American
Park Network
This site offers brief, at-a-glance profiles of some of America's
favorite national parks.
Aspetuck
Land Trust
Aspetuck Land Trust Inc. is a non-profit Connecticut Corporation
devoted to preserving open space and the natural resources of Easton,
Fairfield, Weston and Westport for the benefit of the public. Enjoy
our open space. You are welcome to walk all of the trailed Preserves
that are open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Berkshire
Hiking
Whether you want to stand on the highest point in Connecticut, hike
portions of the Appalachian trial, go for a peaceful drive, take
on Mother Nature instead of your stairmaster, or just chill out
somewhere, this site will provide you with timely information and
precise directions.
Camping
and RVing - Woodall's
Search for campgrounds with the online version of the popular Woodall's
campground directory. Also has advise on choosing a recreational
vehicle, tips on using RV, information on tent camping, and various
outdoor activities.
Connecticut
Camping Association
The Directory features a wide variety of camps, resident and day,
some offering short term and others an entire summer experience.
This information is provided to help parents and children begin
to narrow their choices in selecting a camp that will fit their
needs and interests.
Earthwatch
Institute
Research and educational organization that allow individuals who
have a vocational interest in science and the humanities to become
working members of research teams led by highly qualified scientists.
Great
Outdoors Recreation Pages
This site includes national parks, forests, wilderness, wildlife
refuges, and historic sites also activities such as hiking, biking,
fishing, paddling, skiing, birding, etc.
Mountain
Zone
The heart of this site is the snow reports for the Southern Hemisphere,
North America, and Europe. When you pick an area, the names of the
resorts (linked to their home pages) are arranged on a grid with
columns for New Snow in Inches in Last 24 Hours, Snow Depth, Surface,
Lifts, Trails, Cross Country, and Notes. This site has a lot more
information in columns (archived) that review equipment and various
ski areas.
National
Parks Conservation
NPCA is the nation's only membership organization dedicated to protecting
the U.S. park system. Its highly informative and visually rewarding
site addresses a multitude of topics and includes features on endangered
species, historical highlights, or suggested excursions.
National
Park Foundation
This is a multifaceted blend of park profiles, printable travel
guides, kid's programs, maps, interactive photography and more.
National
Park Service
The Federal Government site for all National Parks in the United
States. Park Passes are available through this site.
North
American National Parks and Monuments
Search National Parks and Monuments. Includes a number of National
Park Web sites.
Tide Tables
Tide tables for Saugatuck River entrance and other locations.
U.S.
National Parks Net
This independent site offers extensive information on just about
every U.S. national park. It gives details about each park's location,
weather, and accessibility, as well as the park's unique features,
such as wolf guide (Gran Teton), the bat flight (Carlsbad Cavern),
or tide pool tips (Channel Island).
XC
Skiing Information Center
This site includes snow conditions by resort throughout the U.S.
and Canada, links to ski publications, equipment links, lists of
dog friendly resorts, and more. Hosted by the Cross Country Ski
Area Association (CCSAA).
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