Conserving Connecticut for Today & Tomorrow

We connect people to forests, parks, and the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure their protection for future generations.

Explore Trails

Join the Winter Wonder Blue-Blazed Challenge and explore 8 unique trails across 8 counties in CT. Discover frozen waterfalls, quiet vistas, and the crisp beauty revealed only in colder months. The challenge runs from Dec. 21 to Mar. 20.

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photo by Paul Rochford

We connect people to the land in order to protect forests, parks & the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails in Connecticut for future generations.

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Connecticut Woodlands

Winter 2026

Explore stories about the changing landscape of endangered species protections, the hidden lives of winter bears, what makes hiking in Connecticut so special, and more.

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CFPA Stories

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The View from the Canopy

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Raising an Eco-Conscious Kid

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On the Trail

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