Housatonic Meadows State Park travel

During the spring thaw, the churning waters of the Housatonic challenge kayakers and canoeists.

By summer the scenic waterway transforms into a lazy, flat river perfect for fly-fishing. In the Housatonic Meadows State Park (806-672-6772; US 7; tent sites residents/nonresidents $17/27; mid-Apr–mid-Oct), campers vie for a spot on the banks of the river while hikers take to the hills on the Appalachian Trail. Housatonic River Outfitters (dryflies.com; 24 Kent Rd, Cornwall Bridge) runs guided fishing trips with gourmet picnics. Read more: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-tips-and-articles/fall-foliage-tour-the-ultimate-new-england-road-trip/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2767dbb