This paddling experience through Lord Cove offers a splendid experience with lots of beauty and wildlife. There are brackish marshes, low grassy islands, shorebirds and mudflats. There are many different passageways that you can explore. Wildlife that you may encounter may include snow egrets, gulls, wren, muskrats and ducks. Fishing is also great on this section of the Connecticut River.

This paddle down the Salmon River is great for intermediate level paddlers who are looking to improve their whitewater skills. The current is moderate for most of the paddle that makes practicing eddy turns, peel-outs and some surfing much easier. The shores of the river are lined with maple, oak, beech, hemlock and birch trees. Be apprised that the difficulty of this paddle can increase significantly when the water levels are too high or too low.

The Connecticut River flows over 400 miles and is the longest river in the New England region of the United States. The Connecticut River Valley has been touted as home to some of Connecticut's most productive farmland. This part of the river features Hamburg Cove, freshwater tidal coves, Brockway Island and wildlife. Vegetation you may see include pickerelweed, daisies, white arum lily, green meadows and a variety of trees. Waterfowl that you might encounter include, ducks, geese, osprey, egrets, herons and swans. Be apprised that there may be moderate traffic on the water.

This section of the Farmington River offers an exciting and scenic paddling experience. There are at least one Class II and III on the river and with Spoonville Dam's Class IV+ this river is clearly for the experienced paddler. The river is used for drinking water for the locals and recreation for many. Be apprised that the intensity of the rapids changes with varying water levels.

This trip explores Selden Creek as it winds through Selden Neck State Park, an island that is worth exploring if time allows you to. You should take caution near the Selden Neck cliffs, as the water can create huge waves by reflecting off of the cliff walls. Be apprised that this paddle can be done as a one-way trip as well. Also, if you wish to paddle some of the small side creeks it is advisable to do so at high tide.

This paddling adventure through Cromwell Meadows offers a pleasant paddle through extensive marshland, side channels and bays. Wildlife that you may see include muskrats, barn swallows, great blue heron, marsh birds and other waterfowl. Some of the aquatic vegetation that you will see include varied shrubs, wild rice and many other marshland plants.

The Farmington River is a great source of drinking water and power for many residents of connecticut. this section of the river has no rapids, not even any riffles; however, it does offer a peaceful, scenic ride that you can take the whole family on. The trip begins in Farmington city which can be a busy place, but soon you will be paddling along undeveloped shores. Be apprised that at low water levels you may need to dodge a sandbar or two.

Located in the northeast corner of Connecticut Five Mile River offers a quiet and peaceful paddling experience. This little, winding stream runs through woodlands and marshes and displays the forests of the area wonderfully. The current is just strong enough to make this paddle fairly easy and interesting. There is also a variety of wildlife that may be seen along the way. Depending on water levels you will want to portage at one or more of the bridges.

The wide Mystic River offers an easy paddle through busy waters with a lot of historically significant sites. You may see old tall ships and vintage sailboats. A historical feature in the area is the tall whaling ship, the J. P. Morgan. Be aware that there is a lot of traffic around the seaport on this river that include powerboats, tour boars and sailboats.

The Niantic River is a tidal river that offers a nice paddling experience. Oil Mill Brook and Stony Brook are two sources of water for the Niantic and the Niantic itself empties into the Long Island Sound. Be apprised that there is a large difference between high tide in the river and low tide; at low tide the water goes below sea level.