Ross Pond – Old Furnace State Park
There are 2 ponds here’ smaller northern is Upper Ross (or Half Hill Pond). The larger is 31-acre Ross Pond with car-top/carry-in boat ramp, frequesntly stocked for trout fishing from…
Read MoreNipmuck State Forest
Nipmuck State Forest, adjoining Bigelow Hollow, is 3 bodies of water for pond fishing, paddling & scuba diving. Bigelow Pond (20+ acres) has launch for trailered boats, no internal combustion…
Read MoreNatchaug State Forest/Natchaug River
Natchaug State Forest/Natchaug River is a 13,200 acre park which spreads over 6 towns. Rivers & ponds offer varied paddles & fishing, including Natchaug River, a designated Trout Park” stocked…
Read MoreAlbert E. Moss Wildlife Sanctuary
Park at Town Hall/Community Center. Cross street to stairs by apartments for entrance. 135 acre natural area with 2.15 miles on 2 loop trails (blazed white). See wildlife while walking…
Read MorePhillip Lauter Park
Lauter Park Splash Pad is perfect for children, you will have fun keeping cool in the splash pad waters. The park is also home to a beach area along the…
Read MoreMerrow Meadow Park
Merrow Meadow Park offers an easy 0.57 mile loop trail follows the east side of the Willimantic River, with interpretive signs, handicapped accessible fishing pad. (0.32 miles are paved, 0.25…
Read MoreWillimantic Whitewater Partnership, Inc.
Willimantic Whitewater Partnership is dedicated to creating a downtown Willimantic riverside park that will provide river views and eventually river access, serve as a regional hub for three rail trails,…
Read MoreQuinebaug River NRT – East Brimfield Lake
Plenty of parking at East Brimfield Lake Boat Ramp Because current is not an issue, you can paddle upstream to Holland Pond, downstream, or both, depending on the weather, your…
Read MoreQuinebaug River NRT – Holland Pond to East Brimfield Lake
This segment of the Quinebaug River NRT is within the East Brimfield Lake Project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is a designated Watchable Wildlife Area. Paddle downstream…
Read MoreQuinebaug River National Recreation Water Trail (NRT) – An Overview
Holland, MA to Canterbury, CT The Quinebaug River National Recreation Water Trail offers 45 miles of paddling stretching from Holland, MA to Canterbury, CT. Many of the segments provide an…
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