Category Archives: America

Bistro Le Roux, Lake George

A world away from the main strip at Lake George, but in reality – a few minutes drive. If you are looking for a wonderful dinner, delicious food and fantastic service, Bistro Le Roux [668 NY-149, Lake George, NY 12845] … Continue reading

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Black Mountain, Adirondack Hike

On the Fourth of July I tied on my American flag bandana, put lunch and a whole lot of water into a backpack, tied up my boots, and made my way to Black Mountain [Pike Brook Road off of Hulett’s … Continue reading

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Shelving Rock Falls and Log Bay, Lake George

It’s summer. It’s hot. You want to be outside, but you need to cool down. There is a super fun nature walk right outside of Lake George with refreshing watering holes to cool down in along the way! Put on … Continue reading

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The Silo Restaurant, Queensbury

If you want to have a big hearty lumberjack of a breakfast to fuel a day up in the Adirondacks, there is no better spot than The Silo Restaurant and Country Store [537 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804]. Place your … Continue reading

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OK Slip Falls, Adirondack Hike

We were on our way from camping at Dippikill to go white water rafting up in Indian Lake. During the drive I noticed the trailhead for OK Slip Falls [Route 28 and intersection of Beaver Meadow Brook Rd, Indian Falls … Continue reading

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Adirondack High Peaks: Cascade and Porter

From high to low. Last year we did Mount Marcy as the first of our 46 – this year we tried Cascade and Porter as our second and third in the Adirondack High Peaks Region. It was a long and … Continue reading

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R. S. Taylor & Sons Brewery, Salem

Once in a while I find a special brewery that steals my heart. I’ll admit I’m not a big craft beer drinker, but my partner in crime is and I love supporting local businesses. On Fourth of July we were … Continue reading

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Battenkill Valley Creamery, Salem

I can’t stress it enough, I am not exaggerating, this place has changed my life. I found the best ice cream on earth at Battenkill Valley Creamery [691 County Route 30 Salem, NY 12865 (which my GPS didn’t take) or Intersection … Continue reading

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Swimming at Eagleville Covered Bridge

On a sweltering summer day, nothing sounds sweeter than a dip in a secret swimming hole. They’re presently hard to come by, many of my old haunts are off limits, patrolled by police. Recently I was riding around Washington County … Continue reading

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Esperanto, Saratoga Springs

How I have lived in the Capital Region for almost a decade and evaded the doughboy? I’ll chalk it up to being a picky eater for the first quarter of my life, especially during the time I would have been … Continue reading

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