It's The Dog Days
Monday, July 27, 2009
The dog days of summer are officially here and if you're looking for some cool summer fun check out these options:
Clarke's Outdoors
Head to West Cornwall in northwestern CT and raft or paddle the beautiful Housatonic River in the northwestern hills. It's a terrific outing for the entire family or great for the high school and college set, on the white water.
Canoes, kayaks or rafts all available for rental. Novice to expert, there's something for everyone.
Pack a picnic and enjoy it at one of the many scenic spots along the way.
For more information and directions visit clarkesoutdoors.com
163 Route 7
West Cornwall, CT
(1 mile south of the covered bridge)
860-672-6365
Farmington River Tubing:
Take the entire family tubing on the Farmington River
Hop on a yellow inner tube and enjoy a 2.5 mile ride down the wild and scenic Farmington River. You'll float through calm sections and 3 sets of rapids. Lifeguards are posted at the 2nd set, all other areas are not lifeguard attented.
Open through mid September
Suzy Tip: Everyone must be at least 10 years old, at least 4 feet 5 inches tall, and you must be able to swim.
For more information and directions call 860-693-6465 or visit their website at farmingtonrivertubing.com
Clarke's Outdoors
Head to West Cornwall in northwestern CT and raft or paddle the beautiful Housatonic River in the northwestern hills. It's a terrific outing for the entire family or great for the high school and college set, on the white water.
Canoes, kayaks or rafts all available for rental. Novice to expert, there's something for everyone.
Pack a picnic and enjoy it at one of the many scenic spots along the way.
For more information and directions visit clarkesoutdoors.com
163 Route 7
West Cornwall, CT
(1 mile south of the covered bridge)
860-672-6365
Farmington River Tubing:
Take the entire family tubing on the Farmington River
Hop on a yellow inner tube and enjoy a 2.5 mile ride down the wild and scenic Farmington River. You'll float through calm sections and 3 sets of rapids. Lifeguards are posted at the 2nd set, all other areas are not lifeguard attented.
Open through mid September
Suzy Tip: Everyone must be at least 10 years old, at least 4 feet 5 inches tall, and you must be able to swim.
For more information and directions call 860-693-6465 or visit their website at farmingtonrivertubing.com
