state parks

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is encouraging people to get outside and explore Connecticut’s state parks and forests. DEEP is celebrating spring’s arrival by announcing locations for their annual Sky’s the Limit Challenge. The 20 trails included this year have been handpicked by the staff of the state parks system. “I personally along with a few others...

The DEEP is running its Sky’s the Limit Challege again this year, trying to get residents to make use of state parks and state forests.

Several state parks and forests are hosting First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day to encourage residents to start the new year off right by getting outside. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes allow individuals and families to begin the new year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a hike on January 1, according to the state...

It’s no secret that more people have been seeking fresh air as a way to decompress and stay active during the ongoing pandemic. People have gained such an appreciation for the outdoors, it has been a record-breaking year for capacity at Connecticut’s state parks. “When the pandemic hit in March and April we actually realized the value of parks...

The abnormally warm November weather we’ve been having has brought people to Connecticut’s state parks in droves.

Multiple state parks have closed after reaching capacity on Saturday. State Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection officials said the following parks are now closed to new visitors: Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme Scantic River State Park, Powder Hollow in Enfield Silver Sands State Park in Milford Any parks that close on…

Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme has closed for the day after reaching capacity on Tuesday morning. As of 10:35 a.m., the parking lot is at capacity and no new visitors will be allowed in today. The park will reopen tomorrow. State parks are limited to 50% capacity as part of Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order to maintain social…

While many state parks, forests and campgrounds have reopened since Tropical Storm Isaias on Tuesday, some still remain closed due to damage our outages. Here are the latest closures for Friday, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Belding Wildlife Mgmt. Area Chatfield Hollow Day Pond SP Dinosaur SP Gay City SP Gillette Castle SP is open…

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is increasing patrols at Quaddick State Park in Thompson after receiving complaints about crowds gathering at the lake and ignoring safety rules. “This has to stop,” said Jane Howell, who lives on Quaddick Lake. “Someone will get hurt.” Howell and her neighbors have documented groups of people she said are acting recklessly on…

Residents near one state park are raising concerns over visitors seen swimming in prohibited areas who they said were also acting recklessly.

In time for a hot and humid weekend, the state is reopening eight inland swimming areas.

Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic was at capacity Thursday morning ahead of what’s expected to feel like a brutally hot day. Temperatures are expected to reach around 90 degrees. That heat paired with dew points in the 70s will make it feel like close to 97 in parts of the state. Rocky Neck reached capacity around 10 a.m. Millers…

State parks and beaches are expected to be busy on Sunday as people finish celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. The following parks have reached capacity and are now closed for the day: Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union Gardner Lake State Park in Salem Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Millers Pond State…

State parks and beaches are expected to be busy on Sunday as people finish celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.

Over a dozen state parks have already reached capacity as people celebrate the Fourth of July. The following state parks have reached capacity and are now closed: Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union Burr Pond State Park in Torrington Gardner Lake State Park in Salem Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Millers Pond State…

People are flocking to the beach for some safe and socially distant fun for July 4th.

Sunday is a beautiful day especially at some of the state parks. If your family plans to hit the trails today, here are some important things to keep in mind. It starts with preparation. You definitely want to have a plan in place because a lot of state parks can reach capacity quickly. The following state parks have already reached…

Be sure to plan ahead if you’re heading to one of the state parks for your Father’s Day celebration.

Multiple state parks have closed after reaching parking capacity on Saturday. The following state parks have reached capacity and are now closed: Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford Millers Pond State Park in Haddam Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme Sherwood Island State Park in Westport Silver…