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Western Connecticut
& the Berkshires

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Wildlife Refuges
*Stewart B. McKinney
Wild Rivers
*Housatonic
Scenic Drives
*Hartford Area
*CT Drives
Connecticut's Housatonic River Valley - Whether you're a trout fisher, a paddler, or a hiker, you'll find much to do on and around the Housatonic, which carves a valley through the Litchfield Hills.

GORP Guide: Berkshires Outdoors - A hand-picked heap of the best outdoor places and doings in Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains, from driving the Mohawk Trail to hiking Mount Greylock.

Where the Appalachian Trail Roams - Just over two hours from Manhattan, two hikes up to the top of northwest Connecticut's Litchfield Hills.

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge - The six units of this Gold Coast wildlife refuge are within an hour or two of the city.

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