Belinda

NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)

Had a nice paddle on the Esopus Creek in Saugerties. I launched at Saugerties Village Beach at 47 S Partition Street, NY. The creek is along side Esopus Bend Nature preserve. A very easy flat water paddle. There was also the ability to stop along the nature preserve along the way which provided a pathwayContinue reading “NY: Ulster County- Saugerties- Esopus Creek (Kayaking)”

Inspiration: A Natural Work of Art

An imperfect sunset resulted in a work of art. I’m grateful I paused. Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT, August 2021

MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Naumkeag Public Garden

The first time I drove past these gardens they were closed. I was happy to be able to pre-register and walk the grounds on this August evening in 2021. The estate and grounds were donated to allow the public to have an opportunity to enjoy what this wealthy family experienced many year’s ago. Below isContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Naumkeag Public Garden”

CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Lion’s Head (Hiking)

Lions King Revisited looking over the valley and apparently a portal to the beyond and the hike to get there. There’s a small dirt parking lot near the end of Bunker Hill road to start your walk. It starts out flat through a meadow with wildflowers about. I was surprised to find grapes as well.Continue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Salisbury- Lion’s Head (Hiking)”

MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood

Daniel Chester French was the sculptor of the famous Lincoln Memorial statue in Washington DC. How pleasantly surprised I was to find that they made a museum and art gallery of his former home in which there was another Lincoln statue of his displayed. The Lincoln Memorial is internationally famous and people come from farContinue reading “MA- Stockbridge- Chesterwood”

MA: Mt Washington- Bash Bish Falls

After a rainstorm, I chase waterfalls. I most enjoy waterfalls that continues down a meandering river I can follow along a long trail. I started from the NY side of the park. After a rainfall the trails are more lush and green. I am invited to pause at every intentionally placed bench to appreciate itsContinue reading “MA: Mt Washington- Bash Bish Falls”

Inspiration- Live like a Lion

My trainer said don’t live life like you’re running from a lion! Choose instead to strive to have the strength of a lion!

CT- Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center

There is a fee or membership required but if you live near by young or old it’s a great place for a walk. They have their farm, a pollinator garden, a museum with varying exhibits, nature’s playground for the kids and an accessible trail through the woods. Each visit offers me a different experience toContinue reading “CT- Fairfield County- Stamford Nature Center”

NY- Westchester- Katonah- Caramoor

Caramoor Center of Music & Art is delightful and a bit like a fairytale as you walk through the various destinations with sound soothing elements. There are various paths which have different offerings for each of your senses. The forests chime and the paths lightly rustle. The sunken garden offers a grass stage on whichContinue reading “NY- Westchester- Katonah- Caramoor”

NY-Catskills-Haines Falls-Artists Rock

North-South Campground, Catskills has a lot to offer! A hike to Ashley Falls, Artist Rock and Newman’s ledge is about 4 miles round trip. There’s also a little jaunt to Sunset Rock I have yet to experience. Artists Rock was aptly named for painters. From artists rock stop go on to Newman’s ledge! See relatedContinue reading “NY-Catskills-Haines Falls-Artists Rock”