Natural beauty nearby
I've spent time living where ocean (Brighton Beach and Puerto Rico) were close. Lived where beautiful river views were close, (Hudson, Charles). Even some smallish mountains (Berkshire foothills).
I live in Hartford now. For semi natural beauty super nearby, there's Elizabeth Park. But where can I sit on a blanket or a bench really close to the Connecticut? I would have thought Riverside Park, but it's more a play area *near* a river then it is river gazing. I'm slightly disabled (and have a very busy schedule) so long hikes are not gonna be a common thing. Take Elizabeth Park. I want somewhere I can drive, and in a short walk, be able to sit and dream and write and look at nice nature. So just like Elizabeth Park, but a state park where the nature is more natural?
The closer the better, I'm talking ideally like lunch hour round trip, but longer is okay too... Help me find beauty!