Celebrate spring in the Northeast, USA, by volunteering, exploring the natural sites, and enjoying a lovely day in the beauty of the area!
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Activities!
Hiking!
For Snow Lovers!
Dog Friendly!
Picnic Time
Volunteering!
Activities!
Things to do in the Northeast! Including family friendly options!
Camp out at Lime Rock Park, while also enjoying the excitement of car racing! This was actually the first place I ever went camping!
Lime Rock Park
A man-made lake that offers kayak opportunities in central CT!
Lake Pocotopaug - East Hampton
Spend an afternoon of fun at Quassy Amusement Park! They offer games, rides, and water park options!
Quassy Amusement Park
A favorite of CT residents, Lake Compounce is perfectly situated off of I-84 and is literally down the street from ESPN's CT headquarters!
Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park
Celebrate St. Patty's Day in NYC by visiting the historic parade!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade New York City
Hiking!
Bring your family and your fur babies out on the many trails in the Northeast!
Not only are there great hiking trails that are dog friendly, but Sessions Woods also offers informational sessions about conservation!
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management
Straddling the boarder of CT and MA, Mt. Tom is beautiful area that offers trails to hike, a tower to climb up and see the surrounding area, and a pond for fishing!
Mount Tom State Reservation - Mass.gov
A long loop to hike and a pond to kayak!
Burr Pond State Park | Connecticut State Parks and Forests
CT's portion of the Appalachian Trail! From here, you can access the trail that allows you to walk from Maine to Florida!
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
For Snow Lovers!
Even in the spring time you can hit the slopes!
Head to VT for a chance to see gorgeous vistas and ski incredible runs! On my first trip, I saw a moose while I was on the lift!
Okemo Mountain Resort
A great mountain for the whole family, with a range of slope difficulty and a fun terrain park!
Ski Sundown
One of my favorite mountains in the Northeast! I've been skiing this mountain for more than 20 years, and I still love going!
Catamount Mountain Resort
A great mountain in MA!
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Dog Friendly!
Activities specifically for the doggos!
Bring your doggos for a romp in the waves! Sherwood Island also offers running trails and fishing spots - fun for the whole family!
Sherwood Island State Park
A dog friendly beach, perfect for a day of enjoying the waves!
Bayview Beach
Picnic Time
Beautiful locations, perfect for a picnic or even a photoshoot!
One of the most beautiful state parks in CT, and they offer a lot of public events throughout the spring and summer!
Topsmead State Forest
A beautiful park area (dog friendly!) that offers beautiful holiday displays!
Ram Pasture, Newtown, CT
Volunteering!
Enjoy a beautiful day in the Northeast, while giving back to the community!
As a beginner surfer, I enjoy giving back to the ocean by joining the Surfrider Foundation northeast chapters in their many beach clean up events! Each event typically lasts about two hours, and you get to meet eco-minded individuals!
Our Mission - Surfrider Foundation
Spend a day on the beach, while giving back! AmpSurf and the Para Surf League on a mission to make surfing accessible to those with physical limitations as well as our nation's veterans!
