George Waldo State Park

Enjoy 150-acres of undeveloped, topographically diverse land. A trail of about 7/10-mile leads from Purchase Brook Road to the shore of Lake Lillinonah, drops 140 feet across its length and passes through mixed deciduous and coniferous total forest cover to the water's edge. Look for wetlands by the trailhead and stone walls away from the trail.

Enders State Forest

Enders State Forest lies northwest of Hartford, predominantly in the town of Granby, sharing some of its diverse forests, wetlands, and waterfalls with the town of Barkhamsted to the west. It is part of thousands of acres of dedicated open space in the area . Activities include hiking, hunting, and letterboxing. This area contains naturally occurring hazards associated with rocks, steep slopes, and cliffs. Rocks are extremely slippery when wet. Please exercise caution and stay on the main stone dust trail (marked with purple-colored blazes). Enjoy views of the falls from a safe distance

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Algonquin State Forest

With its Indian name, this state park is home to a wildlife habitat, and offers recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, letterboxing, bird watching and hunting (in some sections of the forest. Fees, permits, and reservations may apply.

Above All State Park

The former site of a Cold War radar station, now home to 31 scenic acres of undeveloped walk-in park.

Burgis Brook Alpacas

Located on 43 scenic acres of rolling hills and forest in the "quiet corner" of the state, with scenic roads and stone walls, antique shops and historic homes and inns. The acres are dotted with Peruvian Huacaya alpacas. They raise, breed and harvest their luxurious fleece to make yard and accessories from their fiber. On the farm, they also grow five varieties of hardneck garlic that is sold as seed stock and supply local farmers markets and "farm to table" eateries. The bee yard produces delicious honey while the bees pollinate the fruit trees, vegetables, and a nearby vineyard. The farm

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