The plan calls for removing the site's "deteriorated" buildings and adding trails, picnic areas, parking and restrooms.

For geology enthusiasts (or anyone who’s ever picked up an interesting rock and carried it home), Devil’s Hopyard is a treasure trove of fascinating formations. The park sits on some of the oldest ...

As winter arrives, the Nutmeg State's most beautiful beachfront turns into the best winter hike in Connecticut.

As annual attendance at Connecticut's 110 state parks continues to climb, scenes such as this have become more common. Park closures have increased six-fold over the past 15 years, state data shows.

Connecticut has a secret, and it’s hiding in plain sight in East Haddam – a place where waterfalls cascade over ancient rocks, where perfectly round potholes defy geological explanation, and where the ...

Waterfalls are among nature’s most beautiful spectacles. And while they may seem a bit exotic to Long Islanders, three of these wonders are within about three hours from home. From the Hudson Valley ...

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection wants to get public input after a proposal to add paddle-board rentals in five Connecticut state parks. The agency said it will be ...

"Any attempt to spin this decision as a win for public safety is pompous puffery that is an insult to every law-abiding gun owner and the Constitution itself," said Cameron L. Atkinson, counsel for ...

The Connecticut State Park system is looking to expand experiences for visitors, and they need help from the private sector. The goal is to make state parks more of a tourism destination through ...

We are 90% funded by individual contributions. That means you create the reader-powered journalism that cuts through the noise, and delivers the trusted information Connecticut cares about. Gov. Ned ...

As Connecticut state parks see a boom in tourism, officials are seeking to offer more amenities and recreational opportunities to capitalize on the increased outdoor enthusiasm. The Connecticut ...