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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
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- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Category Archives: Capital Region
Five Rivers, Delmar Hike
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Delmar
Tagged angry beavers, beaver, beaver fever, bird watching, birding, bunny, cardinal, chicks, deer, delmar, eastern bluebird, field, five rivers, five rivers educational and environmental center, frog, goose, hike, jay, john burroughs, junco, king fisher, lake, marsh, nature, pond, rabbit, spring, tadpole, trails, turkey, turtle, waterfowl, waxwing, wetland
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Coldbrook Preserve, Saratoga Hike
Are you a turtle lover? Who can resist the allure of these magical creatures, ancient and dinosaur like? Who doesn’t want a shell to hide in every once in a while? They’re so lovable, so relatable. Everyone seems to have … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County
Tagged blandings turtle, bruce feiler, cold brook preserve, franklin, hike, i like turtles, indian lake, nature, ninja turtle, northumberland, saratoga, saratoga plan, saratoga springs, snapping turtle, spirit animal, squirt, squirtle, SUNY albany, trail, turtle, woods
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Woodcock Preserve, Clifton Park Hike
When heading up the northway I always like to visit a few of the fantastic little preserves along the way in Saratoga County. Woodcock Preserve [721 Tanner Road, Clifton Park NY] is a small and quiet park with just over 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged birding, clifton park, hike, nature, preserve, saratoga springs, trail map, trailhead, trails, wetlands, woodcock, woodcock preserve, woods
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Park Side Eatery, Saratoga Eats
Jewish delis are a staple back home in Westchester serving up solid soups and sandwiches, a real comfort meal. We don’t have a whole bunch of them upstate, so they’re one of the places I make a point to visit … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga Springs
Tagged antique, bacon, bakery, chili, coleslaw, congress park, corned beef, corned beef and cabbage, deli, donut, doughnut, jewish deli, local, made in house, maple, matzo ball, pastrami, pickle, reuben, rockhill bakehouse, rye bread, sandwich, saratoga, saratoga springs, soup, turkey, upstate, westchester
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Geyser Creek Trail, Saratoga Spa State Park Hike
Persistence is key for success. I associate some serious confusion with the Geyser Trail [Intersection of Geyser Loop Road and Picnic Lane, Saratoga Springs, keep heading on G.L. Rd until you see the Geyser Picnic Area] in Saratoga Spa State … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga Springs
Tagged creek, geyser, geyser creek, geyser creek trail, hike, island spouter spring, karista, mineral water, nature, orenda, pine, saratoga, saratoga spa state park, saratoga springs, spac, spouter, spring, spring water, trail, tufa, vale of the springs, waterfall, wetland
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Newtonville Park, Latham Hike
Do you shop at Fresh Market? Are you going for a bite to eat in Latham? Maybe you’re a student at Siena College. Maybe none of these things apply to you, I just generally like to clump activities located near … Continue reading
Posted in Latham
Tagged Colonie, discover, explore, fresh air, fresh market, gazebo, hike, latham, loop, loudonville, nature, newtonville, Newtonville Park, Newtonville Park and environmental center, park, pond, robin, siena, siena college, trail, wetland, woodpecker
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Sage Estates, Menands Hike
The days are getting blissfully longer. It’s once again possible to go out for a walk after work with some sunlight! To spice up the weekly routine it’s always fun to try out a hiking spot with a new view. … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Region
Tagged albany, creek, hike, menands, nature, ravine, sage estates, trails, trees, waterfall, woods
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Tivoli Lake Nature Preserve, Albany Hikes
Albany has New York’s second largest urban nature preserve, an impressive fact, but it seems to be abandoned. Abandoned by the city, who ignores its potential. Abandoned by the people, who are concerned for their safety in the Arbor Hill … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged abandoned, albany, amtrak, arbor hill, bird watching, birding, explore, frisbee, hike, lake, nature preserve, nuthatch, park, preserve, tivoli, tivoli lake, tivoli lake nature preserve, tivoli lake preserve, urban, urban nature preserve, woodpecker, woods
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Vischer Ferry General Store, Rexford Eats
I know there weren’t too many freezing cold or snowy days this winter. I am happy for that fact. We did have a handful of days where it felt good to cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa, and … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged banana bread, bird, cat, clifton park, cocoa, cozy, dutch drinking chocolate, eat local, fox, general store, gift, hedgehog, hipster, home goods, hot cocoa, local, lunch, marshmallow, meringue, panini, rexford, shop, shop local, shopping, turkey, turkey sandwich, visher ferry, visher ferry general store, woodsy
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