Pisgah National Forest is a huge park and many of the top trails and sights are spread out. It’s a good idea to plot out where they are along the parkway so you save yourself time. In Part 1 we’ll cover the hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway that are […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
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I spent two glorious weeks in Asheville, North Carolina and I can’t think of a city in America I’ve ever fallen in love with harder. It’s a nature lover’s paradise. June was the perfect time to visit because rhododendron, mountain laurel, and azaleas were in bloom and absolutely outrageous. Not […]
Vistas, rhododendron, PINK rocks, and scrambles. There is never a dull moment along the circuit around Surprise Lake. The hiking trail is located within Abram S Hewitt State Park very close to the state line between New Jersey and New York. Quick Notes Length: 4 mile loop Difficulty: Moderately strenuous, […]
New Jersey has a great pinball scene, fitting with its nostalgic never changing feel. If you can pull yourself away from the beach and boardwalk arcades, head inland to experience Yestercades. Pay by the hour or grab a day pass to play as much pinball as you’d like, newer machines […]
If you want a hike with it all, head to Palisades Interstate Park which spans for miles along the shores of the Hudson River. Giant Stairs is an exhilarating rock scrambling trek spanning two states with dramatic panoramas, palisade cliffs, and hidden treasures along the way. Quick Notes: Length: 5.5 […]
The best things in life are free. Deep Cut Gardens [152 Red Hill Rd, Middletown, NJ 07748] is a treasure in New Jersey, an expansive and enchanting garden open to the public at no cost. Paved paths pass pretty flowering trees and flowers, hiking trails meander through the woods. The […]
A powerful 77-foot waterfall is a sight to see on the side of the road. Pull over to stop and visit the overlook park to admire its majesty. Great Falls is not your average waterfall revered simply for its beauty or height, but rather its historical significance. Great Falls National […]
“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” Thomas Edison is one of the most celebrated inventors in American history and for good reason. There are so many daily reminders we should be thankful for his brilliant mind, including the electric utility system, movies, our cameras, […]
So close to Manhattan, yet a world away – and that’s just the point. The Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area is a place for people to get away from the city. This barrier island is lined with beaches for swimming, historical relics, trail to exercise, and nature […]
A hike that has it all: a stunning boardwalk through the Pochuck Valley flooded with wildflowers, the excitement of a suspension bridge, numerous wildlife sightings, a climb up the side of a mountain, a vista spanning for miles, and one rockin’ name. It’s no wonder the Stairway to Heaven Trail […]
It’s hard to believe I had never heard of a place so beautiful, just an hour and half outside of NYC. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area straddles the New Jersey/Pennsylvania border along the Delaware River. It is dotted with intense waterfalls, scenic trails, and an overall wonderland feel. […]
I’ve been into one kind of bagel my entire life, the everything. I’m blessed to live in a bagel wonderland and I don’t have to go very far to get one that is exceptional. I rarely stray, however, I heard of something exciting enough to lure me away from my […]
I have always been obsessed with rainbow cookies, so I really appreciate the creative community taking the classic cookie and putting their spin on it. There are a few places that have rainbow cookie donuts, but no one does it like Glaze Donuts [1055 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470]. They […]
The Indiana Jones in me gets a kick out of exploring abandoned civilizations, so for years I was allured by the idea of Doodletown – a Hudson Valley mountain town reclaimed by nature. I decided to combine this hike with a trek up Bald Mountain to get in some miles […]
One of the most well known recreational areas in the Hudson Valley, Bear Mountain State Park [Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North Bear Mountain, NY 10911] is a place for the whole family and the hiking enthusiast alike. While there are many activities to partake in the park, I had one […]