National and State Wonders Found in the Constitution State:
Connecticut, also known as the "Nutmeg State" and the "Provisions State,"
has long amazing beaches and rolling mountains.
Let us be your guide to discovering these natural wonders. Follow the links
below to obtain more information, insider tips, and pictures, as well as
ideas for where to stay when visiting.
National Scenic Trails:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
[Official Site]
New England National Scenic Trail
[Official Site]
National Recreation Trails:
Air Line State Park National Recreation Trail
Northfield Mountain National Recreation Trail
Sleeping Giant National Recreation Trail
National Wildlife Refuges:
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
National Scenic Roads and Byways:
Connecticut State Route 169
Merritt Parkway National Scenic Byway
Connecticut
State Parks, Campgrounds, Recreational Areas:
American Legion State Forest
Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest Union
Black Rock State Park
Bluff Point State Park
Burr Pond State Park
Campbell Falls State Park
Chatfield Hollow State Park
Collis P. Huntington State Park
Connecticut Valey Railroad State Park
Day Pond State Park
Dennis Hill State Park
Devil's Hopyard State Park
Dinosaur State Park
Fort Griswold State Park
Fort Trumbull State Park
Gay City State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
Haddam Meadows State Park
Haley Farm State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Harkness Memorial State Park
Haystack Mountain State Park
Hopeville Pond State Park
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Hurd State Park
Indian Well State Park
John A. Minetto State Park
Kent Falls State Park
Kettletown State Park
Lake Waramaug State Park
Macedonia Brook State Park
Mansfield Hollow State Park
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Millers Pond State Park
Mount Tom State Park
Natchaug State Forest
Osbornedale State Park
Pachaug State Forest
Penwood State Park
Putnam Memorial State Park
Quaddick State Park
Rocky Neck State Park
Salmon River State Forest
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve
Sherwood Island State Park
Silver Sands State Park
Sleeping Giant State Park
Southford Falls State Park
Squantz Pond State Park
Stratton Brook State Park
Talcott Mountain State Park
Wadsworth Falls State Park
West Rock Ridge State Park
Wharton Brook State Park
Connecticut Tourism: 800-CT-VISIT
