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Readers Choice
Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park
Best Park In Fairfield County In 2024: Cranbury Park We are thrilled to announce that Cranbury Park has been named Best Park in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! The park offers picnic tables, a playground, and trails and is home to the historic Gallagher Mansion, per its website. Readers' Choice voters particularly love its disc golf course. "The course at Cranbury is one of the best I've played at—and I've played all over New England," said one voter. "The layout of the course is easy to follow, and the course itself offers a good mix of open field and shots in the woods. I'm glad to call this course my home …

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by Daily Voice
Business
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings
Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings A charming coastal location has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings. The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park. Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, bout…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty' 235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty'
235-Mile Trail In CT, MA Named As New US National Park: 'Lined With Natural Beauty' An over 200-mile trail stretching from the Connecticut shoreline to the northern border of Massachusetts has been designated as one of the country's newest national parks, officials announced. The New England National Scenic Trail, which stretches 235 miles from the Connecticut shoreline on Long Island Sound to the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is one of the country's three newest national parks, the National Park Service announced earlier in December.  The trail received national park status along with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin and the North Coun…

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by Ben Crnic