The Dr John Champlin Glacier Park in Westerly Rhode Island is a small nature preserve with a 2.5 mile loop and smaller trails meandering through woodland with Glacial Erratic rocks and features from the ice age. It has 2 beautiful vernal pools, signs of a quarry from the past and a viewpoint that can you can see Block Island and the Long Island Sound from. Continue reading Dr John Champlin Glacier Park Guide – Westerly Rhode Island
In my latest adventure with Rat Racer Jimmy Mac we discover why you have to wear an orange hat in Rhode Island, accidentally invent ‘coffee beef’ and cross Rhode Island in under 2 days setting a Fastest Known Time (and first ever) to complete the North-South Trail with no support. Continue reading North-South (RI) Trail Rhode Island – Fastest Known Time
East Rock State Park is located near New Haven in CT. It is a 427 acre park that mainly centres around the East Rock feature. The trails are suitable for all ages and conditions with the option for a wider tarmac path and also narrower rocky paths throughout the park. Main features include the impressive war memorial, wide views of the City of New Haven below and the intriguing ‘Giant Steps’. Continue reading East Rock State Park Guide
The 350 acre Osbornedale State Park is located in the Naugatuck Valley Hills opposite Derby High School. It has a 2 mile loop trail marked with red blazes with various rock features and a large pond near the huge car … Continue reading Osbornedale State Park Guide
This 62 acre state park on the coast in East Haven Connecticut has a small access car park for 6 cars and is best visited at low tide. Its a haven for wildlife and birdlife with meandering paths with rocky … Continue reading Farm River State Park Guide