Category Archives: New York

Taconic Sculpture Park

It has been a long rainy week, but we needed it! The waterfall at Thacher was nonexistent last time I visited. I think this weekend is going to be perfect adventuring weather, so what better fun than visiting a quirky … Continue reading

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Mado Patissere

I had been looking forward to visiting Mado Patissere in Chatham for some time, and finally got a chance this weekend!  The hours are elusive online, but there are raving reviews, making this joint quite intriguing to me. The owner … Continue reading

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Borden’s Pond and fun in Chatham

Borden’s Pond is a beautiful Columbia county conservation area made up of 1.6 miles of trails. I wasn’t sure if the rain was going to hold out yesterday, so I decided to pick a shorter hike in proximity to other … Continue reading

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Saratoga Eats: Mrs. London’s

Looking for lunch in Saratoga? Try Mrs. London’s, and make sure you have room for epic dessert. Their sandwiches are premade, some are heated up, some served cold, both I sampled were delish! The smoked chicken Panini was crispy and … Continue reading

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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze and the Keene Pumpkin Festival

October calls for a good pumpkin festival. It is important to be joyful this time of year and over indulge a bit for hard times are ahead in the north. This year I visited The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in … Continue reading

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Hand Hollow Conservation Area

As the days grow shorter it is getting harder to visit new hiking trails, there are only so many near by! The weather we had this last was so phenomenal I couldn’t help but get in the car after work … Continue reading

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Crane Mountain

I hiked Crane Mountain in the Adirondacks on a beautiful sunny afternoon. A large portion of the hike has you scrambling up rocks; there are short areas of reprieve to catch your breath. Towards the very end of the way … Continue reading

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Gone Cat Crazy in the Catskills: A waterfall, lunch, and the Catamount People’s Museum

I had a great time in the Catskills the other day with a friend meandering about roads watching the leaves change their colors. First stop was Kaaterskill Falls for a worthy little hike. The lower trail begins with Bastion Falls, … Continue reading

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Camping at Dippikill

I went camping this past weekend and was blessed with the most beautiful September weather. Dippikill is such a great perk for SUNY Albany alumni. It’s just about an hour and half from Albany tucked away on a dirt road … Continue reading

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Riverfront Park in Rensselaer

I feel like I have to soak up all these warm days, because I’m not sure which one is going to be the last. I had a lovely sunset picnic at the Riverfront Park in Rennsalear. It’s right over the … Continue reading

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