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Granite boulders mark the edge of Bush Meadow Brook in the northern corner of Connecticut. In 1994, the U.S. Congress designated a 35-town area in eastern Connecticut and south-central Massachusetts as a National Heritage Corridor. It was recognized because it is one of the last remaining stretches of green in the region and boasts some of the largest unbroken forests in southern New England.

“Green by day” and “dark at night,” this corridor is a relatively undeveloped notch in the midst of the most urbanized region in the nation. By day, green fields and forests confirm the surprisingly rural character of our towns. At night, the region appears distinctively dark amid the urban and suburban glow when viewed from satellites or aircraft.

— LyAnn Graff, The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor

The summer celebrations held by the city of Putnam, Connecticut, include the Riverfire event on the Quinebaug River. Bonfires are lit on flotillas while the town folk sit on the banks and enjoy music and an evening out. The Thames River has 17 tributaries, including the Quinebaug River, which flows for 69 miles.