With a bevy of animals, hiking trails, and places to picnic, Brooksvale Park is the spot for families and young children in Hamden, CT. The first time I went there I was in grade school and you'd be hard pressed to find another Hamdenite who couldn't say the same. Interestingly enough, while the park is known for its school programs and summer camp activities, the fun doesn't stop when school's out or camp's over. Around this time of year, you...
Ah, I remember this morning...getting up at quarter to five, putting my socks on and feeling...nervous. The history of Fort Wetherill goes back to the American Revolution in the summer of 1776. Then known as Battery on Dumpling Rock, it was meant to defend Newport Harbor against the British, but instead, the British captured Battery, Jamestown and Newport all in December of that year. Following their victory, the British made various...
Because what would this month's post be without photos of snow? Although to be honest, I briefly considered posting images from last year's trip to California. I don't even remember what warmth feels like... For those who live nearby or happened to see it on the news, you won't be surprised to learn that half of these photos are from the recent Winter Storm Juno; a blizzard that dropped 19" of snow onto the capital city and even more in...
