Hartford Beach State Park

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

Trees play a vital role in their environment and in the lives of people and animals. On this adventure, find out about six common trees found along the trail.

All ecosystems need organisms that help break down dead matter. On this adventure, learn about decomposers and scavengers and how they benefit the environment.

Creeks and streams are some of the most dynamic environments on earth. On this adventure, explore how a creek supports life and transforms its surroundings.

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.