The town of Moab, Utah is beyond blessed to be surrounded by some of the most splendidly obscure sights on the planet. The area boasts two national parks, the well-known Arches and the more hushed Canyonlands. This perhaps is one of the charms of Canyonlands in my opinion, on our […]
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On our trip to Boston we only stayed in town for one night. On a Saturday morning we left at the crack of dawn from Albany – it was dark, frosty, and the sky was sprinkled with stars. The drive is just under three hours on I-90, and we were […]
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 Stewarts in Menands for a treat. An end of summer […]
When I heard that the owner of my favorite Albany sushi joint was opening a ramen restaurant, I couldn’t wait to give it a try!! Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar [893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207] found a home in the old and beloved Miss Albany Diner building located in the […]
I found a new staple in my rotation of favorite restaurants, oh my goodness Afghan Kabob Express in Albany is where it is at [305 Central Ave # 2, Albany, NY 12206]. Tucked away in the little mall on Central Ave enter and you will see what I’m talking about. […]
Winter snowmelt brings booming spring waterfalls! This is the season to get out there and experience a sensational sight at Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Years ago I visited this preserve and it was just another hike. That was over the summer, and we must have had a dry year. Just […]
I spend a lot of time in Washington Park, living in Albany, this green space is my backyard. Sometimes I’m lounging, walking, running, but at all these times I’m usually bird watching. The park has some usual suspects such as robin redbreasts, grackles, sparrows, red winged black birds, red tailed […]
If you love thick crust pizza Sovranna’s in Albany [63 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206] is the place to go. Just one of these dense slices will fill you up, but they are so good you might just want a second! The dough is soft and moist; there is […]
I love pie. I can’t have it in the house very often because a whole pie won’t last for more than 2 or 3 days. It starts off as dessert as it is intended to be. Then it becomes breakfast…not so different from pancakes right? Finally any time I happen […]
I’m at the tail end of obtaining my masters degree so things are a bit busy on my end. I don’t have as much time to go far away trips and trails everyday; I’ve been staying close to home. As busy as I get I always find time to exercise, […]
On Thursdays during the spring and summer months a table pops up by the Dana Memorial in Albany (where Lark St. end and Delaware Ave begins at the Madison Ave intersection) covered with a fantastic array of plants and flowers for sale. A lot of my household plants come from this […]
Don’t let the unassuming name fool you – this is one classy little joint. The Beer Belly in Albany’s New Scotland neighborhood [281 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 – parking lot in the rear] is jam packed with craft beers and fun food finds. There is a comfortable yet […]
I feel like rail trails are popping up everywhere, even in our own backyard! Maybe I wasn’t looking for them before, or maybe it is a new trend to convert abandoned railroad tracks into recreational spaces, either way I’m all aboard. These are fantastic resources for exercise and leisure; I am […]
It’s CANstruction time again at the New York State Museum [260 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230]. I love popping in to check out this free exhibit every year, and bringing some canned goods to vote for my favorite display.
The term greasy spoon must have been coined after visiting Dan’s Place Two in Albany [494 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203 ]. Blink and you might miss it driving up Washington Ave through the Student Ghetto; a tiny little diner nestled between the areas typical slums. Don’t shy away, come in […]