You don’t have to be a mountain climber to experience the beauty of the Catskills, you just have to know where to look. There is a flat paved trail along the Ashokan Reservoir in the town of Olivebridge with breathtaking views of the mountains. It’s perfect for biking, rollerblading, running, […]
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Today’s hike was at Kitchawan Preserve in Ossining, Westchester. This preserve has many options: you can hike the four miles of trails within the preserve, you can take the 6.5 mile trail from the Kitchawan Preserve to the Teatown – Kitchawan Trail which will land you at nearby Teatown Lake […]
If you love a good waterfall, visit Stuyvesant Falls Park in Columbia County. It’s a beautiful and in my book worth a visit for that reason alone. In addition, the very small park has a few short trails, grills and picnic tables, and a beach for swimming in the summer. […]
We hiked past Diamond Notch Falls up to West Kill summit in the Catskills, and had a real memorable time doing so. The short easy trail from Spruceton Rd. to the falls followed a creek gushing with water and great little cascades until the falls itself. Diamond Notch Falls was […]
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 and drive the 30 minutes out to Hand Hollow conservation […]
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, and leads you to the bottom of NY’s tallest two-tiered […]
I visited Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY this weekend and had a wonderful time. It is a very eclectic park, there is a beach, campgrounds, pavilions, and various hiking trails. We traversed most of the hiking trails to make our way around the peninsula, some were better maintained than […]
Lasdon Park is a very unique place located in Katonah which I enjoyed exploring. It is a relatively large park with many well maintained trails to hike upon. By the main parking lot there are lovely flowers and fountains and benches to sit and take it all in. The area […]
It’s June: Tulips are out, roses are in. Schenectady’s Central Park Rose Garden is truly a gem. There are so many different variations of roses; they are fragrant, huge, and beautiful. This is a great place to stroll around, take some pictures, and slow down. Take time to smell the […]
All of this rain is a good thing, I promise. April showers bring May flowers. April showers allow us to not feel guilty about not being outside in the sun, and to get some work done in the house. April showers make waterfalls more spectacular… If you want to see […]