I’ve seen many incredible waterfalls in New York, but few have been as impressive as the waterfall on the Croton Gorge Dam. And, when you combine the beauty here with …
It’s likely you know West Point as the home of the United States Military Academy. However, this spot in Orange County, New York has a fascinating military history dating back …
Located in Newburgh, just a few miles west of the Hudson River, you’ll find one of the best destinations in New York for those that love motorcycles: the Motorcyclepedia Museum. …
There might be no better-known Halloween story than the “Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman was …
New York is home to many fascinating Revolutionary War battlefields, and one of the most unique, in my opinion, is the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site along the Hudson …
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, but unlike the Christmas season, there aren’t often many family-friendly activities that coincide with the holiday. So, when I …
I always love finding quirky sites when I’m traveling, so on a recent visit to Orange County, I made a point of stopping at the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis. …
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 …
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 …
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 …