Mini Golf

New London, CT  2020

Path Less Traveled

Niantic, CT  2020

Even though all the parks remain open, all trails and paths are less traveled these days.

Stump and Trunk

Niantic, CT  2020

Although it's tough to tell for sure, it looks like the stump and trunk were once attached.  It must have taken one helluva saw to cut through this trunk.

Contemplative Walk Maze

Niantic, CT  2020

While deep in thought, you can walk this maze, and not fear being totally lost within its maze.

Closed for Play

Niantic, CT  2020

One of the many ironic circumstances that have arisen due to the Covid19 virus pandemic,  all the schools are closed with the children staying home.  They can't even come to the local playgrounds to play.  It's also ironic that the price of gas had hit the lowest prices in years, but we can't go anywhere.  

What Tree is This?

Niantic, CT  2020

I'm sure those much more knowledgeable than I can identify this tree based solely on the bark.  This is just one of many large trees in McCook Point Park having multiple trunks.  My best guess is that this is an American Sycamore.  I'll need to come back once the tree has leaves to confirm.

Social Distancing

Niantic, CT  2020

Lighthouse

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

The lighthouse was built in 1933 during the great depression at no cost to the city of Fond du Lac.  It sits at the southern end of Lake Winnebago, marking the entrance to the harbor and yacht club.  The lighthouse was saved from demolition in 1967, after having fallen into disrepair and was restored in 1993.  

Park Clock

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Band Shell

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Summer Flowers

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Gazebo

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Foot Bridge

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Locomotive 2714

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

This locomotive was built in 1911 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY and was one of 4 purchased by the Wisconsin Central Railroad.  By the time she was retired in 1955, the 2714 logged over 2 million miles.  My wife's great grandfather worked on this steam locomotive, so there is some family history here.

Lakeside Park Benches

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI  2019

McCook Point

Niantic, CT  2017

Bandshell

Niantic, CT  2017

This is new to McCook Point Park in Niantic this past summer.   

Thames River Heritage Park

New London, CT  2017