Staff was very nice! Good prices. Took the pedal boat out for an hour and got a good workout! Nice…read moreviews of the mountains when you're in the lake.

From the owner: Rent kayaks, pedal boats, or our canoe and paddle around the scenic Nashawannuck Pond in…read moreEasthampton.

Congamond is a heavily used system of 3 lakes with most of the shore of the middle lake is…read moreprivately owned, the north lake is 1/3 private houses and the rest is wooded but still most of it privately owned and the south pond is a mix but mostly private. There are a lot competing uses on this lake,. Bass fishing tournaments are common , water skiing and other tow behinds ar frequent and un-organized fishing is prevalent, PWCs (and I am not going to get on soap box here) and pontoon party boats are all competing for limited resources. Most of the boaters are OK., . I am writing this a point of view of a kayaker. I own a substantial fishing kayak and I am appreciative that on weekends there is a 10 mph speed limit before 10 AM. This is not a place for a camouflage kayak, The North Pond has the benefit that PWC's are not permitted and is smaller so high speed boats aren't as prevalent. Once 10 AM comes , I am just not comfortable on this lake and I leave, But until that time it is awesome for the fish and quiet,

July 2016. I am downgrading the spot to 3 from 4. I have been seeing parasites on the fishes…read morecaught here. Most recent trip m, 4?sun fish & one bass, everyone of them got parasites. Either yellow like grain of rice type or tiny black spots in meat. Do not eat fishes caught at rainbow reservoir! If you like fishing, I am sharing my fishing spot especially because I need to write good & useful Yelp reviews :) My spot is to the left of the rainbow reservoir boat launch. The boat is infrequent but the jet ski is a bit annoying to fishermen. However, the spot is productive if you can cast far enough, there is a steep drop off that goes down about 15-20 feet, all kinds of fish there. I've taken my kids there many times, caught sun fish, bass, carp, catfish etc. all at the same spot. Don't eat the bass!!! High Mercury content. Ok to eat sunfish & carp, but carefully check the fish for parasite as I've seen them last year, they look like little grain of rice but yellow in color, yikes! Other than that, it's really fun spot to take the kids & you can BBQ right there as well!

There is so much potential here for great Kayaking, Stand up paddle boarding, or canoeing given the…read moreconvenient location, decent parking area with a boat ramp and flat water. However: 1, The long straight shape of the reservoir makes it an irresistible place for jet skiers to do full throttle high speed runs and boats towing skiers. 2. Between the warmer waters we're seeing and the summer and all the lawn fertilizer runoff from the adjacent houses, I don't think I've ever seen a more algae-choked lake, especially one that is technically part of a river (see photos). It's really unsightly and there are signs warning against contact with the water. It looks like I photoshopped the pictures, but yes --the water is literally this green. You'll have better luck in the pristine upstream parts of the Farmington river or the Connecticut River itself.

This is a family run business , and the family is very friendly ! The dad , Jack is awesome ! We…read morehave been going the last few years , and it's been a pleasure getting to know them. He is very informative and personable . You park in back of BARTS , and get a ride up the river . Cannot beat the price ! You pay one price and get a kayak for the entire day ! We went today and what a treat ! We were able to see SEVERAL bald eagles , and two guarding a nest ! This is a good river for first timers , the water is never too deep to feel unsafe . It takes about 3-4 hours to get back down the river to BARTS depending on your level of kayaking . There are several little water ways you can turn into and explore ! We've seen all kinds of wild life . The bird sounds and sightings are incredible . Highly Recommend for a relaxing day on the river and supporting a small family business !

Honestly these guys are great. We've booked with them several times. Reasonable price and so very…read morenice. They recently saved my Sunday with my boyfriend. Thank you guys! We had a great day out there. Appreciate you!

Have past by the Mill Pond Park crossing over the bridge with my former 4H'r on our way to the Fair…read moreGrounds. Often thinking, this Historic Mill Pond and upstream stretch of the Scantic River must be tackled. That day finally arrived. A later Monday afternoon in July. Should be quiet. Wrong, the Park was bustling. Busy with Park goers: Nature people by the pond, one person enjoying their laptop on a shaded picnic table, kids on the playscape, other kids fishing with a parent and some with a grandparent, and then there were the kayakers loading and others unloading bound for and some returning from the same adventure. A great Small Town feeling. I unloaded and hiked my kayak & gear down to the boat ramp. Chatted with a few, the usual, the great weather, did you fish, how far did you go or plan to go. Public Safety Notice: 1. The upper side of the Mill Dam is dangerous and boaters are warned to stay clear. 2. If you're a first timer like I was, bring a GPS to track your route out and back. There are many dead-end coves and depending on the water level numerous ways to lose the River. There are Orange markers/blazes to follow the River Trail. 3. Wear your Personal Flotation Device (PFD). The Pond, in July was weedy and there was a great deal of surface algae in sections of still water. The main flow of the Scantic was fairly clear and on this trip the water level allowed easier passage across sunken or semi-sunken obstacles. Yes, bugs abound, but so do fish for anglers and foul for watchers.

My husband and I had the pleasure of going on a canoe tour with Hillary and her daughter, Ariana…read more Though Hillary is in charge of the tour and business, her daughter was the one who gave more of the tour to my husband and I while Hillary went ahead with the other visitors. We took a beautiful afternoon tour along the Housatonic River our first day at the Berkshires for the week and what a great start it was. We got to learn and see how the beavers create their dams and mud piles, as well as see turtles that were hanging out on the tree limbs along our way. Hillary was also gracious enough to provide cold bottled waters and while apples to snack on, which was a nice pick me up! Though the tour was only supposed to be 2hrs it went a little over about 45min and we didn't feel rushed at all as the current was sort of strong and since my husband and I had shared a canoe, we had to coordinate quite a bit - especially going back to shore. Overall I would recommend this tour to my family and friends and really appreciate the kindness and bubbly attitude these two ladies had I share. Thank you!

Hilary was awesome and knows the river like the back of her hand. We asked for 4 personal kyacks…read more She also has multi-kyaks and canoes. Gave us waterproof packs for our phones and valuables, cold water bottles, and apples (which are great snack on the river). You can tailor the tour for the length you prefer, and Hilary gives you basics and tips for rowing. This is a long historic slow flowing river and perfect for our first kyack tour. Lots of interesting habitats, flowering plant life, and animals (fish, painted turtles basking, beavers on shore). Went in July and no mosquitos or blackflies. I would like to go back for the evening tour to observe the beaver families in action.

And we're rolling, rolling, rolling on the river Listen to…read morethe story Sooo yeah.. About that... Another yelp event which didn't include just eating but burning off the calories from other events. Service from the phone call to when we left was A++++ They set my son, ferret and myself up with two paddle board or SUP boards.. They also have canoes, and kayaks as well. Amazing rental price of 20 an hour and 10.00 for each extra hour..which is very reasonably priced. They also include a life jacket and if you would like a waterproof case for your phone at no additional charges. The staff were warm and friendly. And they just adored my ferret named Francis. We all headed out and ready to tackle the mighty CT river. Which I feel with all the wacky weather and rain that we've had the currents are a little stronger than normal. Due to my own personal health issues I gave up before the hour my son stayed out a little bit longer than I did but closer to the area where we started off. And Francis was over it too and took an swim. We did actually have Sunshine for once!! Overall we had an amazing experience. When I do go back I would most likely try a canoe or kayak. I do love supporting family owned and run small businesses here in Connecticut this is one of those hidden gems that you definitely have to try out before the summer ends!!!!

So cool. Fun summer place to catch some awesome family experiences! I would highly recommendread more

Nice fishing and boating area mostly private property surrounding the Lake so you can't walk…read morearound it but is quiet and peaceful Small boats kayaks can be launched from small boat ramp

There is Lower, Middle and Upper Bolton Lake only Lower and Middle have boat launch areas. Upper…read moreBolton isn't very large and not worth kayaking but I would say the fishing should be good because of the aquatic plant life: lily pads Bull Rushes and the like. I couldn't put my kayak in because of the Fire Dept drills that were going on but hope to do it next weekend. Middle Bolton is smaller than Lower but has less houses which makes it nice if you seek a serene spot to nature watch. The Lower and the Upper are both beautiful and a wonderful natural resource for water activities but note motor boats are limited in size so you won't be seeing any water skiing there, just fishing, sailing and kayaking...nice!

Curtis Park is located on two sides of Rte 315 in Simsbury. The south side is all soccer fields…read morewhich the Simsbury Soccer Club uses extensively. I don't play soccer and I am way beyond the age of having kids involved in your soccer teams. So my review is the other side which does include a couple of soccer fields but also includes a large amount of grass fields and access to the Farmingon River . The main attraction though is access to the Farmington river. It is a convenient spot to launch a canoe or kayak. You can paddle downstream a mile or so before you get into the T'ville gorge and you can paddle upstream a long way through Simsbury. Depending on the river level the launch site can be steep which makes a handling a heavy fishing kayak somewhat difficult. There used to be some OK fishing in the vicinity of the launch area but due to increased activity ( lots of boats, dog swimming etc) it is not so great anymore. And my pet peeve.. litter continues to be an issue.

This park has four soccer fields and a large picnic pavilion. Parking was spacious but on…read moredirt/gravel. When we went, it was early afternoon so there was not much shade. We were able to relax in the picnic pavilion for a bit, which was fully shaded on this hot day. The Farmington River is adjacent to this park. Many people use this location to access the river for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Based on the Town of Simsbury's website, camping is also available. It's a nice place to play soccer, be a spectator, fish, and canoe/kayak. Based on the All Trails app, you can paddle on the river from Curtiss Park to the Old Drake Hill Flower bridge; can't wait to go back and try this route out!

we were there in the summer and it was dry and less water. We were able to walk on the rocks…read moreWe came back in the Fall and it was alot of water. It is beautiful not crowded, 30secs walk and you'll see the water. 5mins walk down the bottom to see it all. Just FYI in the summer on the rocks surface where there were a bit if dirt alot of tiny tiny worms the size of a hair strand (not sure what they're called) maybe mosquitoes' babies lol. If you dont look yiu wont see it.. that creeps me out..

I'm honored to write the first review of Glendale Falls because it is fantastic and I'd love…read moreeveryone to know about it. This is a hike that will please everyone. It's very well manicured making it impossible to get lost. Easy enough for beginners but the more advanced will not be disappointed by the spectacular waterfall cascades. I blog about waterfalls and the hill towns offer many. But Glendale Falls is one of my favorites that I return to. It's a hidden gem.