Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kristen Valenti on the Appalachian Trail at Lion's Head in Salisbury. (Courtesy of Kristen Valenti/ Early Bird on the Trail) ...

From an abandoned 20th Century amusement park to bubbling waterfalls, Connecticut boasts many gorgeous and interesting hikes beyond the most popular destinations that become crowded every spring. With ...

Liane Stevens has gone on hikes all over the world, seeking out views of everything from Utah’s canyons to Argentina’s mountains. But despite their grandeur, none of those adventures compare to hiking ...

Liane Stevens and David Vogt stand on a bridge that they helped build on the blue/yellow section of the Tunxis trail. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Liane Stevens has gone on hikes all over the ...

Connecticut's state parks are about to get a major facelift, as the state has committed $45 million in funds for trail and infrastructure improvements, aiming to ensure that outdoor recreational parks ...

Liane Stevens and David Vogt stand on a bridge that they helped build on the blue/yellow section of the Tunxis trail. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Editors’ Note: This week, CT Mirror is ...