13 Beautiful Waterfalls Near Albany, NY
During my travels around the state, I’ve had a chance to check out many fabulous waterfalls near Albany, NY. While this part of the state isn’t as well-known for waterfalls …
Outdoors in the Capital Region
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 …
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 …
Hiking to the Spouters and Mineral Springs on the Geyser Trail in Saratoga Spa State Park
New York is home to many incredible and unique landscapes, and one such spot is Saratoga Spa State Park. Saratoga Spa State Park is located in Saratoga County, New York, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …