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Best Day Ever  Working to Create Adaptive Trails in CT‍ ‍

Film Screening and panel discussion  

‍ Thursday, July 30, 5:30-8pm 

‍ Gengras Student Union, University of Hartford, Connecticut
The Best Day Ever documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability—and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont's mountain biking community. Join Trust for Public Land VP Walker Holmes, NEMBA Membership and Outreach Director Mick Ferraro, Berne Broudy Best Day Ever Spokesperson and Summit Adaptive sports guest panelists for a discussion of what's happening in CT and what is possible!‍‍  ‍

Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge‍ ‍

Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge continues through the summer (April 16–December 4, 2026), with 20 hikes and activities at state parks and forests statewide. Top 100 participants are entered to win a hand carved walking stick‍.

Blue Blazed Hiking Trails Challenge‍ ‍

Ongoing!  Hike at your own pace!  You can complete any of the challenge categories in a single season or across your entire hiking lifetime. Earn prizes for distances completed. ‍

CT State Parks Cadet Lifeguard Program‍ ‍

July 6–August 11: CT State Parks Cadet Lifeguard Program at multiple swimming areas statewide, training youth for waterfront safety and providing structured outdoor engagement.

‍No Child Left Inside (NCLI) ‍

July 18: Boating Day at Mansfield Hollow State Park, highlighting paddling/boating access and youth participation

‍ August 8: Saltwater Fishing Day at Fort Trumbull State Park, focused on introducing families and youth to coastal fishing and marine resources. ‍ ‍

August 14–16: Perseids Meteor Shower Campout at Pachaug State Forest, an overnight astronomy‑oriented outdoor experience with camping and night sky interpretation.‍

October 2 8th Annual CT Trail Symposium Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven

October 4th 5th Annual SGT 30 Bike Tour. Shoreline Greenway Trail.