Connecticut has been described as jaw-dropping, eye popping, and at times, heart stopping. You can never have too much of our scenic drives or immersive hiking trails, and lucky for you, neither can photographers. These striking images capture Connecticut in some of its most glorious moments, giving you the chance to experience these sights from anywhere. So sit back and let these pictures transport you to another place. Before you know it, the stress will fall away!
- A walk down this inviting path in Milford would surely be serene.
Patrick Franzis/Flickr
- Lake Mohegan beckons you to dip your toes in the cool water.
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- And the Litchfield Hills beckon you to put your toes to other uses, like running barefoot through the grass.
Christopher Wisker/Flickr
- If sitting still is more your style, Hammonasset offers you the chance to set up a chair and stare out at the horizon.
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- But if the endless ocean is too much, Miller’s Pond gives you a water view with the surrounding trees.
Alec/Flickr
- Let your love of boating swell at the docks in Old Saybrook.
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- If your love is geared more toward adventure, follow this path at the Audobon Center and see where it leads.
Michael Shaheen/Flickr
- Follow the geese across Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull.
Juliane Schultz/Flickr
- Or opt for a little more privacy at Indian Well State Park.
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- If parks are your thing, picture walking along this trail in Sleeping Giant State Park.
Michael Shaheen/Flickr
- Laying down a blanket and looking up at the sky could be all the escape you need.
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- Especially when autumn comes!
Juliane Schultz/Flickr
- But sights like this one in Bethlehem are always just a short distance away in Connecticut.
Jeff Walker/Flickr
- Your options, like the Farmington River Valley, are endless.
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Check out this short film by Reel Time Films showcasing some of Connecticut’s nature in real time. If you thought the stills were a sight, wait until you see them in motion!
Patrick Franzis/Flickr
Matthew Hester/Flickr
Christopher Wisker/Flickr
Alec/Flickr
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Michael Shaheen/Flickr
Juliane Schultz/Flickr
WayneKLin/Flickr
Jeff Walker/Flickr
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The nature scenes in Connecticut never cease to amaze me. Where do you go to catch a great view and relax?
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