Tag Archives: Hiking

2020 Winter Solstice Photo Essay

Posted on December 22, 2020 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy Traditionally this post has been mostly photos but this is an unusual year so this is a more wordy Photo Essay for Solstice. It has been in many ways the year that never was. We started … Continue reading →

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3 Walks in Central Connecticut – COVID 19 Part 1

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy For the last nine weeks Eileen and I have been finding small walks around the condo in Connecticut where we have been under Stay Home Stay Safe during COVID 19. Often, we just walk around the … Continue reading →

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Hiking Heublein Tower, Simsbury, Connecticut

Posted on August 30, 2019 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy   Heublein Tower is part of Talcott Mountain State Park in Simsbury, Connecticut. The hike to the tower is known for it being a short hike with a great view. We arrived on a nice Sunday … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice Photos Essay 2019

Posted on June 21, 2019 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy The last photo essay that I published was for the Winter Solstice in 2018. It is amazing to think that time has gone by so quickly. Although this year has been different than past years with … Continue reading →

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Autumn Equinox – Photo Essay 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy Summer is coming to an end and Fall is here. It’s time to look back at the summer and all that it brought. We kicked off our summer with our first adventure headed to Maine to participate … Continue reading →

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What to do on a rainy day in Acadia National Park?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by jelaneileen1

Weather isn’t always perfect when you are on vacation. Just like at home, the weather is always changing and it is always good to be prepared with fun things to do even on a rainy day. As a big weather … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice 2018 Photo Essay

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy It feels like summer is finally winning the battle over winter here in the Northeast. It has been a long time in coming with lots of ups and downs. For this Solstice Photo Essay I have … Continue reading →

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Spring Photo Essay 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy After four Wednesdays of Nor’easter’s here in the Northeast Spring is finally taking hold. Now that doesn’t mean we won’t maybe have some more little snow showers but maybe, just maybe the cold weather will break … Continue reading →

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One year in Connecticut- 6 things I’ve learned.

Posted on January 30, 2018 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy I have now been commuting and/or living in Connecticut about a year. I thought I would share some of what I have learned. First Connecticut is a small State. It can still take a while to … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice Photo Essay 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by jelaneileen1

By Jelane A. Kennedy As I consider the time between September and now, it is hard to believe all that has taken place. 2017 has been a packed year; fast charging non-stop it feels like. We have had a year … Continue reading →

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