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- 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
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- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
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- 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: Saratoga County
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
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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
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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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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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Mohawk Landing Nature Preserve, Rexford Hike
I love surprises. I plan a lot, so it’s rare when something pleasantly unexpected pops up. Driving down scenic River Road I was swooning from the view of the Mohawk River. We passed by the entrance to the Mohawk Landing … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged birding, clifton park, fog, hike, mohawk, mohawk landing, mohawk landing nature preserve, mohawk river, nature, nature preserve, pond, rexford, river, river road, scenic byway, trails, universal desgin, waterfall, wetland
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Lakeside Farms, Ballston Lake
Upstate New York is abuzz in autumn. So much to do, to see, everything crisp and beautiful. People flock to the farms to fill their senses with the season. Lakeside Farms [336 Schauber Rd, Ballston Lake, New York 12019] has … Continue reading
Posted in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County
Tagged autumn, ballston, ballston lake, blt, candy, cider, cider donut, eat me, fall, farm, farm shop, gift shop, lakeside farms, lunch, ny, old time candy, sandwich, upstate, upstate new york, whole wheat, yum
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Saratoga Skydiving Adventures
Most people think that jumping out of a plane is insane, they’re probably right. It’s completely counterintuitive and unnecessary. Maybe I am crazy, but there is a whole business devoted to lunatics like me, people who dream of skydiving. It’s … Continue reading
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Dessert in Saratoga Springs: The Ice Cream Man
I hate to think that ice cream season is over, especially since I just found one of the most epically delicious flavors I have ever encountered. You may not think anything special is going is going on from the looks … Continue reading