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- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
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- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
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Category Archives: Adirondacks
OK Slip Falls, Adirondack Hike
We were on our way from camping at Dippikill to go white water rafting up in Indian Lake. During the drive I noticed the trailhead for OK Slip Falls [Route 28 and intersection of Beaver Meadow Brook Rd, Indian Falls … Continue reading
Adirondack High Peaks: Cascade and Porter
From high to low. Last year we did Mount Marcy as the first of our 46 – this year we tried Cascade and Porter as our second and third in the Adirondack High Peaks Region. It was a long and … Continue reading
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Coopers Cave Ale Company, Glens Falls
After a long day of running around, but not yet ready to quit, we were in Glens Falls and looking for a place to relax. Cooper’s Cave Ale Company [2 Sagamore St, Glens Falls, NY 12801] fit the bill and … Continue reading
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The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls
When I heard that there was going to be a Norman Rockwell exhibit at The Hyde Collection [161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801] I was all in. I had recently fell in love with his work at another nearby … Continue reading
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Tagged albany public library, art, color, coloring book, free, glens falls, historic home, hyde collection, museum, museum pass, norman rockwell, painting, picasso, rembrandt, renaissance, sculpture, thimble, van gogh
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Rock Hill Bakehouse, Glens Falls
What could be better than a good slice of bread? Two good slices of bread with yummy fixins smushed betwixt them. Rock Hill Bakehouse [19 Exchange St, Glens Falls, NY 12801] is beloved for its bread, loaf or sandwich. We … Continue reading
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Tagged bakery, bread, cinnamon raisin, cookie, curried mayo, fresh flower, glens falls, granny smith, lunch, mozz, oatmeal cookie, pesto, rock hill bakehouse, sandwich, semolina, turkey
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Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Hike, Southern Adirondacks
They say opposites attract. I like to go go go, while Jeff wouldn’t mind staying at home sometimes. A lot of times I’ll run us ragged, and he has to step in and tell us to slow down. Well, when … Continue reading
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Adirondack Hike: Cat and Thomas Mountains
It is the perfect time to head to the Adirondacks and see the foliage, but this hike is gorgeous in any season. Cat and Thomas Mountains [761 Valley Woods Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814] is just over an hour north of … Continue reading
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Tagged adirondacks, adks, autumn, bolton, bolton landing, cat and thomas, cat and thomas mountains, chipmunk, fall, foliage, hike, lake george, mountain, mushroom, nature, snake, toad, trails, views, vista
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Adirondack Hike: Mount Marcy
Mount Marcy [Parking in ADK Loj 1002 Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, $10 per vehicle] is no ordinary Adirondack hike, but the tallest of the 46 high peaks, the highest you can get in New York State. I’m … Continue reading
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Adirondack Hike: Buck Mountain
The sweat is worth the views! Take the 4.6mi RT hike up Buck Mountain [GPS intersection Sly Pond Road and Shelving Rock Road in Fort Ann, Keep heading down Shelving Rock Road and you will reach the Buck Mountain trailhead], … Continue reading
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Adirondack Eats: Sammy D’s Café
I don’t normally make plans to eat at the mall, but Sammy D’s Cafe is a joint to make exceptions for. We had just hiked Buck Mountain and were hungry and in the mood for something hearty. Located in the … Continue reading
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