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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
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Pratt Falls County Park, Central New York
Pratt Falls County Park, Central New York Waterfalls are always worth a stop. On our way to Syracuse we pulled off to visit Pratt Falls County Park [7671 Pratt’s Falls Rd, Manlius, NY]. As you’re driving in make sure you … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged autumn, central new york, cny, fall, hike, manlius, nature, Pratt Falls County Park, road trip, trail, travel, watefall
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Chittenango Falls State Park, Central New York
A stunning gem with mighty views, Chittenango Falls State Park [2300 Rathbun Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035] was a highlight on our road trip through Central New York. This park has the highest rate of return for the smallest amount of effort! … Continue reading
Posted in Central and Western NY
Tagged accessible, cazenovia, central new york, Chittenango, Chittenango Falls, Chittenango Falls State Park, cny, Fun, gorge trail, hike, loop, nature, nature walk, new york, peaceful, road trip, state park, trails, travel, tunnel, view, vista, waterfall, wedding
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Central New York Hiking: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Migratory season is upon us and I wish I were flying south with the birds to warmer weather too. For the moment I have to settle on watching the birds travel, what a journey they have. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge … Continue reading
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Tagged bald eagle, binoculars, bird blind, bird watching, birding, calm, cayuga lake, central new york, chipmunk, cny, coot, dragonfly, duck, eagle, esker brook, fall, goose, great blue heron, gull, hawk, hike, lagoon, layover, marsh, migratory season, montezuma, montezuma national wildlife refuge, National Wildlife Refuge, nature, observation tower, peaceful, piper, plower, roadtrip, seneca falls, serene, snake, south spring pool, swallow, syracuse, trail, trail map, trails, travel, vulture, waterfowl, wildflower, wildlife, wildlife drive, Wildlife Refuge, woods
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Best of Syracuse: Onondaga Lake Park
Known as the ‘Central Park of Central New York,’ Onondaga Lake Park [106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088] has got a lot going on. Just minutes from downtown Syracuse dense streets give way to green grass and an expansive lake. … Continue reading
Posted in Syracuse
Tagged bike, bird watching, birding, boat, boating, bocce, central new york, cny, cuse, dog park, exercise, fishing, green heron, hike, inline skating, lake, lake view, liverpool, new york, onondaga, onondaga lake, onondaga lake park, owl, playground, salt museum, shuffleboard, skating, swan, syracuse, trails, travel, volleyball, wegmans
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Best of Syracuse: Onondaga Creekwalk
History, art, architecture, and nature all blended into an out of the ordinary hike in an urban setting…The Onondaga Creekwalk [Armory Square Trailhead 310 W Jefferson St. Syracuse, NY] was a great way to explore the city of Syracuse as … Continue reading
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Tagged abandoned, architecture, armory square, art, creek walk, Fun, hike, history, inner harbor, loch west monster, national grid buildling, nature, niagara mohawk, onondaga, onondaga creek walk, onondaga lake, syracuse, trails, travel, urban exploration, urban hike
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Adirondack Hike: Cat and Thomas Mountains
It is the perfect time to head to the Adirondacks and see the foliage, but this hike is gorgeous in any season. Cat and Thomas Mountains [761 Valley Woods Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814] is just over an hour north of … Continue reading
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Tagged adirondacks, adks, autumn, bolton, bolton landing, cat and thomas, cat and thomas mountains, chipmunk, fall, foliage, hike, lake george, mountain, mushroom, nature, snake, toad, trails, views, vista
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Hudson Valley Hike: Constitution Marsh
Sometimes you’re not looking to climb mountains, run marathons, or swim the English Channel. Sometimes you just want to take a gorgeous walk through the woods and then stroll on a boardwalk over a marsh surrounded by mountains. If that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley
Tagged audubon, birding, bridge, constitution marsh, Fun, garrison, grasshopper, hike, hudson river, hudson valley, indian brook falls, marsh, mountain, nature, new york, tidal, trails, views, waterfall
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Hudson Valley Hike: Breakneck Ridge
Intense rock scrambling, killer views, and a foreboding name: Breakneck Ridge [Intersection of Fair St & Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY – follow 9D and parking will be after the tunnel]. This is a mighty popular trail, and for good … Continue reading
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Tagged breakneck, breakneck ridge, cold spring, elevation, Fun, hike, hudson river, hudson valley, island, loop, nature, new york, overlook, pollepel island, rock scramble, scramble, trails, view, vista, woods
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Hudson Valley Hike: Anthony’s Nose
Did you know New York has little lizards with electric blue tails? I surely didn’t until I hiked Anthony’s Nose [Intersection of Route 9D & Route 6/Route 202, Cortlandt Manor, NY – Parking on Route 6]. This is a popular … Continue reading
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Tagged anthony's nose, bear mountain, bear mountain bridge, beetle, camp smith trail, Cortlandt Manor, cricket, five-lined skink, hike, hudson, hudson river, hudson valley, lizard, nature, new york, skink, trail, trail head, views, vista, vulture
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Berkshires Hike: The Cascade Trail
Driving down the street of a residential area and ‘you’ve reached your destination,’ did you make a mistake? No, you haven’t, and you’re not trespassing – you’ve reached the trailhead to the Cascade Trail [182 Marion Ave, North Adams – … Continue reading
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Tagged berkshires, cascade trail, day trip, Fun, hike, mushroom, nature, nature walk, north adams, road trip, trails, travel, waterfall, wildflower, woods
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