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 …
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Sampling the Tasty Beers at Fort Orange Brewing in Albany
When I travel around New York, I’m always on the lookout for great places to grab a craft beer. So, on a recent trip to Albany, I decided to try …
Hiking Through Ushers Road State Forest in Saratoga County
When I’m traveling in New York, I always look for spots to go for a quick hike. While traveling through Saratoga County, I found one such spot: Ushers Road State …
How to Get to Dionondahowa Falls in Washington County, New York
When I’m traveling, I love finding easy-to-reach waterfalls. I always find that these are great spots to hop out quickly while I’m traveling and stretch my legs while enjoying a …
Exploring the Revolutionary War Era at the Saratoga National Historical Park
While it’s not as well known as some of the other sites from the Revolutionary War, the Saratoga Battlefield near Stillwater, New York, is among the most important sites from …
How to Get to Barberville Falls in Rensselaer County
There are a lot of spectacular waterfalls near Albany including spots like Cohoes Falls and Plotter Kill Preserve. Another to add to that list is Barberville Falls in Rensselaer County, …
Exploring the Waterfalls at Plotter Kill Preserve in Rotterdam, New York
New York is home to many gorges filled with amazing waterfalls. While most of these tend to be in the Finger Lakes and the western half of the state, there …
Stump City Brewing: Very Unique Brews in Rural Fulton County, NY
New York’s cities are filled with many great breweries. However, when you’re traveling through a rural area of the state, it’s often to find a craft brewery to try. Fortunately, …
Cohoes Falls: The Niagara Falls of Eastern New York
While Niagara Falls in northwestern New York gets a lot of much-deserved attention, there is another waterfall in eastern New York that is nearly as impressive: Cohoes Falls. Located along …