This website is mostly focused on my project to visit every town in CT, starting with the smallest by population, and moving to the largest. Other things will appear here from time to time.
Lyme, CT
Coming in at number sixteen on my project to visit every small town in Connecticut: Lyme! Named after the town of Lyme Regis in Dorset, England, Lyme was incorporated in 1667, making it the oldest town I have visited so far. Situated in New London County on the bank of
Roxbury, CT
Continuing my goal of visiting every small town in CT, today I made it to Roxbury. Number 15 on my list, Roxbury has a population of 2260, and an area of 26.23 square miles. Located in Litchfield County, the Native American name of the town is Shepaug. Originally a part
Morris, CT
The town of Morris is number 14 in my project to visit every town CT has to offer. Established in 1859, Morris covers 17.19 square miles, and has a population of 2256. It is in Litchfield county, which I think of as the fancy part of the state, but Morris
Chaplin, CT
Today I headed to Chaplin, CT, the 13th smallest town in the state. Named for Benjamin (not Charlie) Chaplin, the town has a population of 2,151, and is in Windham County. As is often the case with these small New England towns, it was started as an ecclesiastical society for
Hampton, CT
Hampton, CT is number 10 on my project to visit every town in CT. Ten towns in, and I still haven’t crossed the threshold of
Bridgewater, CT
Town number nine is Bridgewater. I’m really making progress! Only 160 more to go. Located in Litchfield County, Bridgewater was established in 1856, and has
Eastford, CT
Number eight in my quest to visit every town in CT is Eastford. Located in Windham County, Eastford was established in 1847. It has a
Norfolk, CT
My goal is to visit every small town in CT. Today I visited Norfolk. Established in 1758, with a population of only 1,588, Norfolk is
Scotland, CT
Number six on my list of small towns is Scotland, CT. Located in Windham County, and incorporated in 1857, Scotland has a population of 1,576,
52 Hike Challenge
In the year of our lord 2022, in which I turned 52 years of age, I decided to embark upon the 52 Hike Challenge. I
Mt. Greylock
Today I hiked up to the top of Mt. Greylock in Adams, MA. This is an extremely challenging hike, at least for me. It may