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CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve

The wind blew the leaves from the towering trees to line the paths to the steep rock tunnel. A Facebook reader shared the following in relation to the above photo – “This looks like a frame in a fairytale where bunnies -birds- little mice all run around and play together 💜” loved that sentiment 🙂Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Washington- Steep Rock Preserve”

NY-Hudson Valley-Irvington- The Octagon House

There are only so many (about 100) Octagon houses in the United States so I figured it was worth a visit. The house was built in 1860 and the top rebuilt by the new owners. The home is painstakingly maintained to its original design and decor. It was part of a haunted movie and theContinue reading “NY-Hudson Valley-Irvington- The Octagon House”

NY: Hudson Valley- Tarrytown- Mario Cuomo Bridge

Formerly the Tappan Zee Bridge, the new Mario Cuomo bridge is the longest bridge in New York State spanning three miles. It is not only for vehicular traffic but is also a pedestrian bridge with a bike lane. Notwithstanding the name is currently politically charged, it offers reminders to reflect on impactful or celebratory momentsContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Tarrytown- Mario Cuomo Bridge”

CT: Fairfield County- Sasco Hill Beach (Sunset)

An exceptional weather day for mid October in Connecticut at 79 degrees! The sunset was stunning through a lengthy and beautiful afterglow finish. My favorite venues are those with objects to use together with the sun’s set. Tonight I had a paddler and families. I had trees and the lifeguard stand. Sasco beach in FairfieldContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Sasco Hill Beach (Sunset)”

CT: Fairfield County-Cove Island Park (Sunrise)

A great thing about the Fall is sunrise occurs at a more manageable hour for me. But . . . I live about 1/2 hour from the shore. I have my first meeting at 8am I’m not quite sure if the sun will appear through the morning clouds. But . . . The clouds mayContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Cove Island Park (Sunrise)”

NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville- Deer Mountain Inn

Beautiful environment, some history, clearly loved by the owners and staff and farm to table food. I very much enjoyed walking around the property before the meal. Once inside I took a peek in each room that was so elegantly decorated. The freshly made sourdough bread with accompaniments was delicious. The wines were carefully selectedContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville- Deer Mountain Inn”

NY: Greene County- Pratt Rock

When you review what to do in the Northern Catskills, Pratt’s Rock is one of the sites you might find. Located in Prattsville, the rock has stone carvings commissioned by Pratt himself to represent his life. It’s a short steepish hike about 1/4 mile to the rock. It is easy to get too since theContinue reading “NY: Greene County- Pratt Rock”

NY: Greene County- Windham

About 1/2 hour away from Hunter mountain is the town of Windham. The drive up itself offered beautiful photo ops on this October Fall day. I was often asked where the picture of the first house was taken and learned from a Facebook reader it’s at Route 23 & VanAken Rd., Grand Gorge. I woundContinue reading “NY: Greene County- Windham”

NY: Delaware County- Stamford- Mt Utsayantha

Per their website, Located just outside of the Catskill Forest Preserve is the 3214 foot Mount Utsayantha and it’s popular fire tower. It is located just southeast of the village of Stamford in Delaware County After a couple of days of hiking about 12 miles an overlook to a fire tower with a driveable roadContinue reading “NY: Delaware County- Stamford- Mt Utsayantha”

NY: Catskills- Greene County-Hunter Mountain

Per the Catskills website, “Capping out at 4,040 feet, the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower is one of the Catskills’ most challenging treks and the most difficult of the five fire tower hikes.” Fortunately there’s also the option of closing your eyes for an 11 minute Skylift ride ($15 for a round trip as of OctContinue reading “NY: Catskills- Greene County-Hunter Mountain”