Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park. A portion of the
35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir. The
21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating. The
lake and brook are stocked with brown, rainbow and brook trout by the State.
Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing. For up-to-date information, call
(860) 283-4900.

Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park.  A portion of the 35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir.  The 21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating.  The lake and brook are stocked with brown, rainbow and brook trout by the State.  Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing.  For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-4900.

The Spider Web Gate was installed in 1939.

In order to enter Crystal Cave you must first pass through the famous historical Spider Web Gate. The gate was installed in 1939.

The water carved ceiling of Crystal Cave.

Sequoia Park Conservancy Naturalist and park visitor gaze up at the water carved ceiling of Crystal Cave.

Black Rock Lake

Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe
pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The
1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park. The 8-acre
lake is stocked with trout by the State and supports warmwater fish species.
Reservations for group picnic shelters are accepted at (203) 758-1723. For up-
to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.

Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The 1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park. The 8-acre lake is stocked with trout by the State and supports warmwater fish species. Reservations for group picnic shelters are accepted at (203) 758-1723. For up-to-date  information, call (860) 283-5540.

## Overview

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in
the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut.  
  
Naugatuck Valley boasts picturesque small towns, rolling hills and industry
and where public recreation is valued. On warm summer evenings, people gather
at the park to enjoy hiking, picnicking and other outdoor activities.

## Recreation

The recreation area provides two picnic shelters that can be reserved for
group events in spring, summer and early fall, though guests are invited to
walk the park during daylight hours any time of year. The park gives visitors
an easy time of relaxing and having fun in nature. A 1.7-mile long hiking
trail follows the brook upstream and up the forested hillside. Anglers seek
out stocked trout, as well as warm water fish naturally found in the lake,
such as bass. Children and families can learn about natural resources and
water safety by attending educational programs given by park rangers on
weekends.

## Facilities

The facility provides the setting and amenities for large groups gatherings.
Each of two picnic shelters can each be reserved for up to 100 people. The
park also has picnic tables, grills and horseshoe pits.

## Natural Features

The 208 acres of undeveloped public land at Northfield Brook Lake are managed
for recreation, forest and wildlife. The mixed pine and hardwood forest
presents a brilliant backdrop of colors during fall foliage season. Wildlife
is abundant in the reservoir area. White-tailed deer, beaver, red fox,
raccoon, gray squirrel and cottontail rabbits either live in or visit project
lands. Birds spotted at the lake include Canada geese, wood ducks, great blue
heron, osprey and American kestrel.

## Nearby Attractions

The small town of Thomaston has grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations.
Visitors might also enjoy going for a short drive through the scenic Northwest
Hills of Connecticut and the quaint New England towns of Litchfield and
Goshen.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut.
<br/><br/>
Naugatuck Valley boasts picturesque small towns, rolling hills and industry and where public recreation is valued. On warm summer evenings, people gather at the park to enjoy hiking, picnicking and other outdoor activities. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The recreation area provides two picnic shelters that can be reserved for group events in spring, summer and early fall, though guests are invited to walk the park during daylight hours any time of year.
  
The park gives visitors an easy time of relaxing and having fun in nature. A 1.7-mile long hiking trail follows the brook upstream and up the forested hillside. Anglers seek out stocked trout, as well as warm water fish naturally found in the lake, such as bass.
  
Children and families can learn about natural resources and water safety by attending educational programs given by park rangers on weekends.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The facility provides the setting and amenities for large groups gatherings. Each of two picnic shelters can each be reserved for up to 100 people. The park also has picnic tables, grills and horseshoe pits.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The 208 acres of undeveloped public land at Northfield Brook Lake are managed for recreation, forest and wildlife. The mixed pine and hardwood forest presents a brilliant backdrop of colors during fall foliage season. 
  
Wildlife is abundant in the reservoir area. White-tailed deer, beaver, red fox, raccoon, gray squirrel and cottontail rabbits either live in or visit project lands. Birds spotted at the lake include Canada geese, wood ducks, great blue heron, osprey and American kestrel.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The small town of Thomaston has grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations. Visitors might also enjoy going for a short drive through the scenic Northwest Hills of Connecticut and the quaint New England towns of Litchfield and Goshen.

Please find picnic tables, grills, a swing bench, and corn hole boards available at this shelter

Humaston Mill Shelter

New shelter, completed in 2019 with a small stone patio

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS, Humiston Falls Shelter

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS

New shelter, completed in 2019 with a small stone patio containing concrete picnic tables and a swing

Corn Hole has been installed at Knife Shop Shelter. Please ask the Park Rangers about renting the bean bags

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS, Knife Shop Shelter

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters

A ranger paddles out over a calm pond with several other people in a small group of canoes.

A ranger gets into a canoe headed out over the calm surface of a pond.

Getting ready to head out on the Salt Pond Paddle trip.

A ranger prepares a canoe for launch while a mother and son look on.

Northfield Brook Lake

The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions
of the Naugatuck River Valley. The streamside environment is popular for
fishing and upland game hunting. Riding trails are provided for seasonal
trailbikes and snowmobiles. A radio-controlled model aircraft field, open to
the public, is maintained by volunteers. For up-to-date information, call
(860) 283-5540.

The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions of the Naugatuck River Valley.  The streamside environment is popular for fishing and upland game hunting.  Riding trails are provided for seasonal trailbikes and snowmobiles.  A radio-controlled model aircraft field, open to the public, is maintained by volunteers.  For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.

The Front Hall of Theodore Roosevelt's Home.

An interior hall with dark oak paneling, hunting trophies, and bronze sculptures.

Thomaston Dam

This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent
hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and
lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State. Local
anglers also enjoy fishing for bass, perch, bullhead, and pickerel and panfish
are also popular. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.

This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities.  The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State.  Local anglers also enjoy fishing for bass, perch, bullhead, and pickerel and panfish are also popular.  For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.

Remains of standing architecture at Yucca House National Monument.

Remains of stone masonry walls with hills in the distance

Entrance to Yucca House National Monument.

People on trail at entrance to Yucca House National Monument

Hancock Brook Lake

Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking
facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails
winding through the woods and fields. Canoes, sailboards and rowboats are
welcome on the 21-acre lake. The lake and its feeder streams are stocked with
trout by the State. Cross-country skiing is popular during winter. For up-to-
date information, call (203) 729-8840.

Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields.  Canoes, sailboards and rowboats are welcome on the 21-acre lake.  The lake and its feeder streams are stocked with trout by the State.  Cross-country skiing is popular during winter.  For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.

## Overview

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury,
Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent
recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia
surrounding the park. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, mountain biking,
canoeing/kayaking, swimming and fishing.

## Recreation

Exploring Hop Brook Lake by canoe, kayak or rowboat is a favorite activity of
visitors. The park's beach and designated swimming area are also a great place
to relax in the warm summer sun. Fishing is welcome at the lake and its feeder
streams, which are periodically stocked by the CT. DEEP with brown, brook, and
rainbow trout. Largemouth bass, perch and panfish are also found in the lake.
Hikers, walkers, mountain bikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers will
find over seven miles of trails that wind throughout the woods and meadows at
Hop Brook Lake.

## Facilities

This day-use park offers (4) four picnic shelters with electrical outlets,
picnic tables, and charcoal grills. An on-site ball field can also be reserved
for various sporting events and activities. Regular picnic sites are also
spread throughout the park and available on a first come, first served basis.
User Fee's are no longer charged to enter the park. Other amenities include
restroom facilities with flush toilets/sinks/water fountains, beach/swimming
area, hiking/mt. biking trails, ball field, volleyball courts, and horseshoe
pits.

## Natural Features

The forest surrounding Hop Brook Lake is made up of a wide variety of trees
including maple, oak, hickory, ash, birch, white pine and hemlock. Wildlife is
abundant in the area. Bird watchers have the opportunity to see hawks, owls,
osprey, turkeys, waterfowl, numerous songbirds and the occasional bald eagle.
White-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, possums,
beaver, squirrels and many other animals make Hop Brook Lake their home.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, swimming and fishing.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Exploring Hop Brook Lake by canoe, kayak or rowboat is a favorite activity of visitors. The park's beach and designated swimming area are also a great place to relax in the warm summer sun.  
 
Fishing is welcome at the lake and its feeder streams, which are periodically stocked by the CT. DEEP with brown, brook, and rainbow trout. Largemouth bass, perch and panfish are also found in the lake.  
 
Hikers, walkers, mountain bikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers will find over seven miles of trails that wind throughout the woods and meadows at Hop Brook Lake. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This day-use park offers (4) four picnic shelters with electrical outlets, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. An on-site ball field can also be reserved for various sporting events and activities. Regular picnic sites are also spread throughout the park and available on a first come, first served basis. User Fee's are no longer charged to enter the park.
 
Other amenities include restroom facilities with flush toilets/sinks/water fountains, beach/swimming area, hiking/mt. biking trails, ball field, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The forest surrounding Hop Brook Lake is made up of a wide variety of trees including maple, oak, hickory, ash, birch, white pine and hemlock. 
Wildlife is abundant in the area. Bird watchers have the opportunity to see hawks, owls, osprey, turkeys, waterfowl, numerous songbirds and the occasional bald eagle. White-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, possums, beaver, squirrels and many other animals make Hop Brook Lake their home.

User Fees are no longer charged to enter the park.

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA - BALL FIELD

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

toy sailboats on the lake

Hop Brook Lake

The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on
Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut. Hunt Hill Farm, the heart of the
historic Anderson and Bostwick farms, has been continuously farmed since 1707
and has been lovingly preserved by Ruth & Skitch Henderson.It has housed The
Silo Store ? Gallery ? Cooking School for 31 years and is completing the first
phase of its Living Museum with the recreation of Skitch Henderson?s Studio.
The Studio is home to a Steinway Studio Grand piano, signed by five members of
the Steinway family, lived at NBC while Skitch Henderson served as Music
Director and as Conductor of the Tonight Show with Steve Allen, Jack Parr and
Johnny Carson. It also contains Skitch Henderson?s collection of original
scores and mini-scores, photographs, a collection of still banks, part of the
Ruth Henderson Americana Collection of carousel animals, and a marble soda
fountain that was operated locally until 1969. This high-ceilinged room, with
its exposed beams and large fireplace is enhanced daily with collectibles from
current events with the New York Pops, now in its 21st year at Carnegie Hall,
of which Skitch is the founder and music director, and Skitch?s Legends & Jazz
series of recordings.The Silo Cooking School has collected recipes and notes
from more than 1,700 classes with well-known culinary professionals and
superstars such as Jacques Pepin and Giuliano Bugialli. The Silo Gallery has
preserved exhibit and artist information since its very first show in 1975 to
the present day ? comprising over 200 shows, with over 650 artists and
artisans.

The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut.  Hunt Hill Farm, the heart of the historic Anderson and Bostwick farms, has been continuously farmed since 1707 and has been lovingly preserved by Ruth & Skitch Henderson.It has housed The Silo Store ? Gallery ? Cooking School for 31 years and is completing the first phase of its Living Museum with the recreation of Skitch Henderson?s Studio.  The Studio is home to a Steinway Studio Grand piano, signed by five members of the Steinway family, lived at NBC while Skitch Henderson served as Music Director and as Conductor of the Tonight Show with Steve Allen, Jack Parr and Johnny Carson.    It also contains Skitch Henderson?s collection of original scores and mini-scores, photographs, a collection of still banks, part of the Ruth Henderson Americana Collection of carousel animals, and a marble soda fountain that was operated locally until 1969. This high-ceilinged room, with its exposed beams and large fireplace is enhanced daily with collectibles from current events with the New York Pops, now in its 21st year at Carnegie Hall, of which Skitch is the founder and music director, and Skitch?s Legends & Jazz series of recordings.The Silo Cooking School has collected recipes and notes from more than 1,700 classes with well-known culinary professionals and superstars such as Jacques Pepin and Giuliano Bugialli.   The Silo Gallery has preserved exhibit and artist information since its very first show in 1975 to the present day ? comprising over 200 shows, with over 650 artists and artisans.

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