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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: woodpecker
Mount Guardian, Woodstock Hike
So close to the bustling town of Woodstock, but so far away. Follow the quiet country roads passed the interesting historical signs and beautiful homes. Mount Guardian [Byrdcliffe Theater Parking, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock NY] is a hike just … Continue reading
Posted in Woodstock
Tagged ashokan reservoir, bird watching, birding, bushwhacking, byrdcliffe, byrdcliffe theater, elevation, hike, history, lichen, mount guardian, mountain, mountain hiking, nature, summit, switchback, trails, woodpecker, woodstock
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia
Philly is full of surprises. My mom and I went for an early morning hike, despite drizzly conditions it was remarkably warm on and pleasant at the end of December. Our destination was John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge [8601 Lindbergh … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
Tagged atlantic flyway, bald eagle, bird watching, birder, birding, birds of prey, cardinal, great blue heron, heron, hike, john heinz national wildlife refuge, National Wildlife Refuge, nature, pennsylvania, philadelphia, philly, road trip, trail map, trails, Wildlife Refuge, woodpecker, wren
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Newtonville Park, Latham Hike
Do you shop at Fresh Market? Are you going for a bite to eat in Latham? Maybe you’re a student at Siena College. Maybe none of these things apply to you, I just generally like to clump activities located near … Continue reading
Posted in Latham
Tagged Colonie, discover, explore, fresh air, fresh market, gazebo, hike, latham, loop, loudonville, nature, newtonville, Newtonville Park, Newtonville Park and environmental center, park, pond, robin, siena, siena college, trail, wetland, woodpecker
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Tivoli Lake Nature Preserve, Albany Hikes
Albany has New York’s second largest urban nature preserve, an impressive fact, but it seems to be abandoned. Abandoned by the city, who ignores its potential. Abandoned by the people, who are concerned for their safety in the Arbor Hill … Continue reading
Posted in Albany
Tagged abandoned, albany, amtrak, arbor hill, bird watching, birding, explore, frisbee, hike, lake, nature preserve, nuthatch, park, preserve, tivoli, tivoli lake, tivoli lake nature preserve, tivoli lake preserve, urban, urban nature preserve, woodpecker, woods
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Henry Hudson Park, Selkirk
The Hudson River gets a bad rap. It’s understandable that people would want to stay away from it because of the heavy pollution…but even though the river has had a hard few centuries, it still manages to maintain life and … Continue reading
Posted in Bethlehem
Tagged albany, bald eagle, bird watching, birder, birding, blue heron, eagle, fishing, fishing spot, great blue heron, henry hudson, heron, hudson, hudson river, osprey, park, picnic, pileated, pileated woodpecker, play ball, read a book, walk the dog, woodpecker
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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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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
Posted in Saratoga County
Tagged american revolution, bird watching, birding, blackberry, burgoyne, forage, fox, hiking, history, nature, pileated, pileated woodpecker, red fox, saratoga, saratoga monument, schuylerville, swamp, trails, tree fall in the woods, victory woods, wildflower, wildlife, woodpecker, woods
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Hike, swim, and more at Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park [1498 Route 301 Carmel, NY 10512] is a beautifully scenic park in the Taconic region which offers a whole lot of fun in the recreation department. In the summer time the lake is refreshing to … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley
Tagged Appalachian Trail, bird watch, birding, boat rental, camp, camping, carmel, clarence Fahnestock memorial State Park, empire pass, Fahnestock State Park, fishing, frog, hike, ice fishing, lake, nature, new york, snow shoeing, state park, swim, swimming, taconic, taconic region, trail, woodpecker, x-country skiing
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Best of Budapest Parks: Janos Hill
Budapest is a dense city, especially on the Pest side of town. Even though I was only in the city for a handful of days, my soul still yearned to get off the streets and into the woods. Thankfully there … Continue reading
Posted in Hungary
Tagged bird watching, birding, Budapest, chairlift, forest, gondola, hike, Hungary, janos hill, janoshegy, libego, nature, trails, views, vista, woodpecker
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Greenwich CT Hikes: Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary
Its name doesn’t lie; Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary is positively bursting with wildflowers! Greenwich, Connecticut is just a stone throw away from the Westchester, New York border and makes for a delightful little day trip. You can find a really wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut
Tagged bird watching, birding, connecticut, Fairchild, Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary, flowers, Fun, greenwich, hiking, meadow, nature, sanctuary, trails, tree swallow, trout lily, violet, waterfall, westchester, wetlands, wild flowers, wildflower, wood anemone, woodpecker, woods
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