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The Local Flavor Cafe + Peebles Island

I love walking around the Empire State Plaza farmer’s market on a sunny afternoon and seeing what local vendors have to offer. I tried a really great sample from The Local Flavor Café and asked if they had a storefront. … Continue reading

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White Water Rafting + Hadley Mountain

I had such a fantastic time white water rafting with Adirondack River Outfitters. I purchased a Groupon for two people which included the rafting, a light lunch, and a bbq dinner. We spent four hours with a great tour guide … Continue reading

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Bear Swamp Preserve

I took a hike through Bear Swamp Preserve in Westerlo today and saw all sorts of interesting sights. The two mile yellow trail loops you around the swamp itself, and the trails are a bit swampy themselves in certain areas. … Continue reading

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Professor Java’s and the Crossings

It was Sunday evening and I had just left the USS Slater after a long fun day of tours! I needed sustenance and a caffeine kick if I was going to make it through the evening instead of just sleeping through it. … Continue reading

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Maine: Portland, Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor, Ogunquit

Maine was such an amazing adventure, so very worthy of a trip. Our plan was to visit Acadia National Park, a fair distance of seven hours from Albany. To break up the trip we stopped in Portland for lunch, the … Continue reading

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Sculpture park and hiking in Austerlitz

I’m a sucker for a good sculpture park. The Circle Museum in Austerlitz has some pretty interesting work strewn about in a gorgeous country setting. Some are very abstract containing everything but the kitchen sink, some are more realistic and … Continue reading

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Camping Trip: Ausable Chasm, Copperas Pond, Lake Placid, and Lake Champlain

Camping does all sorts of good for the soul. It is so essential to leave the city and disconnect every once in a while, if only for a weekend. I’m not saying you have to go backcountry and trek miles … Continue reading

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Norman’s Kill Farm

When you’re on Delaware Ave heading towards Delmar, maybe heading towards Jim’s Tastee Freeze, right before you cross the bridge you may have noticed a little green sign that says Normanskill Farm. I turned down there one day, and found … Continue reading

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Head West for: Fort Stanwix, Utica Zoo, Crazy Otto’s Diner, Eerie Canal Cruise, and Moccasin Kill Sanctuary

After a week of rainy cloudy days I decided to spend a solid 12 hours out and about yesterday. At 8 AM we set out to Rome to visit Fort Stanwix, a beautifully maintained national monument. There is rich history … Continue reading

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Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary

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 … Continue reading

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