Do you have a short stint in Groton coming up? Submariners may be sent to the "Submarine Capital of the World" for various reasons. Groton is home to the A and C schools, which are less than a year and most young sailors live in the barracks. If they're officers, they might continue on in [...]
Winter can be tough on the little ones, and the parents trapped inside with them trying to fill their days with activities so they aren’t spending 6 hours a day watching Blue’s Clues. If you are like me, you are always trying to find fun, indoor activities for those cold/rainy days. Most of those activities [...]
Happy New Year! For our friends stationed in Groton, CT, don't let the winter doldrums get you down. Even though the holidays are behind us, Southeastern Connecticut is nothing short of sparkle and fun with so many fun seasonal events. Here's five events happening this weekend: Go Ice Skating at Foxwoods Photo courtesy of Foxwoods [...]
If you're new around here, nothing beats fall in New England. As the humidity fades and the leaves start to change, start to map out your September and October. Apple Picking at Holmberg Orchards Seaside Shadow Tours in Mystic Jack-O-Lantern Walk at Mystic Seaport That Dinosaur Place B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill Here's a list to [...]
One of the greatest benefits of the military lifestyle is the opportunity to live in new and unique places. So we are starting a new series - One Day! Do you have friends from home or in-laws visiting for the weekend? We want to provide you with spouse-approved itineraries for your duty station. Whether you [...]
We first shared the news of Admiral Fife Recreation Area last July. Located just off Route 1 in Stonington, CT, my toddler and I were pleasantly surprised by the upgraded playground and the bright, happy yellow submarine! After sharing photos, we were even more surprised to see the big reaction we got from all of [...]
Did you recently PCS to Groton? Familarize yourself with the area and mark these special dates on your calendar: FEBRUARY Charity Chowder Cookoff and Cabin Fever Festival - Mystic, CT MARCH Sugar Maple Festival - Hebron, CT APRIL Connecticut Sheep & Wool Festival - North Haven, CT MAY Dogwood Festival - Fairfield, CT JUNE Lyman [...]
Are you stationed in Groton and looking for brewery recommendations? Check out some of our local go-to's: Outer Light Brewing Company 266 Bridge St, Groton, CT This brewery knows how to play to its audience! Located in the submarine capital of the world, Outer Light Brewing Company’s SUBduction™ IPA pays homage to the many sailors [...]
Since we originally published this list in March, we've found a few more great playgrounds to add to the list! As we've mentioned before, the Groton area has some great hiking trails and stroller-friendly walks. And as it turns out, you can add playgrounds to that list. Here's a list of our favorite parks: Mohegan [...]
