I had the chance to watch one of the students from my gym compete in armored combat recently.

One of central Connecticut's Trap Rock Ridges, Ragged mountain provides excellent views and a moderate hike along a 6 mile loop.

The Hubbard Brook preserve in Middletown Connecticut includes the Scovill Loops trail and an out and back trail to a vista of the CT river.

Paugussett Forest includes a long loop trail along a beautiful shore, an impressive waterfall, and serene wooded hills