Category Archives: New York

Hudson Valley Hike: Breakneck Ridge

Intense rock scrambling, killer views, and a foreboding name: Breakneck Ridge [Intersection of Fair St & Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY – follow 9D and parking will be after the tunnel]. This is a mighty popular trail, and for good … Continue reading

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Hudson Valley Hike: Anthony’s Nose

Did you know New York has little lizards with electric blue tails? I surely didn’t until I hiked Anthony’s Nose [Intersection of Route 9D & Route 6/Route 202, Cortlandt Manor, NY – Parking on Route 6]. This is a popular … 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

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Dining in Saratoga Springs: Hattie’s

Fried chicken, plain and simple, indulgent comfort food. Lots of places have it on their menu, but head to Hattie’s [45 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] for something extraordinary. Hattie’s specializes in Louisiana cuisine, and definitely gives out an … Continue reading

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Saratoga Monument and Victory Woods

One of the most memorable hikes I took this summer was a simple stroll through Victory Woods behind the Saratoga Monument [Intersection of Broad Street and Burgoyne Road, Schuylerville – head west on Burgoyne and park in the lot, you … Continue reading

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Golden Harvest Farms

They don’t call New York the big apple for nothing. We have a righteous apple crop, and it’s a sin to miss out on New York apples in autumn. Most upstate New Yorkers have their favorite orchards just like ordinary … Continue reading

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Superior Merchandise Co

Coffee, ritzy little snacks and trinkets, wine. Superior Merchandise Co [147 Fourth St Troy, New York] is a conglomerate of things you want. Your eyes will take you in every which way looking at walls, shelves, and tables with carefully … Continue reading

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Woodstock Eats: Sunfrost Farms

It’s everything I want from Woodstock: sunshiny, organic, kitsch, and aside from all that – a truly tasty lunch spot. Sunfrost Farms [217 Tinker St, Woodstock, NY 12498] has got it going on, and therefore is understandably packed on a … Continue reading

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Woodstock Swimming Holes: Millstream and Big Deep

Access is now private and restricted. Indian summer, it’s a blissful thing. Another week with temperatures up in the 80s means more swimming and sunning, I’ll ride this train as long as I can. There are two popular and totally … Continue reading

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Albany Roadside Attraction: Nipper

You may have spotted him driving down 787, or on your escapades trotting along Broadway, Nipper [Head down Broadway from Albany, towards Menands] the giant dog is a fixture in the Albany scene. After slurping some ramen at Tanpopo, I was heading towards the nearby … Continue reading

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