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1 The Devil’s Hopyard in East Haddam. A search for the origin of the name “Devil’s Hopyard” reveals many stories; all of them likely more fiction than fact. One tale comes from pothole stone formations. Early settlers said that the devil had passed by the falls, accidentally getting his tail wet. This made him so mad he burned holes in the stones with his hooves as he bounded away. (Photo courtesy of Connecticut DEEP )
2 Set in the scenic rolling hills of the western highlands, 439-acre Black Rock State Park in Watertown features a variety of outdoor activities and steep, wooded ledges covered with pine, hemlock, and oak surrounding Black Rock Pond. (Photo courtesy of Connecticut DEEP
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HIKE HIGHLIGHTS â Flora VerStraten-Merrin of the Friends of Beatty Park tells a group of participants in a holiday hike held Dec. 19 at Beatty Park about the âOld Stone Lodge,â a historic landmark location in the park. She told the hikers that her great-grandfather, Charles Barrett, and his six brothers fought in the Civil War and lived in the area less then a mile away so most likely they met in the lodge and participated in the meetings, activities and functions. Contributed
STEUBENVILLE The Holiday Hike held Dec. 19 at historic Beatty Park in Steubenville’s South End was hailed as a success by Flora VerStraten-Merrin of the Friends of Beatty Park.
5 Things to Keep in Mind If You re Heading to Memorial Park This Holiday Season
Land Bridge construction, Covid testing, holiday lights, and a new trail? There s a lot happening at our favorite park.
By
Gwendolyn Knapp
12/18/2020 at 10:10am
The installation of the first tunnel arch gets Land Bridge construction underway.
Memorial Park Has a lot going on right now. It s a great outdoor destination to take the family this holiday season for some exercise and fresh air, and, new to this year, Christmas lights. But whether you plan to hit up the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, trek the Ho Chi Minh trail, or even have a picnic, there are a few things you should know before venturing outâalso be prepared for construction along Memorial Drive and have patience for your fellow Houstonians, y all. Tis the season.