Every spring I have to swing by Five Rivers Environmental Education Center [56 Game Farm Rd, Delmar, NY 12054] to see all of the chicks and listen to the frogs. It’s one of my favorite close to home gems (just 20 minutes away!) that whisks me far away from the […]
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When the days get shorter, my battle to avoid cabin fever begins. The fight starts in fall for me. I found myself just gazing at google maps, one of my favorite tools. I zoomed in and out of my location looking for green blobs close enough to home to visit […]
The Hudson River gets a bad rap. It’s understandable that people would want to stay away from it because of the heavy pollution…but even though the river has had a hard few centuries, it still manages to maintain life and beauty – a visit to Henry Hudson Park [Off of […]
It is such a treat to discover local preserves. Little treasures close enough, small enough, that you can you can run to after work for some nature therapy. Schiffendecker Farm Preserve [Bender Lane, Glenmont, NY 12077] is one of those special places. Just down the road in Glenmont nestled right […]
I feel like rail trails are popping up everywhere, even in our own backyard! Maybe I wasn’t looking for them before, or maybe it is a new trend to convert abandoned railroad tracks into recreational spaces, either way I’m all aboard. These are fantastic resources for exercise and leisure; I am […]
Took a short close to home hike at the Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve in Selkirk. The trail head tells a bit of history about the land and the natives that once roamed it. It had some real peaceful trails through varying landscapes. I saw lots of chipmunks, and some wild turkey. […]
I love hopping over the bridge from Albany to Delmar, the quiet suburb has a lot to offer if your know where to look. I love Delmar’s Hannaford Plaza. It’s my favorite place to food shop, but it also has a few fantastic restaurant options. Shalimar is delicious spot for […]
When you’re on Delaware Ave heading towards Delmar, maybe heading towards Jim’s Tastee Freeze, right before you cross the bridge you may have noticed a little green sign that says Normanskill Farm. I turned down there one day, and found a pretty special place. Turns out there is a lot […]
Had Sunday Brunch at the most refreshing joint this past weekend. Walking into Four Corners Luncheonette in Delmar I did not know exactly what to expect. The place was quiet and scattered with folks from all walks of life. Their décor both inside and out is kitschy, but not overwhelmingly so. […]
Had a lot of fun hiking and exploring Holt Preserve the other day. We encountered many different spring elements such as light rain, sun, clouds, wind, cold, and warmth all within just a few minutes of each other, it was interesting. The preserve has lots of different trail loops which […]
One activity that reminds me winter is over for a while is the return of the Drive-Ins! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m kind of particular about where I catch my flicks. Before moving to Albany I had never been to a Drive-In before, so now I’m making up for lost […]
Hiking is one of my favorite activities, and I’m always on the lookout for a new place to do it. Today in between the raindrops I went to Bennett Hill. Drive down Delaware Ave out into the country, Clarksville, and it isn’t far from there. Down a winding road past […]