Path Less Traveled
During this stressful time, we want the options of getting out and breathing fresh air and getting exercise. In order to reduce overcrowding at our town parks (which might potentially …
Why does New Milford need another trail?
I am always taken aback when I hear someone say or write that New Milford doesn’t need the New Milford River Trail. Then I realize, our organization must continually educate …
Tips for Cycling in Inclement Weather
Riding in bad weather? Here is advice from the experts! Many thanks to Eric Minghella for sharing this information! Cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to get from …
Exploring the New Milford Barn Quilt Trail by bicycle
Visit the New Milford Barn Quilt Trail by bicycle New Milford is the first town in the State of Connecticut to have a Barn Quilt Trail. There are currently eight …
Planning & educational seminars
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in cooperation with the Northwest Hills Council of Governments, the Western Connecticut Council of Governments, and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments present “Rails …
Help Restore Funding to CT Recreational Trails by Feb. 8
Form letter (click on below) to contact your local representatives by February 8, 2017. William Buckbee, State Representative: [email protected] Craig Miner, State Senator: [email protected] Restore CT Recreation Trails Funding …
Progress at Young’s Field Park- Nov. 18, 2016
The riverfront reclamation project is well on its way. Invasives have been cleared. Damaged trees have been removed. Soon a guard rail will be installed and a one-quarter mile trail …
The Young’s Field Riverwalk & Greenway Project
Dear Supporter, We need your help! We don’t have much time to make a big difference. This fall the Town of New Milford will break ground on the Young’s Field …
WNEG15 Bike Tour
This was the scene on Sunday morning as we prepared to depart from Norwalk and head north along the route of the proposed Western New England Greenway. Jake O’Brien gets …
River Road Bike Trail Video
(With Tom and Jake O’Brien) Thank you to the New Milford Youth Agency’s video team, Apprentice FX, for expertly documenting just how it feels to ride the New Milford River …
WNEG14 Bike Tour
Sunday, July 20, 2014 – NMRT President Tom O’Brien and his son Jake will begin a week-long ride from Burlington, VT to Norwalk, CT following the route of the proposed …