Hiking the Fabulous Mongaup River Trail in Orange County, NY
I’ve done a lot of fabulous hikes in New York, and if you’re looking for a relatively easy hike that’s both beautiful and has some historical interest, the Mongaup River …
Outdoors in the Catskills
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Best Way to Hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills
There many incredibly impressive waterfalls in New York, but few can compare with the beauty and grandeur of Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. Kaaterskill Falls is 260 feet in height, …