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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

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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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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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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

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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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Saratoga Monument and Victory Woods

One of the most memorable hikes I took this summer was a simple stroll through Victory Woods behind the Saratoga Monument [Intersection of Broad Street and Burgoyne Road, Schuylerville – head west on Burgoyne and park in the lot, you … Continue reading

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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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Best of New Hampshire: Mount Monadnock

Mount Monadnock [116 Poole Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452] claims to be the third most hiked mountain in the world. Upon hearing that I wondered, what is so special about this mountain? I had to see for myself. On a perfectly … Continue reading

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Best of New Hampshire: Andres Institute of Art

The integration of art and nature, nothing is more delightful than an outdoor sculpture park! Andres Institute of Art [98 NH-13, Brookline, NH 03033] is the largest outdoor sculpture park in New England, and it is free to visit. There … Continue reading

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Best of Thousand Islands: Wellesley Island State Park

Large, lush, and full of life, a hike at Wellesley Island State Park [44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview, NY 13640] should definitely be on your list of things to do. You might even consider camping here, it’s the largest site … Continue reading

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