Exploring the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in the Hudson Valley
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 …
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Touring the Stony Point Battlefield in Rockland County, NY
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 …
Is It Worth Attending the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in the Hudson Valley?
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 …
Visiting the Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis on the Line between NY, PA, and NJ
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. …
Checking Out the Amazing Views from the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie
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 …
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 …
How to Get to Stuyvesant Falls in Columbia County, New York
When I’m traveling, I always love finding roadside waterfalls in New York to visit. One such spot is Stuyvesant Falls in Columbia County. I actually stumbled upon Stuyvesant Falls totally …
Hiking in Buttermilk Falls Park in Nyack, New York
Nyack, New York might be best known as the home of the Palisades Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the country. However, less than a mile from this …
Yonkers Brewing Company: Delicious Beers Near New York City
Located in the southwestern corner of Westchester County, just north of the Bronx, is Yonkers, the fourth largest city in New York state. However, while many smaller cities are home …