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Canoeing: Trips in Connecticut, the Long and Short of It :. An indispensable guide for recreational boating on the river is “The Connecticut River Boating Guide” by John and Wendy Sinton and Elizabeth Farnsworth ().

It provides essential information about access, campgrounds, river conditions, wildlife and much more. The book covers the entire river from the Connecticut Lakes to Long Island Sound.

Always wanted to run the Conn river in spring high water from Northampton, MA all the way down to Long Island Sound. Got on my motorcycle and went and scouted the tricky spots. Also wanted to see how high the river actually is at 35,cfs (Holyoke).

I'm only used to cfs summer time levels. Found out Holyoke dam a pain to portage. Long. Took just short of 1/2 hr to get to the Mattabasset and my day just got nicer and nicer.

The only reason I rated this as moderate is the rougher water on the Ct. and then as I was talking to some guy further up river I realized the tides have some play in this river. T hey are great adventures on their own, but put canoeing and camping together and you have the makings for some remarkable memories.

A trip of this kind will take a little more planning than a paddle around a pond or your typical weekend of car camping. If you aren’t a seasoned paddler, lessons can be had for a good deal, and the rest is a matter of doing your research and a little planning.

Twelve full days of paddling covered miles from Pittsburg, NH to Long Island Sound. Paddle speed averaged mph on reservoirs with no current and headwinds, and between and 4 and up to mph from Pittsburg to Canaan with whitewater for a total of hours of paddling.

“ The cruise was on time, parking was found along a side street and was a short walk, church available for $5. Sea Mist Facebook messaging got back to me within 4. Summer & Fall Trips. Daily Rentals. Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting, Tubing and Stand Up Paddle Boards - You have a number of options for self-guided day trips on the Connecticut River.

We have trips 3hr to 8hr long. Our most popular trip begins five miles upstream at Sumner Falls in Hartland VT. and is a perfect 3 hr float trip for families looking for outdoor fun and adventure. From fun coastal adventures to gardens and state parks, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about visiting Connecticut.

You can plan and enjoy countless day trips in CT for families, like hiking Bear Mountain (Connecticut’s highest peak), enjoying the outdoors at Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, or traveling back in time at Connecticut’s Dinosaur State Park.

Set sail on your destination's top-rated boat tours and cruises. Whether it's an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best Mystic cruises around.

Looking for something more adventurous. Check out our list of must-do water activities in Mystic. See reviews and photos of boat tours & water sports in Mystic on Tripadvisor. Connecticut, the southernmost New England state, is bounded by Long Island Sound on the south, Rhode Island on the east, New York State on the west, and Massachusetts on the north.

The finger-like extension of Fairfield Country is an easy drive to and from New York City. 7) Connecticut: Housatonic River Connecticut’s original name “Quinnehtuckqut,” or land of the winding tidal rivers, is a paradise for canoers and kayakers. And while whitewater is a bit hard to come by, in northwestern Connecticut there can be a very short, but excellent, springtime rafting season on the Housatonic where paddlers can find.

Last weekend I went on a great canoe trip in the Adirondacks with 2 friends. We paddled the loop from Floodwood Pond to Little Square Pond, Fish Creek, Square Pond, Fish Creek Ponds, Follensby Clear Pond, Polliwog Pond, Hoel Pond, Turtle Pond, Slang Pond and Long Pond.

Aside from the short section through Square Pond and Fish Creek Ponds, where big motorboats and jet-skis are. River Cruises for Connecticut Kids and Families. Connecticut River Expeditions - Haddam On this short family cruise, children will use binoculars to learn about the birds seen along the cruise, and they will learn about nautical terms, the ecology of the river, and other points of interest, like Gillette : Makayla O'keefe.

Experience unparalleled access to some of the world's most spectacular marine environments. From wildlife-rich tropical rivers to dramatic fjords lined with snow-covered peaks, our kayaking and paddle boarding trips reward the active traveler with a unique and exhilarating way to explore the wilderness.

Escape the hustle of the city and experience a guided, full-day kayaking trip and wine tasting along the scenic Delaware River. Choose from a single or tandem kayak, then paddle along the Delaware for approximately two hours. The Housatonic River starts from four sources in western Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains near the city of Pittsfield.

It flows miles southward through western Massachusetts, through the Berkshires and into western Connecticut, and empties into Long Island Sound. The role of the Housatonic River in our future lives will depend on how well [ ].

Massachusetts has water & boat ramps for paddling, canoeing, kayaking. Or maybe you just want to paddle out to the middle of the lake and read a book.

After a short video and a little one-on-one help with your gear, you are good to go. (Choate, Long, Dean, Dilly, Pine, Patterson, and Round). Surrounding the Crane Wildlife Refuge is the. The book is meant as a reference, and features a total of 15 paddling trips for people to enjoy along the coastline of Connecticut, beginning in Greenwich in the Captain Islands and continuing up.

T he Park River once flowed past the the Connecticut State Capitol’s gilded dome and was the centerpiece of its namesake, Bushnell Park, in downtown Hartford, but it is now mostly the floods of andit was decided that the river should be buried to prevent future flood damage.

Under the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, construction .Short and often sweet, day trips provide a change in scenery, a family outing without distractions, the opportunity to share a childhood memory with a new spouse or the chance to rekindle a : Syd Kearney.