Housatonic River - Wikipedia
WebThe Housatonic River is a popular whitewater paddling destination beginning at Falls Village, Connecticut, and continuing to Gaylordsville. Most of the river is quickwater and Class I whitewater with long sections of Class II-III whitewater.
Housatonic River - WorldAtlas
WebMay 5, 2023 · Housatonic River is a 149-mile-long river that flows from the southern to southeastern direction through the western parts of the US States of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Housatonic River - CT.gov
WebThe Housatonic River is one of Connecticut's most popular rivers for fishing, hiking along, camping, canoeing, and kayaking. Flowing from Pittsfield Massachusetts to Long Island Sound, it along with the Connecticut River are the only rivers to extend north to south across the entire state.
Housatonic River | Rivers.gov
WebDec 29, 2022 · The Housatonic River Basin lies principally in western Connecticut and southwestern Massachusetts, with small sections extending into southeastern New York. This area is well known for its charming rural character, historical heritage, and natural beauty, which is remarkable considering its proximity to large urban centers in the …
Housatonic River | Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York
WebHousatonic River, river in southwestern New England, rising in the Berkshire Hills, near Pittsfield, Mass., U.S. It flows southward for 148 miles (238 km) through Massachusetts past Pittsfield, Lee, and Great Barrington; and then through Connecticut past New Milford, Derby, and Shelton to enter.
Housatonic River Access – Fishing, Canoeing & Kayaking
WebThe Housatonic River starts from four sources in western Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains near the city of Pittsfield. It flows 149 miles southward through western Massachusetts, through the Berkshires and into western Connecticut, and …
Housatonic River - Wikiwand
WebThe Housatonic River is a river, approximately 149 miles long, in western Massachusetts and western Connecticut in the United States. It flows south to southeast, and drains about 1,950 square miles of southwestern Connecticut into Long Island Sound.
After decades, the Housatonic River is officially 'Wild and Scenic'
WebFeb 6, 2023 · A 41-mile stretch of the Housatonic River in Connecticut has been designated ‘Wild and Scenic’ by the federal government. It’s the result of a decades-long effort by conservationists — and it comes with perks.
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
WebExperience the rich history, culture and nature in the upper Housatonic River valley through hiking, biking, historic homes, river experiences and more.
Visit - Housatonic Heritage
WebHousatonic Heritage exists to illuminate the diverse, rich identity of the Upper Housatonic River Valley region and to preserve and promote its historical, cultural and natural resources.
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