The Sky's the Limit is back in Connecticut.  The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection hiking challenge is an opportunity for residents to explore 14 state parks and forests. 

Among the 14 designated parks are Kettletown in  Southbury, Macedonia in Kent, Mount Tom in Litchfield and Mohawk State Forest in Sharon.  They were selected by supervisors and staff. 

Participants who visit 10 of the designated locations will receive a hiking staff medallion or pin while people who go to all 14 will be entered to win one of 50 hand-carved hiking staffs.  The initiative was started in 2015.

Through the Passport to Parks program, those with Connecticut registered vehicles can park without paying a fee.  The program is funded through a fee on car registrations and renewals.