I’m an early riser and wondered what to do before my scheduled breakfast. I had missed the origin of the days sunrise so decided to explore this public garden. From the moment I saw the sun peeking over the trees and the inviting pergola and pond I knew I made the right decision. At overContinue reading “NY: Catskills- Tannersville- Mountaintop Arboretum”
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NY- Catskills Region- North South Campground- Newman’s Ledge
I came to Tannersville for a bike tour which turned out to be a strenuous and serious bike race. I opted for a slower ride and ride into the North South campground in Haines Falls beside Tannersville. I found it’s also an area with several hikes to three overlooks. This blog is about Newman’s ledge.Continue reading “NY- Catskills Region- North South Campground- Newman’s Ledge”
NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville
The little town of Tannersville was a big win for me! What a rush! First it has a 2.7 mile bike path. It is a dirt and gravel road so better for a hybrid versus road bike but fun nonetheless. You can then return on route 23 through the town to a lovely variety ofContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Tannersville”
NY- Catskills Region- Ashokan Reservoir (Sunset)
I chase sunsets and love to go to see them in different places and find unique perspectives. In the Catskills I read to go to Ashokan reservoir and just stop your car. I stopped the car on the side of the road, climbed over a barrier and stepped on my glasses to get these cellContinue reading “NY- Catskills Region- Ashokan Reservoir (Sunset)”
NY: Catskills Region- Woodstock- Overlook Mountain (Hiking)
Not too far from CT, a couple of hour drive, is an achievable hike to the Overlook Mountain Fire Tower in Woodstock, NY. The 2.5 mile hike up offers the remnant of an old Stone Hotel around mile marker 1.9. It’s an easy hike up when you consider you are walking up a gravel road.Continue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Woodstock- Overlook Mountain (Hiking)”
Inspiration: Restart with Balance
Each morning I recognize as an opportunity. I think that’s the first step to finding it. The opportunity can otherwise be easily missed. I’ve learned to find it almost anywhere I am. Get up! Cease the opportunity.
NY: Hudson Valley- Sauguerties- Falling Waters Preserve
Falling Water preserve is part of Scenic Hudson hikes and was opened to the public in 2011. A few miles offering a variety of types of hiking including scenic views along the river, fun benches and structures and two small but refreshing waterfalls. I even spied a snake taking a sip. There’s parking for aboutContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Sauguerties- Falling Waters Preserve”
NY: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls
Tropical Storm Elsa had just passed. For me that meant it was time to chase waterfalls! Located in the Catskills mountains, I heard of Kaaterskill Falls and how crowded the hike had become since the pandemic with the parking overflowing necessitating strict rules be put in place. Fortunately this was a weekday and I wasContinue reading “NY: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls”
NY-Hudson Valley- Nyack Beach State Park
Cliffs, river and a path with a view! Looked like a perfect place to discover on my bike. Started at Nyack State Beach park and was definitely impressed as I started my ride along the shoreline of the Hudson River. The first mile to mile and a half was flat with a gravel/dirt path withContinue reading “NY-Hudson Valley- Nyack Beach State Park”
CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)
I started my launch in a new location in East Haven, CT at Farms River. There were several choices in what type of paddle to experience. I chose to start with a paddle up River. It was a nice and easy up river paddle with ospreys nests and houses with docks along the sides. SeemedContinue reading “CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 