I am not one for trends, except for trendy donuts. I’m totally about trendy donuts, because donuts are delicious. Not all donuts are made equally, however. With many shops putting on toppings such as cereal or pretzels, you may find that the moisture is sucked out of them leaving the […]
Hudson Valley
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I was a picky eater. I was a vegetarian. I was many things in my past life that would lead you to believe that I’d never eat jerky. People change. My lifestyle required power snacks for hiking and a food source that would keep without refrigeration on long road trips. […]
While other trailheads in the area are brimming with cars and commotion, Madam Brett Park is quiet and relaxed. So much so that when I was driving to the parking lot, I almost thought I was going the wrong way. Everything was all good and the trails were very well […]
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 […]
Sometimes you find something so special and just right, it turns itself into a tradition. Surrounded by state parks and not far off the thruway you’ll find Dottie Audrey’s Bakery and Kitchen [549 Ny-17 Tuxedo Park, NY 10987]. It is a place so wonderful that I can’t help but end […]
Pink puddingstone and mountaintop megaliths make for one perfectly memorable hike. Schunnemunk Mountain State Park [Intersection of Taylor Rd and Creekside Ln, Mountainville NY] is a diverse six and half mile loop hike gaining over 1,700 ft in elevation. Head through the meadow and turn right when the white and […]
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome [9 Norton Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571] is a living museum for aviation enthusiasts home to numerous aircrafts from 1900-1939. The exhibit here is truly magnificent, enter the hangars and marvel at the planes, read about their historical context, and watch the evolution towards modern flight […]
The Hudson Valley has a lot of crazy scrambly and steep mountain hikes. Sometimes you just want a relaxing stroll. Little Stony Point [intersection Route 9D and Fair St, Cold Spring, NY] is a one mile loop that does not lack natural beauty, but is family friendly and super scenic […]
The Hudson Valley is filled with outstanding hikes. A lot of them are so awesome they attract crowds. This past spring I was happy to take a quiet hike on Bull Hill [Parking lot at intersection of 9D and Fair St, Cold Spring NY ], also known as Mount Taurus. […]
The town of Beacon is great for a stroll. It has a vibrant and diverse Main Street filled with interesting sights, restaurants, galleries, shops, and all kinds of art – there is certainly something for everyone here. I loved the random murals and sculptures scattered about. Especially the notable head […]
A 1929 Nabisco warehouse was converted into a contemporary art museum, Dia:Beacon [3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508] was born. The gallery hosts thought provoking works from the 1960s on. Visit the multiple floors and take on all of the exhibits, you can definitely spend a half-day here. I loved the […]
Homespun Foods, 232 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 A wholesome breakfast or lunch spot with a lovely little garden patio, what a great warm weather hang out. Grab a soup and a sandwich combo and enjoy the day! The Pandorica, 165 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 If you are a […]
A sensational hike filled with natural beauty, history, ruins, and a fire tower! The 4.4 mile round trip Mount Beacon [640 Wolcott Ave Beacon, NY] should be at the top of your Hudson Valley hiking list this summer. Start your way down the gravel path, pass by the old railway […]
I had half a day to spare for hiking and it was beautiful out – ingredients were ripe for an adventure. The plan was to head down south to Beacon to take a little hike on the Fishkill Ridge [End of Sunnyside Road off of Old Town Road, Beacon NY]. […]