A lot of writers have written about the ideal day at the Bronx Zoo but what happens when it rains? What should you expect and should you even go? We went on a bus trip to the Bronx Zoo with New London Adult Ed recently and it rained all day. A bus trip is a great way to enjoy a place like the Bronx Zoo because you don't have to drive (and in this case drive in the rain), … [Read more...] about Day Tripping to the Bronx Zoo in the Rain
Day Trips
A Day Trip to the Connecticut College Arboretum
Conn College has a beautiful public Arboretum, wildflower garden and nature trails, with easy parking off of Williams Street. The Arboretum is free and open to the public seven days a week from dawn to dusk. In early Spring the Wildflower Garden comes alive with flowers, greenery and wildlife. Each flower, tree and bush is labeled so you never have to guess what you are … [Read more...] about A Day Trip to the Connecticut College Arboretum
Visit The Butterfly-Pollinator Garden at Cohen Woodlands in Colchester
When summer begins it's quick and hot demise, our gardens are graced with the final flourishes of color, and beautiful butterflies. A well-kept secret in southeastern Connecticut is the Butterfly-Pollinator Garden at Cohen Woodlands in Colchester. Certified as a Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation, Cohen Woods is the perfect setting for this gorgeous … [Read more...] about Visit The Butterfly-Pollinator Garden at Cohen Woodlands in Colchester
5 Tips for Taking Better Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone
If you want to capture your travel adventures this summer and need to travel light, make your smartphone your camera of choice. For tips on how to capture your travel adventures in the best light, olloclip and Art of Visuals present an #ollotrip to the Pacific Northwest to visually inspire you. Here are five tips for taking better photos and videos with your smartphone … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Taking Better Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone
Spend the Day at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport Connecticut
The Connecticut Beardsley Zoo is a tiny zoo with a lot to do and it is the only zoo in Connecticut. The zoo is also open all year long so you can visit animals in warm or cold months and see how they live in different climates. Young children especially will be thrilled with the zoo as we saw that on our recent visit. Lots of squeals and giggles could be heard throughout the … [Read more...] about Spend the Day at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport Connecticut
The Newport Flower Show Comes to Rosecliff Mansion this June
The The Newport Flower Show Comes is coming to Rosecliff Mansion this June. This year the show will be held at the end of June and is a "must see" event. If you have never attended the Newport Flower Show let me tell you a few things about it. Martha Stewart to Headline the Annual Newport Flower Show The 2018 Newport Flower Show will celebrate its 23rd year with a variety … [Read more...] about The Newport Flower Show Comes to Rosecliff Mansion this June