One of my favorite off the beaten path day trips has to be around Grafton, a quiet 40 minutes northeast of Albany. I have no idea where to eat around here, so I always pack a picnic, but there are three really fun places to make a day out of. The […]
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I’ve been trying lots of new trails this season, some which are more appealing than others. Yesterday I hiked one I think I liked best so far! Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary, in Selkirk. Yet another preserve right in our backyard, without a car in the lot. So we wandered into a […]
Tonight is First Friday in Albany, which means a lot of stores, galleries, museums, and bars are holding special events. I love taking advantage of the free admission to the Albany Institute of History and Art (you can also come here for free with an Albany Public Library museum pass). […]
The New York State Museum is one of my favorite places. (Picture from the current ‘Weather’ exhibit) In the winter it is a warm refuge, and in the summer it is air-conditioned oasis. It is a fantastic place to bring a visiting friend, and also to catch any new exhibit […]