Appalachian Mountain Club - Connecticut chapter of the AMC. Offers information on activities and membership. www.ct-amc.org
Backpack Camping in Connecticut - Information on applying for permits to camp along any of the several hiking trails throughout the state. dep.state.ct.us/rec/camping/backpack.htm
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation - Features information on camping, boating, Connecticut parks and forests, permit/licensing, activities, and contact information. dep.state.ct.us/rec/index.htm
Hiking Trails in Manchester, Connecticut - Description of the 13-mile trail system, with scenic features and hiking difficulty. www.ci.manchester.ct.us/leisure/hiking.htm
The Airline Rail Trail - An account of five BSA Troop 86 Boy Scouts on an Audubon Society-sponsored hike, and information on helping to clean up the trail. www.qvctc.commnet.edu/student/cphillips/railbed.html