Mystic Eastern | Explore New England

October 3, 2024

Constant Change

Discover the beauty of the Connecticut College Arboretum, a stunning oasis of nature in northern New London!

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May 14, 2024

Everyone Loves Alewife Cove!

Discover the charms of this small but important estuary on the border of New London and Waterford, Connecticut.

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December 5, 2023

Grant Awarded for New London’s Alewife Cove Research

Funds will help improve and enhance important and scenic waterway.

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July 11, 2020

Island Time: Sandy Point, CT

Looking for remote, sandy beach to bring the family? Head for this island on the border of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

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May 21, 2019

Exploring the Niantic River, CT

From osprey to heron, plus the occasional bald eagle and side order of history, there’s plenty to see on a paddle along this tidal estuary on the Connecticut coast.

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April 13, 2019

Paddling to Sandy Point, CT

Looking for an easy day paddle to a remote sandy beach? Head for this island on the border of Rhode Island and Connecticut.