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The largest river in New England, the Connecticut River originates at the Connecticut Lakes in northern New Hampshire and flows south, acting as the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before crossing into Massachusetts and then bisecting Connecticut and flowing into Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook. The Connecticut River, designated as an American Heritage River in 1997, was first seen by a Europen in 1614 when Dutch explorer Adriaen Block said up from the Sound. In the decades following the British and the Dutch built trading posts in Windsor and Hartford, respectively. Like most waterways, the Connecticut was a major transportation route for centuries and many industries were built...  Show more »
The largest river in New England, the Connecticut River originates at the Connecticut Lakes in northern New Hampshire and flows south, acting as the border between New Hampshire and Vermont before crossing into Massachusetts and then bisecting Connecticut and flowing into Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook. The Connecticut River, designated as an American Heritage River in 1997, was first seen by a Europen in 1614 when Dutch explorer Adriaen Block said up from the Sound. In the decades following the British and the Dutch built trading posts in Windsor and Hartford, respectively. Like most waterways, the Connecticut was a major transportation route for centuries and many industries were built along its banks. In the late 1800s, the river was used for massive logging drives from as far away as Canada. These days, the Connecticut River is used primarily for fishing and recreational boating, as communities along the river have discouraged further development along the banks and controls were enacted to clean up damage caused by industrial plants. Thanks, in part, to the Clean Water Act of 1965, the river has been upgraded from a Class D to a Class B river.  « Show less

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    Feb 9, 2012 |Story| ctnow.com

  1. Eagle Watching In Essex

    Usually, the lower section of the Connecticut River boasts the largest number of wintering bald eagles in the northeast.  Our nation's majestic symbol can always find food in the brackish water which never completely freezes. 
    Fox CT
    Usually, the lower section of the Connecticut River boasts the largest number of wintering bald eagles in the northeast.  Our nation's majestic symbol can always find food in the brackish water which never completely freezes.  This year, however, the...

    Tags: Essex (Middlesex, Connecticut)

    2. Feb 17, 2012 |Story| ctnow.com

  2. "The Eagle Flyer" Soars Out Of Essex

    Coming up this weekend, the Essex Steam Train will become The Eagle Flyer, as it soars up the tracks through Deep River and Chester, bound for East Haddam.  Visitors will be on the lookout for the Bald Eagles that make their winter home along the shores...

    Tags: East Haddam, Haddam

    3. Dec 20, 2011 |Story| ctnow.com

  3. 5 Places To Take The Kids This Holiday Vacation

    Imagine yourself in a week. &nbsp;Christmas has come and gone. The kids have spent a few days playing with their new stuff but now they're starting to get itchy. &nbsp;You're not going anywhere exotic...so, you have to find a few fun activities to round out vacation week. &nbsp;Thanks to my <a href=&quot;http://www.ctnow.com/daytrippers" target="_blank">DayTrippers </a>experience, I am always full of ideas! &nbsp;Here are a few cool suggestions...
    FOX CT
    Imagine yourself in a week.  Christmas has come and gone. The kids have spent a few days playing with their new stuff but now they're starting to get itchy.  You're not going anywhere exotic...so, you have to find a few fun activities to round out...

    Tags: Waterbury, Holiday Vacations, Old Saybrook, Museums, Arts and Culture

    4. Feb 7, 2012 |Story| ctnow.com

  4. Homes Destroyed, People Missing And 767,000 Without Power After Irene

    At least 25 homes in East Haven were destroyed, one person has died, others are missing and more than half the state is without power after Tropical Storm Irene tore through Connecticut Sunday.
    Hartford Courant / Fox CT
    At least 25 homes in East Haven were destroyed, one person has died, others are missing and more than half the state is without power after Tropical Storm Irene tore through Connecticut Sunday. East Haven mayor April Capone said that at least 25 homes in...

    Tags: Kensington, Business, Electronics, Stratford, Floods

    5. May 26, 2011 |Story| ctnow.com

  5. CT Wine Trail Kicks Off Summer Season This Memorial Day Weekend

    Drink up the New England charm and coastal majesty of the Connecticut Wine Trail. The flavor of the wines are as diverse as the villages in which they're produced. There are 24 vineyards on the...

    Tags: Human Interest, Alcoholic Beverages, Litchfield County, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure

    6. May 12, 2011 |Story| ctnow.com

  6. Exploring Gillette Castle

    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With gas prices sky high, we can't forget the gorgeous destinations available to us, right here in Connecticut.&nbsp; Gilette Castle in East Haddam begins it's season this coming weekend and the grounds have never looked so beautiful.&nbsp; &quot;The view of the Connecticut River can't be beat," says Nicole Chalfant, Museum Curator for State Parks.&nbsp; This "royal" retirement home has become an iconic site, nestled on an amazing piece of property overlooking the water.
    FOX CT
       With gas prices sky high, we can't forget the gorgeous destinations available to us, right here in Connecticut.  Gilette Castle in East Haddam begins it's season this coming weekend and the grounds have never looked so beautiful.  "The view of the...

    Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, East Haddam, Human Interest, Celebrities

    7. Aug 20, 2010 |Story| ctnow.com

  7. Daytrippers: The Hartford Belle

    The banks of the Connecticut River have a little known liquid asset. Looking for serenity now? The Hartford Belle is a 47-foot cruiser offering both exploration and relaxation. &quot;This is a character boat built in 1992 to match the1920's era type passenger cruiser," said Bill Keyt, the Hartford Belle's first mate. The classic white boat is being used as a vehicle to teach people more about the Connecticut River. Brad Fenn, the Belle's Captain, began passenger trips four years ago, "we try to bring people back to the Connecticut River, for many, the Connecticut River was sort of lost on the other side of Route 91 and people forgot it was there," Fenn said, "we're trying to get people back on the river."
    FOX CT
    The banks of the Connecticut River have a little known liquid asset. Looking for serenity now? The Hartford Belle is a 47-foot cruiser offering both exploration and relaxation. "This is a character boat built in 1992 to match the1920's era type...

    Tags: Wethersfield, Columbus Day, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Vehicles, Connecticut

    8. Sep 2, 2010 |Story| ctnow.com

  8. Bird Cruise

    Intrigue surrounds this evening excursion. &quot;Riverquest" abandons the shores of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam in search of a "secret spot" where a bird phenomonon occurs every September. We cruise down the gorgeous Connecticut River, passing the historic swing bridge and The Goodspeed Opera House. We spy a few Bald Eagles along the way, but this trip isn't about those majestic creatures. It focuses on a much more common bird with very unusual flight behavior.
    FOX CT
    Intrigue surrounds this evening excursion. "Riverquest" abandons the shores of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam in search of a "secret spot" where a bird phenomonon occurs every September. We cruise down the gorgeous Connecticut River, passing the...

    Tags: Goodspeed Opera House, Entertainment, Dance, Dancing, Sports

    9. May 10, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant

  9. Vietnamese Made Easy At Pho 75

    A bowl of pho can be mystifying to a first-timer. At many restaurants, the Vietnamese noodle soup arrives with a plate full of accoutrements: fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, chopped peppers &mdash; without explanation. And what exactly are you supposed to do with that tray of sauces?
    The Hartford Courant
    A bowl of pho can be mystifying to a first-timer. At many restaurants, the Vietnamese noodle soup arrives with a plate full of accoutrements: fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lime wedges, chopped peppers — without explanation. And what exactly are you...

    Tags: Personal Service, East Haddam, Shrimp, Wines, Cato Corporation

    10. May 7, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant

  10. Goodwin College To Host Annual Manchester Land Trust Meeting

    Focusing on the importance of conserving land for educational use, Goodwin College President Mark Scheinberg plans to speak at an upcoming Manchester Land Conservation Trust meeting.
    The Hartford Courant
    Focusing on the importance of conserving land for educational use, Goodwin College President Mark Scheinberg plans to speak at an upcoming Manchester Land Conservation Trust meeting. The event on May 17 marks the trust's 40th anniversary and will be...

    Tags: East Hartford, Natural Resources, Education, Manchester, Environmental Issues

    11. May 7, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant

  11. Tobacco Shed To Get New Life As Historical Society Of Glastonbury Museum, Visitor Center

    At the height of the tobacco growing industry, the sheds in which the huge leaves were hung and dried numbered in the hundreds across town and the Connecticut River valley.
    The Hartford Courant
    At the height of the tobacco growing industry, the sheds in which the huge leaves were hung and dried numbered in the hundreds across town and the Connecticut River valley. With only a few remaining, the Historical Society of Glastonbury two years ago...

    Tags: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Glastonbury, Jim Bennett

    12. May 8, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  12. Attempts to bring salmon back to the Connecticut River aren't doing much

    Every year, hatchery trucks dump hundreds of thousands of little salmon &quot;fry" into Connecticut River system streams. It's part of a four-decade-long attempt to bring back an iconic fish that disappeared from these waters in the early 1800s.
    Every year, hatchery trucks dump hundreds of thousands of little salmon "fry" into Connecticut River system streams. It's part of a four-decade-long attempt to bring back an iconic fish that disappeared from these waters in the early 1800s. It isn't...

    Tags: Genes and Chromosomes, Health, Renovation, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Science and Technology

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