Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Isn’t this the perfect time of year to get outside and take a walk? The heat and humidity are gone. The air has that perfect little invigorating chill to it. And the turning leaves make every landscape scene look postcard-perfect. Sometimes, however, it can be challenging […]
Family-Friendly Trails at Dinosaur State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours & pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
Wings, Swings, and Other Fun Things at Wickham Park
UPDATE 5/24/16: Our first visit to Wickham Park was over 4 years ago! But we’ve been back for many subsequent visits. Don’t forget to check out our other posts about Wickham Park including this one about the Sensory Garden, model train, hiking trails and picnic areas with playgrounds. Wickham Park is now open for the 2016 season […]
Walk Through Time at Dinosaur State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was originally written in 2012. While it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that some information may be outdated. Please visit their website for the most up to date information, especially for details like hours and pricing. If you notice something in this post that needs to be […]
A Walk in Elizabeth Park
The weather has really been mild the last couple of days, so Shawna and I thought it would be nice to meet up for a walk in the park. Since our kids are still in strollers, we needed to go somewhere that had stroller-friendly walking paths. Since we had already been to the Reservoir (one […]
Take a Walk – Westmoor Park Trails
Before Halloween and before the drama of “Snowtober”, I did a post on the Gentle Touch class at Westmoor Park. Well, petting adorable farm animals and slithery reptiles isn’t the only action at Westmoor. The park also has some easy walking trails that are a great option if you want to get out of the house […]
Puttering Around in Putnam, CT
Please note: This post was originally published in 2011. While it should still give you a good overview of this outing, it is possible that some information is outdated. Please be sure to visit the website of any establishment mentioned in this post before planning your visit for the most current information. If you have […]
3 Items to Check Off Your List at the Reservoir
Do you like to multitask? I think all woman do. It just makes you feel good when you can get so much done at once. Well, this past week, it was a beautiful day and I desperately wanted to get outside and enjoy it. I decided to check a few items off my list by […]