“Quinnetuket” is the Native American word for Connecticut, and means “beside the long river”. The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England, flowing southward for 406 miles through four states. As it runs through Northfield, Massachusetts, the Riverview Picnic Area provides a wonderfully scenic place for a picnic in any season.
Beautiful river and beautiful original word for the land alongside it.
I love those original words. Fortunately, this area is filled with them. 😉
Such a glorious autumn!
One for the books!
I’m with Rebecca. What a beautiful place. Would love to go there for a picnic.
How lucky I was to grow up there in Northfield, Mass, between the Connecticut and the Northfield Mountain! My grandparents had a farm not far from the river.
I’m incline to say, this Autumn has been the most colorful in ten years. Your photographs are witness of that. Thank you, Julie. 🙂
You are so welcome, H.J. I totally agree about the color–this has been a very special season.
A splendid set of pictures
Thank you. It made a wonderful fall outing.
Fabulous captures. I couldn’t agree more about how this looks like such a scenic spot for a picnic.
Much appreciated. Wide water and forested sides sch as the Connecticut River reminds me of some of the the Canadian Parks you post.
How beautiful and such stunning colours. I enjoyed the video with the falling leaves. ‘Fall’ is perhaps a more evocative name than ‘autumn’ for the season!
It’s been a cracking autumn here. Glad you enjoyed it!
Too beautiful!
Thank you. I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit!