An old, nothing special, beat-up barge…but place it out on the water across from Manhattan and watch it transform into something pretty spectacular. The Brooklyn Barge [3 Milton St Brooklyn, NY 11222] is a hip new-ish spot in the Greenpoint neighborhood, however it’s got a totally relaxed ambiance. The drinks […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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This is the place to get the pizza, beer, and watch the game. Whichever game it is you want because there are many TVs (15!!) with all of the games that could conceivably be on! Hill Street Café [180 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202] is just a little out of […]
Bonobos are seriously interesting primates, watch a documentary if you ever get the chance. I can’t even imagine how many times I’ve passed by the Bonobo Café [174 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12207] over the past eight years and with each passing, like a hat wearing symbol clapping monkey in […]
I may in fact live in a bubble. I arrived at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site [32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202] and I was totally surprised to see it was packed! The hourly tour that was rolling around was filled, but luckily I made it onto the next tour which would […]
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 […]
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 […]