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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
Tag Archives: winter
A trip to South Carolina & Georgia
March is probably my least favorite month in New York. Cold and snow are expected in December, January, February. By March, we’re over the hump of winter and you let your guard down when you get a few warm spring … Continue reading
Posted in Georgia, South Carolina
Tagged airbnb, albany, america, atlanta, charleston, columbia, georgia, kazoo, national park, road trip, savannah, south carolina, southeast, spring, travel, winter
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Mine Kill State Park, Schoharie Hike
This winter in New York has been a hikers delight! Even without spikes I have been able to enjoy some incredible trails, and recently visited Mine Kill State Park [161 Mine Kill Rd, North Blenheim, NY 12131]. An adventure begins … Continue reading
Posted in Schoharie County
Tagged bald eagle, blenheim, hike, mine kill, mine kill creek, mine kill falls, mine kill state park, nature, new york, schoharie, state park, trail, waterfall, winter, woods
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Stissing Mountain, Taconic Hike
Whether you’re a new hiker looking to challenge yourself with a starter mountain, an experienced hiker looking to take a quick jaunt up, or just plain fire tower crazy – Stissing Mountain [Route 82 and Lake Road, Pine Plains – … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley
Tagged all that is gold does not glitter, apple picking, autumn, buck, cider donut, day trip, deer, elevation, fall, fire tower, golden harvest farm, hike, hudson valley, lord of the rings, lotr, mile, mountain, nature, not all who wander are lost, october, pine plains, pond, red tail hawk, stissing, stissing mountain, swan, taconic, taconic mountain, thompsons pond, thompsons pond nature preserve, thompsons pond preserve, tolkien, trails, view, vista, winter
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Schiffendecker Farm Preserve, Glemont Hike
It is such a treat to discover local preserves. Little treasures close enough, small enough, that you can you can run to after work for some nature therapy. Schiffendecker Farm Preserve [Bender Lane, Glenmont, NY 12077] is one of those … Continue reading
Posted in Bethlehem, Glenmont
Tagged [artial view, bethlehem, color, creek, foliage, foot print, glenmont, hike, local, loop, mile, nature, preserve, Schiffendecker, Schiffendecker Farm, Schiffendecker Farm Preserve, solo hike, spider, tracking, trail, trail map, view, winter, winter berries, woodpecker, woods
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Cathedral Rock, Sedona Hike
Supposedly an ‘energy vortex’ of spirituality. Supposedly one of the most photographed spots in Arizona. Supposedly an easy hike. You can suppose a lot of things about Cathedral Rock [Try the intersection of Route 179 and Back O Beyond Rd … Continue reading
Posted in Sedona
Tagged america the beautiful, arizona, aura, az, back o beyond, cathedral, cathedral rock, elevation, energy, energy vortex, hike, nature, november, photograph, rock climb, rock scramble, saddle, scramble, sedona, snow, spire, spiritual, trail, travel, vibe, view, vista, vortex, winter
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Duanesburg Hike: Featherstonhaugh State Forest
In just a few weeks almost all of the snow is melted in the Capital Region and it looks as though spring is finally here. Two and a half short weeks ago I was hiking in freezing temperatures and a … Continue reading
Posted in Schenectady County
Tagged creek, fishing, forest, Fun, hiking, hunting, nature, schenectady, schenectady county forest, snow, snowmobiling, trail, winter
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Saratoga Farmer’s Market
I love the feel of a good farmers market. The Troy Farmer’s Market is my favorite in the Capital Region and it is probably the only thing I like better in winter than in summer! Sure it’s great to be … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs
Tagged cheesecake, cheesecake in a jar, chowder fest, coffee, farmers market, fresh produce, honey, lincoln bath, lincoln baths, local, mushroom, mushrooms, saratoga, Saratoga Farmers Market, saratoga spa state park, saratoga springs, shroom tea, shrooms, spa state park, state park, troy, troy farmers market, winter
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Winter Fun: Tubby Tubes, Dog Sled Rides, and the Saranac Winter Carinval
It’s been a rough snowy few weeks and a seriously cold winter so far, but hey, we live in New York! It’s to be expected. So if you can’t beat um, join um! This weekend might be great to head … Continue reading
Posted in Adirondacks
Tagged cold, dog sled, dog sled ride, dog sledding, dogs, hiking, lake luzurne, Lake Placid, mirror lake, nature, saranac lake, saranac lake winter carnival, saranac winter carnival, snow, snow tubing, trails, tubby tubes, tubing, winter, winter carnival, winter fun
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Albany’s Taiwan Noodle
Such a yummy dinner here, so close to home! Just on Central Ave in Albany with a great little parking lot to get off the main drag (218 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206). This place has been on my list … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged albany, baked rice, beef noodle soup, broth, bubble tea, central ave, cheap eats, chicken cutlet, chinese, chinese food, coconut, dumpling, mango, noodle, savory, soup, soup dumpling, taiwan, Taiwan Noodle, tea, tender, warm, winter, wonton soup
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