Outdoor recreational opportunities in Connecticut are numerous. The state's system of state parks and forests provide many opportunities to camp, fish, hike, boat, enjoy the shoreline and inland water bodies, or just enjoy a quiet paddle along a river.
Connecticut’s hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, as well as Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Long considered one of the nations most beautiful places to boat, Connecticut brings diversity to the water. Whether fishing, cruising, sailing or paddling, you are certain to find a new ‘favorite spot’.
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