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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Tag Archives: ruins
Westchester Hike in Rye: Marshlands Conservancy
I go to so many preserves to see what they have to offer, and this is one of the few that is a true winner warranting return. I went to the Marshlands Conservancy with my Mom over winter break and … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged 3 mile hike, 3 miles, bird watching, birding, birds, boston post road, conservancy, deer, forest, habitat, hike, marshlands, marshlands conservancy, nature, new york, ruins, rye, salt marsh, sunset, trail, turkey, urban exploration, westchester, wildlife sighting, wildlife sightings
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Urban Exploration in Yonkers Untermyer Park
Untermyer Park is probably one of the cooler hikes I’ve been on. I wouldn’t classify it as a hardcore hike by any means, almost more urban exploration in a natural setting. The park is located in Yonkers, NY (Westchester) and … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, architecture, deer, estate, free, Fun, garden, greek, hike, nature, palisades, river, roman, ruins, son of sam, trail, Untermyer Park, urban exploration, view, vista, westchester, yonkers
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Westchester Hike: Twin Lakes
I spent so many hours of my youth hiking at Twin Lakes in Eastchester and when I am visiting my family in Westchester I still often return to these trails. The short drive from my childhood home was beautiful down … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, bird watching, birding, birds, california road, deer, dog walking, eastchester, hike, horseback riding, lake, nature, ruins, trails, twin lakes, waterfall, westchester, woodpecker
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Westchester Hike: Lenior Preserve
I visited Lenior Preserve in Yonkers, Westchester and it was a great little spot. Doesn’t take long to walk around this 40 acre plot, but you may find some odd things along the way to hold your attention. It’d be … Continue reading
Posted in Westchester County
Tagged abandoned, abandoned mansion, birds, butterfly garden, deer, gazebo, hike, Lenior Preserve, nature, old croton aqueduct trail way, palisades, ruins, trails, urban, urban oasis, views, vista, westchester, woods, yonkers
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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
Posted in New Hampshire, Vermont
Tagged bennington, blue benn diner, brattleboro, breakfast, castle, chesterfield, cougar, cruise, eat me, fall foliage, feed me, foliage, forest, Fun, leaf peepin, madame sherris, man of kent, moose, mystery on main, nature, new hampshire, pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, roadtrip, route 7, route 9, ruins, summit, trails, vermont, yum
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Hannacroix Creek Preserve
The Hannacroix Creek Preserve is an interesting hike just a short ways outside the city in New Baltimore. There are multiple trails to combine, however the smaller seemed less kept compared to the main trail. You pass through diverse areas … Continue reading
Posted in New York
Tagged dobson fly, flowers, Fun, fungi, hannacroix creek preserve, hike, insects, nature, new baltimore, ruins, trails, water, waterfalls, wildflowers, woodpeckers
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