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Booze banned at state parks and forests throughout summer
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Drinking is prohibited at a number of state parks and forests this Independence Day. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has added Naugatuck State Forest to the ban list. It comes after State Environmental Conservation police say they’ve been dealing with a number of issues in recent summers. “That includes […]
More than a dozen state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th
More than a dozen state parks closed after reaching capacity on July 4th. Pattaconk Recreation Center (Cockaponset State Forest) Any parks that closed on Thursday will reopen to new visitors on Friday.
Keeping pets safe while having fun on the 4th of July
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - The countdown to the 4th of July has begun, and it’s time to think about pet safety. You’ll likely experience the sights and sounds of fireworks, and while they’re a form of patriotism to us, they can be downright scary to our four-legged friends.
Get some bait and throw your line into these great fishing spots in Hartford County
Pull up a chair, sit by a pond and toss your line. If a rushing river is more your style, there’s quite a few great spots in the state to catch some trout or bass or other varieties of fish. Fishing is also a wonderful way to relax during the summer. Here are a few of our favorite spots in Hartford County to fish. There are a number of areas known especially for their trout fishing. These ...
Beloved Hartford restaurant getting ready to close its doors
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s the end of an era. A beloved Hartford restaurant is getting ready to close its doors. J Restaurant and Bar will close Wednesday night. People have been going to the restaurant to say their goodbyes and enjoy a last meal. “It’s real bittersweet. It’s...
It’s a really big year in CT for those blue, pink and purple hydrangeas. Here’s why
One blooming nice thing about this summer: It’s a great year for hydrangeas. Those big blue, pink and purple blossoms seem to be everywhere, even places where we didn’t notice them before. “It’s all about the weather patterns,” said Marissa Agostini, greenhouse manager at Moscarillo’s garden center and nursery in West Hartford. “It’s all seasonal, so every year is going to be different, ...
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