The first park in Connecticut is almost 200 years old. How to visit this spring
Located in front of Connecticut's state capital, Bushnell Park was first established in 1861. However, the idea for the park ...
The National Park Service is facing federal cuts. Here’s the likely impact for CT parks and trails.
Potential funding cuts could have an impact on delaying critical repairs and infrastructure projects at state parks across ...
CT paid $1 for this state park. Or not. Either way, it’s unique in the state.
The moment when you crest the small hill and see all the stone mounds of Company Street laid out before you is still ...
Which 15 trails are on Connecticut's hiking challenge list this year?
It’s time to get outside and hit the trails – and Connecticut’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection is ...
AG Tong sues Meriden company for encroaching on Lamentation Mountain State Park property
Attorney General William Tong Thursday announced he’s filed an enforcement action against a Meriden company he says has ...
This little known Connecticut beach town was named a 'hidden gem.' Here's where it is
Connecticut really is a beautiful state. From the picturesque greenery of the state parks to the ocean views, the Constitution State is full of little moments of beauty for visitors and residents ...
Purchase of CT's Lake Compounce and sister theme parks driven by consolidation, reinvestment
The Atlanta-based owner of the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee is buying Lake Compounce in Bristol and 19 other amusement ...
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New state office launched to expand Connecticut’s outdoor recreation economy
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) has created an Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences, which is ...
Consolidation, reinvestment in rides drives deal to acquire CT's Lake Compounce, sister theme parks
The Atlanta-based owner of the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee is buying Lake Compounce in Bristol and 19 other amusement ...
Will federal fundings cuts have state parks and forests looking different?
DEEP says it uses federal funding to keep up with projects at many of the 120 state parks and forests in our state. There are projects using that money in the works and they will continue. “I think we ...