Hiking Through the Hannacroix Creek Preserve in Greene County, NY
While New York is home to many towering waterfalls, some of my personal favorites to visit are the smaller ones that have a lot of unique character. The waterfall in …
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Hiking to the Ruins and Incredible Vista at Franny Reese State Park
Located on a bluff high above the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York, you’ll find the fabulous Franny Reese State Park. Franny Reese State Park first opened to the public …
Visiting the Unique Fort Delaware Museum in Sullivan County, NY
New York is filled with many historic forts that tell the story of America’s past (including spots like Fort Niagara and Fort Stanwix). However, there’s no fort in New York …
Exploring Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park in the Catskills
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you probably know that I’m a big fan of New York’s covered bridges. However, I also love finding other types of …
Exploring the Abandoned Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY
I’m always on the lookout for strange and unique spots to visit in my travels around New York, so when I heard about the Widow Jane Mine, it quickly moved …
Hiking the Lake Minnewaska Trail at Minnewaska State Park Preserve
I’ve hiked around many lakes in my life, but only a very few can compare to the incredible beauty of Lake Minnewaska in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Catskills. …
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 …
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 …
Old Catskill Game Farm: What It’s Like to Explore and Stay the Night at this Abandoned Zoo
The Old Catskill Game Farm was a spot I heard about even before I started writing about things to do in New York. And, as someone who loves legally exploring …
Visiting Hamden Covered Bridge in Delaware County, New York
Located deep in the Catskills, you’ll find one of the most beautiful covered bridges in New York: Hamden Covered Bridge. Hamden Covered Bridge is located just off of Route 10 …