There are many unfamiliar sounding words used for names of places in New York. We’re particularly accustomed to them near the Capital Region, for example: Rensselaer, Kinderhook, Voorheesville, and Crailo. Have you heard of Crailo? In Dutch it means Crow’s Wood, but a physical place called Crailo State Historic Site […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
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Over my years in Upstate NY, I have driven through Bennington countless times to get into New England. It’s a charming little town full of surprises and quite the destination all on its own. Are you a Robert Frost enthusiast? His famous words, two roads diverged in a wood, and […]
After learning all about the Battle of Bennington, it was only natural to take a hop, skip, and a jump just under 10 miles over the border into Vermont to visit the commemorative Bennington Battle Monument [15 Monument Cir, Bennington, VT 05201]. The 306 foot obelisk is the tallest structure […]
Bennington Battlefield [Intersection of Route 67 + Caretaker’s Road, Walloomsac, NY 12090] The battle between forces of British General Burgoyne and militiamen under American General Stark clashed in Walloomsac NY in August of 1777. The British intended to gain American supplies and horses in Bennington to improve their dwindling rations, […]
No one knows for sure how the wild ponies came to Assateague Island. Perhaps they were shipwrecked and swam to shore, or wandered away from early colonists, but they are descendants of domestic horses. Over 200-300 years have gone by and now they are wild, dealing with the burning sun […]
Still trying to guess that answer to yesterday’s Mind Trap? Well here it is: By using a magnifying glass and the sun’s rays you could burn through the string and consequently cause the ring to drop to the bottom of the bottle. And as a bonus, here are three random […]
Most young girls choose their favorite Disney princess, can you guess who mine was? “I look once more just around the river bend, beyond the shore, somewhere past the sea Don’t know what for, why do all my dreams extend, just around the river bend!” Her adventurous spirit, her love for […]
Sugar Shack Donuts, 1001 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220 The best way to start your day off is with a half dozen donuts for breakfast (I am not responsible for any medical mishaps due to sugar rush!!!). Though there was room in the parking lot, everyone else seemed to […]
Roanoke Pinball Museum, 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 Walking around Market Square early on a Friday evening in summertime, the town seemed so alive. My eyes were drawn to a million and one places, but not one of them had any sign of pinball. Hrmpf. I even asked […]
Mountains stretching as far as the eye can see, really, travel the 109 mile long Skyline Drive and you will certainly get your fix of mountainous views. I saw more butterflies in two days than I have seen all of my life! It must be on account of the abundant […]
Just a half an hour outside of Washington D.C. is an epic set of rapids in the Potomac River falling over 80 feet in less than a mile dubbed as “The Niagara of the South.” Great Falls National Park [9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102] was surprisingly quiet during […]
Searching for a lunch quiet, quick, yet memorable spot on the way from George Washington’s Mount Vernon to Great Falls National Park we discovered Yayla Bistro [2201 N Westmoreland St, Arlington, VA 22213], a restaurant serving upscale Mediterranean cuisine. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, but since we were […]
George Washington is one of my favorite men in the history of the world. I love him for shaping this amazing country I live in, but to tell it true I never knew too much about him aside from legend. The tale of the cherry tree with the words ‘I […]
A good bar is hard to find. In so many cities I’ve gone out for a drink and thought, man… If my city had a bar like this I might actually want to hang out in it. Well, writing an article on pinball for All Over Albany gave me a […]
I was looking for a light hike near Lake George, as we had a lot of other engagements for the day, Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob [Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827] was the perfect compromise. This is a very popular spot. It’s kid friendly, close to the village, […]