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”
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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-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”
RI- Newport-Cliff Walk
Always enjoy the 3.5 mile Cliff walk in Newport, Rhode Island. A nice mixed outdoor adventure with some parts paved and some over boulders. Great views everywhere! Walk and pause by Salve Regina University, mansions and pollinator gardens. The other end has Bailey Beach and a walk over boulders along the cliffs. I have doneContinue reading “RI- Newport-Cliff Walk”
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”
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”
CT: New Haven County- Lake Wintergreen
I played the odds with a 40 percent chance of rain. With the temperature at 75 I figured a short paddle or a hike could be achievable and even fun as I watched Zeus and his buddy swim for sticks! A relaxing walk through random droplets; A run into a perfectly placed teepee as itContinue reading “CT: New Haven County- Lake Wintergreen”
CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house
Finding outdoor adventures have been my respite through the pandemic. I’m amazed at how much Connecticut has offered me having been a NYC brat even after I moved here. On my list for years was a visit to Philip Johnson’s glass house. Philip Johnson was a renowned architect whose influence can be found around theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house”
CT: Middlesex County- Essex
Essex village may not be large but I found it filled with uniqueness. Its Main Street has unique finds from a store of only ducks, a chocolate house which announces when it has warm cookies and one of the oldest bars, the Griswold Inn, in the US serving since 1776. Also of interest is aContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Essex”
CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park
One of my favorite venues is Ballard Park in Ridgefield where I enjoyed a picture perfect picnic sunset. Family friendly and old home town feel from the people to the ice cream truck at the corner. The evening closed with a beautiful sunset. Gratitude was felt walking through the garden. Ballard Park is also aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Ridgefield-Ballard Park”
Pivot and Pause in New England 