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machsunfriends

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Ginger's Garden

If you’ve ever visited Machimoodus State Park, you have no doubt seen a sizeable area bounded by rocks between the kiosk and the pond...

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machsunfriends

Sep 9, 20211 min read

Connecticut Trail Rides Association clean-up event

On July 10, 2021, the Connecticut Trail Rides Association (CTRA) coordinated a clean-up effort involving members of their group, the...

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machsunfriends

Mar 25, 20212 min read

Friends of MachSun Newsletter!

We have created a newsletter that keeps you informed about the Machimoodus and Sunrise State Parks. Subscribe to get this sent to you as...

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machsunfriends

Dec 31, 20202 min read

January 2021 Hike and Seek Photo Treasure Hunt

“Take only pictures, leave only footprints.” Our Hike and Seek photo treasure hunt is really just a scavenger hunt, but rather than...

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machsunfriends

Dec 27, 20206 min read

Learn From The Land

Throughout the parks, there are various stonewalls and rock piles, remnants from more than a century ago. At the beginning of...

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machsunfriends

Jan 28, 20202 min read

First Day Hike 2020

All across the country, tens of thousands of people rang in the New Year by collectively hiking nearly 150,000 miles.

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machsunfriends

Jan 13, 20203 min read

Legendary Hike Draws Legendary Crowd

70+ people attend a guided hike through Machimoodus State Park, led by Prof. Stephen Gencarella, local folklorist and author of the...

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