How to Get to Horseshoe Mine Falls in Ulster County
I’ve visited hundreds, if not thousands, of waterfalls during my explorations of New York, Pennsylvania, and more than 30 countries around the world. But I’ve never come across another waterfall …
Jim Cheney
Hiking Through the Incredibly Unique Albany Pine Bush Preserve
When I’m traveling, I always love finding unique landscapes to explore. So, on a recent trip to the Capital Region, I was excited to check out the Albany Pine Bush …
Checking Out the Amazing Views from the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie
I love when communities find new uses for spots that have been long abandoned by industry, and the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie is just that. The Walkway Over …
Visiting Valcour Brewing Company in Plattsburgh’s Historic Old Stone Barracks
Two of my favorite things to do when I’m traveling is to visit historic sites and to visit craft breweries. So, when I can combine the two together, I always …
Hiking the Cathedral Pines Trail in the Adirondacks
I’ve done many great hikes in New York, but I don’t think that I’ve ever hiked an official trail that was shorter than the Cathedral Pines Trail in the Adirondacks. …
How to Get to Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, New York
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is one of the most beautiful places to explore in the Catskills. And, in this incredible park, one of the best (and easiest) spots to visit …
The George Eastman Museum in Rochester: A Must Visit for Every Lover of Photography and History
While you may not have heard of George Eastman, I can almost guarantee that you’ve heard of the company that he started in Rochester, New York: the Eastman Kodak Company. …
Visiting the Fascinating Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site in Buffalo
I always love finding little-known history when I’m traveling, and one such spot I had a chance to visit was the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo. While …
Visiting the World’s Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York
Even young children know that traffic lights have red, yellow, and green going from top to bottom. However, did you know that there is an upside-down traffic light in Syracuse …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Washington County, New York
Washington County, which is located northeast of Albany in New York’s Capital Region, is home to four historic covered bridges, more than just about any other county in the state. …