I visited Stewart Preserve in nearby Averill Park this past Wednesday. Surprise, surprise, no cars in the lot! It was a short well marked two-mile hike through the woods, which were only a bit muddy in certain areas. The views on the trails themselves were not so remarkable, but abundant […]
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A trip to Hudson is a great little getaway, a scenic trip less than an hour away. A visit to Olana can make you forget the world you’re leaving behind. The grounds are beautiful abundant in nature, and free to wander if you just want to take a hike on the […]
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 […]
Ever been to Schoharie County? I feel like a lot of people from Albany haven’t, but they’re missing out. My ideal daytrip would begin in Sharon Springs and include breakfast at the American Hotel. I had their delicious and unique corncakes, and enjoyed eating them in a beautiful and historic […]
Had a lovely time visiting the Hannacroix Ravine yesterday, it was a perfect hike in just the right weather. Just take Delaware down into Clarksville, and it’s a just under 2 miles into Cass Hill Road, so close to Albany. Like so many other days, we were the only car in […]
This past weekend was my first trip to Montreal, and it was fantastic! There was all sorts of feed and fun in the city, so I’ll go day by day and share it with you. Friday, Day 1: Took the greyhound from Albany to Montreal, quick and pleasant ride, though […]
Had a lot of fun hiking and exploring Holt Preserve the other day. We encountered many different spring elements such as light rain, sun, clouds, wind, cold, and warmth all within just a few minutes of each other, it was interesting. The preserve has lots of different trail loops which […]
Another overcast day and some raindrops aren’t going to keep me inside, visited the Limestone Rise Conservancy and Wolf Creek Preserve this weekend. Although they were close in proximity, the two places couldn’t be more different! Limestone Rise Conservancy does not have a parking lot, you must park on the side […]
Thankful for clear skies this afternoon, took a ride out to Deer Mountain Nature Trail in Ravena. Once again we found an empty parking lot, and happily hiked into to our private preserve for the afternoon. The trail is well marked and has sporadic signs about the nature you encounter, for […]
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 […]
Birds songs, turkey, whitetail deer, wild flowers, and waterfalls; the makings of a lovely spring hike. It was gorgeous out today, so I wanted to get my guy into nature after he got out of work. We’ve been on a kick trying new places to hike lately, and went to […]
Keleher Preserve aka Wolf Hill was an absolutely wonderful hike. We were the only people in the preserve today, and we didn’t mind the peace and quiet. The preserve is tucked away in the back roads of Berne you feel like you’re in another world, but in reality so close […]
I have a strong affinity for the Pine Bush Preserves. It is very odd to be hiking through sand, with pine bushes, and seeing many sections of the land charred from an ecosystem that requires fire. It is a unique place, and I dig that. It is easy to lose […]
Hiking is one of my favorite activities, and I’m always on the lookout for a new place to do it. Today in between the raindrops I went to Bennett Hill. Drive down Delaware Ave out into the country, Clarksville, and it isn’t far from there. Down a winding road past […]