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 Connecticut’s seventh smallest town by population.  However, with an area of 45.31 square miles, it is larger in size than Bridgeport and Hartford combined. For

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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, making it the sixth smallest town in the state.  Covering 18.61 square miles, it is also the smallest town by area that I have visited

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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 wasn’t sure I was going to get it done, but I did, and with 8 weeks to spare.  I can honestly say I’m glad I

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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 be less of a challenge for you, if you are younger and in better shape.  The last 0.5 mile is grueling, and the last 0.2

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