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Eagle Landing State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26

Eagle Landing State Park

Connecticut River views + eagle watching in Haddam. Stroll the waterfront, watch passing boats, and look across to Goodspeed Opera House, Airport, + the East Haddam Swing Bridge.

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Brainard Homestead State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26

Brainard Homestead State Park

Open fields + remnants of an old farmstead in East Haddam. Visit Brainard Homestead for birdwatching, a quiet wander, and a glimpse of the land’s history.

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Sunrise State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/24/26

Sunrise State Park

A former summer resort along the Salmon River in East Haddam. Explore the waterfront, pause for a picnic + follow connecting trails into neighboring Machimoodus.

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Machimoodus State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/22/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/22/26

Machimoodus State Park

Meadows, woodland trails + Salmon River overlooks in East Haddam. Explore Machimoodus for birdwatching, a picnic, or a longer wander into neighboring Sunrise State Park.

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Gillette Castle State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/22/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/22/26

Gillette Castle State Park

A hilltop stone castle, woodland trails + sweeping Connecticut River views. Explore William Gillette’s former estate in East Haddam.

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Wadsworth Falls State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/4/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/4/26

Wadsworth Falls State Park

Waterfall views + shaded woodland trails await at this state park spanning Middletown and Middlefield. Stop to admire the falls or linger for a longer walk.

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Devil's Hopyard State Park
nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/4/26 nature + outdoors Erica Sunshine 9/4/26

Devil's Hopyard State Park

Woodland trails, a covered bridge, + cascading Chapman Falls make this East Haddam park a beautiful place to wander and explore.

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