Cara Mac Media

09/07/2026

The Connecticut River Valley is enchanting 😍🌳

Have you explored River Highlands State Park in Cromwell?

09/06/2026

I'm thrilled to announce my podcast debut on Only in Connecticut: The Official Connecticut Podcast! 🎙️

A big thank you to host Amanda Elgie for inviting me on to chat about Connecticut trails, some of my favorite hiking spots, and what makes exploring our state so special.

Click the link below to give it a listen!

Only in Connecticut is a monthly, story-driven podcast that uncovers how much there is to do, taste, and explore in Connecticut, told from the perspective of a road trip with an enthusiastic friend who has strong opinions about snacks and side que...

08/16/2026

📍Campbell Falls State Park - Norfolk, Connecticut

Did you know that there’s a state park in New England that spans two states? The trailhead begins at Campbell Falls State Park in Norfolk, Connecticut before passing into Southfield, Massachusetts. The prize at the end of the short hike is a stunning 50-foot waterfall.

06/13/2026

It's Mountain Laurel Season! Here are some of the best places to see Connecticut's State Flower in bloom.

🌸 Mountain Laurel Sanctuary - Union
🌸 Laurel Loop at Pachaug State Forest - Voluntown
🌸 Katchen Coley Mountain Laurel Preserve - Middletown

Not pictured but still worth visiting!

🌸 Mansfield Hollow State Park - Mansfield
🌸 Sleeping Giant State Park - Hamden

04/27/2026

This is one of Connecticut's most enchanting destinations: the peach blossoms at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield.

04/25/2026

Planted more than 80 years ago by Virginia and Remy Morosani, the daffodils at Laurel Ridge remain one of Connecticut’s most stunning spring destinations.

Take a trip to Litchfield and wander the fields, where thousands of blooms burst into color each season.

04/08/2026

🌼🌼 “In joy or sadness, flowers are our
constant friends.” ― Okakura Kakuzo 🌼🌼

The daffodils are starting to bloom in Connecticut!
Here are some of the best places to enjoy them:

🌼 Laurel Ridge - Litchfield
🌼 Hubbard Park - Meriden
🌼 Denison Homestead - Mystic
🌼 Harkness Park - Waterford
🌼 Halfinger Farms - Higganum
🌼 Elizabeth Park - Hartford
🌼 Colorblends House - Bridgeport
🌼 Aquila's Nest Vineyards - Newtown
🌼 Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens - Stamford
🌼 Wickham Park - Manchester
🌼 Essex