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Swimming holes are pretty majestic.

We are about to witness a Strawberry Moon and its coming this week.

On Friday, July 12th (rain date July 13th), as the sun sets and darkness begins to descend over Candlewood Lake...

Good to know crossing state lines often around New England and New York.

When you make your way to a new place there can be a steep learning curve. Whether you're talking about food, transportation, cost or recreation one place is never exactly like another. For outsiders, Connecticut is probably a little bit weird in some ways. But you know what they used to say, the more you know.....

The cool seats, the flashy outside sign, the neon - I love it.

If life in Connecticut could be summed up in one word, I think it would be "convenience." We are comfort creatures here in the Nutmeg State looking to avoid as much hassle as we possibly can. I mean everyday life gives us enough to tackle in the Constitution State, who needs more?

I was surprised when I came across a list where Candlewood did not make Connecticut's best lake.

Ruby Tuesday has zombie locations all across the country which have become destinations for Youtubers exploring abandoned restaurants (see below). It was one of those videos that got me to wondering, does Connecticut have any RT's left?

New Englanders, Mid-Atlantic and Midwesterners see Connecticut as 'The bridge' to New York City or Boston. We don't exist to them, just as Western Mass doesn't exist to Boston