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Visiting I-Park in East Haddam, CT

August 24, 2011

A few days ago, I was a bit depressed. I was all sorts of feeling sorry for the state of affairs in the world. I do a lot of reading and watching a wide variety of videos online and pretty much came to the conclusion that we are in disarray. I won’t even tell you the volume of research I do into these areas because I will just start feeling bad again.

So there I was, pouting away when my better half approaches me and says, “Hey, do you want to go visit that I-Park place I was telling you about? It’s really cool. Different artists create pieces that fit nicely in natural habitats.” Now, you can imagine the thoughts that were coursing through mind at that instant. I didn’t verbalize any of them, but they were pretty much to the effect of…You want me to go try to enjoy some artwork in the woods while there are so many more important things to worry about? I have never been one to really enjoy art as much as others do. I mean, I do once it is in front of me, but getting there is difficult.

We went anyway. I didn’t want to go, but for the sake of our relationship, we went. My goal was to pull up and park, walk around for a bit with a fake smile and then leave.

When we arrived at I-Park, I was pleased to discover that the property was situated in one of my favorite places in Connecticut. It was in close proximity to Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. Why do I like this area so much? Well, because the masses haven’t invaded it yet. There is very little traffic and it’s quite peaceful. I actually wish we lived on a nice large piece of land there.

I am going to be honest with you. My bad mood started to slide off me. As I walked around I-Park, I began to discover that these people really didn’t need to know about all the bad things I knew. I am not even going to try to get into their heads, but I started realizing that simply living in a nice environment, doing what you love is actually much more rewarding than getting all caught up in other people’s business. I really have to learn to relax and get out more often. My mental health depends on it.

We walked around for a good long while. The I-Park property is acres and acres, so there was plenty to do. It’s very pretty, with a big lake and great walking trails through meadows and woods. There were many displays to pause at and absorb. By the time we were done, I had completely forgotten what I was so annoyed at and started pondering strategies that would help me become less dependent on the internet and all the bad news it provides. Since I was a kid, I have fantasized about having a great big piece of property somewhere and cutting nice trails through it all day long. That would be the life.

Anyway, I took a bunch of pictures. When I say a bunch, I mean a bunch. I am going to post them below in gallery format. Please feel free to click each one for a closer look and if you tell anyone I am the guy who felt sorry for himself when I walked in this place, I’ll deny it.

Vegetable Garden

Stone Artwork in Field of High Grass

Dirt Path Lined with Bamboo


Small Cottage Near Garden

Wood Chips on Dirt Path

Looking Through Outdoor Picture Frame

Small Stone Walls

Wood Pillars Near Cottage


Mowed Path Through High Grass

Break in Stone Wall

Outdoor Art Exhibit

Tree Art at I-Park in East Haddam, CT

Smiling Fish

Artwork on Bark of Tree

Beautiful Lake at I-Park in Connecticut

Purple Flower

Wild Grapes

Large Baskets Hanging From Trees

Outdoor Artwork Made From Sticks

Art Exhibit at Center of Pond

Outdoor Art Exhibit

Driving Path Through Woods

Small Shelter in Forest


Shelter Structure Made of Bamboo

Art Exhibit in Forest in Connecticut

Tall Grass in the Woods

Lovely Driving Path Through Forest

Outdoor Art Exhibit at I-Park

Outdoor Lamp Shape Art Exhibit

Small Shelter Made of Hay and Sticks

Clay Outdoor Art Exhibit

Wooden Path Through Swamp in Woods

Stripes on Trees at I-Park in East Haddam, Connecticut


Landscaping with Wood Chips

Plants Near Garden Fence

Beautiful Flowers in Garden

Potted Plants

Flower Garden Lined with Stones

Raised Beds in Garden

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