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 …
Outdoors
Hiking to Rensselaerville Falls in Huyck Preserve in Albany County
Located in the southwestern corner of Albany County, New York, you’ll find one of the region’s most beautiful spots: Rensselaerville Falls in the E.N. Huyck Preserve. The E.N. Huyck Preserve …
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 …
Hiking Through the Incredibly Unique Albany Pine Bush Preserve
When I’m traveling, I always love finding unique landscapes to explore. So, on a recent trip to the Capital Region, I was excited to check out the Albany Pine Bush …
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 …
Hiking the Cathedral Pines Trail in the Adirondacks
I’ve done many great hikes in New York, but I don’t think that I’ve ever hiked an official trail that was shorter than the Cathedral Pines Trail in the Adirondacks. …
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 …
Visiting the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in Erie County
There are many incredible things to do in Buffalo, New York. However, if you want to see plants that can’t be found naturally in the outdoors in western New York, …