Category Archives: New York

The Local Flavor Cafe + Peebles Island

I love walking around the Empire State Plaza farmer’s market on a sunny afternoon and seeing what local vendors have to offer. I tried a really great sample from The Local Flavor Café and asked if they had a storefront. … Continue reading

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Saratoga’s Cookies and Milk

Cookies and Milk in Saratoga Springs will make you feel like you are in heaven if you are a dessert addict like myself. This place is done right. It looks beautiful, smells good, but most importantly the wide variety of … Continue reading

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White Water Rafting + Hadley Mountain

I had such a fantastic time white water rafting with Adirondack River Outfitters. I purchased a Groupon for two people which included the rafting, a light lunch, and a bbq dinner. We spent four hours with a great tour guide … Continue reading

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Breakfast and Kayaking in Schenectady

Every summer I get a living social to go visit the Boat House in Schenectady. It’s still available if you want to go yourself! For just $15 you get two hours of kayaking on the Mohawk River. It’s a great … Continue reading

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Bear Swamp Preserve

I took a hike through Bear Swamp Preserve in Westerlo today and saw all sorts of interesting sights. The two mile yellow trail loops you around the swamp itself, and the trails are a bit swampy themselves in certain areas. … Continue reading

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Professor Java’s and the Crossings

It was Sunday evening and I had just left the USS Slater after a long fun day of tours! I needed sustenance and a caffeine kick if I was going to make it through the evening instead of just sleeping through it. … Continue reading

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Storm King Art Center + Mt Fuji Restaurant

If you are up for taking a nice cruise down the thruway, I’ve got a place for you to visit. Storm King Art Center is a huge sculpture park with some pretty impressive pieces. This park is set in a … Continue reading

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WELCOME BACK, USS Slater !!!

My 100th Post!! So happy it can be dedicated to the USS Slater. Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here! The USS Slater is back in Albany! Normally the USS Slater, an … Continue reading

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Sculpture park and hiking in Austerlitz

I’m a sucker for a good sculpture park. The Circle Museum in Austerlitz has some pretty interesting work strewn about in a gorgeous country setting. Some are very abstract containing everything but the kitchen sink, some are more realistic and … Continue reading

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Camping Trip: Ausable Chasm, Copperas Pond, Lake Placid, and Lake Champlain

Camping does all sorts of good for the soul. It is so essential to leave the city and disconnect every once in a while, if only for a weekend. I’m not saying you have to go backcountry and trek miles … Continue reading

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