Monthly Archives: August 2016

Eat your way through Beacon

Posted on August 10, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Homespun Foods, 232 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A wholesome breakfast or lunch spot with a lovely little garden patio, what a great warm weather hang out. Grab a soup and a sandwich combo and enjoy the day! The Pandorica, … Continue reading →

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Hike Mount Beacon

Posted on August 9, 2016 by julieovaltrades

A sensational hike filled with natural beauty, history, ruins, and a fire tower! The 4.4 mile round trip Mount Beacon [640 Wolcott Ave Beacon, NY] should be at the top of your Hudson Valley hiking list this summer. Start your … Continue reading →

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Quebec City Daytrips

Posted on August 8, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Montmorency Falls, 5300 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Ville de Québec, QC G1C 1S1, Canada Just minutes away from downtown Quebec City is a magnificent waterfall, at 272’ it is taller than Niagara Falls! Take the stairs up for continual views of the … Continue reading →

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Walking tour of Quebec City

Posted on August 7, 2016 by julieovaltrades

The week after I got back from Europe I had serious adventure funk. It was Memorial Day weekend in the states so with three good days of freedom, we had a great excuse to drive up to Quebec City. I … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through Quebec City, Part Two

Posted on August 6, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Markets: Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec, 160 Quai Saint-André, Ville de Québec, QC G1K 3Y2, Canada A varied market on the water at the edge of Old Quebec. You’ll find meal options, snacks, produce, knick knacks, and flowers. J.A. Moisan, … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through Quebec City, Part One

Posted on August 5, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Quebecois are foodies to the core and their cuisine is so unique. Pack some stretchy pants on your trip up north because you must eat everything! The place to get the poutine: Chez Gaston, 332 Rue Dorchester, Ville de Québec, … Continue reading →

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Albany Rail Trail, revisited

Posted on August 4, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I’ve been on the Albany Rail Trail four times now, trying a different portion each visit to see the whole span. First time I checked out the Delmar area. Second the Vorheeseville area. Third time I parked near Slingerlands. Most … Continue reading →

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Crossroads Brewing Company, Catskills

Posted on August 3, 2016 by julieovaltrades

After a hike in the Catskills, what could be better than some local beer and snacks? Crossroads Brewing Company [21 2nd St, Athens, NY 12015] is just the spot you want to relax at, casual, yet attentive staff – great … Continue reading →

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Indian Head and Twin Mountains, Catskills

Posted on August 2, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Abridged version: Indian Head and Twin Mountains [1 Prediger Road Elka Park, NY 12427 – follow Prediger to the end of the road until the DEC parking lot], two of the Catskill 35 over 3,500, can be hiked in an … Continue reading →

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Island hop in Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido

Posted on August 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

If you have at least two days in Venice, after visiting the sights of the city on the first day, your second should absolutely be devoted to visiting the islands. A short and scenic ferry ride away from the mainland there … Continue reading →

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