It is the perfect time to head to the Adirondacks and see the foliage, but this hike is gorgeous in any season. Cat and Thomas Mountains [761 Valley Woods Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814] is just over an hour north of Albany and offers a variety of trails leading to extraordinary […]
Monthly Archives: October 2015
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Mount Marcy [Parking in ADK Loj 1002 Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, $10 per vehicle] is no ordinary Adirondack hike, but the tallest of the 46 high peaks, the highest you can get in New York State. I’m not a 46er, and I don’t plan on becoming one. […]
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 all you want to do, go to Constitution Marsh [127 […]
Intense rock scrambling, killer views, and a foreboding name: Breakneck Ridge [Intersection of Fair St & Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY – follow 9D and parking will be after the tunnel]. This is a mighty popular trail, and for good reason. Yep, you’ll be climbing up that rock wall, and […]
Did you know New York has little lizards with electric blue tails? I surely didn’t until I hiked Anthony’s Nose [Intersection of Route 9D & Route 6/Route 202, Cortlandt Manor, NY – Parking on Route 6]. This is a popular trail. The tiny lot was packed so we parked up […]
I hate to think that ice cream season is over, especially since I just found one of the most epically delicious flavors I have ever encountered. You may not think anything special is going is going on from the looks of it on the outside, but don’t judge a book […]
Fried chicken, plain and simple, indulgent comfort food. Lots of places have it on their menu, but head to Hattie’s [45 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] for something extraordinary. Hattie’s specializes in Louisiana cuisine, and definitely gives out an awesome NOLA ambiance. We loved sitting in the open air […]
One of the most memorable hikes I took this summer was a simple stroll through Victory Woods behind the Saratoga Monument [Intersection of Broad Street and Burgoyne Road, Schuylerville – head west on Burgoyne and park in the lot, you can’t miss the monument]. Starting at the monument, which if […]
They don’t call New York the big apple for nothing. We have a righteous apple crop, and it’s a sin to miss out on New York apples in autumn. Most upstate New Yorkers have their favorite orchards just like ordinary folk have a favorite grocery store. My favorite for apple […]
Coffee, ritzy little snacks and trinkets, wine. Superior Merchandise Co [147 Fourth St Troy, New York] is a conglomerate of things you want. Your eyes will take you in every which way looking at walls, shelves, and tables with carefully picked items. The devil is in the detail and this […]
High ceiling, interpretive art, friendly service, and darn good food. Public EAT+DRINK [34 Holden St, North Adams, MA 01247, parking in the back] is a trendy gastro pub where anyone can find something tasty that suits their palate. You’ll find lots of ingredients from local farms paired with craft beers […]
Driving down the street of a residential area and ‘you’ve reached your destination,’ did you make a mistake? No, you haven’t, and you’re not trespassing – you’ve reached the trailhead to the Cascade Trail [182 Marion Ave, North Adams – parking at the end of the block on the right]. […]
On a picture perfect day my girlfriends and I set out into the Berkshires to visit The Clark [225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267]. Students and children under 18 are free, others pay a hefty $20 admission price – however the beauty of this museum is worth it for an […]
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 1928 the Women’s Club did just that! A sign on […]