Above All State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area located in the town of Warren, Connecticut. The only park amenities are informal trails not maintained.........more >

Algonquin State Forest began as 92 acres in 1937, and has grown to a size of 2,545 acres today. The forest consists of several parcels in the towns of Colebrook and Winchester. The largest piece of the forest is along Sandy Brook in Colebrook. Most of the early acquisitions of Algonquin State Forest ........more >

Established in 1925 to protect the streamflow at the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish Rivers, the Northern-Highland American Legion NHAL State Forest occupies more than 222,000 acres. This is the largest state property in Wisconsin and the most visited. Over two million visitors ........more >

The Beckley Iron Furnace once produced iron for the manufacture of railroad car wheels. It is Connecticut's best preserved example of a technology that has long since vanished. The structure is part of the National Register of Historic Places. Iron making had been a local industry that for 150 years ........more >

Black Rock offers excellent swimming, hiking, scenic views, and Indian legend all tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands.........more >

Gail Borden, discoverer of the process of milk preservation by evaporation and condensation, built the world's first condensed milk factory here, in 1857. The new milk product proved to be of great value, particularly to the Union Army during the Civil War. Fire destroyed the mill in 1877. Parking ........more >

Camp Columbia State Historic Park is one of Connecticut DEP's most recent park acquisitions. As such its public access and recreational opportunities are still being developed. Change has been the constant throughout the 100 year history of this piece of countryside. Where once a shared landscape ........more >

Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorable.........more >

Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views reaching as far away as New Hampshire. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland.........more >

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Travel the twisting mountain road or hike the rugged trail to the top, either way you will be astounded at the beauty of mountain laurel in June and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall.........more >

Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass.........more >

Housatonic State Forest consists of nearly 10,000 acres in 5 towns. It is the only Connecticut state forest containing part of the world-famous Appalachian Trail AT. This trail runs for over 2,100 miles, from Georgia to Maine. More than 3,000 acres of original purchases for the state forest were ........more >

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Wander across the covered bridge, hike the falls, and feel the mist on your face as water cascades 250' down on its way to joining the Housatonic River.........more >

Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca for sightseers and photographers.........more >

Trails through the park will lead the walker through centuries of land-use history. Heading northeast from the parking lot the trail utilizes the 1895 Berlin Iron Bridge, one of five remaining in Connecticut, to cross the Housatonic River. Across the bridge the Lovers Leap Trail heads southeast 1,200 ........more >

Hike the Blue Trail across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for outstanding views of the Catskill and Taconic mountains which offer splendid foliage viewing.........more >

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A clear, cold river cascades through Mohawk Trail State Forest along a rocky streambed. One of the most scenic woodland areas in Massachusetts, the state forest offers visitors a taste of real wilderness in a rustic setting. Over 6,000 acres of mountain ridges, deep gorges and tall old-growth trees ........more >

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Go swimming and have a picnic at Mount Tom, then hike the trail to the stone lookout tower for some memorable views.........more >

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Paugnut State Forest came into existence in 1929, when the State purchased 1127 acres. This purchase included a lookout tower that was established by the American Brass Company. Years ago, a series of towers were found throughout the state to serve the purpose of locating forest fires. Today, this tower, ........more >

Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.........more >

Activities Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing Services Public Canoe/Kayak/Tube Launch Area, Vendor on site for tubing rentals. Location From the junction of Route 202 and Route 44 in Canton, follow Route 44 west 2.6 miles to the Forest entrance on the right. Fee There is no parking fee at ........more >

Wyantenock State Forest is one of the best-kept secrets of Litchfield County The forest consists of over 4,000 acres scattered among nine different parcels of land, spread throughout the towns of Warren, Kent and Cornwall. Many of these blocks of forest have little or no public access and Wyantenock ........more >

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