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View the Stars at Hirsch Observatory in Troy

The night sky is so mysterious, so romantic, and so educational. If you’ve ever looked up at the stars and wondered what’s beyond… Hirsch Observatory [Inside RPI’s Campus in Troy on College Ave – the lot with the gate open … Continue reading

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Daytrip to Millerton, NY

Just an hour outside of Albany lays the quaint little Millerton, NY right on the border of Connecticut.  Millerton is full of kitsch and well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy tea. Our first stop in the town found … Continue reading

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Saratoga Winery

On a chilly Sunday afternoon there was no lovelier place than a sunny window seat looking out at the patio in the Saratoga Winery [462 Route 29 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] dreaming of warmer days. In this spacious winery everything around … Continue reading

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A few hours in Phoenix: Piestewa/Squaw Peak, Chino Bandido & Last Chance

Tucson is centrally located within a few hours of many interesting cities. To choose between Bisbee, Nogales, and Phoenix was difficult, but I am happy with the outcome and enjoyed my time in Arizona’s capital city. The journey took us … Continue reading

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Tucson: Meditate and Hike at Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove [8001 North Scenic Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743] is an off the beaten path spot that firstly hosts an all creeds chapel, a quaint brick structure quietly situated in the desert. Secondly Sanctuary Cove offers an awesome little meditative … Continue reading

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Road Trip from San Diego to Tucson

By car it takes just under six hours to make the trip from San Diego to Tucson. Six hours is quite a chunk of time, especially to spend driving on a relatively short vacation. Some people said that the trip … Continue reading

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San Diego: Sunset Cliffs

Sometimes, the name says it all. If you are the type to make time to watch the sunset, Sunset Cliffs [1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego this is just one number to use for a GPS, but there are many … Continue reading

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Hang with the Cats at Animal Kind in Hudson

Are you a crazy cat lady/person? I am pretty obsessed with my cat; she’s a sweet, inquisitive, and beautiful beast. I love other people’s cats, strange feral cats, and all of the cats I met at Animal Kind in Hudson … Continue reading

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Shmaltz Brewery

Breweries aren’t my normal spot to spend an afternoon, but I had a really fun time at Shmaltz in Clifton Park (6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065)! We parked in the lot and walked in a bit past noon on … Continue reading

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Ballston Spa Hike: Bog Meadow Nature Trail

We took our first hike of the year at Bog Meadow Nature Trail in Ballston Spa on new years day, a perfect way to start it off (gps intersection in Ballston Spa: Route 29/Lake ave and Weibel ave, continue on … Continue reading

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