From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the eight National Natural Landmarks in Connecticut. They represent the geological and ecological history of Connecticut, including glacial features such as bogs, old growth forests and swamps. There are also well preserved dinosaur tracks,
Open space preserve, agricultural preserve, and bio-reserve primarily located in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts and edging into Canaan, Connecticut. The preserve contains over 800 plant species including North America's greatest diversity of ferns. It is open to the public with hiking trails and a visitors center.
One of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America, with a fine display of early Jurassic fossil tracks in sandstone from about 200 million years ago.
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