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Revealed Connecticut

I live in Connecticut. It's a small state, but it has a lot of fun things to see and do, and a lot of history.

Because the state is situated between two large cities (New York and Boston) and doesn't have any truly large cities of it's own, it's often overlooked as a place to visit.

So I figured why not share some of the fun things my family and I find to do in the state with the world?

I started a YouTube channel to showcase things that are maybe not as well known (or only known to locals) as well as things that are maybe well known locally but not outside the state.

So, join me and my family as we explore, and reveal, Connecticut!

West Rock Ridge State Park in New Haven, CT

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West Rock Ridge State Park in New Haven, CT

Join us as we hike the Regicides trail up to Judges Cave and the top of West Rock on a fine spring day! If you want to know more about the park, head over to https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/West-Rock-Ridge-State-Park

Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT

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Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT

It's a popular site in Connecticut, that highlights part of the maritime history of the state. Join us as we take a trip to Mystic Seaport as we experience what it was like to live, work and play in a seaport in the 1800's. As always, check out the channel for more, and if you're interested in my voiceover or video production work, check out http://www.williamsarris.net

Compounce Mountain and Julian's Rock - Southington, CT

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Compounce Mountain and Julian's Rock - Southington, CT

Hiking in early spring can be really fun! This time we took a hike up Compounce Mountain (which looks over Lake Compounce and the amusement park there) to Julian's Rock. Who was Julian? Why is the rock named after him? You won't find out here, but you will see how fun this hike is! I found this one on All Trails and it's listed as the "Blue and Yellow Blazes to Julian's Rock". Enjoy! As always, check out the channel for more, and if you're interested in my voiceover or video production work, check out http://www.williamsarris.net

Old Leatherman Cave Trail and Cave - Watertown, CT

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Old Leatherman Cave Trail and Cave - Watertown, CT

On a cold day in January we hit up the Old Leatherman Cave trail in Watertown, CT, and visited the Letherman's Cave! This cave is one of many that he supposedly stayed in, many of which you can hike to in Western CT or Eastern NY. For more information about the Leatherman, visit https://connecticuthistory.org/the-old-leatherman-alive-in-our-memories/ The trail and cave are in the Mattatuck State Forest, and can be accessed off Bidwell Hill Road of Rt. 6 just past the main entrance for Black Rock State Park. As always, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. For more about Will's video production and voiceover work, visit http://www.williamsarris.net

Bent of the River Hike - Southbury, CT

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Bent of the River Hike - Southbury, CT

1/02/2021 - The family decided to take a hike in a nearby nature preserve. Join us! Bent of the River Audubon Center is a 700-acre nature sanctuary and education center located in Southbury, Connecticut. It is part of Audubon Connecticut (a state office of the National Audubon Society) and the Atlantic Flyway, and is dedicated to Audubon's open space and working lands conservation efforts in Connecticut. Visitors are welcome to enjoy trails, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year. More at http://www.bentoftheriver.audubon.org For more information about Will's voiceover and video production work, visit http://www.williamsarris.net

Macricostas Preserve Hike - New Preston, CT

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Macricostas Preserve Hike - New Preston, CT

What do you do, during a pandemic, on Labor Day in CT? How about a hike up to one of the best views in the state?! Macricostas Preserve is a fairly high (for CT) peak in Northwestern CT. The hike is a moderate level hike up to some gorgeous lookouts. Join the Sarris family (and especially their little dynamo of a daughter!) as they check out this great spot! Check out the Steep Rock Association website at http://www.steeprockassoc.org for more about the preserve. As always, follow on Facebook and Instagram for more content, and check out our videos here on YouTube! For more information about Will's voiceover and video production work, visit http://www.williamsarris.net

Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, CT

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Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, CT

UPDATE: Pleasure Beach will be opening on July 3, 2021! —————————— This video was shot in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's hoping we can head to Pleasure Beach in 2021! Pleasure Beach was once a destination for fun, but then became notorious. In the last several years, the beach has been (and is being) revitalized, with an ambitious plan for a very nice park. Join my family as we head to Pleasure Beach to see what it's all about! Produced by William Sarris for Revealed Connecticut. For more about Will, head to http://www.williamsarris.net

U.S. Submarine Force Museum - Groton, CT

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U.S. Submarine Force Museum - Groton, CT

On a rainy winter day we decided to go to the U.S. Submarine Force Museum in Groton, CT. The museum has exhibits chronicling the development of the U.S. Ballistic Submarine force, including memorabilia and pieces from old subs. It also features the berth of the USS Nautilus, the first operational nuclear powered submarine (which, among other things, was the first sub to go under the arctic circle). You can go aboard the sub and see what it's like to live on one! The museum is free and is open every day except Tuesday year round. In the winter it is open from 9am to 4pm, and in the summer from 9am to 5pm. For more info go to https://www.ussnautilus.org/ Subscribe for more videos about Connecticut! For more information about Will's voiceover and video production work, visit http://www.williamsarris.net

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