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Ways to seek adventure in Connecticut

Ready for some adventure this summer? Here are some recommendations to get your adrenaline surging!

By Lidia Ryan
on May 18, 2016 2:29 PM
  •  Photo: Brian Koonz / The News-Times
    Photo: Brian Koonz
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  • Zip Line
You don't have to go to the jungle to get the rush of soaring through the trees on a zip line–you can do it right here in Bridgeport. Head to Portland if you want to try rock climbing and cliff jumping as well as zip lining.
Adventure Park at the Discovery MuseumBrownstone Park ZiplinesSkydive Danielson and the Adventure Park at Storrs Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post
    Zip Line

    You don't have to go to the jungle to get the rush of soaring through the trees on a zip line–you can do it right here in Bridgeport. Head to Portland if you want to try rock climbing and cliff jumping as well as zip lining.

    Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
    Brownstone Park Ziplines
    Skydive Danielson and the Adventure Park at Storrs

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    Zip Line

    You don't have to go to the jungle to get the rush of soaring through the trees on a zip line–you can do it right here in Bridgeport. Head to Portland if you want to try rock climbing and cliff

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    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
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  • SkydiveThe ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane. Head over to Storrs where experienced skydivers and first-timers can feel the rush.  Photo: Contributed Photo / Greenwich Citizen
    Skydive

    The ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane. Head over to Storrs where experienced skydivers and first-timers can feel the rush.

    Skydive

    The ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane. Head over to Storrs where experienced skydivers and first-timers can feel the rush.

    Photo: Contributed Photo
    Skydive The ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane....Photo-9359121.129765 -
  • Bungee Jump
The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t exactly bungee jumping, but it’s the closest thing to it here in Connecticut. You will be strapped into a harness and dropped from 180 feet. You’ll be flying at about 65 mph.  Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News / © 2015 San Antonio Express-News
    Bungee Jump

    The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t exactly bungee jumping, but it’s the closest thing to it here in Connecticut. You will be strapped into a harness and dropped from 180 feet. You’ll be flying at about 65 mph.

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    Bungee Jump

    The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t exactly bungee jumping, but it’s the closest thing to it here in Connecticut. You will be strapped into a harness and dropped from 180 feet. You’ll be

    ... more
    Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
    Bungee Jump The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t...Photo-8260113.129765 -
  • Hot Air Balloon
Go up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of Connecticut and surrounding states from a hot air balloon. If you don’t want to go quite as high, Adventure Balloon offers a one-hour sunrise flight when the winds are calm.  Photo: Neil Barris, Associated Press
    Hot Air Balloon

    Go up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of Connecticut and surrounding states from a hot air balloon. If you don’t want to go quite as high, Adventure Balloon offers a one-hour sunrise flight when the winds are calm.

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    Hot Air Balloon

    Go up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of Connecticut and surrounding states from a hot air balloon. If you don’t want to go quite as high, Adventure Balloon offers a one-hour sunrise

    ... more
    Photo: Neil Barris, Associated Press
    Hot Air Balloon Go up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of...Photo-6355763.129765 -
  • Fly a seaplane 
Sport Flying of Connecticutoffers 20-minute intro flights on their seaplanes. If you like it, purchase lessons and learn to fly one yourself. Photo: David Hopper, Freelance / freelance
    Fly a seaplane

    Sport Flying of Connecticut

    offers 20-minute intro flights on their seaplanes. If you like it, purchase lessons and learn to fly one yourself.

    Fly a seaplane

    Sport Flying of Connecticut

    offers 20-minute intro flights on their seaplanes. If you like it, purchase lessons and learn to fly one yourself.

    Photo: David Hopper, Freelance
    Fly a seaplane Sport Flying of Connecticut offers 20-minute...Photo-6685870.129765 -
  • Ride a riverHold hands along the smooth waters of the Farmington River, but be prepared for exciting rapids. Photo: TOM REEL, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
    Ride a river

    Hold hands along the smooth waters of the Farmington River, but be prepared for exciting rapids.

    Ride a river

    Hold hands along the smooth waters of the Farmington River, but be prepared for exciting rapids.

    Photo: TOM REEL, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
    Ride a river Hold hands along the smooth waters of the...Photo-1052181.129765 -
  • Man a boatHead out onto the open sea – or at least onto the open Long Island Sound. Longshore Sailing School in Westport offers affordable boat rentals by the hour. You can also try paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking.
    Man a boat

    Head out onto the open sea – or at least onto the open Long Island Sound. Longshore Sailing School in Westport offers affordable boat rentals by the hour. You can also try paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking.

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    Man a boat

    Head out onto the open sea – or at least onto the open Long Island Sound. Longshore Sailing School in Westport offers affordable boat rentals by the hour. You can also try paddle boarding, canoeing

    ... more
    Man a boat Head out onto the open sea – or at least onto the...Photo-8344853.129765 -
  • Explore cavesTory’s Cave in New Milford offers an opportunity for experienced and first-time spelunkers to explore an underground cave. Photo: PHOTO: MIKE MOFFITT/SFGATE
    Explore caves

    Tory’s Cave

    in New Milford offers an opportunity for experienced and first-time spelunkers to explore an underground cave.

    Explore caves

    Tory’s Cave

    in New Milford offers an opportunity for experienced and first-time spelunkers to explore an underground cave.

    Photo: PHOTO: MIKE MOFFITT/SFGATE
    Explore caves Tory’s Cave in New Milford offers an...Photo-6960735.129765 -
  • Go KartThe whole family can go like the wind in go karts on Stratford Speedway’s outdoor track or inside at one of On Track Karting’s locations. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / Westport News contributed
    Go Kart

    The whole family can go like the wind in go karts on Stratford Speedway’s outdoor track or inside at one of On Track Karting’s locations.

    Go Kart

    The whole family can go like the wind in go karts on Stratford Speedway’s outdoor track or inside at one of On Track Karting’s locations.

    Photo: Mike Lauterborn
    Go Kart The whole family can go like the wind in go karts on...Photo-3054748.129765 -
  • Paint ballGrab a group of friends and battle it out on the paintball field. Extreme Paintball in Waterbury offers 10 different courses on 75 acres.
    Paint ball

    Grab a group of friends and battle it out on the paintball field. Extreme Paintball in Waterbury offers 10 different courses on 75 acres.

    Paint ball

    Grab a group of friends and battle it out on the paintball field. Extreme Paintball in Waterbury offers 10 different courses on 75 acres.

    Paint ball Grab a group of friends and battle it out on the...Photo-4295265.129765 -
  • Go on a bike tripConnecticut offers many scenic routes for bikers. Popular ones include the Northeast Country Loop starting in Ashford, the Scenic Durham to Old Saybrook route and the Lovely Litchfield Loop. Check them out here. Photo: Bailey Wright, For Hearst Connecticut Media / Connecticut Post Freelance
    Go on a bike trip

    Connecticut offers many scenic routes for bikers. Popular ones include the Northeast Country Loop starting in Ashford, the Scenic Durham to Old Saybrook route and the Lovely Litchfield Loop. Check them out here.

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    Go on a bike trip

    Connecticut offers many scenic routes for bikers. Popular ones include the Northeast Country Loop starting in Ashford, the Scenic Durham to Old Saybrook route and the Lovely Litchfield Loop.

    ... more
    Photo: Bailey Wright, For Hearst Connecticut Media
    Go on a bike trip Connecticut offers many scenic routes for...Photo-10072222.129765 -
  • Ride a horseTake a horse out on the trails or even get riding lessons together at Spruce Farm. Experienced riders can head to Mead Farm in Stamford for trail riding through Stamford and Greenwich. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post
    Ride a horse

    Take a horse out on the trails or even get riding lessons together at Spruce Farm. Experienced riders can head to Mead Farm in Stamford for trail riding through Stamford and Greenwich.

    Ride a horse

    Take a horse out on the trails or even get riding lessons together at Spruce Farm. Experienced riders can head to Mead Farm in Stamford for trail riding through Stamford and Greenwich.

    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
    Ride a horse Take a horse out on the trails or even get riding...Photo-3591665.129765 -
  • Climb Connecticut's highest peakBear Mountain(2,316 ft.) is the highest peak in Connecticut and offers spectacular views from the top. Photo: Post Photo/David W. Keyes, Contributed Photo / Connecticut Post Contributed
    Climb Connecticut's highest peak

    Bear Mountain

    (2,316 ft.) is the highest peak in Connecticut and offers spectacular views from the top.

    Climb Connecticut's highest peak

    Bear Mountain

    (2,316 ft.) is the highest peak in Connecticut and offers spectacular views from the top.

    Photo: Post Photo/David W. Keyes, Contributed Photo
    Climb Connecticut's highest peak Bear Mountain (2,316...Photo-6447863.129765 -
  • Hike a trailYou might not think it, but there are many hidden gems of 
beauty in Southwestern Connecticut. From the Mianus River Park in 
Stamford and Greenwich to Tarrwille Park in Danbury and the Lower 
Paugusset State Forest in Newtown, you will find hikes for all fitness 
levels. Check out some trails here.  Photo: Dru Nadler / Stamford Advocate Freelance
    Hike a trail

    You might not think it, but there are many hidden gems of  beauty in Southwestern Connecticut. From the Mianus River Park in Stamford and Greenwich to Tarrwille Park in Danbury and the Lower Paugusset State Forest in Newtown, you will find hikes for all fitness levels. Check out some trails here.

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    Hike a trail

    You might not think it, but there are many hidden gems of  beauty in Southwestern Connecticut. From the Mianus River Park in Stamford and Greenwich to Tarrwille Park in Danbury and the Lower

    ... more
    Photo: Dru Nadler
    Hike a trail You might not think it, but there are many hidden...Photo-3374389.129765 -
  • Hike a waterfallIf you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent Halls offers an easy hike along a scenic waterfall. Make a day of it and bring a picnic or check out the shops in downtown Kent. Photo: Contributed
    Hike a waterfall

    If you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent Halls offers an easy hike along a scenic waterfall. Make a day of it and bring a picnic or check out the shops in downtown Kent.

    Hike a waterfall

    If you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent Halls offers an easy hike along a scenic waterfall. Make a day of it and bring a picnic or check out the shops in downtown Kent.

    Photo: Contributed
    Hike a waterfall If you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent...Photo-1569963.129765 -
  • Explore a water trailIf it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post
    Explore a water trail

    If it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape.

    Explore a water trail

    If it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape.

    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
    Explore a water trail If it's too hot to hit a hiking...Photo-5030095.129765 -
  • Water yogaTest your strength with paddleboard yoga in Rowayton. Take a class and then relax with a seaside dinner from SUP Yoga.





 Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
    Water yoga

    Test your strength with paddleboard yoga in Rowayton. Take a class and then relax with a seaside dinner from SUP Yoga.

    Water yoga

    Test your strength with paddleboard yoga in Rowayton. Take a class and then relax with a seaside dinner from SUP Yoga.

    Photo: Joe Raedle, Getty Images
    Water yoga Test your strength with paddleboard yoga in...Photo-1871224.129765 -
  • Looking for slightly less extreme thrills? Try a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement 
Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are 
two of the most popular amusement parks in the state. They aren't the 
only options though. Check out five water theme parks in and around Connecticut.  Photo: Brian Koonz

    Looking for slightly less extreme thrills? Try a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are two of the most popular amusement parks in the state. They aren't the only options though. Check out five water theme parks in and around Connecticut.

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    Looking for slightly less extreme thrills? Try a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are two of the most

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    Photo: Brian Koonz
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  • Six Flags New England is home to the region’s largest–and probably most thrilling–water park, but it's not the only one. If you want a summer  adventure that the little ones can enjoy check out these water parks. Six Flags New EnglandQuassy Amusement and Water ParkBayville Adventure Park Splish Splash Water Park Photo: Christian Abraham, Hearst Connecticut Media / Connecticut Post

    Six Flags New England is home to the region’s largest–and probably most thrilling–water park, but it's not the only one. If you want a summer adventure that the little ones can enjoy check out these water parks.

    Six Flags New England
    Quassy Amusement and Water Park
    Bayville Adventure Park
    Splish Splash Water Park

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    Six Flags New England is home to the region’s largest–and probably most thrilling–water park, but it's not the only one. If you want a summer adventure that the little ones can enjoy check out these

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    Photo: Christian Abraham, Hearst Connecticut Media
    Six Flags New England is home to the region’s largest–and...Photo-8533128.129765 -
  • Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Click here to sign up.  Photo: HOLLY PARKER, MBR / THE BRAZOSPORT FACTS

    Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Click here to sign up.

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    Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that

    ... more
    Photo: HOLLY PARKER, MBR
    Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using...Photo-7574244.129765 -
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