The experience is unparalleled for me. Supporting local farms, appreciating the surroundings, meeting such nice people and accomplishing your choice of length of ride! I’ve supported this effort for a few years now and the experience is consistently fulfilling. The ride is very well supported by the staff. The route well marked and app supported.Continue reading “NY: Hudson Valley Farm to Fork Fondo”
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NY: Putnam County- Patterson- Great Swamp (Kayaking)
Highly recommend a kayak down Great Swamp. I started in Patterson NY launching down a dirt road from the Patterson Recreation Center. The recreation center is at 65 Front Street. Drive passed it and make a left and go to end of dirt road about 1/2 mile. Parking for about six available. The river feltContinue reading “NY: Putnam County- Patterson- Great Swamp (Kayaking)”
NY: Orange County- Warwick- Bellevale Creamery
This spot combines two of my favorite things in one – ice cream and a sunset! In Warwick, New York on the top of a mountain lies the creamery. I have been here twice at sunset as I’ve been told it’s the best place for a sunset! While it was cloudy on this evening theContinue reading “NY: Orange County- Warwick- Bellevale Creamery”
NY: Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innesfree Garden
Magical land of make believe is what I kept thinking as I saw uniqueness in the grounds at each turn. While I took hundreds of photos, I am an amateur and could not capture the true beauty that was so carefully painted by the volunteers you maintain these grounds. The different textures, types of treesContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Millbrook- Innesfree Garden”
NY: Dutchess County-Dover Plains- Dover Stone Church Trail
A short path (about .5 mile) takes you to Dover Stone Church – a cool water cave with a waterfall. Keep in mind the signs take towards it and the final sign directs you to the other hiking trails to the left not reflecting you are to go to the right for the cave. OnceContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County-Dover Plains- Dover Stone Church Trail”
NY: Dutchess County- Harlem Valley River Trail (Wassaic to Millerton)
The Harlem Valley River Trail starts in Wassaic, NY. I have since learned this hamlet has a lot of artistic galleries to see. But as it relates to the rail trail, I parked at the Metro North station ( no fee on weekends) and started down the path. How wonderful it was to see theContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Harlem Valley River Trail (Wassaic to Millerton)”
NY: Dutchess County- Empire State Trail (Brewster to Hopewell Junction)
Empire State Trail way is 750 miles from NYC to Canada! I have biked the trail both below and above this new segment. Today’s section was the Maybrook Trail from Brewster to Hopewell Junction- the 22-mile paved portion of the trail was only recently completed in 2021. I started in Pawling which is 15 milesContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Empire State Trail (Brewster to Hopewell Junction)”
NY: Bronx- New York Botanical Garden- Kusama Exhibit
I have chased this exhibit for a few years in different towns each time something getting in my way. Finally I had the opportunity and for those that enjoy immersing themselves in whimsical fairytales then go! Below is the link to the exhibit through October 2021 at the New York Botanical Garden. Tickets were $35Continue reading “NY: Bronx- New York Botanical Garden- Kusama Exhibit”
NY: Ulster County- Marlboro-Benmarl Winery
One of my favorite trips was biking in Napa Valley and stopping at vineyards along the way. Seeking a touch of Napa on the east coast, I stopped at Benmarl Winery in Marlboro NY. According to an article it’s the oldest vineyard in America. I admit I am a bit skeptical so I will seeContinue reading “NY: Ulster County- Marlboro-Benmarl Winery”
NY: Dutchess County- Beacon
It has been quite a while since I ventured outside of Connecticut. Not too far over the border is the town of Beacon, NY in the Hudson Valley. This town and its surrounding area has a little bit of everything- cute stores, museums, waterfall, restaurants, biking friendly and loads of hiking with spectacular views. IContinue reading “NY: Dutchess County- Beacon”
Pivot and Pause in New England 