Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor - Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor

This is a special kind of park. It embraces numerous towns, villages and a total population of about 300,000. Quinebaug & Shetucket is not a traditional park. Instead, citizens, businesses, nonprofit cultural and environmental organizations, local and state governments, and the National Park Service work together to preserve and celebrate the region's cultural, historical and natural heritage.

		Things To Do Living on earth for close to 14 million years, the majestic great blue heron species is one of the tallest birds. It stands four feet, has a wingspan of six to seven feet and weighs five to eight pounds. Wary of humans, this bird usually is observed as a solitary bird and prefers to build its nest in trees that are inaccessible such as in wetlands. The best opportunity to see these birds is when they are feeding, both in the evening and during the day, but they are also commonly seen flying overhead during spring and fall migration. Bird watching in the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor is a great way to explore.

Write to

Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc.
107 Providence Street
Putnam, CT 06260

Phone

Visitor Information
(860) 963-7226

Fax

(860) 928-2189

Climate

New England weather is notable for rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 70-80s F., winter 20-40s F. and spring/fall 50-70s F. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities based on the season.