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”
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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”
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”
NY: Catskills Region-Plattekill Falls
At the top of Platte Clove across the street from the main trailhead lot is a short hike to a beautiful drop waterfall. While perhaps not as majestic as the close by Kaaterskill, these falls are with the short but steep climb to the bottom with a lovely overlook peek on the way. After takingContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region-Plattekill Falls”
NY: Catskills Region- Huckleberry Point
A moderate hike with a surprise series of waterfalls! The distance was manageable at 5 total miles out and back to the point with clear markers along the way. Start on blue for about a mile and then switch to the yellow at a hard right until you could go no further. As you startContinue reading “NY: Catskills Region- Huckleberry Point”
NY- Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innisfree Garden (Fall)
I went away for a weekend in the Fall with a friend expecting to stay in Millerton when I discovered I was staying in Millbrook! Fortunately Millbrook has Innisfree Garden where you can make a wish and see rainbows! We walked around the lake which offered distinct foliage and views from each angle. Note thatContinue reading “NY- Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innisfree Garden (Fall)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 