Connecticut Archives - John Atkinson

New England Air Museum

June 19, 2023 No Comments

At the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, you’ll visit an impressive museum housing an extraordinary collection of over 100 aircraft and thousands of artifacts, spanning from early aviation experimental contraptions to modern marvels of aerospace technology. Highlights include meticulously restored warplanes, commercial aircraft, helicopters, and rare experimental models. I have been to a number of Air Museums, this tops them all so far.

Closing the Campsite at Lake Williams

October 27, 2021 No Comments

Lake Williams gave us a beautiful send-off with a solid week of gorgeous days filled with vibrant colors as we head south for winter. Kong walks and ponders with a few photos to mark the passage of the week.

Salmon River to Day Pond Brook Falls

January 13, 2021 No Comments

Four-mile out and back from Comstock Covered Bridge to Day Pond Brook Falls through Salmon River State Forest and Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Connecticut

Upper Hop River Trail

December 28, 2020 No Comments

Which doesn’t go by the Hop River. That’s on the other side. Heavily Trafficked rail trail running from Manchester to Willimantic.

Institute for American Indian Studies

December 20, 2020 No Comments

Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT is a great, albeit small museum with a great display of artifacts and knowledgeable staff.

The First Church of Buckingham

December 19, 2020 No Comments

There are special places that touch us in ways that foster and tune our connection to the divine. This is one of mine.

Gillette Castle State Park

December 19, 2020 No Comments

Gillette Castle State Park has more to offer than the former home of legendary actor William Gillette. Hiking.

Valley Falls Town Park

December 19, 2020 No Comments

Valley Falls is a municipal park in Vernon Connecticut with great hiking trails along both sides of a river.

Veterans Memorial Rose Garden

December 17, 2020 No Comments

Norwich, Connecticut’s Parks & Rec. Dept. does an excellent job with the funding they have.. Example bieing: The Rose Garde

Yantic Falls/Uncas Leap

December 17, 2020 No Comments

Uncas’ Leap at Yantic Falls is located in Norwich, Connecticut on the Yantic River. It is accessible via parking nearby, or via the Heritage Trail from downtown.