Yankee Magazine has just released their “Best of New England” editors' picks for the best dining, lodging, and things to do in New England, listing their 40 faves for Connecticut.
Congratulations to Larkin State Park in Naugatuck for being named top in the state by Yankee Magazine!
Larkin State Park in Naugatuck
Yankee Magazine writes, "Nearly 80 years have passed since trains last rumbled along this narrow corridor, but outdoor enthusiasts still appreciate the labor of immigrants who steam-drilled rocks, filled Towantic Swamp, and built trestles to provide a solid foundation for the western extension of the New York and New England Railroad in 1881. Today this roughly 10-mile shaded stretch of railbed, with multiple access points in four towns, is strikingly quiet except for the occasional thud of hooves. Horses have the right of way, as they have since this packed-earth bridle path—now shared by mountain bikers, hikers, and dog walkers—was donated to the state in 1943. From Kettletown Road, Southbury, to Whittemore Glen State Park, Naugatuck."
Read the article in its entirety here.