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Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Hudson Valley Hike

History…nature…ruins…THREE state parks in FOUR miles, do I have your attention yet? Let’s begin down in the Hudson Valley at Staatsburgh State Historic Site [75 Mills Mansion 6 Road, Staatsburg, NY 12580]. So you’ve entered through the fancy gate and … Continue reading

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Medieval Times, Lyndhurst NJ

Sword fighting and jousting, horsemanship and falconry, dinner and a show! A trip to Medieval Times [149 Polito Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071] will take you back to a different age, an experience like no other. I remember the first time … Continue reading

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Storm King Mountain, Hudson Valley Hike

The Storm King: Darkening skies and raging seas. Perhaps you’re envisioning Zeus with a thunderbolt or Poseidon with a tsunami, or maybe some other deity who is having a bad day and fiercely brooding. This particular king takes shape in … Continue reading

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Mohonk Mountain Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze, New Paltz Hike

The Mohonk Mountnain House is a ritzy resort in New Paltz [1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561]. Those who stay at the castle have access to Lake Mohonk, tennis courts, golf, and all sorts of activities; it sure … Continue reading

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Copenhagen Parks: Rosenborg Castle Gardens

If I was moving to Copenhagen, I know exactly which apartment I’d want, right on the edge of Rosenborg Castle Gardens [Gothersgade 11, 2300 København K, Denmark]. It’s the tiny yellow one in the middle, with a huge window to … Continue reading

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Westchester Walks

Back home around lower-Westchester, NY I have lots of natural gems that I grew up observing and walking about. These are places I would walk around to get in some fresh air, exercise, maybe see some interesting birds in a beautiful … Continue reading

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Roadtrip through Bennington, Brattleboro, and Chesterfield

If you’re looking to take a nice cruise and peep at the foliage through three states, look no further— I’ve got a plan for you. Take Route 7 from Troy towards Bennington, Vermont. Check out the moose and cougar statues along … Continue reading

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Beardslee Castle’s Murder Mystery Night

So you like food,  you like fun, and you love castles, but how can you combine them into one magical evening? Why, go to Beardslee Castle on a murder mystery night! Never been to a murder mystery night? Well, neither … Continue reading

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