866, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0866 National Heritage Corridor licensed by the State of Connecticut. Visitors Center 860-450-0918 • [email protected] 203B Main St., danielson, Ct 06239 69 east town St. WillimanticStreetFest.com thelastgreenvalley.org The Woods at long Pond Norwich, Ct 06360 norwichhistoricalsociety.org Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood 395 Sturbridge rd. (rte. 20), Brimfield, MA 01010 lebanon Historical Society Association 508-454-6699 • thewoodsatlongpond.com Museum Old Sturbridge Village and “like” them on Facebook. P.o. Box 555, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0555 856 trumbull Hwy. 1 old Sturbridge Village rd., Privately owned nature sanctuary. residents 860-456-1666 • [email protected] lebanon, Ct 06249 Sturbridge, MA 01566 and friends are welcome to join us for special victorianwillimantic.org historyoflebanon.org osv.org events, like Walktober, when the Woods are Willimantic Whitewater Partnership open to the public. Prudence Crandall P.o. Box 406, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0406 WHAT IS A NATIONAL Museum The Woodstock Academy 860-455-3611 • willimanticwhitewater.org HERITAGE CORRIDOR? 1 South Canterbury rd., 57 Academy rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 Canterbury, Ct 06331 Congress designated the last 860-928–6575 • woodstockacademy.org ct.gov/cct Windham regional Arts Council, Inc. green Valley as a National P.o. Box 847, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0847 Heritage Corridor in 1994. roseland Cottage 860-423-1728 • [email protected] Woodstock Agricultural Society, Inc. – the last green Valley is not a 556 rte. 169 windhamrac.org The Woodstock Fair 281 rte. 169, South Woodstock, Ct 06267 traditional park. instead, citizens, Woodstock, Ct 06281 businesses, nonprofit cultural historicnewengland.org Windham region Chamber of 860-928-3246 • Fax: 860-963-7499 [email protected] • woodstockfair.com and environmental organizations, Commerce local and state governments and 1010 Main St. (rte. 66), Willimantic, Ct 06226 the National Park Service work 860-423-6389 • [email protected] together to preserve and celebrate windhamchamber.com the region’s cultural, historical and natural heritage. Find out more Windham Textile & History Museum/ Wyndham land Trust, Inc. about National Heritage Areas at The Mill Museum 860-963-2090 • [email protected] the National Park Service Website 411 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226-3173 wyndhamlandtrust.org nps.gov/heritageareas. 860-456-2178 • [email protected] the mission of the Wyndham land trust is to millmuseum.org conserve the natural resources of Northeast Connecticut - the water courses, swamps, woodlands, and open spaces, the plant and animal life therein, and the scenic natural and historic sites - all of which are very much a part of the character and beauty of all communities in Northeast Connecticut. our work is urgent.

92 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV NPS Passport Stamp Locations 93 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Pachaug State Forest – Nipmuck State Forest registered Motorcycles Only rte. 171 & rte. 190, Union, Ct 06076 rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep directions: From the intersection of rtes. 190 Off-Road Vehicles/Snowmobiles More than 22,000 acres of public land with and 171, proceed easterly 1.3 miles to the many miles of roads and trails available for the entrance of Bigelow Hollow State Park on rte. We encourage those who love off-road vehicles and snowmobiles to enjoy trails designed for shared enjoyment of hikers, snowmobilers, 171. the Nipmuck Forest snowmobile trail those purposes. Be sure to pass this information on to your vehicle-loving friends in The Last motorcyclists, and equestrians. the motorcycle begins at the first hiker information sign on the Green Valley! Join a riding association and learn about private-land riding options, too. trails encompass state and town roads, so right after entering the park. Parking for limited vehicles must be registered and street legal number of vehicles. Starting in an easterly and drivers must be licensed. No dirt bikes. direction, the snowmobile trail traverses an Some fees. old woods road and serves two-way traffic for a short distance. the remainder of the run SNOWMOBILES forms a series of loops providing considerable adjustment for time and distance. 9 miles Connecticut information: of trails, moderate operator skill required ct.gov/deep, search snowmobiling especially in narrow passages. Some fees. Massachusetts information: mass.gov/eea, search snowmobiling Pachaug State Forest rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 Brimfield State Forest 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 directions: From the junction of rtes. 138 413-267-9687 • mass.gov and 49, proceed north on rte. 49 for 1 mile to rolling, heavily forested property has over the forest sign on the left. Follow the forest 20 miles of roads and trails providing winter entrance road for approximately 1 mile. Park outdoor activities like snowmobiling and at the ball field area. trail utilizes unplowed more. Some fees. forest roads and snowmobile or motorcycle trails. A series of loops permits adjustments for Hodges Village Dam time and distance as desired. the trails are an 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) easy grade and suitable for novice operators. oxford, MA 01540 Some fees. 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil over 20 miles of trails for year-round use Wells State Park include cross-country skiing & snowshoeing 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) for beating the winter blues. off-road vehicle Sturbridge, MA 01566 trails allow snowmobiles. No fee. 508-347-9257 • mass.gov A popular 1,400 acre woodland park with over Natchaug State Forest 10 miles of trails to enjoy all winter long on 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 your snowmobile! Some fees. At the current time, neither Connecticut Hodges Village Dam – registered 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep West Thompson lake nor Massachusetts has any public areas Off-road Motorcycles Only directions: From a point on rte. 198 halfway between Phoenixville and Chaplin, turn east 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 open to quads in The Last Green Valley’s 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) at the sign for Forest Headquarters. Proceed 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil 35 towns. Additionally, there are no oxford, MA 01540 across the Natchaug river and uphill to a "t" 1,200+ acres of varied landscape with 17+ Connecticut state-managed areas open to 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil intersection. Parking available by turning left miles of trails offer winter activities including dirt bikes. off-highway motorcycles are allowed on the at 0.7 miles, lot holds 25 vehicles. these trails snowmobiling, cross-country skiing & west side of the French river as reservoir levels, utilize unplowed forest roads and seasonal snowshoeing. No fee. DIRT BIKES/MOTORCYCLES weather, and trail conditions permit. this is a hiking trails with a variety of hilly terrain popular off-highway motorcycle area in Central Connecticut Information traversing through wooded country. Caution is Massachusetts and draws visitors from the tri- ct.gov/deep, search off-road vehicles requested when crossing town roads or where state area. Note: AtV use is not permitted on two-way traffic signs are posted. 17 miles of Massachusetts Information the trails. All motorcycles must be registered trails. No fee. mass.gov/eea, search off-road vehicles with the Massachusetts environmental Police. No fee.

94 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Off-Road Vehicles/Snowmobiles 95 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary / French river - leovich landing Morse Pond - Opacum land Trust dudley rd., oxford, MA 01540 N. Woodstock rd. (rte. 169) frenchriverconnection.org/leovich.html Southbridge, MA 01550 • 508-347-9144 Parking for several cars. Paddling [email protected] • opacumlt.org leovich landing is the only public boat launch Small parking lot on Tipton Rock Rd., on the French river between Agguteback With 87 miles of National Recreation Water Trails, The Last Green Valley offers some of the best Have a canoe or kayak? You can access Pond at Hodges Village dam and French river paddling to be found. Many rivers, ponds and lakes offer family-friendly adventures, while peaceful Morse Pond from N. Woodstock rd. Park in Webster. You can meander downstream some river segments are for advanced paddlers only. Before taking to the rivers, learn as much (rte. 169 - south of tipton rock rd. intersection for miles, enjoying seclusion and abundant as you can about each segment. The lakes and ponds listed in this section offer paddling only and just north of the state line). Please note wildlife, but be sure you can comfortably (no motors allowed). More lakes and ponds for paddling are listed in the Boating and Fishing this is for non-motorized use only. No fee. paddle back upstream as there is no public take-out above the first old mill dam in section, but be aware that other types of boats are also allowed. French river Canoe Trail - Webster. No fee. Greenbriar to Hodges Village Dam For more detailed information about paddling the National 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) French river - French river Park Recreation Water Trails, get your copy of TLGV’s Paddle Guide Paddle Guide Oxford, MA 01540 • 508-248-5697 davis St., Webster, MA 01570 for the Quinebaug, Willimantic and Shetucket River Water Trails. for the thelastgreenvalley.org, nae.usace.army.mil frenchriverconnection.org/park.html Quinebaug, Willimantic, Call TLGV at 866-363-7227 to order a copy for $3. and Shetucket River Water Trails Parking available near put-in at Greenbriar Park Parking for several cars. and take-out at Hodges Village Dam. From the newly constructed boat launch, this stretch of the French river has only one you can paddle upstream or downstream a established kayak/canoe launch and the trip short ways. if you head downstream towards National Recreation Water Trails in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor down to the Bailey Bridge take-out area at Perryville trace, scout the take-out ahead of Eastern Connecticut and South-Central Massachusetts 2016 Hodges Village dam is not an easy paddle. time to ensure flows are low enough to take Boaters must portage around at least two out above the dam safely. No fee. formidable beaver dams and can count on tree snags occurring here and there along French river - www.thelastgreenvalley.org • TOll Free 866-363-7226 the way. What makes it worth the effort is North Grosvenordale Pond the abundance of wildlife, particularly in the 1017 riverside dr. (rte. 12) open marsh areas. the trail is 3.4 miles long, N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 and should take about 2.5 hours. Ample thompsonct.org/maps-a-guide opportunities to stop and pull out for rest Parking on Rte. 12, behind Knights of and exploration. You can also paddle back Columbus Hall. upstream to the put-in. No fee. Access N. grosvenordale Pond and some easy paddling behind the Knights of Columbus. the French river strolls into this pond from the north, and you can paddle upstream a mile or so. No fee. continued on next page

CAUTION Paddle at your own risk. Do not use this guide as your only source of navigation information. Conditions change constantly, sometimes drastically, on the rivers. It is your

A. Dabrowski responsibility to be aware of changing conditions and the abilities of your group, so your decisions lead to a safe trip. The Beeches recreation Park Chase reservoir • Paddle Safe, Paddle Smart. Senexet Village rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 85 Pratt rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 • Wear your life jacket with an attached whistle. 860-928-6595 • woodstockconservation.org killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org • Carry a cell phone and pack water, snacks, extra clothing and a flashlight. entrance to trail is near the basketball court on Paddle & fish this 80 acres, from shore or in • Let friends/family know where you will put in and take out and when you expect to return. the west side of the soccer field. kayaks/canoes. don't leave fishing line on • Bring an extra paddle, pump and throw lines. Car top boat ramp to little river access with the property. No motor boats (electric or • Check nearby stream gauges for water levels before you go. short portage from Senexet Village road. gasoline) or swimming permitted. dam is • Be sure everyone in your group has the skills necessary to paddle the segment safely. Caution: take out, or paddle upstream only. owned by others, so don't trespass. reservoir • When in doubt, don’t go out. Unmarked dam downstream. See website for is surrounded by private property, please be • In case of emergency, dial 911 and try to pinpoint your location in relation to launches, map. No fee. respectful. No fee. visible landmarks and road crossings.

96 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Paddling 97 Quinebaug river National recreation Quinebaug river NrT - Water Trail (NrT) - An Overview West Dudley to Fabyan Holland, MA to Canterbury, Ct 11-37 West dudley rd., dudley, MA 01571 thelastgreenvalley.org thelastgreenvalley.org the Quinebaug river National recreation Launch for West Dudley Pond is adjacent to Water trail offers 45 miles of paddling the parking area. There is vehicular access and stretching from Holland, MA to Canterbury, Ct. a turn-around to drop off your boat and gear. Many of the segments provide an opportunity Launch for the West Dudley to Fabyan segment is for family-friendly outdoor adventures with a downstream of the rail trail bridge, on river right. surprisingly remote feel; wildlife is abundant the impounded river behind West dudley and the only traces of civilization are the Hydro dam (also known as Paper Mill dam) remnants of old mills. Before you go, be sure provides a pleasant stretch of river with current to check the Paddle guide (thelastgreenvalley. and plenty of water even in dry conditions. org). there are a few stretches of challenging Paddle around the pond, or upstream until whitewater that demand serious paddling either current or scratchy rocks convince you to skills, and some sections are not safe for turn back. West dudley Pond is an ideal place anyone to paddle. No fee. for family outings and novice paddlers. Keep an eye on the wind as the open water is about 0.75 Quinebaug river NrT - mile long and 400 feet wide. the paddle below Holland Pond to east Brimfield lake the dam to Fabyan includes quickwater, river Old Killingly Pond Pond-Bridge rd., Holland, MA 01521 turns with Class i whitewater, small islands with 194 Pond rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 thelastgreenvalley.org narrow channels and fallen trees. You should killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org A dozen free parking spaces in the unpaved have enough water to paddle with at least 200 Part of Killingly Pond State Park, this pond has parking lot at the put-in & more in an adjacent lot. cfs at the USgS Streamgage at Westville dam. canoe/kayak put-in access available for an easy this segment is within the east Brimfield lake Beware of turbulence from water released from lakeview Marine-Paddlesport paddle. No fee. Project of the U.S. Army Corps of engineers and the dam to run the powerhouse; it is automated rentals is a designated Watchable Wildlife Area. Paddle and unpredictable. it may get boney in the half- 311 thompson rd., Webster, MA 01570 Poquetanuck Cove downstream 3.9 miles to east Brimfield lake mile rock garden sections between rte. 131 508-461-6020 drawbridge rd., ledyard, Ct 06339 Boat ramp with little current, extensive wildlife (old turnpike road) and rte. 197 at the state [email protected] thelastgreenvalley.org habitat, 3 picnic landings and no portages. line. You will float comfortably again once you lakeviewWebster.com Parking for 8 cars at the Quentin Long Car-Top excellent 3-hour outing for beginning paddlers pass under rte. 197. Be careful as you approach rent a stand-up paddleboard or kayak and Boat Launch. 100 foot carry to the water. and families,though once you enter the open Fabyan dam which is unsafe to shoot. Hug the paddle some of the 1,442 acres of the largest Poquetanuck Cove is a 2 mile long tidal estuary water of east Brimfield lake, strong winds shore on river left and enter the marked channel natural lake in southern New england. launch located between the towns of Preston and can be daunting. Paddle conditions are best for the take-out/portage. No fee. from one of lakeview Marine’s 2 locations – the ledyard. Ct deeP describes the cove as the when flow is more than 50 cubic feet per marina at 311 thompson rd. in Webster or from largest and highest quality brackish water second (cfs), as measured by the online USgS Quinebaug river NrT - the shore at Memorial Beach Park in Webster. meadow and cattail marsh on the thames Streamgage at east Brimfield. Below 20 to 30 Fabyan to West Thompson lake rentals are available for one hour up to a full day. river. the cove is a significant fish and wildlife cfs, it will be a scratchy and weedy ride. No fee. 622 Fabyan-Woodstock rd. Walk-ins welcomed, reservations preferred. See habitat area known for sheltering flocks of N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 website for hours, pricing and policies. wintering birds. Bald eagles are a common Quinebaug river NrT - thelastgreenvalley.org, nae.usace.army.mil sight during the winter months. No fee. east Brimfield lake Park in small lots on either side of Fabyan- Norwich Harbor Water Trail Across from 366-398 Sturbridge rd. Woodstock Rd; carry is less than 250 feet. Howard t. Brown Park, 100 Chelsea Harbor dr., Poquetanuck Cove Fiskdale, MA 01581 • thelastgreenvalley.org this segment is within the West thompson Norwich, Ct 06360 royal oaks dr., ledyard, Ct 06339 Plenty of parking at East Brimfield Lake Boat lake project of the U.S. Army Corps of 860-823-3700 • norwichct.org thelastgreenvalley.org Ramp engineers and is 5.8 miles long with some Park on street near launching ramp. Street side parking is available. Usable only at Because current is not an issue, you can paddle moving water but no rapids, some flat water, Begin & end your choice of paddles at Howard high tide. upstream to Holland Pond, downstream, or extensive wildlife habitat, and no portages. it t. Brown Memorial Park. Unique scenery See description above. both, depending on the weather, your time is an excellent 3 hour outing for paddlers who and history surround you. Pass Yantic Falls & and stamina. No fee. are comforatable with moving water. Before indian leap upstream a mile on the Yantic. you go, check the West thompson lake dam greeneville dam is 2.5 miles upstream on the website for "West thompson lake real time Shetucket. Head 4 miles downstream on the Water levels;" if you have at least 225 cfs, you thames to trading Cove. long island Sound is 16 miles downstream. No fee. continued on next page

98 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Paddling 99 will have a pleasant ride. Below that level, Quinebaug river NrT - take-out on river right, stay close to the Shetucket river NrT – you'll scrape or have to walk. As you leave the riverside Park, Brooklyn right bank and arrange your group in a line. lauter Park to Plains road shelter of the river and enter West thompson 18 day St., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 the broad current can make this a tricky 619 Jackson St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 lake, wind can be a factor. Hug the left shore thelastgreenvalley.org landing. Have the first paddlers ashore catch thelastgreenvalley.org for the final mile to the West thompson lake River access is at the end of the parking lot on subsequent boats as they pull in. No fee. Plenty of parking along road and for several cars Boat ramp. No fee. the left. near boat launch. the town of Brooklyn’s riverside Park Canoe Quinebaug river NrT - robert Manship relatively easy put in, but beware of large rock Quinebaug river NrT - launch is very user friendly. Both novice and Park to Butts Bridge, Canterbury at launch location depending on water levels. West Thompson lake experienced paddlers can enjoy several hours 39-55 lovell lane, Canterbury, Ct 06331 lauter Park is a popular paddling starting point, 341-365 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 here. the site is easy to find, has good parking, thelastgreenvalley.org and is actually on the Natchaug river which thelastgreenvalley.org, nae.usace.army.mil and can be used almost all year. it is a good At the bottom of the sloping driveway, the launch quickly meets up with the Willimantic, where 25-30 free parking spaces at the West Thompson place for fishing and a picnic although there is straight ahead. Plenty of parking spaces in together they form the Shetucket. depending on Lake Boat Ramp; you can drive down to the water are no restroom facilities. Paddlers can travel that corner of the park. Portable restrooms often water levels the river moves with some current, to unload/load. three to four miles upstream and then return available. The path to the water is moderately but is still relatively easy for novice paddlers. the Paddle around the lake and venture upstream back downstream to the launch site. No fee. sloped and can be slippery. river passes under route 66, makes three sharp to the north end where the Quinebaug river After robert Manship Park, the current slows turns, then flows under the route 14 Main Street enters. Winds are changeable and can make Quinebaug river NrT - and the river makes five large, meandering Bridge and passes the wastewater treatment paddling difficult, especially for inexperienced Killingly to Plainfield turns. the lack of current may make paddling facility. 3.2 miles to the Plains road landing, just and young paddlers. No fee. 43 Wauregan rd., Killingly, Ct 06239 feel sluggish and you may wonder whether the under the Plains road Bridge on the western thelastgreenvalley.org bends will ever end! 5.6 miles to Butts Bridge. shore (river right.) Be aware of current when Quinebaug river NrT - Plenty of parking, even if ball games are in No fee. approaching the landing. No fee. Putnam to Pomfret progress. Park and carry your boat down the 80-82 Kennedy drive, Putnam, Ct 06260 gravel driveway between the baseball fields to the Quinebaug river NrT - Butts Bridge to Shetucket river NrT – thelastgreenvalley.org paved Quinebaug River Trail. Turn left onto the Aspinook Pond, Canterbury Plains road to Salt rock State Park & About 12 parking spaces. The shoreline is a trail and carry about 100 feet more to the kiosk. 67 Butts Bridge rd., Canterbury, Ct 06331 Campround, Baltic (Sprague) grassy bank with a 1-2 foot drop to the water; this is the most challenging segment of thelastgreenvalley.org 305-331 Plains rd., Windham, Ct 06226 this can be tricky, depending on water levels. water trail on the Quinebaug. You can paddle Room for many cars. You can pull up right to the thelastgreenvalley.org the trip to route 101 in Pomfret is 5.9 miles 5.3 miles to the Ct deeP Fish Hatchery, water’s edge. The landing is a nearly flat firm Ample parking at town rec fields for many cars. long with current, some quick-water and flat- or continue on to robert Manship Park in surface into the flatwater of Aspinook Pond. 50 foot carry to top of river bank, then 25 foot water, but no portages. it is an excellent 2 hour Canterbury for a 10 mile outing. Along the way, Anglers launch power boats here, too, so it can be long steep incline to the water. outing for paddlers who are comfortable with you’ll encounter lots of quick-water, several busy during weekends. No public restrooms. this 7 mile segment is popular & scenic, moving water. this section holds water well Class ii rapids, spiky remnants of dams, some the still water of Aspinook Pond and easy passing railroad tracks, route 32, and finally and may be navigable when other sections are flat-water and no portages. it is a challenging access make this an excellent place for novice into a more wooded habitat, offering common too low. Beginners will enjoy this stretch with outing for experienced paddlers. With paddlers to learn new skills safely. the scenery sightings of eagles, osprey, muskrat, otters & moderate flow of 300 to 600 cfs on the USgS moderate flows, this stretch of the river moves is less dramatic than upriver, but you may see more. A mile from the launch you’ll approach Streamgage at Cargill Falls, Putnam. No fee. swiftly with broad, powerful current. No fee. everything from bald eagles and osprey to an island. Paddle to the east side (river left) wood ducks, Canada geese and mergansers. through the wider channel. Pass under the Quinebaug river NrT - You can paddle downriver on the pond almost route 203 bridge (which can be used for Plainfield to Canterbury 3 miles to Jewett City. No fee. an emergency exit only, but is not a public 139-159 trout Hatchery rd., Plainfield, Ct 06374 landing or launch location), and note that thelastgreenvalley.org Shetucket river National recreation you will also pass the private Windham Fish When the gate is open, you can drive to the Water Trail (NrT) - An Overview & game Club, which is not a public landing launch and drop off or pick up boats, but you Windham to Norwich, Ct either. Five miles from the Plains road launch, are not permitted to park there. There is plenty thelastgreenvalley.org paddlers must portage the Scotland dam. of parking outside the gate which is several the Shetucket river National recreation do Not PAddle oVer SCotlANd dAM! the hundred feet from the river. Water trail provides paddlers with 22 miles portage is on the western shore (river right), the 4.7 miles of paddling to robert Manship of paddling enjoyment with four portages. 350 feet long with the first 50 feet up a hill Park in Canterbury is somewhat less Follow the Shetucket river Water trail starting beside dam, then down a sloping path to challenging than the miles above the hatchery, at the lauter Park launch in Willimantic and launch location below the dam. this is a great but there are several stretches of white water ending 22 river miles downstream at Harold spot to relax and rest up for the remainder to paddle carefully. generally, the river is wide, t. Brown Memorial Park in Norwich. Before of the paddle to Salt rock State Park. drier undeveloped, tree-lined and very beautiful! you go, be sure to check the Paddle guide summer months can make the stretch below Watch for the route 14 bridge as you near (thelastgreenvalley.org) for information on the dam very “bony.” Salt rock State Park is robert Manship Park. As you approach the each segment. No fee. continued on next page L. Sweetnam

100 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Paddling 101 approximately 2 miles from the dam on the United Methodist Church (please do not park Shetucket river NrT – Greeneville Dam eastern shore (river left). You can exit the river here Sundays from 10am-noon, as it is used to Howard T. Brown Memorial Park at Salt rock by carrying your boat 300 feet for church services.) Launch above the dam to 2-14 roosevelt Ave., Norwich, Ct 06360 from landing, through tunnel under railroad paddle up to Sprague River Park, or launch below thelastgreenvalley.org tracks to parking area. No fee. the dam to paddle down as far as Howard T. Parking for a few cars is located off Roosevelt Ave. Brown Park (7 miles with 2 portages.) on a dirt access road adjacent to river by the river Shetucket river NrT – Salt rock Parking also at Red McKeon Park, a newer and information kiosk. Access river through the woods or State Park & Campround to easier launch just 0.5 further south on Rte. 97 carry 1,000 feet to the launch area below the dam. Sprague river Park with a 300 feet carry down paved path to launch. this 2 mile section takes you through a 137 Scotland rd., Baltic (Sprague), Ct 06330 Just over 1.5 mile mostly flatwater paddle is popular fishing area and away from greeneville thelastgreenvalley.org easy with just a slight current. Pass houses dam’s fish lift, which allows migratory fish to Parking area is 300 feet from river through flat and woods, travel under rte. 395 and past a move upstream from long island Sound & pedestrian tunnel running under railroad tracks. large trash incinerator plant. the views of the the thames river into the Shetucket. Paddle Paddle the 2.1 miles from the campground Ponemah Mill complex and its beautiful towers through the City of Norwich, past the east to the popular small park which attracts fly is something special. this is a popular stretch Main St. Bridge and to Brown Memorial Park fishermen and is home to picnic benches, grills for fishing. Paddlers must portage at the where the Yantic & Shetucket rivers combine and a portable restroom available on site in taftville dam, a large and imposing structure to form the thames river. take out in Brown warmer months. the landing on the east side of 500 feet across the river and one of the most Memorial Park. No fee. river (river left) can be tricky with exposed rocks difficult on the Shetucket. do Not PAddle on both sides of the shore. depending on water oVer tAFtVille dAM! take out on eastern Shetucket river NrT – levels, stay middle/right of river approaching shore (river left) above the dam. this landing Howard T. Brown Memorial Park landing, then paddle hard left across current to is closed to vehicle access from November 1 to 11-99 Market St., Norwich, Ct 06360 the beach/landing area. No fee. April 1. No fee. thelastgreenvalley.org Willimantic river NrT - ct-norwich.civicplus.com/documentcenter/ Stafford Springs to Heron Cove Shetucket river NrT – Shetucket river NrT – view/1657 Commuter lot on rte. 32 Sprague river Park to Occum Dam or Taftville Dam to Greeneville Dam Plenty of parking at Brown Memorial Park or Stafford Springs, Ct 06076 red McKeon Park riverview dr./Boat launch dr. (off rte. 169) at the municipal lot across from the park on thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org 24-78 North Main St. (rte. 97) Lisbon, CT 06351 • thelastgreenvalley.org Chelsea Harbor Dr. 15 spaces available on weekends only. Baltic (Sprague), Ct 06330 Parking & launch areas areas are accessed from Paddle the Shetucket, the Yantic and thames this challenging segment is best run at thelastgreenvalley.org Riverview Dr. (also the entrance to Wheelabrator river from this starting point, as you explore medium to high water by experienced Ample parking in this popular small park. Launch Technologies Lisbon),and are closed to vehicles the Norwich Harbor Water trail, with maps and paddlers. downed trees, old dams, fishermen, from park picnic/beach area unless water levels fromNovember 1 to April 1. Put in via several steps information available at ct-norwich.civicplus. and rocks are a few of the challenges. 6.5 miles are too low, then launch just under the Rte. 97 with handrails from the top of the dam to the rocky com/documentcenter/view/1657. No fee. to Heron Cove. Consult the Paddle guide for bridge instead. Although wide, launching in this put in location below the dam.It is a long 700+ feet more information prior to launching. No fee. area can be a bit bony in low water. carry from parking, down steps to launch. Willimantic river National recreation enjoy picturesque coves, inlets and lots of *this section is not recommended for most Water Trail (NrT) - An Overview Willimantic river NrT - wildlife in the river habitat along this 2.5 mile paddlers due to rocky & varying conditions, Willimantic, Ct Heron Cove to Merrow Meadow section on the way to occum, where paddlers dramatic changes in water levels, plus very bony thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org Heron Cove on South river rd., tolland, Ct 06084 must portage at the occum dam, which has a paddling as you approach downtown Norwich. the Willimantic river National recreation thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org 14 foot drop. do Not PAddle oVer oCCUM this 2.4 mile section carries you past the rte. Water trail provides more than 22 miles of Parking for many cars. Follow the paved road to dAM! Approach dam and portage on the 12 bridge and to the confluence with and the paddling enjoyment and challenges with the left, past the soccer fields to the boat launch eastern side (river left). Carry approximately end of the 60-mile long Quinebaug river (river only one short portage. there are 3 major parking area. 150 feet to the launch area below the dam if left). Next you’ll enjoy pretty habitat on the segments: the rapids and quickwater of the From Heron Cove it is 4.3 miles to the Merrow you’d like to paddle 0.5 miles further south to eastern shore (river left) and another popular narrow upper section; the impoundment Meadow (river left) or taylor Preserve landing red McKeon Park. No fee. fishing location. Paddlers must portage at above eagleville lake dam; and downstream (river right). Paddling on this stretch of the the greeneville dam on the eastern shore below the dam on slow-moving current or flat river is for experienced paddlers. You can Shetucket river NrT – Occum Dam or (river left), which can be very muddy! do Not water to the new landing in Willimantic, Ct. experience Class ii rapids or more depending red McKeon Park to Taftville Dam PAddle oVer greeNeVille dAM! to exit the Before you go, be sure to check the Paddle on water conditions, in addition to rocks and occum dam: 23 Church St. river, walk through woods to parking area along guide (thelastgreenvalley.org) for information possibly strainers. Consult the Paddle guide Baltic (Sprague), Ct 06330 the dirt road off of roosevelt Ave., or carry 300 on each segment. No fee. for additional information prior to launching. red McKeon Park: 30 taftville-occum rd. (rte. feet to the launch below the dam to continue No fee. 97), occum (Norwich), Ct 06360 down to Brown Memorial Park. No fee. thelastgreenvalley.org Parking at dam is available adjacent to the dam, continued on next page Monday – Saturday, across from the Versailles

102 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Paddling 103 Willimantic river NrT - Willimantic river NrT - Merrow Meadow to river Park eagleville lake to Willimantic Explore! Merrow Meadow Park on Merrow rd., rte. 275, Mansfield, Ct 06268 Mansfield, Ct 06268 thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org Parking for a few cars on river right (Coventry) Retail – Arts, Antiques & Uniques Parking for 10 or more cars and a good location or parking for 20 cars river left (Mansfield). Use for family outings with walking trails and a nicely Mansfield lot for put-in below dam; carry across Shopping local helps our communities grow. Each unique downtown in The Last Green Valley maintained park. Route 275 to launch along Eagleville Preserve Trail. offers a diverse collection of shops, products, galleries and artists. You’ll recognize so many the paddle to river Park is 3 miles long and the river in this segment is narrow, wooded, of our business partners because they give back to their communities, while offering unique for experienced paddlers. You'll encounter 2 and flows along railroad tracks and farms. products and personal customer service. Find basic needs, plus gifts for all. Please tell them islands on this stretch. Approach the second Watch for low branches, downed trees, we sent you! island slowly. the quickest route is on the and sand bars, and in high flows, partially left, but it is narrow and can get blocked with submerged farm fences. there are 6 bridges on trees. the right side can be shallow. Below this this section of river; take out river left just after island, after a straight-away, beware of a sharp the 6th bridge (Air line trail foot bridge). You right turn where the current can range from must exit the river here to avoid dangerous mild to strong, pushing you to river left. this dams in downtown Willimantic. Consult the area has strong eddies and a number of bends. Paddle guide for more information prior to the current begins to slow as you pass under launching. No fee. route 44 approaching the river Park landing (river left). No fee. Willimantic river NrT – Air line Trail landing & launch Willimantic river NrT - 42 Wilson St. (rte. 66 to Bridge St., immediate river Park to eagleville lake, Mansfield right into lot at sign for Ct eastern railroad Plains rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 Museum), Willimantic, Ct 06226 thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org thelastgreenvalley.org, willimanticriver.org 10+ spaces and a nicely landscaped circular drive Parking for a few cars in small area on left side of for easy access unloading boats near the launch. road approximately 0.5 miles down dirt road. river Park in Mansfield is just upstream Caution: it is not safe to paddle downstream of the point where the river becomes an (to the left facing the river at the launch site), impoundment behind eagleville dam. Access as there is no public landing downstream. for car-top carriers is excellent; the concrete Newly constructed and dedicated in 2016, L. Sulkazi ramp is smooth and wide and the gradual this launch generally offers an easy upstream slope to the water's edge makes getting in (to the right facing the river) paddle except in The Arc emporium & The Arc Booklovers' Gourmet and out of boats easy. this is the best launch high waters or after rain. Paddle up 1 mile to redemption Center 55 East Main St. (Rte. 12) • Webster, MA 01570 site on the river for novice paddlers and the Columbia rte. 66 bridge, and if conditions 22 rte. 171, Woodstock, Ct 06281 508-949-6232 • [email protected] those unfamiliar with paddling in current. the allow, continue 6 miles further to eagleville. 860-928-4727 • [email protected] bookloversgourmet.com spacious and well-groomed launch site, plus take inside curves for smoother water, and qvarc.org the adjacent playing field, makes it an ideal site with limited development along this stretch The Christmas Barn for outings with kids. Paddling upstream you wildlife viewing opportunities exist, such as Art and Garden/Foliage Tours 835 rte. 169, Woodstock, Ct 06281 will encounter some current, but it's worth the spotting flying eagles & swimming otters. 860-429-7598 • artgardenct.com 860-928-7652 • [email protected] extra effort to explore in this direction until Paddle as far as the current or your time-table the Art and garden and Foliage tour 2018 thechristmasbarnonline.com the current gets the best of you. Since the river allows, then turn around and return to the Air features 13 professional artists in their studios becomes an impoundment downstream of line trail landing. No fee. and unique and beautiful gardens. the artists Danielson Surplus the launch, this is a good place for a loop trip display painting, sculpture, jewelry and 151 Main St. (rte. 12), danielson, Ct 06239 with no worries about current; just be aware Willimantic Whitewater photography in their studio and gardens. their 860-774-6287 • danielsonsurplussales.com of wind on the lake. 1.4 miles one way to Partnership studios are located in the towns of Willington, Supplier of tlgV Walktober “Follow the leader” eagleville lake. to portage eagleville dam, take P.o. Box 406, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0406 Mansfield, Coventry, Chaplin and Ashford. t-shirts! out on river left. Parking and a take-out also 860-455-3611 • willimanticwhitewater.org Your one-stop shop for all your sporting goods available river right. No fee. needs, screen printing, embroidery service, plus quality work and casual clothing for the entire family. Family owned and operated since 1950. 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104 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Retail 105 The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild/NeCTAG enchanted Jewelry c/o 101 Allen Hill rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234-3420 104 Main St. (rte. 12), danielson, Ct 06239 Meets at Pomfret Historical Society 860-774-0545 11 town House dr., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 [email protected] on the 1st thursday of the month at 6:30 pm enchantedjewelryct.com [email protected] • nectag.org like enchanted Jewelry on Facebook & instagram Sawmill Pottery enchanted Jewelry is a third-generation, 112 Main St., #14, Putnam, Ct 06260-1922 full-service fine jewelry and watch shop. We 860-963-7807 • [email protected] love visitors and aim to help each person with sawmillpottery.com their fine jewelry and watch needs. our goal is to maintain gilles' traditions of quality, value, honesty, integrity, trust and enjoying each

other's company. enchanted Jewelry gives Zoldak B. back, supports and is very active in the local Semaki & Bird community. Stroll in Killingly’s downtown 860-974-2477 • [email protected] borough of danielson and shop local with Goudreau’s at Nash Garden Center [email protected] • semakishop.com enchanted Jewelry. 215 Wauregan rd. (rte. 12), danielson, Ct 06239 Semaki & Bird is a company inspired by 860-774-0412 • [email protected] nature featuring museum quality jewelry Frog rock rest Stop facebook.com/goudreaus-at-Nash-garden-Center and stationery products, committed to earth 212 Pomfret rd. (rte. 44), eastford, Ct 06242 friendly products. our papers are recycled, The Hoot/The Hoot Gifts and we print using soybean inks. Semaki & 860-377-6025 • [email protected] 86 Storrs rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 Photography DDrobney like us on Facebook Bird is proud of its creative presentation and 860-456-2775 • Fax: 860-456-2410 packaging. Products are accompanied with Garden Gate Florist [email protected] • hootgifts.com an educational message whenever possible. The Trink-et Shoppe etc. 260 rte. 171, South Woodstock, Ct 06267 our company provides excellent service and 103 Main St., danielson, Ct 06239 860-928-0571 • [email protected] support, plus designs and manufactures quality 860-774-5337 • Fax: 860-779-1861 gardengatefloristct.com products at affordable prices. [email protected] Hull Forest Products trinketshoppe.com 101 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Willimantic Food Co-Op 860-974-0127, 1-800-353-3331 Sturbridge Tourist Association 91 Valley St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 Fax: 860-974-2963 • hullforest.com town of Sturbridge 860-456-3611 Connecticut's largest sawmill, turning locally- 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 [email protected] grown wood into custom wide-plank flooring [email protected] willimanticfood.coop visitsturbridge.org and conserving a landscape of working forests Windham regional Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick across New england since 1965. Visit our wood Arts Council, Inc. flooring showroom and see what we can make visit or an extended stay, we hope you P. o. Box 847, Willimantic, Ct 06226-0847 for you. our forestry division helps woodland will make the most of our beautiful town. 860-423-1728 • [email protected] owners manage their forestland for income, like the New england seasons, the people windhamrac.org wildlife, and aesthetics. Visit the wood flooring and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, showroom hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am - 4 pm, constantly changing, and you will want to and nights/weekends by appointment. come back for the experience. Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & The Sunshine Shop, Inc. Marketplace 925 Upper Maple St., dayville, Ct 06241 228 Stafford rd. (Jct. rtes. 31 & 32) 860-774-1662 • Fax: 860-779-2186 Mansfield, CT 06250 • 860-456-2578 thesunshineshop.net [email protected] mansfielddrivein.com DDrobney Photography DDrobney

106 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Retail 107 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES east Brimfield lake Heritage riverfront Trail/ 24 riverview Ave. (off rte. 20) Yantic Falls - Uncas leap Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 100 Chelsea Harbor dr., Norwich, Ct 06360 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil 860-823-3700 • norwichct.org Scenic Overlooks & Views Scenic beauty, views & wildlife sightings can be Park at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. enjoyed year-round along a 6 mile flat water take the paved walkway along the Yantic river Places to dally in The Last Green Valley? We’ve got them! Bring a camera, paint a canvas, hold National recreation Water trail that twists & through historic Norwich. A footbridge over hands, or sketch a scene. Each season in The Last Green Valley is its own masterpiece, so visit turns from Holland Pond to east Brimfield lake the Yantic river offers a scenic vista of the often. Scenic overlooks and views offer stunning panoramas and vistas year-round. on the Quinebaug river. No fees on U.S. Army cascading waters of Yantic Falls and the cove Corps operated sites. below. Handicapped accessible. leashed dogs are welcome. No fee. ekonk Hill Turkey Farm 227 ekonk Hill rd. (rte. 49), Sterling, Ct 06354 James l. Goodwin State Forest 860-564-0248 • [email protected] 23 Potter rd., (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 ekonkhillturkeyfarm.com 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep ekonk Hill road is a beautiful ride any time of the pavilion sits beside & overlooking year. Stop in to ekonk Hill turkey Farm, get a Pine Acres lake, seats 50 and is available treat from the bakery, or some ice cream, and 1stcome/1st served to the public 365 days enjoy the views. a year from dawn until dusk. While you are there enjoy a stroll, the nature center and the Fort Hill Farms & Gardens gardens, too. No fee. 260 Quaddick rd., thompson, Ct 06277 860-923-3439 Mansfield Hollow lake [email protected]; 141 Mansfield Hollow rd. [email protected] Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 forthillfarms.com 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil A scenic location in the last green Valley for Park in public lot on rte. 6. many reasons. once you visit, you will know Stroll & enjoy panoramic views from the what we mean! paved walk out to the dam. You'll see birds, swimming swans, great sunsets and even small Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve planes coming & going from the airport next Courtesty Trust Wyndham Land 954 Storrs rd. (rte. 195), Mansfield, Ct 06250 door. No fee. Allen Hill Farm outstanding view in all directions at the scenic 860-429-3015 • [email protected] 502 Allen Hill rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 overlook. A local eagle Scout project is adding mansfieldct.gov Norwich Harbor Water Trail/ 860-774-7064 signage from the gate to the scenic overlook, Park behind Historical Society. Yantic Falls - Uncas leap [email protected] • allenhillfarm.com which is about a mile walk. the land trust 102 acres of mostly forested land with an Howard t. Brown Park, 100 Chelsea Harbor dr. With views looking eastward and westward to offers hikes during tlgV’s Spring outdoors easy 1.41 mile trail. Named more for poetic Norwich, Ct 06360 forever, Allen Hill Farm offers you the chance and Walktober to introduce this parcel to the alliteration than for topographic accuracy, the 860-823-3700 • norwichct.org to enjoy in so many ways. Hold your event, public. No fee. cliff is actually 100’ high. enjoy cliff-top views Park near ramp. meeting, or wedding at Allen Hill Farm, and be of the Fenton river Valley, lake Naubesatuck 2 options to view Yantic Falls. Paddle out from sure to visit during the Christmas season for Coney rock Preserve Overlook - and the distant ridges of Scotland. Map with Howard t. Brown Memorial Park - the unique the perfect tree and those stunning views. Joshua’s Trust points of interest online. No fee. scenic quality of the cascading waterfall is Chaffeeville & Mulberry rds. unparalleled and just a mile upstream on the Bull Hill Preserve – Mansfield, CT 06250 • 860-429-3015 Grassland Bird Conservation Center Yantic or from the land. A footbridge over the Wyndham land Trust [email protected] at Pomfret - Connecticut Audubon river (accessible via Heritage riverfront trail) Bull Hill rd., thompson, Ct 06255 mansfieldct.gov, joshuastrust.org Society offers a quite different look of the falls and 860-963-2090 • [email protected] 220 wooded acres owned partly by the town 218 day rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 cove below. No fee. Wyndhamlandtrust.org and partly by Joshua's trust offer 5 easy miles 860-928-4948 ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret Drive east for approximately one mile on Bull Hill of trails. Joshua's trust yellow-blazed Chapin continued on next page Road from the intersection with Senexet Road in trail leads to the 1,000-foot-long cliff to enjoy take a seat in the grass or bring a blanket or Woodstock. Drive though the green metal gate dramatic views. No fee. lawn chair as you look out over meadows, up and park on the left. at endless skies and to the forests beyond. A premier and ever-growing preserve of more Bring your bird book, because you might see than 500 acres offers diverse habitat with an something new! No fees.

108 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Scenic Overlooks & Views 109 Old Furnace State Park Explore! So. Frontage rd./ross rd. (off rte. 6) Killingly, Ct 06239 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Service Businesses gently sloping trail through pine forest steepens at the end. efforts are rewarded with These services and businesses are vital to our region. The Last Green Valley appreciates their panoramic views from rocky outcrops 200' support and partnership because they give back to their community. We urge you to keep it above the valley. You’ll see Half Hill Pond (aka local and choose them for your needs. Please let them know you found them in Explore! Upper ross Pond) & unobscured views across eastern Ct into ri. A lush mix of tree cover surrounds & adds "wow factor" each fall. No fee. MEDICAL EMERGENCY Med-east Medical Walk-In Center Courtesy Trust Land Groton 1703 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 Pachaug State Forest FACILITIES 860-456-1252 • medeastclinic.com rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 UConn Horsebarn Hill dial 911 in an emergency. double-check facility hours before you go, Mon. - Thurs., 9 am - 7 pm, Fri., 9 am – 6 pm, 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep Horsebarn Hill rd., Storrs, Ct 06269 as times may have changed since Explore! Sat. – Sun., 10 am - 3 pm Scenic vistas galore include the 441' Mt. Misery 860-486-2413 overlook, which is the highest point in the was printed. animalscience.uconn.edu; ecohusky.uconn. New england Family Medical & vicinity, giving a fine view of Pachaug Forest edu/development/parks.html William W. Backus Hospital/emergency Walk-In Center and Voluntown. the overlook is accessible by Climb Horsebarn Hill for fantastic views of the Care & Trauma Center 52 Church St., Putnam, Ct 06260 trail or car (600' from parking area.) Some fees. UConn Storrs Campus & then turn to view the 326 Washington St., Norwich, Ct 06360 860-928-6044 forests in the other direction. Wow. great for Mon. - Fri., 8 am – 6 pm, Putnam river Trail/Cargill Falls 860-823-6389 • backushospital.org night sky views in either direction, too. No fee. Sat. - Sun., 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Kennedy dr. & rte. 44, Putnam, Ct 06260 Open 24/7 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us Wells State Park/Carpenter rocks PhysicianOne Urgent Care Park in a few lots on Kennedy Dr. Concentra Urgent Care 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) 607 West Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360 the 2.5 mile Putnam river trail, part of the 10 Connecticut Ave., Norwich, Ct 06360 Sturbridge, MA 01566 860-892-9000 • physicianoneurgentcare.com east Coast greenway, winds through the park, 860-859-5100 • concentra.com 508-347-9257 • mass.gov Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 8 pm, Sat. - Sun. & Holidays, and includes great photography or painting Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm 10+ miles of trails cross the property, which are 9 am – 5 pm opportunities at scenic Cargill Falls. enjoy for hiking only (no off-road vehicles). A popular Day Kimball Hospital a loftier view of the Quinebaug river from route leads to the scenic vista at Carpenter 320 Pomfret St. (rte. 44), Putnam, Ct 06260 Plainfield emergency Care Center Church St. No fee. rocks from which the eastern section and 860-928-6541 • daykimball.org 582 Norwich rd. (rte. 12), Plainfield, Ct 06374 Walker Pond can be viewed. Some fees. Open 24/7 860-230-2830 ª backushospital.org Open 24/7 West Thompson lake Harrington Hospital 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 roseland lake – roseland Park 100 South St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Plainfield Walk-In Medical Center 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 508-765-9771 • harringtonhospital.org 558 Norwich rd. (rte. 12), Plainfield, Ct 06374 the natural setting surrounding West 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org Open 24/7 860-564-4054 “like” roseland Park on Facebook thompson lake is enjoyable year-round, plainfieldwalkinmedicalcenter.com offering pleasing & panoramic views from the 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre Harrington Hospital/ remillard Family Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - 1 pm dam for sightseers, artists and photographers roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, emergency Department — different in each season. Some fees. unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots 340 thompson rd. (rte. 193), Webster, MA 01570 UConn Health Urgent Care/Storrs of woods & some homes. Catch largemouth one royce Circle, Suite 104 Storrs Center Wolf rock Nature Preserve – 508-943-2600 • harringtonhospital.org bass, carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. Open 24/7 Storrs, Ct 06268 Paddling, too! Winter activities include ice Joshua’s Trust 860-487-9300 • health.uconn.edu Crane Hill rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 fishing. the lake often freezes solid for ice UrgentCare express at Harrington Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 8 pm, Sat. - Sun. & Holidays, 860-429-9023 • joshuastrust.org skating. open daily, closes at sunset. No 10 N. Main St., Charleton, MA 01507 9 am - 5 pm one of Mansfield’s most spectacular landmarks, swimming. No fee. 508-248-1770 • harringtonhospital.org a 6-foot diameter glacial boulder sits atop a Mon. – Fri., 8 am - 7 pm, Sat. - Sun., 8 am - 5 pm Windham Hospital sheer 40-foot cliff. Wolves may have inhabited 112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, Ct 06226 the area when the town was settled, but by the UrgentCare express at Harrington 860-456-9116 • windhamhospital.org turn of this century this location became a great 78 Sutton Ave., oxford, MA 01540 Open 24/7 place for a walk. From the top of the ledge you 508-499-1760 • harringtonhospital.org can see the Sawmill Brook Valley below and Mon. – Fri., 8 am - 7 pm, Sat. - Sun., 8 am - 5 pm continued on next page fields on Crane Hill road. No fee.

110 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Service Businesses 111 Archambault Insurance Associates 143 Providence St. (rte. 171), Putnam, Ct 06260 860-928-0811 • archambaultins.com Cornerstone Bank Chase Graphics, Inc. 253 Main St. (rte. 131), Southbridge, MA 01550 James and debra St. Jean 800-939-9103 • cornerstonebank.com bankHometown 124 School St., Putnam, Ct 06260 Cornerstone Bank was formed in 2017, and was 888-307-5887 • hometowncoop.com 860-928-3973 • Fax: 860-928-1732 built on the foundation of two local, mutual 13 Convenient Branches to Serve You [email protected] banks joining together—SpencerBANK and in the last green Valley: chasegraphics.net, facebook.com/ Southbridge Savings Bank. Both banks have Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, thompson & chasegraphicsinc proudly served and supported their customers Woodstock in Connecticut Chase graphics inc. has been owned and and communities in Central Massachusetts and oxford, Sturbridge & Webster in Massachusetts operated by Jim and deb St. Jean since Northern Connecticut since 1871 and 1848, Just outside the last green Valley: Athol, Auburn, June 1988. they have been committed to respectively. individually, each bank made a leominster & S. lancaster in Massachusetts growing Chase graphics inc. over the years. positive difference in the lives of individuals and bankHometown has been serving local they expanded the facility in 2007 adding an business in their communities and together, can communities for more than 125 years. We additional 3,500 sq. ft. of office space. Most make an even greater impact. focus on providing a broad range of products recently they have invested in a state-of- the-art, 4-color Komori printing press as well and services for individuals and business of Day Kimball Healthcare all sizes and the highest levels of customer as a large format banner printer. they are 320 Pomfret St. (rte. 44), Putnam, Ct 06260 service. Member FdiC/Member SiF. Your continually upgrading equipment, keeping 860-928-6541 • [email protected] deposits are insured in full. up with the latest advances in technology and daykimball.org trends in the industry. Buell Securities Dexter-russell, Inc. 200 glastonbury Blvd., glastonbury, Ct Chelsea Groton Bank 44 river St., Southbridge, MA 01550-1834 860-657-1700 • BuellSecurities.com 904 Poquonnock rd., groton, Ct 06340-6629 508-765-0201 • Fax: 508-764-2897 Customer Care Center: 860-448-4200 or dexter1818.com Business Systems & Incentives, Inc. 855-572-1500 GENERAL SERVICES the largest manufacturer of professional 554 liberty Hwy., Unit 6, Putnam, Ct 06260 [email protected] cutlery in the US. 101 Business Solutions, llC 860-928-2921 • Fax: 860-928-5959 Chelseagroton.com Carmel A. osterlund [email protected] • bsyst.com 128 Fitzgerald rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-774-6904, 860-428-0767 [email protected] eastern Savings Bank 101bs.com Clarus Studios, Inc. 257 Main St., Norwich, Ct 06360 Byrnes Insurance Agency geoffrey Bolte 860-889-7381 • eastern-savings.com Advanced Back & Jay Byrnes Capturing the last green Valley and beyond. eastern Savings Bank has been serving the Wellness Center, llC 394 lake rd., P.o. Box 739, dayville, Ct 06241 860-481-0536 • [email protected] banking needs of eastern Connecticut since dr. debra A. Burns 860-774-8549 • Fax: 860-779-3799 clarusstudios.com 1915. We have a long history of service to the 21 South Main St., Putnam, Ct 06260 [email protected] • byrnesagency.com Clarus Studios is a local studio based in community and of providing our customers 860-928-2292 • Fax: 860-928-0537 Since opening our doors in 1932, communities Webster, Massachusetts, owned by geoff Bolte. with the banking products and services that [email protected] throughout Connecticut and neighboring Specializing in sports photography, corporate meet their needs accompanied by the highest quietcornerchiro.com states have relied on the Byrnes Agency to event, advertising/product photography and level of personal service. protect their property, assets and businesses. travel photography. geoff strives to capture American landscape at From the beginning, we have dedicated unique views and angles to promote your Sharon View Nursery ourselves to putting our clients first and are event/product/location! Clarus Studios continued on next page 630 South Main St., Sharon, MA 02067-2825 proud to say we've continued to do so. Byrnes stands out above the rest because of a 781-784-5858 • american-landscape.com has offices in both dayville (Killingly) and commitment to excellence, customer service, [email protected] Norwich Connecticut to serve you. competitive pricing and commitment to our local communities. The Arc Quinebaug Valley Carolyn & Walter McGinn, DMD 687 Cook Hill rd., danielson, Ct 06239 153 grove St., Putnam, Ct 06260 860-774-2827 • Fax: 860-774-4265 860-928-3723 • [email protected] [email protected] • qvarc.org quietcornerdental.com

112 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Service Businesses 113 for you. our forestry division helps woodland lebanon life Publications, llC owners manage their forestland for income, 23 Winter St. (mailing), Willimantic, Ct 06226 wildlife, and aesthetics. Visit the wood flooring 860-428-4208 • [email protected] showroom hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am - 4 pm, lebanonlife.org and nights/weekends by appointment. longmeadow Automotive Ivanhoe Tool & Die Co., Inc. 92 gary School rd., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 590 thompson rd., thompson, Ct 06277 860-928-5363 • [email protected] 860-923-9541 • Fax: 860-923-2497 longmeadowauto.com ivanhoetool.com The loomis Team at J & D Civil engineers, llC re/MAX Bell Park 401 ravenelle rd. dick loomis, 860-428-6616 North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 • 860-923-2920 lynn tedeschi Converse, 860-465-6631 [email protected] 25 Providence St., Putnam, Ct 06260 jdcivilengineers.com [email protected] loomisteam.com Jeff D. Helgerson excavating, Inc. 79 Bay Path rd., Charlton, MA 01507 508-248-7242 • Fax: 508-248-4654

G. Leslie Sweetnam G. Leslie [email protected] helgersonexcavating.com Millennium Power Millennium Power is a proud supporter of the last green Valley. Farm Credit east Halagan Design Group 785 Hartford Pike, dayville, Ct 06241-1739 1078 West lake Ave., guilford, Ct 06437-1341 OFS Fitel, llC 860-774-0717 • [email protected] 203-689-3453 • [email protected] Jewett City Savings Bank 50 Hall rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 farmcrediteast.com halagandesign.com 111 Main St., Jewett City, Ct 06351 508-347-8523 Farm Credit east has worked with thousands Halagan design provides web design and 860-376-4444 • jcsbank.com [email protected] • ofsoptics.com of agricultural business owners across the marketing for nonprofit organizations and our Mission at Jewett City Savings Bank is Northeast. our goal is to provide you not businesses in Ct, ri, and MA. our "done to provide financial services that meet the Parker Memorials & Stone Co. only financing and working capital, but the for you web marketing services" include needs of the communities that we serve as an 248 grove St., Putnam, Ct 06260 professional services you will need to find graphic design, Wordpress web design independent, mutually owned community bank 860-928-3008 • [email protected] and service your markets, manage your and development, organic Seo, content that operates in a safe and sound manner. We parkermemorialsct.com business and grow your profits. We are: #1 management, Social Media marketing, Pay strive to be a responsible and trusted corporate financial services cooperative for northeastern Per Click advertising and email marketing. citizen whose actions demonstrate the highest agricultural businesses, part of the national We specialize in building websites for level of integrity in the spirit of community Farm Credit System, a leader in helping small, organizations and business that are easy to use reinvestment and equal opportunity. young and beginning farmers get started in marketing tools. agriculture and proud sponsors of dozens of lake road Generating PierceCare activities & organizations. 56 Alexander Parkway, dayville, Ct 06241 36 Vina lane, Brooklyn, Ct 06234 860-779-8300 860-779-8700 • Fax: 860-779-8701 [email protected] • piercecare.org Hull Forest Products landon Tire PierceCare is the only community in the area 101 Hampton rd. (rte. 97) 611 Windham rd, Willimantic, Ct 06226 offering a continuum of care. relax with Fiberoptics Technology Inc. Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 860-456-0000 • Fax: 860-423-6639 Creamery Brook Village's independent and 1 Quasset rd., Pomfret, Ct 06258 860-974-0127, 1-800-353-3331 [email protected] Assisted lifestyles in spacious apartments or 860-928-0443 • fiberoptix.com Fax: 860-974-2963 • hullforest.com www.landontire.com cottages. Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & leading manufacturer of fiberoptic Connecticut's largest sawmill, turning locally- rehab Center offers expert short-term rehab in components for industrial & medical grown wood into custom wide-plank flooring law Office of Andrea l. Truppa our beautiful, newly renovated rooms as well applications since 1977. Fiberoptics and conserving a landscape of working forests 24 Stearns St., danielson, Ct 06239 as award winning long-term nursing care. technology is a proud Corporate Supporter of across New england since 1965. Visit our wood 860-779-1000 • [email protected] the last green Valley. flooring showroom and see what we can make truppalaw.com continued on next page

114 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Service Businesses 115 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Putnam Bank Savings Institute Bank & Trust Co. 40 Main St., Putnam, Ct 06260 803 Main St., (rte. 66), Willimantic, Ct 06226 Skate Parks 860-928-6501, 800-377-4424 860-423-4581 • savingsinstitute.com putnambank.com Sponsor of TLGV Historical Collaborations! The Last Green Valley is home to many skate parks of varied levels. Some draw skaters from Sponsor of Acorn Adventures in The Last Green Savings institute Bank & trust offers a full around the northeast U.S., while others are the perfect place to learn. Respect and help care Valley! range of financial services to individuals, for the parks you visit. Community banking made easy since 1862. businesses and municipalities through its We offer products and services for all your eastern Connecticut and Southern rhode personal or business financial needs, and island offices. strive to serve and support the communities of Baltic Skate Park Oxford Center Skate Park eastern Connecticut. Sullivan & Company real estate river St., Baltic, Ct 06330 4 Maple rd., oxford, MA 01540 51 W. old Sturbridge rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 Welcoming skaters and BMX riders alike, 508-987-6002 • town.oxford.ma.us rawson Materials 413-245-1062 • [email protected] the Baltic Skate Park is located behind the Found near the community center, this fenced- 6 Kennedy dr., Putnam, Ct 06260 sullivanandcompanyrealestate.com recreation fields off river Street by the in park is open daylight hours for all to enjoy, Shetucket river. open until 10 pm or when the although some helmet and pad rules apply. 860-963-6584 • Fax: 860-963-7063 Thompson Congregational, [email protected] lights are turned off. No fee. No fee. United Church of Christ rawsonmaterials.com 347 thompson rd., P.o. Box 308 Donald Alfiero Skate Park Owen Bell Skate Park reliance Health, Inc. thompson, Ct 06277 8 Mahan dr., Norwich, Ct 06360 town Farm rd. (off rte. 101), dayville, Ct 06241 860 923-2431 • [email protected] 40 Broadway, Norwich, Ct 06360 860-823-3791 • norwichct.org 860-779-5390 • killingly.org/parks-recreation thompsonUCC.org open dawn till dusk, this outdoor skate park this outdoor skate park has been a hit since it 860-887-6536 • Fax: 860-885-1970 is situated near Norwich tech with room to first opened. located in owen Bell Park, there [email protected] Thompson ecumenical empowerment reliancehealthinc.org breath - and skate. No fee. are also playgrounds, basketball and tennis Group (TeeG) courts, ball fields, a track and bathrooms (not 15 thatcher rd., P.o. Box 664 Jewett City Skate Park always open). No fee. North grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Wilson St. & Hill St., griswold, Ct 06351 860-923-3458 • Fax: 860-923-5770 860-376-7060 • griswoldyfs.com Plainfield Skate Park [email protected] • teegonline.org Savers Bank Skate enthusiasts will definitely be on a roll in 95 Canterbury rd. (rte. 14A) 270 Main St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Village electric, llC this park. there are no fees, but a free Skate Plainfield, Ct 06374 508-764-4329 • saversbank.com 255 ledge rd., dayville, Ct 06241 Park Pass is required. open until 10 pm. See 860-564-1819 • Plainfieldct.org/recreation Sponsor of the TLGV Volunteer Ranger Program! 860-334-4355 • Fax: 860-779-1370 website for pass registration and rules. Perfect your noseslides & tailslides on the With over a century of business in South- [email protected] ramps & walls at this town-owned skate park in Central Massachusetts, Savers Bank believes in lauter Park BMX/Skate Park front of the middle school. Park at the school, outstanding customer service, commitments Weiss & Hale Financial, llC 625 Jackson St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 then hop on and catch some air. No fee. to the community, an ultimate mix of 697 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259-1124 860-465-3046 • Windhamct.com consumer and commercial products and 860-928-2341 • [email protected] A popular outdoor park with huge tranny Putnam Skate Park expertise for all your financial needs. We are weissandhale.com around most of the outside, steel coping, and 155 Church St., Putnam, Ct 06260 strongly committed to being Simply Better in the middle is set up like a giant street section. putnamct.us/parks-recreation Wheelabrator lisbon everything we do. open dawn to dusk. No fee. located beside the Quinebaug river (between 425 South Burnham Highway, lisbon, Ct 06351 the court house & police station), the park is 860-885-3512 • Wtienergy.com Mansfield Skate Park open daylight hours. No fee. 10 South eagleville rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 860-429-3015 • mansfieldct.gov Southbridge BMX/Skate Park located behind the community center, this Joe Capillo Park, 193 Central St. skate park is open dawn to dusk, weather Southbridge, MA 01550 • 508-764-6459 permitting. No fee. ci.southbridge.ma.us/recreation this active park has multiple quarter pipes, a fun box, pyramid, half pipe and concrete urban features. open 7 am - dusk. No fee.

116 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Skate Parks 117 118 Explore! State &Federal Parks &Forests 3 Map # 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Explore! in deepwoods hiking, hunting (inmostlocations) andfewer visitor services. are usuallymuchlarger thanParks andprovide more wildernessexperiences generally offer diverse andvisitor services. Stateattractions, activities Forests what isthedifference? State Parks usually focus on recreational features and Parks versus Forests. Why dowe have bothState Parks andState Forests, and Bigelow Hollow State Park Brimfield State Forest BuffumvilleLake tlgV through eastHampton, Colchester, Hebron, Columbia. Chaplin, Hampton, Pomfret, Putnam, thompson, thencontinues southof Air LineState Park Trail Beaver Brook State Park East Brimfield Lake,East Brimfield Hodges Village Dam Hodges Village Hopeville Pond State Park James L. Goodwin StateJames L.Goodwin Forest Killingly Pond State Park Lake Recreation Siog Area Mansfield HollowLake, Mansfield Hollow State Park PLACE - NAME, TOWN ONLY allthat they have to offer!Refer to page122 for numbered map. , 48oldoxford rd., Charlton, MA 01507 24 riverview Ave., 24riverview Fiskdale, MA 01518 , Howarth rd.rd.), (offCharlton , Howarth oxford, MA 01540 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES , 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, Hill MA 01010 , 86dearth 141 Mansfield Hollowrd,141 Mansfield Mansfield Center, Ct06250 / , travels through tlgV towns oflebanon, Windham, , Back rd. (off rte., Backrd. 14), (off Ct 06280 Windham, , Pondrte.Killingly, rd. 101), (off Ct 06239 , 929 Hopeville rd., griswold, Ct 06351 , 929Hopevillerd., griswold, Ct , off dug Hill rd.,Hill Holland,dug , off MA 01521 , rte. 171, Union, Ct 06076 171,Union,Ct , rte. , Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 rd.,, BassettsBridge Mansfield, , 23Potter 06247 rd., Hampton, Ct

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♞ Horseback Riding  Letterboxing / Geocaching m Paddling (kayaks & canoes)  Scenic Overlooks & Views £ State & Federal Parks &Forests State & Federal Parks &Forests Scuba Diving r Swimming continued page onnext ❄ Winter Activities X ❣ MORE! (Check out complete park information section) 119 r Map # PLACE - NAME, TOWN ONLY m  ❄ ❣       ♞  £ 13 Mashamoquet Brook State Park, 147 Wolf den dr., Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 XXXXX 14 Mohegan State Forest, Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 XXXXXX 15 Mooween State Park, old rte. 2 to Camp Mooween rd., lebanon, Ct 06249 XXXXX 16 Natchaug State Forest, 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 XXXXXXXXX 17 Nathan Hale State Forest, off Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 XXXX 18 Nipmuck State Forest, rte. 171 & rte. 190, Union, Ct 06076 XXXXXXXXX 19 Old Furnace State Park, So. Frontage rd./ross rd. (off rte. 6), Killingly, Ct 06239 XXXXXX 20 Pachaug State Forest, rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 XXXXXXXXXXXX 21 Pomeroy State Park, rte. 289, lebanon, Ct 06249 X (undeveloped, X unmarked) 22 Quaddick State Park and Forest, 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 XXXXXXXXX 23 Quinebaug Lake State Park, Shepard Hill rd. (off rte. 12), Killingly, Ct 06239 X XX 24 Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery, 141 trout Hatchery rd., Central Village, Ct 06332 X (children’s fishing XX pond only) 25 Ross Pond State Park, ross rd., Killingly, Ct 06239 XXXXX 26 Salt Rock State Campground, 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97), Sprague, Ct 06330 X X X X (campers only) 27 Streeter Point Recreation Area, 6 Streeter Point Ave., Sturbridge, MA 01566 XXX 28 Wells State Park, 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49), Sturbridge, MA 01566 XXXXXXXXX XX (campers only) 29 West Thompson Lake, 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 XXXXXXXXX 30 Westville Lake Recreation Area, 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 XXXXXX

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Numbered squares indicate the various State & Federal Forests & Parks in The Last Green Valley. A complete chart listing is on page 118 and full descriptions of each location start on page 124. 123 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Brimfield State Forest Hopeville Pond State Park 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 929 Hopeville rd. (rtes. 201 & 395) 413-267-9687 • mass.gov griswold, Ct 06351 State & Federal Parks & Forests 20+ miles of roads & trails offer room for 860-376-2920 • 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep horseback riding, mountain biking & hiking/ Many activity options. open land for field sports Descriptions strolling, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing (year-round), wooded camp sites, picnic tables, over rolling forest lands, as well as hunting trails for hiking & biking. the 137-acre lake offers opportunities. 100' of beach at dean Pond rec. swimming, boat launch & boating (8 mph limit), Area make swimming & fishing a splash. Pavilion fishing (handicap platform), paddle over to rental for your get togethers, too! Some fees. Pachaug Pond & back. restrooms on site. Main gate open seasonally. Some fees. Buffumville lake 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & James l. Goodwin State Forest Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 23 Potter rd. (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 500 acres of land for hiking, strolling, 10 miles of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, volleyball, horseshoes, letterboxing, disc golf, snowshoeing & horse trails in this 3 square picnics (tables & grills on site), plus rental sites mile forest. Pine Acres lake is a shallow 135 available for shindigs. 200 acres of water with acres, with boat launch (non-motorized boats 300' beach & swimming, scuba diving, boat only) for fishing & paddling 'round the stumps. launches, paddling & fishing. 3-acre island for Conservation Center focuses on nature & primitive camping. Handicapped accessible. forestry, offering frequent & varied programs Some fees. for all ages. enjoy gardens, letterboxing, youth group camping, picnic pavilion (1st come/1st east Brimfield lake serve), or hop on the Air line trail. open all 24 riverview Ave. (off rte. 20) year. No fee.

G. Leslie Sweetnam G. Leslie Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil Killingly Pond State Park Connecticut has launched a new Passport to Parks program that allows Ct residents to enter state Year-round scenic beauty, activity & wildlife Pond rd. (off rte. 101), Killingly, Ct 06239 parks for free. the program is being funded by a surcharge on automobile registrations. Visitors sightings. rolling forested hills, ponds & 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep with out-of-state license plates will still be charged entrance fees. Non-resident season passes are the Quinebaug river (a section of National this 162-acre park with limited parking has available. Ct.gov/deep, search Park Passes. recreation Water trail) provide fishing (trout hiking & hunting on the lands, while the 120+ Massachusetts offers season passes for its state parks. MA also offers a one-time fee for a lifetime, stocked in spring), paddling, boat launches, acre lake is good for carry-in boats & fishing. Senior Parks Pass for MA residents 62 years or older. Mass.gov/eea, search Parks Pass. water-skiing, swimming, scuba diving, hiking, Consisting of acidic waters, the bass will bite. picnicking, ice fishing & hunting. No fees on Paddlers can also enjoy a whirl around this Air line State Park Trail Beaver Brook State Park U.S. Army Corps operated sites. lake. No fees. lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, Back rd. (off rte. 14), Windham, Ct 06280 Pomfret, Putnam, thompson, Ct 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Hodges Village Dam lake Siog recreation Area 860-295-9523 • ct.gov/deep Beaver Brook runs through this undeveloped 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 this linear gravel/pebble covered trail is flat, 401-acre State Park. there are no marked trails, oxford, MA 01540 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil easy and travels for almost 50 miles. 3 sections: lots of trees, and hunting is allowed in season. 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil Major recreation area offers swimming, beach, South from e. Hampton to Windham (22 miles), No fees for parking or entrance to this still very 1,200 varied acres; forest, ponds, wetlands scuba diving, picnic tables, restrooms, grills, and North from Windham to Pomfret (21 natural park. & swamp include over 20 miles of trails for and a 0.75 mile nature trail. Hunting, paddling, miles) plus the thompson section (6.6 miles). year-round use. Hike, fish, paddle, mountain boating (launches) & fishing can be enjoyed originally used from 1873 through 1955 as a Bigelow Hollow State Park bike, ride your horse, play disc golf. Hunt, ice by accessing the Quinebaug river National rte. 171, Union, Ct 06076 Boston to New York railroad, the "ghost train" fish, cross-country ski & snowshoe. off-road recreation Water trail from Holland Pond to was seen traveling this route in earlier days. 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep vehicle trails allow dirt bikes & snowmobiles. e. Brimfield lake. No fee. Combined with Nipmuck Forest there are Now a place to frequent in all seasons; hiking, the neighboring French river extends your 9,000+ acres of extensive hiking opportunities biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, water fun. No fee. continued on next page jogging, horseback riding, and even walking of varied difficulty & length. 3 bodies of your leashed dog. Parking locations, section water range from 20+ to 300 acres & offer maps, videos and historical information fishing, boating (launches), & scuba diving. available on the website. No fee. Hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing & snowmobiling, plus picnic tables & pit toilets. exceptional scenic beauty. Some fees.

124 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV State & Federal Parks & Forests 125 Mansfield Hollow lake Mohegan State Forest Nipmuck State Forest Quaddick State Park and Forest 141 Mansfield Hollow rd. Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264 rtes 171 & 190, Union, Ct 06076 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Mansfield Center, Ct 06250 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil 700 acres in 2 parcels (smaller piece in Combined with Bigelow Hollow State Park Park with 400+ acre reservoir is water lover's this U.S. Army Corps facility is leased and Sprague) make up this hardwood and there are 9,000+ acres with many hiking trails delight. Boating (no restrictions & launch), operated by the State of Connecticut for softwood forest. roadside parking by gate (no maintained by Ct Forest & Park Association. fishing, paddling, swimming, restrooms multifaceted outdoor enjoyment & activity. See parking area), will lead you to gravel road for 3 bodies of water range from 20+ to 300 & changing areas, ice fishing & skating, Mansfield Hollow State Park for details. No fee. hiking, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing, acres and offer fishing, boating (launches), & picnicking (tables & shelters), field sports, horseback riding, letterboxing & old stone scuba diving. Hunting, cross-country skiing, hiking. the mostly undeveloped Forest is Mansfield Hollow State Park walls. Hunting in season. No fee. snowshoeing & snowmobiling, backpack north of the Park with hunting & fishing, Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 camping, plus picnic tables & pit toilets. letterboxing, & camping. Some fees for Park. 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 Mooween State Park Mountain laurel Sanctuary (Ct State Flower) No fee at Forest. ct.gov/deep Search Mansfield Hollow State Park old rte. 2 to Camp Mooween rd. greets you at rte. 190 entrance. Some fees. the man-made 450-acre lake is a big draw, with lebanon, Ct 06249 Quinebaug lake State Park boat launch (8 mph limit), fishing & ice fishing, 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Old Furnace State Park Shepard Hill rd. (off rte. 12), Killingly, Ct 06239 sailing & paddling. trails for hiking, mountain on the eastern side of red Cedar lake, this So. Frontage rd./ross rd. (off rte. 6) 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep biking, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing. 577-acre park was a former boys camp. See Killingly, Ct 06239 this 181 acre park sparkles with exceptionally Stroll & enjoy panoramic views from the dam. chimneys, stairs & other camp relics returning 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep clear waters (also known as Wauregan open fields invite field sports & kite flying. to nature, as well as remains of the 300 year old 367-acre park was home to 18th-century reservoir). Fresh water fishing opportunities Picnic tables, fire places & pit toilets. No fee. granny Austin tavern. trails for hiking, while foundry, a major supplier of horseshoes to with many varieties to catch. deeP stocks lake welcomes boating, paddling & fishing. Continental Army in revolutionary war. Hikers brown & rainbow trout occassionally. Car-top Mashamoquet Brook State Park Hunting in season. No fee. are rewarded with 10 mile wide panoramic boat ramp (electric motor only) and easy 147 Wolf den dr. (rte. 44) views after a 0.75 mile hike rising 200' up. loop paddling, too. No fee. Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Natchaug State Forest trail is 4 miles. 31 acre lake has car-top/carry-in 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 boat launch, paddling & fishing. Hunting in Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hatchery 3 parks in 1 (Mashamoquet, Wolf den & Saptree 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep season. No fee. 141 trout Hatchery rd. run) with trails for hiking. exciting natural 13,200-acre park spreads over 6 towns. Year- Central Village, Ct 06332 features: table rock, indian Chair & general round activities include camping (backpack Pachaug State Forest 860-564-7542 • ct.gov/deep israel Putnam's Wolf den. Springtime trout & horse), horseback riding, hiking, mountain rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 one of the largest state hatcheries sits on this stocking of the brook will hook you on stream biking, letterboxing, cross-country skiing, 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 2,000 acres. Starting with the hatch house, fishing. enjoy swimming, camping (2 areas), snowshoeing, snowmobiling & hunting. Historic exceptional activity selection in 24,000 acres different tanks carry trout through their stages youth group camping, picnic tables & shelters, site of gen. Nathaniel lyon's birthplace remains. with miles of roads & trails in Ct's largest of life, supplying 700,000 brookies, browns & dump station & bathrooms. Some fees. rivers & ponds offer varied paddles, fishing & state forest. Boating (launches), fishing rainbows annually. glass wall for viewing, tours riverside picnic sites. Pit toilets. No fee. (handicapped platform), paddling, swimming, available (self-guided.) Special Children's fishing various camping types, fireplaces, pit toilets, pond is stocked often. Ponds & trails spread out Nathan Hale State Forest horseback riding, hiking, letterboxing, to ensure easy walking & views of birds, turtles off Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 picnicking (tables), mountain biking, & more. daily 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. No fee. 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep motorcycles, dog sled races, hunting, 1,500-acre forest of hemlock, white cedar, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ross Pond State Park American chestnut restoration sites, and snowmobiling, scenic vistas including ross rd., Killingly, Ct 06239 grass & shrub fields. Perfect for hiking/ 441' Mt. Misery overlook accessible by 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep strolling, snowshoeing/cross-country skiing or trail or car & 26-acre rhododendron 314-acre park has two ponds: smaller northern letterboxing. Historic Nathan Hale Homestead sanctuary ablaze around July 4th. Some fees. is Upper ross (or Half Hill Pond), larger close by to extend your visit. Wildlife viewing is southern ross Pond has boat ramp, frequently ideal, hunting allowed in season. No fee. Pomeroy State Park stocked for trout fishing from small boat, & rte. 289, lebanon, Ct 06249 easy paddling spot. Hiking on old Furnace trail 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep running on western side of ponds. Hunting, this undeveloped and unmarked 200-acre outhouses. No fee. park, part of which was textile manufacturer Charles Pomeroy's estate, has limited roadside continued on next page parking. Hike along the top of Bush Hill. Hunting. No fee. J. Kochinskas

126 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV State & Federal Parks & Forests 127 Salt rock State Campground West Thompson lake Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97), Sprague, Ct 06330 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 860-376-4075 • 860-822-0884 • ct.gov/deep 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil 149 wooded acres offers many modern great variety of wildlife & activity in 1,125 Swimming & Scuba Diving camping amenities (bathrooms, dump station, forested acres, 80 acres of open grasslands water, fire rings, picnic tables, playground & & 200-acre lake. Camping (horseshoes, From competition-ready swimming pools to nature’s scenic swimming holes, The Last Green in-ground pool), with access to Shetucket river basketball courts, private sites, dump station, Valley is home to wonderful swimming and scuba diving opportunities. Since many locations for fishing & room to stroll. No fees to visit. firewood, handicap toilet/shower, interpretive are ponds, lakes and streams, be sure to contact the location before making a trek as weather Camping fees apply. programs, some water & electricity), hiking (17+ miles of trails) and water (paddle the lake and rainfall can greatly affect the availability of summer swimming! Take lessons and learn to Streeter Point recreation Area & Quinebaug river National recreation Water swim for great exercise! 6 Streeter Point Ave., Sturbridge, MA 01566 trail, boat launch, fishing - trout stocked & 508-347-9316 • mass.gov freshwater fish aplenty) are popular. disc golf, Paddling, fishing & boating with access to picnic shelters, hunting, snowmobiling, cross- 400-acre e. Brimfield reservoir on U.S. Army country skiing & snowshoeing. Some fees. Corps of engineers ramps on rte. 20. See east Brimfield lake listing. No fees on U.S. Army Westville lake recreation Area Corps operated sites. 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil Wells State Park 578 acres of diverse land, 23-acre lake, plus 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) access to Quinebaug river & handicapped Sturbridge, MA 01566 assessible grand trunk trail are unique here. 508-347-9257 • mass.gov Boat launches for boating, fishing (warm water 1,400 wooded acres known best for hiking bass & stocked trout), paddling & ice skating

(10 miles of trails), camping (interpretive when safe. 3 miles of walking trails range from S. Hamby programs, guided hikes, recreational activities, flat to rolling hills, also great for snowshoeing, evening campfires, swimming, dump station, cross-country skiing & sledding. Sports fields, SWIMMING/SPLASH PADS: Buffumville lake pavillion) and some great views. other shelters, picnic tables & grills make for year- 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & activities are horsebackriding, mountain round enjoyment. Some fees. Andrew J. Petro Memorial Swimming Charlton St.), Charlton, MA 01507 biking, playing fields, basketball court, Pool/Southbridge State Pool 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil hunting, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing. 15 randolph St., Southbridge, MA 01550 the park has a 300-foot-long beach with an Walker Pond has boat launch, fishing, 508-764-7352 • facebook.com/SBGEPOOL enclosed swimming area for safety. People paddling. Some fees. operated by the town of Southbridge, this over age 12 pay minimal fee for using the outdoor pool is open seasonally. Season or beach. Swimming, wading, scuba diving at day passes available. Some fees. your own risk. Some fees.

Big Alum Pond east Brimfield lake/Streeter Beach Clark rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 6 Streeter Point Ave., Sturbridge, MA 01566 617-626-1250 • mass.gov/eea 508-347-9316 • mass.gov 195 acre pond, 23-45' deep, clear waters. Boat Swimming is available some years at Streeter launch available, not much shore access (pond Beach. the fee area is operated by the MA dept. surrounded by private homes). Swimming & of Conservation and recreation. Some fees. waterskiing are allowed here, as well as fishing. No fee. east Brookfield Town Beach - lake lashaway Beach Brimfield State Forest/ rte. 9, east Brookfield, MA 01515 Dean Pond recreation Area 508-867-3832 • eastbrookfieldma.us 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 the east Brookfield Parks and recreation 413-267-9687 • mass.gov Committee maintains, along with the help dean Pond recreation Area, located in the from North Brookfield, the town Beach at western portion of Brimfield State Forest (off lake lashaway. the beach opens in late June rte. 20) has 100 feet of beach and swimming. and closes for the year after labor day. Check A pavilion, comfort station and picnic facilities website for details and fees. also on site. Some fees. continued on next page D. Virga D.

128 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Swimming & Scuba Diving 129 Finn Beach fronted by a narrow strip of beach that includes Mohegan Park/Spaulding Pond Webster Memorial Beach 61 North Shore rd., Voluntown, Ct 06384 a shaded tent near a portable bathroom. open Park Center rd/Mohegan Park rd. Memorial Beach dr. (off rte. 193) 860-376-4089 • Voluntown.ogv to residents of Killingly. Call Killingly Parks and Norwich, Ct 06360 Webster, MA 01570 A public, swim-at-your-own-risk beach open to recreation department for details. No fee. 860-823-3798 • norwichct.org 508-949-3800 • webster-ma.gov anyone regardless of whether or not they live in Swimming is allowed in designated areas only rules and regulations apply. Boating/launch Voluntown. Parking permits required for a fee & lauter Park Splash Pad in Spaulding Pond. to help keep the waters and fishing also available here for both town available at town Clerk’s office (free to Voluntown 625 Jackson St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 clean, please do not feed the ducks & geese residents and non-residents. Check website for residents.) No parking on streets, no dogs on 860-465-3046 • windhamrec.org that like to visit. lakeside Pavilion can be full details. Some fees. beach. Check website for details and fees. Perfect for children you will have fun keeping rented for events. Some fees. cool in the splash pad waters. the park is also Wells State Park home to a beach area along the Natchaug Owen Bell Splash Pad 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49) river. No fees. town Farm rd. (off rte. 101), dayville, Ct 06241 Sturbridge, MA 01566 Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center - 860-779-5390 • killingly.org 508-347-9257 • mass.gov Mansfield Community Center Killingly Parks and recreation offers great relief Walker Pond provides a peaceful setting for The YMCA of Greater Hartford 10 South eagleville rd., Mansfield, Ct 06268 from the heat and fun for the kids in the splash swimming, but the swimming beach is for 9 technology Park dr., Putnam, Ct 06260 860-429-3015 • mansfieldct.gov pad. Contact them for hours of operation. No fee. campers' use only. Some fees. 860-315-9622 • [email protected] A 6-lane, 25-yard lap pool with diving area HAleymca.org & heated mid-size therapy pool. Wide range Pachaug State Forest/Green Falls Area the YMCA of greater Hartford is a charitable SCUBA DIVING: of activities/programs for all ages & abilities rte. 138 (east off exit 85 off of rte. 395) association open to all and committed to Bigelow Hollow State Park including lessons, water fitness classes, general Voluntown, Ct 06384 helping people develop their fullest potential rte. 171, Union, Ct 06076 recreational & lap swimming & more. Certified 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep in spirit, mind and body. this commitment 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep lifeguards. Special events rental available. green Falls Pond offers a swimming spot in this is reinforced by our belief in living out A rare spot to scuba dive in the last green Valley, resident and non-resident fees apply. diverse forest, along with boating. Parking by universal values of caring, honesty, respect Bigelow Hollow has 3 popular ponds ranging the pond as well as bathrooms & picnic tables and responsibility. our focus is on youth from 18 acres to 300 acres. rock formations are Mashamoquet Brook State Park nearby. Some fees. development, healthy living and social great for an under water glimpse of turtles, fish 147 Wolf den dr., (rte. 44) responsibility. We welcome you to the new and more. As a popular hiking & fishing area, Pomfret Center, Ct 06259 Plainfield Town Pool Hale YMCA facility, here to serve the region. parking lots can fill up fast. Some fees. 860-928-6121 • ct.gov/deep town Hall basement, 8 Community Ave. the dammed brook in this park provides a Plainfield, Ct 06374 Holland Pond/lake Siog Buffumville lake small child-friendly swimming area. depending 860-564-1819 • plainfieldct.org recreation Area 48 old oxford rd. (off Buffum dam rd. & on rainfall amounts as summer progresses, Membership required for both residents and off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 Charlton St.) swimming is not always possible. Some fees. non-residents and available at the Plainfield 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil Charlton, MA 01507 recreation department. lessons, life guard Public swimming and scuba diving at your 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil training, fitness classes, adult swim and more own risk are allowed at Holland Pond/lake the park has a 300 foot long beach with an are available. Some fees. Siog Park, which is operated by the U.S. Army enclosed swimming area for safety. People Corps of engineers. No fee. over age 12 pay minimal fee for using the Quaddick State Park beach. Swimming, wading, scuba diving at 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 Hopeville Pond State Park your own risk. Some fees. 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep 929 Hopeville rd., (rtes. 201 & 395) 400+ acre reservoir of cool water and a sandy griswold, Ct 06351 Holland Pond/ beach is a water lover’s delight & draws 860-376-2920 • 860-376-0313 • ct.gov/deep lake Siog recreation Area crowds for great swimming. other fun like the 137-acre lake offers swimming as well as off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 boating, fishing, and paddling, too. restrooms, boating. restrooms on site. Main gate open 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil changing areas, and picnic tables make this an seasonally. Some fees. Swimimng and scuba diving at your own risk ideal summer escape. Some fees. are allowed at lake Siog, which is operated by Hygeia reservoir the U.S. Army Corps of engineers. No fee. Salt rock State Campground off Valley rd. (off rte. 101), Killingly, Ct 06239 173 Scotland rd. (rte. 97), Sprague, Ct 06330 860-779-5390 • Killingly.org Nipmuck State Forest 860-376-4075 • 860-822-0884 • ct.gov/deep the town-owned Hygeia reservoir had been rte. 171 & rte. 190, Union, Ct 06076 this seasonal campground offers an in-ground closed most recent years, but the summer 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep swimming pool for registered campers only. of 2015 saw a revival of this swimming hole Combined with Bigelow Hollow State Park, Some fees. as a swim-at-your-own-risk swimming area, there are 3 bodies of water range from 20 - 300 meaning there is no lifeguard on duty. the acres & offer scuba diving as well as boating. 80-foot by 40-foot roped-off swimming area is Some fees.

130 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Swimming & Scuba Diving 131 Explore! Tastes & Sips

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BTs Smokehouse 392 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566-1083 The Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery 508 347-3188 • [email protected] 86 Storrs rd. (rte. 195), Mansfield, Ct 06250 btsmokehouse.com 860-450-8408 • [email protected] i try to cook my BBQ the way you think it thefarmerscowcalfe.com should taste. When you think about a rib, in the Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery is a great, your mind it is tender, succulent, ready to fall reAl loCAl place for breakfast, lunch, dinner off the bone with a little smoke and glazed or quick snacks. the menu features ice cream, with a flavorful, spiced, sweet sauce. You want shakes, sundaes, freshly-made sandwiches, to lick your fingers, no need for a napkin. that's salads, soups, fresh coffee, and a full milk bar. the way i try to cook. the Calfé also features the full line of Farmer's Cow products for sale. continued on next page

132 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Tastes & Sips 133 Frog rock rest Stop any given day Heirloom ingredients are 85% to 212 Pomfret rd. (rte. 44), eastford, Ct 06242 90% organic. things you’ll never find at Heirloom 860-377-6025 • [email protected] include gMos, preservatives, hydrogenated oils like us on Facebook or artificial anything. We work hard to provide the most wholesome food possible. *Please note that George's Galley Heirloom does source from one local farm that is 55 Main St. (rte. 12), danielson, Ct 06239 not certified organic but uses organic practices 860-774-7111 • georgesgalley.com – no pesticides and no synthetic fertilizers. the other farms Heirloom uses are certified organic. Healthy Farm eating 211 Pulpit rock rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 Inn at Woodstock Hill 800-394-1939 94 Plaine Hill rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 [email protected] 860-928-0528 • Fax: 860-821-8561 healthyfarmeating.com [email protected] • woodstockhill.com

Marty's of Dudley 119 West Main St. (rte. 197), dudley, MA 01571 Heirloom Food Company 508-943-0101 • [email protected] 630 North Main St. (rte. 12) martysofdudley.com danielson, Ct 06239-2109 Marty's of dudley is a proud supporter of the 860-779-3373 • [email protected] last green Valley, with a mission of doing eatheirloomfood.com environmental good. to that end, Marty invites At Heirloom the quality of the food we serve you to “cash in” on the automatic, indoor, no-limit, defines who we are. our fruits and veggies drive-through, on-site redemption center. Marty’s are 100% grown using organic practices.* is family-owned and run. A full-service liquor We source local as much as possible working store, specializing in fine wine with unrivaled directly with local growers. Most of Heirloom’s knowledge & selection available, plus craft beer, other ingredients are organic as well. in fact, on cheap booze, and many unique local products. Mexicali Mexican Grill - Webster Mexicali Mexican Grill – Spencer enjoy a wide selection of Polish spirits! 41 Worcester road, Webster, MA 01570 117 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562 508-461-5070 or 508-461-5071 774-745-8200, Fax: 774-745-8205 Fax: 508-461-5072 Sun. – Thurs.: 11am-10pm; Friday, Sun. – Thurs.: 11am-10pm; Friday, Saturday: 11am-11pm Saturday: 11am-11pm Authentic Mexican Cuisine, From our Family to Authentic Mexican Cuisine, From our Family to Yours. At Mexicali Mexican grill, our customers Yours. At Mexicali Mexican grill, our customers always leave satisfied and amazed after every always leave satisfied and amazed after every visit to one of our restaurants. this wonderful visit to one of our restaurants. this wonderful dining experience is filled with our friendly dining experience is filled with our friendly service, freshly prepared dishes, and enjoyable service, freshly prepared dishes, and enjoyable atmosphere. atmosphere. Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village 1 old Sturbridge Village rd. Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-3362 • [email protected] • osv.org

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134 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Tastes & Sips 135 The Vanilla Bean Café 450 deerfield rd., rte. 97, Pomfret, Ct 06259 Pizza Pizzazz - Danielson 860-928-1562 • Fax: 860-928-2694 136 Main St. (rte. 12) Taylor Brooke Winery 848 rte. 171, Woodstock, Ct 06281 [email protected] danielson, Ct 06239-2861 Sturbridge Tourist Association thevanillabeancafe.com 860-774-8500 • letseat.at/pizzapizzazz 860-974-1263 • [email protected] town of Sturbridge taylorbrookewinery.com 308 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 Preston ridge Vineyard “experience the Vintage of the Quiet Corner.” [email protected] 100 Miller rd., Preston, Ct 06365-8550 We produce 17 wines, including our signature visitsturbridge.org 860-383-4278 Chocolate essence and Wine dog 1. enjoy a Welcome to Sturbridge! Whether for a quick [email protected] glass of wine, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy visit or an extended stay, we hope you prestonridgevineyard.com next to the vineyard, browse our gift shop and Willimantic Brewing Company will make the most of our beautiful town. check out our fine line of Connecticut specialty 967 Main St., Willimantic, Ct 06226 like the New england seasons, the people The Publick House Historic Inn foods, including “Ct grown” artisan cheeses. 860-423-6777 • Fax: 860-450-0794 and businesses of Sturbridge are colorful, 277 Main St. (rte. 131) We’re a stop along the Ct Wine trail, too! [email protected] constantly changing, and you will want to Sturbridge, MA 01566 Hours: Fri. 11 am - 6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 11 am - willibrew.com come back for the experience. 508-347-3313, 800-Publick (782-5425) 5 pm; private tours by appointment. the Willimantic Brewing Company is an award- publickhouse.com winning, restaurant & pub brewery. located in Traveler restaurant – a former 1909 post office building, Willibrew renee’s Working Girl Catering Service The Food & Book People has been serving up craft brews since 1997. & renee’s Catering Service TO GO 1257 Buckley Highway, Union, Ct 06076 Although extensive renovations have been 142 School St., Putnam, Ct 06260 860-684-4920 • Fax: 860-684-5371 made to the building, we’ve retained the 860-412-9365 “like” traveler restaurant on Facebook architecture while creating a one-of-a-kind [email protected] atmosphere for dining. workinggirlcatering.com

136 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Tastes & Sips 137 Explore! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Bigelow Hollow State Park/ James l. Goodwin State Forest Nipmuck State Forest 23 Potter rd. (off rte. 6), Hampton, Ct 06247 rte. 171, Union, Ct 06076 860-455-9534 • ct.gov/deep 860-684-3430 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep easy variety of 10 miles of wooded trails, as Winter Activities Multi-use trails of various length & difficulty well as views of Pine Acres lake, make for great are available in the 9,000+ acre area for snowshoeing & cross-country skiing. open year Invigorating! Brisk & fresh winter air is just that. There’s no need to be house-bound in The Last snowshoeing & cross-country skiing. round. No fee. Green Valley during winter. Whether by land or water, there are wonderful opportunities to get Snowmobile trail is 9 miles. Some fees. outside and Explore all winter. (Sledding information is difficult to obtain due to a number of King St. Hill factors. If you offer a venue for sledding/tubing, please let us know)! Brimfield State Forest King St., Putnam, Ct 06260 86 dearth Hill rd., Brimfield, MA 01010 860-963-6800 • putnamct.us 413-267-9687 • mass.gov Street parking only. rolling, heavily forested property has more King St. is a short residential street off of grove than 20 miles of roads and trails providing Street in Putnam with a nice town-owned winter outdoor activities like snowshoeing & sledding hill that has been frequented by local cross-country skiing. Some fees. sledders for many years. Parking is tight and on the street. Be respectful of the homeowners in Brooklyn elementary School this area when you visit. No fee. 119 gorman rd., Brooklyn, Ct 06234 get in some sledding when school is cancelled Mansfield Hollow State Park or on winter weekends when no other events Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 are taking place at the school. Be safe and 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep respectful of this public property. No fee. there are several easy trails available for snowshoeing & cross-country skiing, some Chase reservoir with spectacular views of Mansfield Hollow 85 Pratt rd., east Killingly, Ct 06243 lake. No fee. 860-774-5310 • 860-234-0196 killinglyconservation.org, killingly.org Mohegan State Forest Choose either a 3.5 or 5 mile woodland trail Waldo rd. (off rte. 97), Scotland, Ct 06264

S. Manis through varied 285 acres with heavily wooded 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep forests, historic foundations & wildlife habitat 700 acres in 2 parcels (smaller piece in Sprague) See the Off-road Vehicles/Snowmobiles section of explore! for more specific for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. No make up this hardwood and softwood forest. information about snowmobile trails. horses or motorized vehicles. No fee. roadside parking by gate (no parking area), LAND/TRAILS The Beeches recreation Park will lead you to gravel road for snowshoeing & Hampton elementary School cross-country skiing with nice old stone walls to (snowshoeing, cross-country Senexet Village rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 860-928-6595 380 Main St., Hampton, Ct 06247 view. No fee. skiing and sledding) woodstockconservation.org Sledding is great fun when school is cancelled or You can often enjoy cross-country skiing and entrance to trail is near the basketball court on on winter weekends when no other events are Natchaug State Forest snowshoeing in the same areas. Snowshoers the west side of the soccer field. taking place at the school. No snow? roll down 66 Pilfershire rd. (rte. 198), eastford, Ct 06242 can generally traverse most hiking trails. Both loop trail is about 0.87 miles, flat or gently the hill! Be safe and respectful of this public 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep activities are usually allowed on all multi-use sloping except for 2 sections with slight grade. property. No fee. expand your visiting season here by using the trails and roads in state parks and forests. Wraps around a residential development, a shady many trails over and through various terrain on trails are not machine-set or groomed, are not walk with pretty views of little river. good for Hodges Village Dam snowshoes or cross-country skis, some more patrolled, and rescue services are not provided. cross-county skiing or snowshoeing if there is 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) challenging than others. 17 miles of snowmobile snow. No fee. oxford, MA 01540 trails. Pit toilets. No fee. Air line State Park Trail 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil lebanon, Windham, Chaplin, Hampton, Pomfret, More than 20 miles of trails for year-round use Nathan Hale State Forest Putnam, thompson, Ct include cross-country skiing & snowshoeing for off Case rd., Coventry, Ct 06238 860-295-9523 • ct.gov/deep beating the winter blues. off-road vehicle trails 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep the Air line trail is a flat, linear, long trail, allow snowmobiles. No fee. 1,500-acre forest of hemlock, white cedar, outstanding for easy cross-country skiing or American chestnut restoration sites and fields. snowshoeing fun. No motorized vehicles allowed Perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country (including snowmobiles). See website for parking skiing. Wildlife viewing is ideal, hunting allowed info. No fee. in season. No fee. continued on next page

138 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Winter Activities 139 Pachaug State Forest roseland Golf Course WATER/ICE lake Siog recreation Area/ rte. 49, Voluntown, Ct 06384 204 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 (ice skating, ice fishing) Holland Pond 860-376-4075 • ct.gov/deep 860-963-9557 • Townofwoodstock.com Where you can ice fish, you can generally ice off dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 explore many miles of roads & trails on A popular public golf course in scenic Woodstock skate. Always be sure to confirm the safety 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil snowshoes or cross-country skis for a chance to offers great hills for sledding. open to the public and thickness of ice before engaging in ice fisherman are welcome when there is ice at view Ct’s largest state forest in the winter. the for respectful use. remember, this is an active these activities. local fishing licenses/rules/ Holland Pond/lake Siog, which is operated by snowmobile trail utilizes unplowed forest roads & seasonal golf course; take care of the hills as if regulations apply. the U.S. Army Corps of engineers. No fee. trails. dog sled mushing competitions held here, they were your own! No fee for sledding. too! Some fees. Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary/ lebanon Town Green Sayles School Opacum land Trust rte. 87 (near rte. 207 intersection) Quinebaug Woods 25 Scotland rd. (rte. 97) tipton rock rd. (off rte. 169) lebanon, Ct 06249 dug Hill rd., Holland, MA 01521 Baltic (Sprague), Ct 06330 Southbridge, MA 01550 860-642-2011 • lebanontownhall.org 413-245-7108 • town.holland.ma.us there is a little hill at this school, great for 508-347-9144 in winter, a portion of the green is flooded for ice Parts of the moderate/short 1.1 mile loop trail are sledding when school is cancelled or on winter [email protected] • opacumlt.org skating and is lighted in the evening. Parking is suitable for both snowshoeing and cross-country weekends when no other events are taking place Park in small lot on road. available at the library, Alden tavern Parking lot, skiing if there is snow! Follow the Quinebaug at the school. Parking lot next to school. Be safe 3 snowshoe trails available (0.64, 0.5 and 0.41 and the Jonathan trumbull House. No fee. river. Head up and over a steep hillside with and respectful of this public property. No fee. miles) along the shore of Morse Pond, plus ice rocky outcrops if conditions allow. Mixed open skating. enjoy stands of beech trees, hemlock, Mansfield Hollow State Park/lake canopy along the top of the “hogback” ridge, UConn Horsebarn Hill and mixed forest habitats, and old stone walls. Bassetts Bridge rd., Mansfield, Ct 06250 hemlocks dominate below, forming dense Horsebarn Hill rd., Storrs, Ct 06269 No fee. 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep stands. View remains from a cabin built in 1932. 860-486-2413 the man-made 450-acre lake is a big draw in the look over Blake Hill to the east and Hamilton animalscience.uconn.edu; ecohusky.uconn.edu/ east Brimfield lake winter for ice fishing. Plenty of parking. No fee. reservoir to the south. No fee. development/parks.html 24 riverview Ave. (off rte. 20) Climb up Horsebarn Hill for views of the UConn Fiskdale (Sturbridge), MA 01518 Norwich's roseGarden Ice Arena Storrs Campus & turn to view the forests in the 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil 641 New london tpke., Norwich, Ct 06360 other direction. then hop on your sled and zoom excellent ice fishing, featuring northern pike, 860-892-2555 • [email protected] down the hill! At your own risk, be mindful of the pickerel, and bass. No fee. rosegardenicearena.com fencing at the bottom of the hill and any passing An indoor arena for skating all year long that cars. No fee. Hodges Village Dam offers public skating, freestyle skating, lessons for 30 Howarth rd. (off Charlton rd.) all skills and ages from tots to adults, pro shop, Wells State Park oxford, MA 01540 and of course hockey! A great place to host a 159 Walker Pond rd. (rte. 49), Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-248-5697 • nae.usace.army.mil party, too. Some fees. 508-347-9257 • mass.gov if you enjoy cold weather and winter sports, this A popular 1,400-acre woodland park with over is the spot for ice fishing at Augutteback Pond. Preston Community Park 10 miles of trails to enjoy all winter long on your No fee. 13 rte. 117, Preston, Ct 06365 snowshoes & cross-country skis. Carpenter's rock 860-889-2482 • preston-ct.org trail offers a view! Some fees. lake lashaway located in Poquetanuck Village, Preston Harrington St. (off rte. 9) Community Park is situated between lincoln West Thompson lake east Brookfield/North Brookfield line, MA Park rd., rtes. 2A and 117, with a seasonal 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 508-835-3607 skating pond, as well as amenities for all other 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil mass.gov/wildlife or eastbrookfieldma.us seasons, too. No fee, but there is a pavilion these 1,200+ acres of varied landscape 293-acre pond, transparent & average depth to available to rent for gatherings. with 17+ miles of trails offer winter activities 10’ with a maximum of 18’, with a very developed including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing & shoreline. Pickerel here make for good ice fishing, Quaddick State Park and Forest snowshoeing, too. No fee. and ice skating is great winter fun too. the paved 818 town Farm rd., thompson, Ct 06277 ramp at north end of pond off of Harrington 860-928-6121 • 860-424-3200 • ct.gov/deep Westville lake recreation Area St. makes summer catching fun with most 400+ acre reservoir in the park is a year-round 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 abundant population being largemouth bass & water lover’s delight with ice fishing & skating to 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil white perch. No fee. while away the winter months. Some fees. 578 acres of diverse land with 3 miles of trails ranging from flat to rolling hills, are great for continued on next page snowshoeing, cross-country skiing & sledding. Some fees. V. Chase V.

140 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Winter Activities 141 UConn Freitas Ice Forum Explore! 509 Stadium rd., Storrs, Ct 06268 860-486-2712 roseland lake – roseland Park uconnhuskies.com/facilities/freitas-ice-forum 205 roseland Park rd., Woodstock, Ct 06281 lace up and glide along on the same ice as Index 860-963-9557 • Roselandpark.org the frozen Huskies do. Public skating, lessons, “like” roseland Park on Facebook skate sharpening & facility rental available. See 85 Main ...... 133 . Bed & Breakfasts of Mystic Brooklyn Recreation Department, Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary - 60+ acre roseland Park sits along the 96-acre website for full details. Some fees. Coast & Country (BBMC) ...... 9 Davis Forest & Disc Golf Course .. 32 Opacum Land Trust . . . . 48, 141 roseland lake (fishing, boating, paddling, 101 Business Solutions, LLC . . 112 Benedict Arnold Trail – Brooklyn Town Library ...... 67 Clara Barton Birthplace unimproved boat launch) surrounded by lots of Webster lake Abington Social Library ...... 68 Walk Norwich ...... 44 BTs Smokehouse ...... 133. . Museum & The Barton Center woods & some homes. Catch largemouth bass, Memorial Beach dr., Webster, MA Advanced Back & for Diabetes Education . . 75, 82 Wellness Center, LLC ...... 112 Bennett Wildlife Management Buell Securities ...... 112 carp, pickerel, perch, trout & more. Paddling, 508-389-6300 • mass.gov/eea Area ...... 62 Clarus Studios, Inc ...... 113 too! Winter activities include ice fishing. the lake 1,442 acres makes this the largest natural lake Aicher Preserve - Buell's Orchard ...... 39 Wyndham Land Trust ...... 43 Bicentennial Pond Columbia Historical often freezes solid for ice skating. open daily, in southern New england, 45' at deepest point. Universal Access Trail ...... 44 Buffumville Lake ... 17, 23, 32, 46, Society ...... 75, 82 closes at sunset. No swimming. No fee. Air Line State Park 69, 125, 129, 131 room for tip-ups or jigs galore. Some fees. Big Alum Pond ...... 17,129 Concentra Urgent Care ...... 111 Trail ...... 13, 43, 60, 124, 138 Bull Hill Preserve – Sprague's Pine Pond Albert E. Moss Wildlife Bigelow Brook Farm, LLC . . . 39 Wyndham Land Trust . . . 46, 108 Coney Rock Preserve - West Thompson lake Joshua's Trust ...... 48, 108 rte. 97, Sprague, Ct 06330 449 reardon rd., N. grosvenordale, Ct 06255 Sanctuary ...... 44 Bigelow Hollow Bull Hill Recreation Area ...... 46 State Park ...... 17, 62, 124, 131 Connecticut Anglers Guide ...... 16 860-822-3000 • ctsprague.org 860-923-2982 • nae.usace.army.mil Allen Hill Farm ...... 39,. 108 Business Systems & You can have an old-fashioned skating party 200+ acre lake has plenty of room for ice American Landscape at Bigelow Hollow State Park & Incentives, Inc ...... 112 Connecticut Audubon Society with a bonfire on Pine Pond (across from the Nipmuck State Forest ...... 44, 139 Center at Pomfret .33, 48, 70 ,82 fishing, with great parking area and access to Sharon View Nursery . . 39, 69,112 Byrnes Insurance Agency . . . 112 recreation fields on rte. 97). For information, the water. No fee. Amos Lake ...... 16 Blackmer Farm ...... 39 Connecticut Boating Website ...16 contact the recreation department. No fee. Camp Woodstock YMCA – The Andrew J. Petro Memorial Black Pond ...... 17 YMCA of Greater Hartford ...... 82 Connecticut Camping Info ...... 23 Westville lake recreation Area Swimming Pool/Southbridge Blackwell Brook Trail ...... 44 Connecticut Eastern Sturbridge Town Common rink Canterbury Historical 125 Wallace rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566 State Pool ...... 129 Blue Flag Meadow - Society ...... 75, 82 Railroad Museum ...... 75, 82 Sturbridge, MA 01566 • 508-347-2041 508-347-3705 • nae.usace.army.mil Archambault Insurance Eastern CT Forest Landowners Canterbury Public Library ...... 67 Connecticut Freshwater [email protected] A 23-acre lake at this recreational area Associates ...... 112 Assoc ./Wolf Den Land Trust . . 46 Fishing Page ...... 16 Canterbury Town Green ...... 46 town.sturbridge.ma.us offers ice skating when safe for year round Art and Garden/ Blue Slope Farm & Connecticut Hunting and Sturbridge floods the town Common to take you enjoyment. Some fees. Foliage Tours ...... 105 Country Museum . . . . 39, 74, 80 Capen Hill Nature Trapping Information ...... 62 Sanctuary ...... 33, 47, 69, 82 back in time. Join the long list of folks who've Ashford Business Association Bogey Lanes ...... 36 Connecticut Information - laced up here over the years. For information, Carol Randall Memorial (ABA) ...... 26, 80 Booklovers' Gourmet ...... 105 Dirt Bikes...... 94 contact recreation department. No fee. Nature Trail ...... 47 Ashford’s Babcock Library ...... 67 Border Woods Preserve - Connecticut information - Carolyn & Walter Snowmobiles ...... 95 Ashland Pond ...... 16 The New Roxbury Land Trust . .46 McGinn, DMD ...... 112 Connecticut Lake Contours Aspinook Pond ...... 16 Boston Turnpike Trail & Cat Hollow Park ...... 48 Greenway ...... 46 Maps ...... 16 Avalonia Land Conservancy, Cedar Ledge Tree Farm ...... 40 Inc ...... 69, 80 Boy Scouts of America Connecticut Main Fishing Page . 16 Center for the Arts and The Avery Pond ...... 16 Connecticut Rivers Cook's Farm Orchard ...... 40 Council ...... 33, 81 Woodstock Academy South Ballard Institute and Museum Campus ...... 37,82 Cornerstone Bank ...... 113 of Puppetry (BIMP) ...... 74,80 Bradley Playhouse – Theater Coventry Farmer’s Market ...... 42 of Northeastern CT . . . . . 36, 81 Chaplin Town Library ...... 67 Baltic Skate Park...... 117 Charlie Brown Campground . 24 Coventry Farmers Market at Breakneck Brook Wildlife Hale Homestead ...... 40 bankHometown ...... 112 Management Area ...... 62 Charlton Public Library ...... 67 Coventry Historical Society – Bartlett Brook Wildlife Breakneck Pond ...... 17 Charter Spectrum ...... 37 Management Area ...... 62 Strong Porter Museum and Brimfield Public Library ...... 67 Chase Graphics, Inc ...... 113 Archive ...... 75, . 82 Bassetts Bridge Rd...... 19 Brimfield State Forest ..13, 17, 60, Chase Reservoir ...... 48, 96, 139 Coventry Lake ...... 17 Beachdale Pond - Pachaug State 62, 95, 125, 139 Forest/Chapman Area...... 17 Chelsea Groton Bank ...... 113 Coventry’s Booth & Brimfield State Forest/ Dimock Memorial Library ...... 67 Chester C. Corbin Public Library Beach Pond ...... 17 Dean Pond Recreation Area ....129 Telescope ...... 11 Creamery Brook Bison . . . . . 40 Bear Hill Property ...... 44 Brimfield - Trolley Trail ...... 13, 60 Circle C Campground, Inc . . 24, 69 Creamery Brook Trail ...... 48 Beaver Brook Brooklyn Elementary School ..139 State Park ...... 44, 62, 124 Claire Birtz Wildlife Sanctuary / Creaser Park Nature Trail ...... 49 Brooklyn Historical Society Morse Pond - Opacum Land Crystal Pond Disc Golf Course ...32 Bed and Breakfast at Museum & Daniel Putnam Trust ...... 97 Taylor's Corner ...... 9 Tyler Law Office ...... 74, 81 CT State Parks & Forests ...... 60 R. Ungeheuer

142 Green leaf indicates member of TLGV Index 143 Danielson Surplus ...... 105 . Fiberoptics Technology Inc . .114 Grassland Bird Conservation Highland Festival of Killingly Historical & Longmeadow Automotive . .115 Mexicali Mexican Grill - Old Killingly Pond ...... 98 Daughters of the Holy Spirit 82 Fifty-Foot Cliff Preserve ....49, 109 Center at Pomfret - Scotland ...... 37, 70, 85 Genealogical Society, Inc . 77, 86 Long Pond ...... 19 Webster ...... 135 Old Killingly Pond Trail ...... 54 CT Audubon Society . . . . 51, 109 Day Kimball Healthcare . . 82, 113 Finn Beach ...... 130 Hillfest '18 ...... 30 Killingly Pond State Park ...19, 52, Lyon Preserve - Millennium Power ...... 115 Old Sturbridge Inn & Greater Norwich Area Chamber Hitchcock Academy – 62, 125 Wyndham Land Trust ...... 53 Mine Brook Wildlife Reeder Family Lodges ...... 10 Day Kimball Hospital ...... 111 Finnish American Heritage of Commerce (GNACC) . . . 27, 84 Society (FAHS) ...... 75, 83 The Farmers' Market ...... 42 Killingly Public Library ...... 68 Mansfield Community Center .130 Management Area ...... 63 Old Sturbridge Village Devon Point Farm & Green Falls Reservoir - Pachaug Cider Mill ...... 40 First Congregational Church, Hitchcock Free Killingly Quinebaug River Multi- Mansfield Downtown Mohegan Park/ (OSV) ...... 78, 89 State Forest/Green Falls Area ....18 Academy ...... 34, 76, 85 Purpose Recreational Trail ..14, 52 Spaulding Pond ...... 53, 131 Dexter-Russell, Inc ...... 113 . Woodstock U .C .C . – Partnership, Inc . (MDP) . . . . 27 Oliver Wight Tavern at “The Hill Church” ...... 76, 83 Griswold Campus Nature & Hitchcock Mountain Kimball Memorial Forest - Mohegan State Forest .14, 53, 61, Old Sturbridge Village . . . .135 . Diana's Pool...... 17 Cross Country Trails...... 51 Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & First Congregational Church, Wildlife Management Area ...... 62 New England Forestry Marketplace ...... 38, 71, 106 63, 65, 126, 139 Opacum Land Trust . . . . . 71, 89 Dog Lane Café ...... 133 Woodstock U .C .C . – “The Hill Griswold‘s Slater Library & Hodges Village Dam ....14, 18, 32, Foundation (NEFF) ...... 52 Moosup Valley State Park Fanning Annex ...... 68 Mansfield Historical Society Opacum Woods - Donald Alfiero Skate Park ...... 117 Church” Labyrinth ...... 64 51, 60, 62, 70, 95, 125, 139, 141 King St. Hill ...... 139 & Museum ...... 77,. 86 Trail ...... 14, 54 Opacum Land Trust . . . . . 54, 66 Groton Open Space Donald Francis Recreation Fisherman’s Walk Trail ...... 50 Hodges Village Dam – Registered Lake Lashaway ...... 19, 141 Mooween State Park ...... 54, 126 Association ...... 70, . 84 Mansfield Hollow Lake ....63, 109, Optical Heritage Park Trail ...... 49 Fitze Preserve - Off-Road Motorcycles Only ...... 94 Lake Road Generating . . . . .115 126, 141 Natchaug State Forest ...14, 54, 63, Museum, Inc ...... 78, 89 Guns of Norwich Historical Duck Marsh Preserve - Wyndham Land Trust ...... 50 Holland Pond/Lake Siog 66, 95, 126, 139 Society, Inc ...... 76,84 Lake Siog Recreation Area . 70, 125 Mansfield Hollow State Park ...14, Owen Bell Park ...... 54 Wyndham Land Trust ...... 49 Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze . . . 64 Recreation Area ...... 130, 131 53, 71, 126, 139, 141 Natchaug State Forest/ Halagan Design Group . . . . . 114 Lake Siog Recreation Area/ Owen Bell Skate Park ...... 117 Dudley Conservation Holland Public Library ...... 67 General Lyons and Fort Hill Farms & Holland Pond ...... 19, 141 Mansfield Public Library . 68, 86 Owen Bell Splash Pad ...... 131 Land Trust ...... 70, 82 Gardens ...... 40, 109 Hale YMCA Youth and Family Hopeville Pond State Park .14, 18, Knowlton Brook Campsites ...... 24 Center -The YMCA of Greater Lake Siog Recreation Area/ Mansfield Skate Park ...... 117 Dudley’s Pearle L. Crawford 24, 51, 70, 125, 130 Natchaug State Forest/ Oxford Center Skate Park ...... 117 Foundry 66 ...... 26,83 Hartford ...... 24,84,130 Lake Siog Pass ...... 52 Mansfield State-Leased Library ...... 67 Horizon Wings Raptor Lost Silvermine Horse Camp .....24 Oxford Firefighters Association's Franklin’s Janet Carlson Hall Communications ...... 37 Lakeview Marine- Field Trial Area ...... 63 Huguenot Steamer No . 1 Fire Eagleville Lake ...... 17 Calvert Library ...... 68 Rehabilitation & Paddlesport Rentals . . . . 19, 98 Natchaug State Forest/ Halls Pond ...... 18 Education ...... 34,. . 85 Marty's of Dudley ...... 134 Natchaug River ...... 20 Museum ...... 78,. 89 East Brimfield Franklin Swamp Wildlife Landon Tire ...... 115 Mashamoquet Brook Oxford Free Public Library ...... 67 Lake ...... 17, 62, 109, 125, 141 Management Area ...... 62 Hampton Antiquarian & Howard T. Brown Park ...... 18 Natchaug State Forest/ Historical Society ...... 76,84 Langhammer Trail & spur to State Park ...... 19, 24, 71, 126, 130 Silvermine Horse Camp Site .....61 Pachaug State Forest ...14, 63, 66, East Brimfield Lake Nature Trail 49 French River Canoe Trail - Howard T. Brown Park/ Ruby Fenton Preserve ...... 52 Hampton Elementary School .. 139 Heritage Riverfront Trail ...... 52 Mashamoquet Brook State Park/ Nathan Hale Homestead, 72, 95, 110, 127, 140 East Brimfield Lake/ Greenbriar to Hodges Lapsley Orchard ...... 41 Indian Chair Trail ...... 61 Connecticut Landmarks . . 77, 87 Streeter Beach ...... 129 Village Dam ...... 97 Hampton Reservoir ...... 18 Hull Forest Pachaug State Forest/Dawley Products ...... 41, 106, 114 Lauter Park BMX/Skate Park ...117 Mashamoquet Brook State Park/ Nathan Hale State Forest ...54, 63, Pond, Dry Reservoir, Legend East Brookfield Public Library ...67 French River - Hampton‘s Fletcher Wolf Den ...... 53 Wood and Peg Millers Shelters .24 French River Park...... 97 Memorial Library ...... 68 Huntington Homestead/ Lauter Park Splash Pad ...... 130 66, 126, 139 East Brookfield Town Beach - Governor Samuel Huntington Mason Hill Park Nature NECT Farmers’ Market Pachaug State Forest/Frog Hollow Lake Lashaway Beach ...... 129 French River - Leovich Landing .. 97 Harrington Hospital...... 111 Law Office of Trust, Inc ...... 76 Andrea L . Truppa ...... 115 Preserve ...... 53, 65 Association/Northeast CT Equestrian Camping Area ...... 61 East Brookfield Town Common .. 49 French River - Harrington Hospital/ Massachusetts Boating Farmers’ Market ...... 42,, 88 Pachaug State Forest/Frog Hollow North Grosvenordale Pond ...... 97 Remillard Family Emergency Hurlburt Pond ...... 19 Leadmine Mountain Trail...... 52 East Coast Greenway ...... 13 Website ...... 16 New England Family Medical Horse Camp/Campground ...... 25 Friends of Ashbel Woodward Department ...... 111 Hygeia Reservoir ...... 130 Leadmine Pond ...... 19 Eastern Connecticut Massachusetts Camping Info ....23 & Walk-In Center ...... 111 Pachaug State Forest/ Museum ...... 76,. . 83 Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — Inn at Woodstock Hill . . . .10, 134 Leadmine Wildlife Conservation District, Inc . . . . 82 Massachusetts Freshwater New England Forestry Green Falls Area...... 131 Friends of Prudence Crandall Brooklyn ...... 41 Ivanhoe Tool & Die Co ., Inc . .115 Management Area ...... 62 Eastern CT Forest Landowners Fishing Page ...... 16 Foundation (NEFF) ...... 41, 87 Pachaug State Forest/ Museum, Inc ...... 76, 83 Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — Association/Wolf Den Jacob Edwards Library Lebanon Farmers’ Market ...... 42 Green Falls Campground ...... 25 Canterbury ...... 41 Massachusetts Hunting Areas ..62 N. Grosvenordale River Land Trust ...... 70, 83 Frog Bridge, "Thread City Telescope ...... 12 Lebanon Green and Walk/Park ...... 14, 54 Pachaug State Forest/ Crossing" ...... 50 Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — Massachusetts Information - Eastern CT State University James L. Goodwin Surrounding Areas ...... 65 Green Falls Pond Trail ...... 54 Norwich ...... 41 Dirt Bike ...... 94 Nipmuck State Forest ..20, 24, 63, Planetarium ...... 11 Frog Rock Rest Stop . .37, 106, 134 State Forest 14, 24, 52, 61, 65, 70, Lebanon Historical Society 66, 71, 95, 127, 131 Pachaug State Forest/ Hart's Greenhouse & Florist — 109, 125, 139 Massachusetts information - Eastern Savings Bank . . . . 113. Garden Bridge at Museum ...... 77,. . 86 Mount Misery Campground .....25 Preston ...... 41 Snowmobile ...... 95 Northeast Connecticut Windham Mills ...... 50 James V. Spignesi, Jr. Wildlife Lebanon Life Publications, Farmers’ Markets ...... 42 Eastford Public Library ...... 68 Massachusetts Main Pachaug State Forest/ Garden Gate Florist ...... 106 Healthy Farm Eating ...... 134 Management Area ...... 62 LLC ...... 115 Mount Misery Trail ...... 55 Edward Waldo House ...... 75 Fishing Page ...... 16 Northeastern Connecticut George Askew Nature Trail...... 50 Heifer International ...... 84 J & D Civil Engineers, LLC . . . 115 Lebanon‘s Jonathan Trumbull Chamber of Commerce (NECT Pakulis Farm, LLC ...... 42 Eileen D . Brown Massachusetts Pond Maps ...... 16 Heins Farm Conservation Area ..51 Jeff D . Helgerson Library ...... 68 Chamber) ...... 27, 88 Charitable Trust ...... 83 George's Galley ...... 134. . McKinstry Brook Wildlife Palmer Arboretum . . . .66, . 72, Heirloom Food Company . .134 . Excavating, Inc ...... 115 Lebanon Town Green ...... 141 Northeast Opportunities for 78, 89 Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm & Girl Scouts of Connecticut Management Area ...... 63 Jewett City Savings Bank . . . 115 Lebanon Town Green Loop ...... 52 Wellness, Inc . (NOW) . . . .71, 88 Corn Maze . .13, 40, 64, 109, 133 (GSOFCT) . . . . 12, 24, 33, 65, 84 Henrietta House Bed & Breakfast McLean Research Associates 12 Parker Memorials & and Red House Farm ...... 9 Jewett City Skate Park ...... 117 Leffingwell House Museum / Norwich Harbor Water Trail ...... 98 Stone Co ...... 115 Ellen Larned Memorial Glasgo Pond & Doaneville Pond18 Med-East Medical The Society of the Founders of Norwich Harbor Water Trail/ Building (ELM ) ...... 79 Goudreau’s at Nash Garden Heritage Information Radio, Jonathan Trumbull Jr . House Walk-In Center ...... 111 Pearle L. Crawford Library AM 1700 ...... 37, 76, 85 Museum ...... 77,. . 85 Norwich ...... 77, 86 Yantic Falls - Uncas Leap ...... 109 Telescope ...... 12 Enchanted Jewelry ...... 106 Center ...... 41, 106 Merino Pond ...... 19 Heritage Riverfront Trail/ Jorgensen Center for the Lisbon Historical Society . .77, 86 Norwich’s Otis Library...... 68 Pease Brook Wildlife Farm Credit East ...... 114 Governor Samuel Huntington Merrill Pond Wildlife Trust, Inc ./Huntington Yantic Falls - Uncas Leap ...... 109 Performing Arts ...... 37, 86 Lisbon Meadows Park & Trails ..53 Norwich's RoseGarden Management Area ...... 63 Farmer's Markets in Management Area ...... 63 Homestead ...... 84 Heritage Trail – Southbridge ....51 Joshua's Trust ...... 70, 86 Little River - Recreation Park ....19 Ice Arena ...... 141 Peppertree Camping ...... 25 The Last Green Valley . . . . .42 . Merrow Meadow Park ...... 53 Grand Trunk Trail/ Heritage Trail – Walk Norwich ..51 Killingly Business Association Little River Wildlife OFS Fitel, LLC ...... 115 PhysicianOne Urgent Care ...... 111 Federated Church of Mexicali Mexican Grill – Titanic Rail Trail ...... 50 (KBA) ...... 27, 86 Management Area ...... 62 Old Furnace State Park .54, 110, 127 Brooklyn ...... 75, 83 Highland Campground . . . . . 24 Spencer ...... 135. . PierceCare ...... 89, 115 Killingly Grange No . 112 .37, 86

144 Green bold listings are members of TLGV Index 145 Pine Acres Lake - James L. Quinebaug River National Renee’s Working Girl Catering Shetucket River NRT – The Brooklyn Fair/ Thompson Historical Society Village Electric, LLC ...... 116 Willimantic River NRT – Air Line Goodwin State Forest ...... 20 Recreation Water Trail (NRT) - Service & Renee’s Catering Sprague River Park to Occum Windham County Museum ...... 79 Voluntown Peace Trail Landing & Launch ...... 104 Pine Hill Alpaca Farm, LLC . . . 42 An Overview...... 99 Service TO GO ...... 136 Dam or Red McKeon Park ...... 102 Agricultural Society . . . . . 69, 81 Thompson Lions Band Stand at Trust ...... 34, 64, 91 Willimantic River NRT - Pizza Pizzazz - Danielson . . .136 Quinebaug River NRT - Butts Robbins Preserve - Wyndham Shetucket River NRT – Taftville The Chamber of Central Riverside Park...... 73 Voluntown Public Library ...... 68 Eagleville Lake to Willimantic .104 Bridge to Aspinook Pond, Land Trust ...... 15, 20, 56, 61 Dam to Greeneville Dam ...... 102 Mass South & The Sturbridge Plainfield Emergency Care Thompson Public Library ...... 68 Walker Pond - Wells State Park .21 Willimantic River NRT - Heron Canterbury ...... 101 Rose Hill Wildlife Slater Memorial Museum 78, 91 Townships ...... 26, 82 Cove to Merrow Meadow ...... 103 Center ...... 111 Thompson’s Old Town Hall . . 79 Walktober ...... 5 Quinebaug River NRT - Management Area ...... 63 Southbridge BMX/Skate Park .. 117 The Christmas Barn ...... 105 . Willimantic River NRT - Merrow Plainfield Historical East Brimfield Lake...... 99 Thompson Speedway Water Quality Monitoring ...... 5 Society ...... 78, 89 Roseland Cottage, Southbridge’s Jacob Edwards The Edwin Way Teale Motorsport Park ...... 73 Meadow to River Park ...... 104 Quinebaug River NRT - Historic New England . . . . .78, 90 Library ...... 67 Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Webco Chemical Corp ...... 42 Willimantic River NRT - River Park Plainfield Lions Club ...... 89 Fabyan to West Thompson Lake 99 Wood – CT Audubon TLGV Acorn Adventures ...... 4 Roseland Lake Golf Course...... 140 South Charlton Reservoir Webster Lake ...... 22, 142 to Eagleville Lake, Mansfield ..104 Plainfield’s Aldrich Free Quinebaug River NRT - Society ...... 33, 49, 70, 75, 83 TLGV Historical Collaborations ....4 Public Library ...... 68 Roseland Park/ Roseland Association ...... 73, . 91 Webster Lake Association . . 73, 91 Willimantic River NRT - Stafford Holland Pond to East Brimfield Lake . . .20, 56, 73, 90, 110, 142 The Farmer's Cow ...... 40 TLGV Member Programs ...... 4 Springs to Heron Cove ...... 103 Plainfield Skate Park ...... 117 Lake ...... 99 Spaulding Pond - Webster Memorial Beach ...... 131 Ross Marsh Wildlife Mohegan Park ...... 21 The Farmer's Cow Calfé & TLGV Ranger Talks ...... 4 Willimantic Victorian Plainfield Town Pool ...... 131 Quinebaug River NRT - Creamery ...... 133 Webster Memorial Beach Walk.. 58 Management Area ...... 63 Sprague Land Preserve TLGV Youth Programs for Neighborhood Killingly to Plainfield ...... 100 Webster’s Chester C. Corbin Plainfield Walk-In Ross Pond - Old Furnace (aka Mukluk Preserve) ...... 57 The Fifty-Acre Wood ...... 49 Schools, Camps & Recreation Association ...... 34, 79, 92 Medical Center ...... 111 Quinebaug River NRT - Departments ...... 5 Public Library ...... 67 State Park ...... 21 Sprague Public Library ...... 68 The Hoot/The Hoot Gifts . . . 106 Willimantic Whitewater Plainfield to Canterbury ...... 100 Weiss & Hale Financial, LLC . . .116 Pomeroy State Park ....55, 63, 127 Ross Pond State Park ..21, 63, 127 The Loomis Team at TLGV's Spring Outdoors ...... 5 Partnership ...... 73, 92, 104 Quinebaug River NRT - Sprague's Pine Pond ...... 142 Pomfret Horse and RE/MAX Bell Park ...... 115 Tourtellotte Memorial Room/ Wells State Park .... 15, 25, 61, 63, Windham ARTS ...... 28. Putnam to Pomfret...... 100 Ross Pond State Park/ Trail Association, Inc . . . . . 61, 90 State of CT Letterbox Museum ...... 79 . 95, 128, 131, 140 Old Furnace Trail ...... 56 Clue Page ...... 65 The New Roxbury Windham Hospital ...... 111 Quinebaug River NRT - Wells State Park/ Pomfret Rec. Park Trail ...... 55 Salt Rock State Land Trust ...... 71, 87 Town Line Tree Farm ...... 42 Windham Regional Riverside Park, Brooklyn ...... 100 Sterling Public Library ...... 68 Carpenter Rocks ...... 58, 110 Pomfret Recreation Department Campground...21, 25, 57, 128, 131 The Northeastern Connecticut Town of Killingly/Economic Arts Council, Inc ...... 92, . 107 Quinebaug River NRT - Robert Stone Arches Bed and Wells State Park/ Disc Golf ...... 32 Savers Bank ...... 116. Art Guild/NECTAG . . . . . 88, 107 Development Office ...... 27 Windham Region Chamber of Manship Park to Butts Bridge, Breakfast, LLC ...... 10 Carpenter's Rock Trail ...... 58 Poquetanuck Cove ...... 98 Canterbury ...... 101 Savings Institute Bank & The Norwich Heritage and Traveler Restaurant – Commerce ...... 28, 92 Streeter Point Westfield Congregational Trust Co ...... 116 Regional Visitors' Center . .78, 89 The Food & Book People . . . 137 Windham Textile & Preston Community Park ..72, 141 Quinebaug River NRT - Recreation Area ...... 21, 128 Church, United Church The Norwich Historical History Museum/ Preston Community Park West Dudley to Fabyan ...... 99 Sawmill Pottery ...... 107 Tri-State Marker ...... 57 of Christ ...... 79, 92 Sturbridge Lions Club, Inc . . . 91 Society ...... 78, 89 The Mill Museum ...... 79, 92 Nature Trail ...... 55 Quinebaug River NRT - Sayles School ...... 140 Trolley Trail - Brimfield ...... 58 West Thompson Dam ...... 63 Sturbridge’s Joshua Hyde The Oxford Historical Windham-Tolland Preston Historical Society . . 78, 90 West Thompson Lake ...... 100 Tufts Branch Valley Wildlife Scotland Historical Society Public Library ...... 67 Commission ...... 78, 89 West Thompson Lake ..12, 22, 25, 4-H Camp ...... 25, 34, 92 Quinebaug River Wildlife Sanctuary & Keekamoochaug Preston Public Library ...... 68 (Edward Waldo House) . . . . .90 Sturbridge Tourist 32, 73, 95, 110, 128, 140, 142 Management Area ...... 63 The Publick House Wildlife Sanctuary – Dudley WINY Radio ...... 38 Preston Ridge Vineyard . . .136 . Scotland Public Library...... 68 Association . . . 10, 15, 21, 25, 32, Historic Inn ...... 136 Conservation Land Trust . . . . 58 West Thompson Lake Quinebaug Valley Wolf Rock Nature Preserve – Select Seeds ...... 42 38, 57, 66, 79, 91, 107, 136 Shoreline Trail ...... 59 Prudence Crandall Museum . 78 Community College The Sunshine Shop, Inc . . . . . 107 Two Sisters Tract - Joshua’s Trust ...... 59, 110 Sturbridge Town Common Putnam Bank ...... 116 Foundation, Inc . . . . . 34, 72, 90 Semaki & Bird ...... 107 . Joshua's Trust ...... 58 Westville Lake ...... 22 Rink...... 142 The Three C's (Community Wolf Swamp Wildlife Putnam Business Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail – Sherman Memorial Forest - Cultural Committee) . . . . 38, 91 UConn College of Agriculture, Westville Lake Recreation Management Area ...... 63 Sturbridge Trails Heins Farm Area ...... 73, 128, 140, 142 Association ...... 28, . 90 Dudley Section ...... 56 Eastern CT Forest Landowners The Trink-et Shoppe Etc . . .107 . Health & Natural Resources Wolverine Radio ...... 38 Assoc ./Wolf Den Land Trust . . 57 Conservation Area ...... 12 (CAHNR) ...... 34, 91 Putnam Public Library ...... 68 Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail – Westville Lake Trail ...... 59 Sullivan & Company The Vanilla Bean Café . . . . . 137 Woodbridge Road Southbridge Section ...... 15 Shetucket River National UConn Forest – Fenton Tract.. 15, 58 Putnam Quinebaug River Trail/ Wheelabrator Lisbon ...... 116 Fishing Area ...... 22 Recreation Water Trail (NRT) - Real Estate ...... 116 The Webster Dudley Business Cargill Falls ...... 14, 55, 110 Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail – UConn Freitas Ice Forum ...... 142 Whetten Woods - An Overview...... 101 Taftville Reservoir Alliance (WDBA) ...... 28, 91 Woodstock Agricultural Southbridge Section ...... 56 Putnam Saturday Farmers' UConn Health Urgent Care/ Joshua's Trust ...... 59 Society, Inc . – Shetucket River NRT – (Ouellet Park) ...... 21 The William Benton Museum Market ...... 42 Quinebaug Valley State Trout Storrs ...... 111 White Brook Sanctuary - The Woodstock Fair . . . . . 73, 92 Greeneville Dam to Howard T. Talbot Wildlife Management of Art at The University of Hatchery ...... 20, 72, 127 Eastern CT Forest Landowners Putnam Skate Park ...... 117 Brown Memorial Park...... 103 Area ...... 63 Connecticut ...... 79,92 UConn Horsebarn Woodstock Sustainable Farms Quinebaug Valley State Trout Hill ...... 12, 58, 110, 140 Assoc ./Wolf Den Land Trust . . 59 & The Manton-Greene Bed & Putnam's Rotary Park & Shetucket River NRT – Howard T. Tastes of the Valley ...... 5 The Woods at Long Pond . . 73, 92 Hatchery/Trolley Trail ...... 56 Breakfast ...... 10, 42 Bandstand...... 72 Uncas Leap Walking Trail – Whitney Forest/ Brown Memorial Park...... 103 Taylor Brooke Winery . . . . 137. The Woodstock Academy .34, 92 Quinebaug Woods ...... 56, 61, 140 Walk Norwich ...... 58 John Hibbard Trail ...... 59 Wyndham Land Trust, Quaddick State Park and Shetucket River NRT – The Adventure Park at Storrs . . 69 Thompson Common ...... 57 Inc ...... 73, 92 Forest ...... 20, 25, 56, 63, 66, 127, Ragged Hill Woods Union Free Public Library ...... 68 William W. Backus Hospital/ Lauter Park to Plains Road ...... 101 Thompson Congregational, 131, 141 Environmental Science The Arc Emporium & The Arc Emergency Care & Yale-Myers Forest/ Shetucket River NRT – Occum United Church of Christ . .91, 116 UrgentCare Express at Program ...... 34. Redemption Center . . . . 80, 105 Trauma Center ...... 111 Nipmuck Loop Trail ...... 59 Quandoc Conservation Area .....56 Harrington ...... 111 Dam or Red McKeon Park to Thompson Ecumenical Rawson Materials ...... 116 The Arc Quinebaug Willimantic Brewing Quiet Corner Inn (formerly Taftville Dam ...... 102 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Valley ...... 80, 112 Empowerment Group Company ...... 137 . Americas Best Value Inn) . . . 10 Red Cedar Lake - Shetucket River NRT – (TEEG) ...... 34, 91, 116 Boating Website ...... 16 Mooween State Park ...... 20 The Beeches Recreation Willimantic Food Co-Op . . . .107 Quiet Corner NEMBA (New Plains Road to Salt Rock State Thompson Family "Forever U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park ...... 44, 96, 138 Willimantic Renaissance, England Mountain Bike Red Cedar Lake (Mooween State Park & Campround, Baltic Wild" Preserve Loop Trail - Camping Info ...... 23 (Sprague) ...... 101 Inc ...... 28, 92 Association) ...... 14, 90 Park/Camp Mooween) ...... 63 The Black Tavern Historical Opacum Land Trust ...... 57 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Society ...... 74, 80 Willimantic River National Quinebaug Lake State Park..20, 127 Reliance Health, Inc . . . .90, 116 Shetucket River NRT – Salt Rock Thompson Historical Society . .91 Recreation Areas ...... 62 State Park & Campround to Recreation Water Trail (NRT) - Victorian Foot Bridge ...... 58 Sprague River Park ...... 102 An Overview...... 103

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