Monthly Archives: September 2016

Great Falls National Park, Virginia

Posted on September 21, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Yayla Bistro, Arlington Virginia

Posted on September 20, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Posted on September 19, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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. … Continue reading →

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Footsy Magoo’s, Troy NY

Posted on September 18, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob, Lake George

Posted on September 17, 2016 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Lake George Pinball: Funarama and Funworld Arcades

Posted on September 16, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I’m trying to imagine a time where Lake George Village was dotted with pinball arcades. I’ve always thought I was meant for another generation! If you know where to look, there are still a few machines in Lake George. Plus, … Continue reading →

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French Press Cafe & Creperie, Albany NY

Posted on September 15, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Finally. Finally we had a Saturday morning in. It was strange, it was wonderful, it felt normal. I even suggested we go for brunch locally, like normal people do. We haven’t done that in years (normal for us is strange … Continue reading →

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Noon Mark Diner, Adirondacks NY

Posted on September 14, 2016 by julieovaltrades

After hiking three Adirondack high peaks over 8 hours, it was safe to say we were weary, we were hungry, we were ready to curl up in a ball. We were indecisive. We weren’t sure if we wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Adirondack 46 MacIntyre Range: Algonquin, Iroquois, Wright

Posted on September 13, 2016 by julieovaltrades

What kind of hobby requires you to wake up at 4 in the morning, drive for hours through the dark and fog, get sweaty, dirty, bruised, all scraped up, sweltering, freezing, cursing, yet somehow singing, swooning, then desperate again, and … Continue reading →

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Eatcetera Deli, Long Island

Posted on September 12, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Is it weird to say this place is my everything? I don’t care, I’m in love with Eatcetera Deli [1120 Smithtown Ave, Bohemia, NY 11716] and I’m not afraid to shout it from the mountaintops. This is not a normal … Continue reading →

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