The Connecticut River is the longest river in the New England region of the United States, flowing roughly southward for 406 miles (653 km) through four states.

Wild, natural scenery abounds along the 410-mile Connecticut River, which is heralded as the first—and only—National Blueway designated under the America’s Great Outdoors initiative by the Obama administration in 2012.

Connecticut River, longest stream in New England, rising in the Connecticut lakes in northern New Hampshire. After flowing for about 9 miles through New Hampshire, it moves roughly southwestward, and the low water mark on the river’s western side forms the border between New Hampshire and Vermont.

Jun 21, 2022 · Beginning at the height of 2,670 feet above sea level, the Connecticut River travels for 14 miles past the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis, all within the town of Pittsburg, before widening to form a 255-mile boundary between New Hampshire and Vermont.

Apr 28, 2020 · The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England. Designated the “long tidal river” by the Algonquian peoples of southern New England, it stretches over 410 miles and passes through four states—starting at the northern tip of New Hampshire along the Quebec border and passing through Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut on its ...

The Connecticut River is the largest river in New England, which is a region in the eastern United States. It is about 407 miles (655 km) long, with a watershed covering about 11,250 square miles (29,137 square kilometers).

For such a small state, Connecticut is home to several wild and scenic rivers, rich with historical, recreational, and scenic resources. Connecticut boasts 5,828 miles of rivers and streams, of which approximately 140 miles are designated as wild …

The Connecticut River is the flagship natural resource for New England, just as the Chesapeake Bay is to the mid Atlantic region. Running 410 miles from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound, it is the region's longest river and one of only 14 designated American Heritage Rivers in the nation recognized for its distinctive natural, economic ...

The Connecticut River is designated from the outlet of Fourth Connecticut Lake to the New Hampshire/Massachusetts state line. It is overseen by the Connecticut River Joint Commissions (CRJC) which is made up of representatives from both New Hampshire and Vermont.

The Connecticut River, originally quinetucket and kwinitekw, “long tidal river,” is the longest river in New England. Its 11,260 square mile watershed encompasses parts of five states and the Province of Quebec.