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”
Tag Archives: Overlook
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- 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)”
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”
NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site
The morning following Tropical Storm Elsa, I took a chance to walk the grounds and see the view at Olana State Historic Site. Should the rain have continued, my contingency would have been an inside tour of the house (for those who know me they’re smiling now as I am known for my contingency planningContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site”
CT: New Haven County- Guilford (Bike 10, Hike, Eat!)
As a Type A, I try to get the biggest bang for my time and energy. Bike riding with scenic views is one of my favorite outdoor adventures. I take the time to map out routes which offer moderate effort rides with photo ops and good food stops. This 10-12 mile ride in Guilford providedContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Guilford (Bike 10, Hike, Eat!)”
CT: New Haven County-Orange- Housatonic Overlook & Tucker’s Ridge
Finding new outdoor adventures and capturing unique photo perspectives has been my respite through these challenging and historical times. What I hadn’t anticipated is the wonderful response I have received and the positive energy it promotes. Introduced in my last adventure, I share another poem written by a lovely young lady with a beautiful freeContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Orange- Housatonic Overlook & Tucker’s Ridge”
CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)
Short hikes with big rewards are a favorite in the winter. The 1.4 mile loop to see Bear Rock is just that! The first section of the hike takes you through groves of Mountain Laurels. Mountain Laurel is the state flower of Connecticut. I hope to return to the grove in the spring. This trailContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Durham- Bear Rock (Winter Hike)”
CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock
A 50 degree day after weeks of snow motivated me to take a drive to East Rock to check out the Eli Whitney museum waterfall and the Giant Steps to the summit. Boy was I rewarded with a perfect sun and moon evening! The corner waterfall and the tunnel into East Park was historical toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- New Haven- East Rock”
CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)
The Covid pandemic pushed me outdoors last spring, summer and fall. Now one of the snowiest winters I can recall I’m searching for cold weather opportunities. Astounded to find each attainable opportunity but add Guiffrida Park to my winter hiking list. In the other seasons I climbed Chauncey peak. This time with the snow andContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Meriden-Guiffrida Park (Winter 2021)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 