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Photos: Bald Eagle Steals Slice of Pepperoni Pizza in Connecticut

Bald eagles are known to have great stamina and sharp eyesight. Apparently, they also have impeccable taste. Earlier this month, nature photographer Doug Gemmel captured a juvenile bald eagle swooping down on a new variety of prey: a slice of pepperoni pizza. Gemmel told the [...]

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What to Do if You Encounter a Moose

Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers might make you feel in danger. The good news, you probably aren’t. “Although still rare, moose attacks are more common than [...]

April, 05, 2021 - Squamish, BC, CAN: A male ski mountaineer stands on top of Anif mountain and looks out at a dramatic view of the surrounding mountains and deep valleys far bellow.

This Weekend: New England Snow and Conditions Report

01/27/2023-01/29/2023 If you’re hitting the slopes this weekend, make sure you know where the pow is best! Vermont Bolton Valley Bromley Mountain Burke Mountain Jay Peak Killington Resort Mad River Glen Magic Mountain Mount Snow Okemo Mountain Resort Pico Mountain Smugglers’ Notch Resort Stowe Mountain [...]

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Connecticut Family Finds Bear Under Porch—and Decides to Let Him Stay

On December 30, 2022, Vincent Dashukewich was playing with his dog in his backyard when his 3-year-old pitbull suddenly became fixated on something beneath the back deck. Dashukewich peered under the porch—and discovered an enormous male black bear curled beneath, hibernating.  In a video that’s [...]

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Camping River Bend Campground In Oneco, Connecticut

Camp Connecticut had a chance to catch up with the folks at River Bend to talk about camping at River Bend Campground. It is a great place for families, young and old with many activities that everyone will enjoy. Camping at River Bend Campground When [...]

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Camping Stateline Camp Resort in Connecticut

Camp Connecticut had the opportunity to speak with Nicola Leonetti from the Stateline Camp Resort. She gave us the inside scoop on her favorite campsite, where to park your 42′ bus, and zombies. Listen to the full interview here: Stateline Camp Resort Camp Connecticut: I’m [...]

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Camping Sherwood Island State Park in Connecticut

Sherwood Island State Park is the oldest state park in Westport, Connecticut is one of the finest state parks the area has to offer. The shade of the picnic grove is an ideal place for a relaxing lunch and the Long Island sound is great [...]

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Camping Rocky Neck State Park in Connecticut

Rocky Neck State Park is the perfect park for families with its beautiful, sandy beach and activities to make every member of the family happy. Camping at Rocky Neck State Park Rocky Neck Campground is open daily from May 24 through September 2. Walk-ins only [...]

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Photos: Bald Eagle Steals Slice of Pepperoni Pizza in Connecticut

Bald eagles are known to have great stamina and sharp eyesight. Apparently, they also have impeccable taste. Earlier this month, nature photographer Doug Gemmel [...]

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“Marty,” the Bear Found Hibernating Under a Connecticut Family’s Porch, is Waking Up

Last December, a Plainville, Connecticut family discovered a massive black bear hibernating beneath their porch. The bear went on to become a social media [...]

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What to Do if You Encounter a Moose

Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers [...]

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Mama Bear—and Four Cubs—Cross Road in a Struggle All Parents Recognize

Single parenting sure isn’t easy. And as one mama bear showed in a video that went viral this week, the struggle of traveling with [...]

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This Weekend: New England Snow and Conditions Report

01/27/2023-01/29/2023 If you’re hitting the slopes this weekend, make sure you know where the pow is best! Vermont Bolton Valley Bromley Mountain Burke Mountain [...]

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Connecticut Family Finds Bear Under Porch—and Decides to Let Him Stay

On December 30, 2022, Vincent Dashukewich was playing with his dog in his backyard when his 3-year-old pitbull suddenly became fixated on something beneath [...]

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Camping River Bend Campground In Oneco, Connecticut

Camp Connecticut had a chance to catch up with the folks at River Bend to talk about camping at River Bend Campground. It is [...]

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Camping Stateline Camp Resort in Connecticut

Camp Connecticut had the opportunity to speak with Nicola Leonetti from the Stateline Camp Resort. She gave us the inside scoop on her favorite [...]

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Camping Sherwood Island State Park in Connecticut

Sherwood Island State Park is the oldest state park in Westport, Connecticut is one of the finest state parks the area has to offer. [...]

Camping at Rocky Neck State Park

Camping Rocky Neck State Park in Connecticut

Rocky Neck State Park is the perfect park for families with its beautiful, sandy beach and activities to make every member of the family [...]

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