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Readers' Choice: Soapstone Mountain is the Best Place for a Staycation

Everyone loves to go take a hike.

When it comes to the best place for a staycation,  came out ahead in the Readers' Choice contest for the Ellington and Somers area.

Soapstone beat out , , , and Sun Valley. Sonny's Place came in second in the voting.

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For more information on Soapstone Mountain and the Shenipset State Forest, check out the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site.

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