On top of the world is how I felt as we climbed to see the view from the top of Bonticou Crag at the Mohonk Preserve. As it was Fathers Day, I reflected at the top of my Papa who would have been so nervous by knowing I made this climb. He was scared ofContinue reading “NY: New Paltz: Mohonk Preserve”
Category Archives: Ulster County
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)”
NY: Hudson Valley- Milton- Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa
This born and bred NYC gal chased waterfalls and farms this past weekend with a great experience at this Hudson Valley venue. I was here during the remnants of Tropical Storm Elsa which at first put a damper on things. First thing I did was schedule a deep tissue massage. I also brought with meContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Milton- Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa”
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”
Pivot and Pause in New England 