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Nature Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/nature/ Uncovering the Best of Connecticut and Beyond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:12:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://dailylifetravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-DLT-Ico-KM-2025-32x32.png Nature Archives - Daily Life Travels https://dailylifetravels.com/category/nature/ 32 32 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest in Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/winter-wildlife-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest/ https://dailylifetravels.com/winter-wildlife-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:50:33 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=27999 A large bird of prey with outstretched wings flies against a clear blue sky.

A large bird of prey with outstretched wings flies against a clear blue sky.

Most people don’t know this, but Connecticut is a great spot to see bald eagles out in the wild....]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/winter-wildlife-eagle-cruise-on-riverquest/feed/ 1 Places To Hike in New London County, Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-new-london-county-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-new-london-county-connecticut/#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:08:38 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=26223 A multi-tiered waterfall flows over rocks in a forested area, surrounded by green foliage and moss-covered stones.

A multi-tiered waterfall flows over rocks in a forested area, surrounded by green foliage and moss-covered stones.

New London County in Connecticut offers a diverse range of hiking spots, from coastal trails to quiet wooded parks....]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-new-london-county-connecticut/feed/ 8 Where To Go Birding in Southern Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/where-to-go-birding-in-southern-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/where-to-go-birding-in-southern-connecticut/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:04:00 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=25898 A cedar waxwing bird perched on a branch, holding a dark berry in its beak, surrounded by clusters of similar berries.

A cedar waxwing bird perched on a branch, holding a dark berry in its beak, surrounded by clusters of similar berries.

In 2020 when the pandemic shut everything down, I turned to birding as a way to get out of...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/where-to-go-birding-in-southern-connecticut/feed/ 0 Lakes To Check Out In Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/lakes-to-check-out-in-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/lakes-to-check-out-in-connecticut/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:55:18 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=25020 A large lake with several small islands and a shoreline lined with houses, surrounded by trees with early spring foliage under a clear sky.

A large lake with several small islands and a shoreline lined with houses, surrounded by trees with early spring foliage under a clear sky.

Connecticut is home to a wide range of lakes that offer swimming, boating, fishing, and scenic views. From large,...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/lakes-to-check-out-in-connecticut/feed/ 0 Best Parks In Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/best-parks-in-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/best-parks-in-connecticut/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:55:38 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=24633 A wooden gazebo covered in green vines stands in a garden surrounded by bushes, flowers, and trees under a blue sky.

A wooden gazebo covered in green vines stands in a garden surrounded by bushes, flowers, and trees under a blue sky.

I know people love to say that there’s nothing to do in Connecticut, but there really is so much...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/best-parks-in-connecticut/feed/ 2 Places To Hike In Hartford County, Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-hartford-county-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-hartford-county-connecticut/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=21898 A small waterfall flows over moss-covered rocks in a forest, with scattered leaves and greenery surrounding the scene.

A small waterfall flows over moss-covered rocks in a forest, with scattered leaves and greenery surrounding the scene.

If you’re looking for spots to hike in Hartford County, you’ve come to the right place. I definitely don’t...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/places-to-hike-in-hartford-county-connecticut/feed/ 0 Parks To Visit Along The Connecticut River in Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/parks-to-visit-along-the-connecticut-river-in-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/parks-to-visit-along-the-connecticut-river-in-connecticut/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:25:12 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=24675 A small motorboat travels along a wide, tree-lined river under a clear sky, with dense green forest on both banks.

A small motorboat travels along a wide, tree-lined river under a clear sky, with dense green forest on both banks.

The Connecticut River is New England’s longest river, starting in southeastern Connecticut and going all the way up to...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/parks-to-visit-along-the-connecticut-river-in-connecticut/feed/ 0 Parks To Find Great Views of Long Island Sound In Southeastern Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/views-of-long-island-sound-in-southeastern-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/views-of-long-island-sound-in-southeastern-connecticut/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:59:00 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=24636 A serene beach at sunset with gentle waves, grassy dunes in the foreground, and trees on the horizon.

A serene beach at sunset with gentle waves, grassy dunes in the foreground, and trees on the horizon.

Southeastern Connecticut’s shoreline offers plenty of spots to enjoy views of Long Island Sound. Whether you’re looking for a...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/views-of-long-island-sound-in-southeastern-connecticut/feed/ 0 Best Hikes in Middlesex County, Connecticut https://dailylifetravels.com/best-hikes-in-middlesex-county-connecticut/ https://dailylifetravels.com/best-hikes-in-middlesex-county-connecticut/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:04:09 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=21917 Aerial view of a small lake surrounded by houses, dense green trees, and hills under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view of a small lake surrounded by houses, dense green trees, and hills under a clear blue sky.

Middlesex County in Connecticut is home to some of the state’s most rewarding hikes, from peaceful forest walks to...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/best-hikes-in-middlesex-county-connecticut/feed/ 0 20 Connecticut Hikes With Great Views https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-hikes-with-great-views/ https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-hikes-with-great-views/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:54:57 +0000 https://dailylifetravels.com/?p=19814 Aerial view of a lake surrounded by bare trees and hills under a mostly cloudy sky, with a small wooded island near the center of the lake.

Aerial view of a lake surrounded by bare trees and hills under a mostly cloudy sky, with a small wooded island near the center of the lake.

Looking for stunning views in Connecticut? As someone who has done a lot of hiking around the state, I’ve...]]> https://dailylifetravels.com/connecticut-hikes-with-great-views/feed/ 0