If you subscribe to the Hartford Courant, one column you should look for is Peter Mareka's Nature's Path column. Each Friday he writes an article about the outdoors or nature in Connecticut. He often also includes ideas for great hikes with directions on how to get to them, such as this weeks Granby Hike Offers Magnificent Views. The articles also often include video shots of the views and topography.
Another good article was The State's Peak Places For Fall Views which listed places in Granby and Bloomfield to watch the Fall colors. And Will Warren's Den Holds History, Legend which talks about the spectacular Metacomet Trail.
