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Hunter Mountain Fire Tower Hike, Catskills

Hunter Mountain is the second highest peak in the Catskills (our fourth of the 35 over 3500’!), it has a fire tower on the summit, and is a popular ski resort. There are multiple ways to approach this hike, but … Continue reading

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Greenwich CT Hikes: Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary

Its name doesn’t lie; Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary is positively bursting with wildflowers! Greenwich, Connecticut is just a stone throw away from the Westchester, New York border and makes for a delightful little day trip. You can find a really wonderful … Continue reading

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Buckingham Pond

I have always been curious about Albany’s Buckingham Pond, and found the time to visit this afternoon. This place is truly a hidden gem. If you were dropped here without any knowledge of your surroundings you would never have a … Continue reading

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