FYI closest state park to Greenwich: the Mianus River State Park
Connecticut State Parks Centennial Update
The celebration of 100 years of Connecticut State Parks officially kicked off at Dinosaur State Park in August with inspiring comments (video link) from Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty and Rocky Hill Mayor Timothy Moriarty. Fourteen days later, a 195-mile cross-state excursion began, highlighting 17 state parks and encompassing 31 communities. TheSoJourn (Summer Outdoor Journey) started at Quaddick State Park in the northeast corner of CT and ended at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The 20 SoJourners traveled predominantly by bicycle, but also by steam train, canoe, kayak and river boat. Along the way the travelers were greeted and addressed by many community officials, including First Selectman Norman Needleman in Essex, and State Senator Ed Meyer, and State Representatives Patricia Widlitz and Lonnie Reed in Madison. Concluding ceremonies at Sherwood Island took place amid welcoming cheers from friends, family, sponsors, state and local officials, including congratulations from First Selectman Gordon Joseloff of Westport and State Senator Toni Boucher and State Representatives Gail Lavielle and Jonathan Steinberg.
| CT State Parks SoJourn 2013 Video Montage |
Watch for news of the 2014 Sojourn which will begin in the western hills and traverse the state west to east ending at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford. Watch for more information on this and other upcoming activities on DEEP's State Parks 100 web page.
Forwarded from News from CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection
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