As Connecticut state parks see a boom in tourism, officials are seeking to offer more amenities and recreational opportunities to capitalize on the increased outdoor enthusiasm. The Connecticut ...

Connecticut’s state parks are about to get a major facelift, as the state has committed $45 million in funds for trail and ...

A new effort at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection seeks to draw more residents to the state’s parks by partnering with private businesses and nonprofits to expand recreational ...

Abandoned quarry operation structure at Sleeping Giant State Park. — Hamden, Conn. An effort to improve infrastructure at Connecticut state parks and forests has gotten a $30 million boost. The ...

Sleeping Giant State Park is one of Connecticut’s most beloved hiking destinations. The mountain is about 210 million years old, but this October marks the 100th anniversary of its designation as a ...

Hundreds of people flocked to state parks across Connecticut on Memorial Day, and multiple parks closed after reaching capacity. The parking lots at the following parks are full and the parks are now ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - An alcohol ban is back in place at some state parks in Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced the temporary alcohol ban ...

Connecticut residents may have seen a lot of storms throughout the month of July, but picture perfect weather over the weekend drew record numbers for this summer to state beaches and parks. On Sunday ...