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Halfmoon Sandwich Shoppe, Clifton Park Eats

Searching for a satisfying sandwich in the Clifton Park area? I’ve got a great local spot for you to check out. The Halfmoon Sandwich Shoppe [1613 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065] is bigger on the inside! Well, probably not, but … Continue reading

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Poet’s Walk Park, Red Hook

This is the kind of park you would expect in a fairytale. Rolling hills of green, green grass…sunset over the Hudson River… Intricately crafted wooden gazebos and bridges, winding wooded trails through the forest. If you’re looking for a picture … Continue reading

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Harvard Bridge and The Charles River Esplanade, Best of Boston

When I’m traveling I love getting to some vantage point where I can see the skyline, the heartbeat of the city. The best place to do that in Boston was from the center of Harvard Bridge [Massachusetts Ave and Beacon … Continue reading

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Hudson Valley Hike: Constitution Marsh

Sometimes you’re not looking to climb mountains, run marathons, or swim the English Channel. Sometimes you just want to take a gorgeous walk through the woods and then stroll on a boardwalk over a marsh surrounded by mountains. If that’s … Continue reading

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Bridge of Flowers

There once was an old trolley bridge which fell into disrepair. It was an eyesore, but too expensive for the small town to destroy. One lady had a dream to transform the mess into a bridge of beauty, and in … Continue reading

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Best of Thousand Islands: Walking over the Thousand Islands Bridge

The Thousand Islands region is made up of 1,864 islands splattered on the Saint Lawrence River between the U.S.-Canadian border. It is a terribly scenic region worth the trip up north, 3½ hours from Albany. With islands come bridges. A … Continue reading

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Walking over the Brooklyn Bridge

In 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, and today this engineering gem is one of the most popular attractions in New York City [Take the 4, 5, or 6 subway down to Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall and follow the … Continue reading

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Hudson Hike: Greenport Conservation Area

We took a brisk walk at this interesting preserve the other day (319 Joslen Boulevard, Hudson). There is a little parking lot and there are trail maps provided, so grab one and go! Fresh snow on the ground, but the … Continue reading

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Norman’s Kill Farm

When you’re on Delaware Ave heading towards Delmar, maybe heading towards Jim’s Tastee Freeze, right before you cross the bridge you may have noticed a little green sign that says Normanskill Farm. I turned down there one day, and found … Continue reading

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