Jolly Fun at Capital Holiday Lights in Albany
New York’s Capital Region is magical during the holiday season, and one of my favorite places to visit to get some festive cheer is Capital Holiday Lights in Albany. Capital …
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Experiencing the Festive Jungle Bells Holiday Lights Display at Animal Adventure Park Near Binghamton
I first visited Animal Adventure Park near Binghamton in 2019, and it has been one of my favorite zoos in New York since then. So, when I heard about their …
Lights on the Lake: Festive Christmas Fun in Syracuse
During the holiday season, one of my favorite things to do is to visit drive-through light displays. So, when I learned that there was a great drive-through light display in …
10 Can’t-Miss Waterfalls in New York
There are hundreds, if not thousands of waterfalls in New York, and you’ll find them in nearly every region of the state. During my travels around the state, I’ve visited …
How to Get to the Wilmington Flume and Flume Falls Near Lake Placid
There is a lot of beauty to be found along Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington New York in the Adirondacks. However, one of the most beautiful spots is …
Hiking the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park Near Albany
Located only a few miles west of downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best state parks in the Capital Region: John Boyd Thacher State Park. And, this park is …
Touring Olana State Historic Site: The Home of Artist Frederic Church
While his popularity has waned somewhat in the 21st century, there were few 19th-century American painters that were more well known than Frederic Church. And, wanting to learn more about …
Exploring the Abandoned Bannerman Castle on an Island in the Hudson River
If you’ve ever stood along the Hudson River near Newburgh, Beacon, or Cornwall-on-Hudson and looked out over the river, it’s likely that you couldn’t help but notice the abandoned castle …
Hiking the Fabulous Owen D. Young Nature Trail in Herkimer County
New York is filled with many towering waterfalls and incredibly impressive trails, but sometimes I enjoy the small and intimate spots just as much. One such spot that I quite …
How to Get to Newfield Covered Bridge Near Ithaca, New York
While I typically visit the Ithaca area to check out its many great waterfalls, I’m always on the lookout for other special places to check out. One such spot is …