PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website or call (860) 823-3798 for the most current information. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please feel […]
Chatfield Hollow State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
One DINO-MITE Destination on Connecticut’s “Roar Tour”: The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check The Dinosaur Place’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. UPDATE 6/7/18: Last year we heard about some […]
OAAM ON BETTER CONNECTICUT: Dinosaur State Park
Our segment on Better Connecticut this week was all about Dinosaur State Park located right in Rocky Hill. We got a chance to check out the REAL dinosaur footprints that were discovered there in 1966 and share with Melissa Cole why we think this destination is such a great learning place for children (and adults too!). WFSB 3 […]
Penwood State Park
Like many 2 and 3 year olds, my children can become a little obsessed with books. Their favorites change weekly, even daily, but some stick around for quite a while. Recently a new favorite has emerged in our house and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Have you ever read the childhood classic, “We’re Going on […]
Rails-to-Trails in Connecticut: The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
My little crew has a new obsession — All they want to do, every single day, is ride their bikes. Each afternoon, on the way home from school, the question begins as soon as they get in the car. “Can we ride our bikes when we get home?” Now they are even asking to ride […]
Wadsworth Falls State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. You can also see some updated pics of our adventures […]
Rails-to-Trails in Connecticut: Air Line State Park Trail
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The thing about New Year’s resolutions is that everyone vows to exercise more, but hello, it’s January and 2 degrees outside and who really enjoys a 3-mile jog on a treadmill? Not me. So this year, I decided to save my fitness goals until springtime when […]
Exploring Nature at Fisher Meadows
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. The pictures from today’s post are a bit old. They were taken last November, right before the temperatures dropped and the snow began piling up outside our door. I never had a chance to write about this fun adventure because I didn’t think too many of our readers would be […]
Gillette Castle State Park
Please note: This post was written in 2013, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website. ———————————————————- Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It was a gorgeous day in Connecticut […]