Rock Spring Preserve
The 450-acre Nature Conservancy property offers a 3.5 mile loop trail along the Little River, as well as a cut-through trail on an old farm access road. There is a…
Read MorePappenheimer Preserve – Joshua’s Trust
Easy wooded 1.5-mile loop on 101-acre property owned and managed by Jushua’s Trust. Hunting allowed on adjacent Mohegan State Forest so take precautions. Parking along shoulder of Rt. 97. No…
Read MoreTalbot Wildlife Management Area
Learn and follow all of the rules, regulations and safety measures for hunting and trapping in CT & MA. Each State’s website has all the pertinent information. Whether archery or…
Read MoreJames V. Spignesi, Jr. Wildlife Management Area
Area crosses Canterbury and Scotland. Pheasants only released east of Rte 97. Learn and follow all of the rules, regulations and safety measures for hunting and trapping in CT &…
Read MoreEdward Waldo House – Scotland Historical Society
The Scotland Historical Society are the conservators of the Edward Waldo House which has a very long history in Scotland. Built in 1715, it remained in the Waldo family until 1975 and has a wonderful story to tell. The 10-acre property in Waldo Valley is also home to the Scotland Highland Games Festival held every Columbus Day weekend in October. Hours: May – Sept., 1st Sat. of the month, 11 am – 3 pm. Donations appreciated.
Read MoreMohegan State Forest
Mohegan State Forest is not developed for recreation but is still a beautiful woodland. Hiking, letterboxing, and hunting.
Read MoreHighland Festival of Scotland, CT
Competitions in highland dancing, piping, drumming and amateur athletics, a clan village, Celtic music, food specialties, a sheep dog demonstration, and Highland cattle. Admission; held in early October rain or shine.
Read MoreThe Governor Samuel Huntington Trust, Inc. – Huntington Homestead
Birthplace of Samuel Huntington, signer of the Declaration of Independence. The circa 1723 farmhouse is a National Historic Landmark and has many original features intact. It lies along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary War Route.
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Mohegan State Forest
Roadside parking by gate (no parking area) will lead you to gravel road for mountain biking. No fee.
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