Kim Downey – KDPassport
Back in June 2019, I became intrigued with the idea of exploring every town in Connecticut. My family and I had met Martin Podskoch at DiGrazia Vineyards as he introduced his book, “Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport & Guide to Exploring Connecticut.”
I began the quest in earnest by embarking on many solo trips; then at times joined by friends or relatives. I completed this wonderful adventure in Norwalk on August 12, 2020, accompanied by my family. I realized that I wasn’t “done” since there is so much to see and do in all seasons of our beautiful state. I look forward sharing many ideas with you!
If you need any recommendations, feel free to comment below or send me an email at admin@townappeal.com.
Kim will start publishing her adventures next month!
Jennings beach times three 😁. Not exactly an adventure, but hey, it’s what I did last week ha, ha. Walking on the beach is my very favorite thing to do, so I took advantage before it closes to out of towners (unless you pay).
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Daffodils and cherry blossoms – After a long winter, spring blooms are always such a delight!
Hubbard Park in Meriden is a lovely area with its bridges, stonework, and water features. The variety of daffodils adds greatly to the beauty of this special park
Hidden Valley Preserve in Washington is a great place for a hike. Some highlights of this property include the Thoreau suspension bridge, a walking path along the Shepaug River, the Quartz Mine; which is pretty cool, the Lookout, and the Pinnacle. Hopkins Winery by Lake Waramaug is a lovely place to extend the fun, with…
Read MoreMy friend and I took a trip to the Beardsley Zoo for their greenhouse exhibit, “DAZZLE: A garden of Glass,” which is showcasing 500 pieces of Peter Greenwood’s glass art daily through April 6th.
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Tip of the week: head to the beaches while they are free and open to the general public! I took advantage of the warm March weather to visit Calf Pasture and Shady Beach in Norwalk.
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My friend and I ventured to Lamothe’s Sugar House in Burlington last week. They are the largest maple sugaring operation in CT, with over 5500 taps. We got to meet three of the friendly Lamothe cousins; Marie, Rob & Leonard, and they shared shots with us of all 4 grades of maple syrup sold in their farm store. They were all delicious; we found it hard to choose a favorite!
Read MoreBack in June 2019, I became intrigued with the idea of exploring every town in Connecticut. My family and I had met Martin Podskoch at DiGrazia Vineyards as he introduced his book, “Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport & Guide to Exploring Connecticut.”
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