New Britain herald., 1927-08-27
SCENERY AB0UNDS
 AT HUGG|NS G0RGE
Popular Picnic Spot Attract!
 Families to West GraDbY

The roster of ideal Sunday trips would not be complete without mentioning one that is decided favorite with New Britainites, 1udR- l ing by the number who take it, The try to Higgins Gorge in the northern part of Connecticut is re- ferred to.
 Higgins Gorge Is in West Granby. People from all parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts can be seen there on pleasant Sundays and the num- Der of cars lined up near the gorge reminds one. for all the world, of the parking space near a baseball park.
 The trip from New Britain is through old Connecticut and the beauties of this state are never more in evidence than they are along the road leading to the gorge, up hill and down. through quaint old towns and past ancient farmhouses. Through West Hartford, to Sims '"'s anu NhNil VIA U west STduDy the scenery is constantly changing. Now the view is of rugged hills; now it resolves itself into rolling to- bacco fields. The roads are good and the motorist will find himself in 'Granby before he feels that the trip is we'll started.
 A Meal Out Of Doors
 The facilities for picnic parties are maintained by the Huggins brothers three of them. for the con. venience of guests. without charge. Every courtesy is extended to those who visit the place and for those who like meal out of doors, cooked over charcoal fire in a stove, if one is fortunate in getting to the place early enough, or in primitive fireplace. of which there are many, there is no better place 10 go of a Sunday.
 A stream travels at a high rate of speed through runways cut in solid rock and hence the name. the gorge. The stream has cut it's way in picturesque manner and, down where the tables have been placed for picnickers and the fireplaces are located, the brook becomes swirling rapids. There the children enjoy testing their cleverness at skipping from stone to stone. If they miss, it is only matter of sustaining wet feet, for the water is not deep, Above, where the water plunges over the rocks, creating a waterfall. it is possible for bathers to enjoy thmcselves.
 Many parties bring cold lunches, while others bring steaks. frankforts, potatoes, corn and other articles which call for cooking. The air is generally cool and bracing and the is given encouragement after an hour or two in the open.
 Collection Of Antiques
 After the meal is finished one may walk along the brook which pre- sents a beautiful aspect At tho Higgins house collection of an- tiqucs awaits the inspection of who- ever may be interested. One room is given over entirely to this col lection and it is worth examining. Old time muskets. cooking utensils. musical instruments, furniture. crockery and other articles are on exhibition and one of the Huggins brothers brides himself on knowing the history of each and every one. He tells the story in an interesting bringing in parts from his life which has been spent almost en- tirely in the vicinity of the gorge.
 When it is time to leave one al- ready feels tho desire to revisit the place. one of the few beauty spots in Connecticut not commercialized. If one feels like leaving tip" for the HuGgins brothers in partial pay ment for their hospitality all well and good4 If not. the welcome will be just as sincere the next time visit is made 10 the place.
 For a real" day in the open, lIuggins' Gorge can't be beaten.