There's Something Incredible About These 10 Rivers In Connecticut
Connecticut rivers are better than other rivers because they run through Connecticut. But if that isn’t a good enough answer, I’m prepared to show you photographic proof. These rivers around Connecticut are magical to be hold, and blend seamlessly with the rest of the state’s unmatched natural beauty.
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Meaning "point of land" in Algonquin, this river runs 21 miles through southwestern Connecticut.
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This estuary in southeast Connecticut is 3.4 miles of pure bliss.
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The longest river in the New England region, it flows south for 406.12 miles.
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The 34 miles of river ate enhanced by the 8 dams you'll find along the way.
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This body of water carves out the Naugatuck River Valley and runs for 40.2 miles.
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This 149-mile river is shared with our neighbor Massachusetts and offers an amazing canoeing experience for the more adventurous.
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This 46.7-mile long river stays mostly in Northwest Connecticut, but since we're not greedy, there are also tributaries in Massachusetts.
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This river drains a 96,000-acre watershed in 10 towns in addition to being an excellent locale for folks looking to catch a fish.
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This 45.5-mile river is located entirely in the state of Connecticut.
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This beauty, formerly known as the Pequot, is comprised of 15 miles of river and tidal estuary.
If you didn’t love rivers before, I bet you do now! Which one was your favorite?
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