Hiking to Little Stony Point in Cold Spring, NY
There are many fabulous hikes in the Hudson Valley, but few offer as great a combination of ease and natural beauty as Little Stony Point. Little Stony Point is a …
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10 Great Things to do in New York in July
Now that summer is here and the kids are out of school, there are a lot of great things to do in New York in July. Whether you are looking …
Visiting the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse, NY
New York has a rich Native American history, and while I’ve already visited some great spots that tell this history, I was excited when I had a chance to visit …
Touring Kykuit: A Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, New York
The Hudson Valley is home to some of the country’s most incredible Gilded Age mansions, and one of the best to tour is Kykuit near Sleepy Hollow, New York. Kykuit …
10 Great Things to Do in New York in June
Now that summer is here (at least unofficially), kids are getting out of school, and the weather is warming up, there are a ton of fantastic things to do in …
Checking Out the National Soaring Museum Near Elmira
I’ve been to some great vintage aircraft museums in New York, but the National Soaring Museum near Elmira is the only one I’ve ever visited that’s dedicated to motorless flight. …
How to Get to Dover Stone Church in Dutchess County, NY
I’ve visited many incredible outdoor spots in the Hudson Valley, but few have left me in as much awe as Dover Stone Church in Dutchess County. Despite its name, Dover …
Family Fun at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY
Over my many visits to Ithaca, I frequently drove past the Sciencenter, but for various reasons, my family and I had never had a chance to check it out until …
9 Great Things to Do in New York in May
Now that Spring is in full force and the weather is warming, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming, it’s a perfect time to travel around New York. …
Hiking the Fabulous Mongaup River Trail in Orange County, NY
I’ve done a lot of fabulous hikes in New York, and if you’re looking for a relatively easy hike that’s both beautiful and has some historical interest, the Mongaup River …