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New Paltz

I really like New Paltz. There are great options for hiking, eating, and it’s got a generally kitschy vibe. If I lived closer I might be there every weekend!   1st Trip: My first visit was last summer. We started … Continue reading

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Road Trip to: DC, MD, WV, & PA

Had a phenomenal Memorial Day weekend road trip through DC, MD, WV, and PA! Here is the breakdown, day by day:   Saturday Day 1, D.C.: We left Long Island at 7am (drove from Albany the night before to family … Continue reading

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Stewart Preserve

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 … Continue reading

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Hannacroix Ravine

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 … Continue reading

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Holt Preserve

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 … Continue reading

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Limestone Rise Conservancy and Wolf Creek Preserve

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 … Continue reading

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Deer Mountain Nature Trail

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 … Continue reading

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