Tag Archives: wildlife

MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook

I appreciate opportunities to drive up to an overlook after hiking so much to them! Olivia’s Overlook provides that opportunity! The first time I went to this spot was on a road bike tour so it was a quick resting spot after struggling up a steep hill. Much easier to appreciate driving to it whichContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- West Stockbridge- Olivia’s Overlook”

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)”

CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap

Every place you go can turn into its own fairytale if you allow yourself to be taken in by the folklore and step into the tale. Lover’s Leap is one of those places which I feel even closer to my friend professed her love to her husband with a lock on the bridge. Not farContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-New Milford-Lovers Leap”

CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)

I started kayaking in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Bantam River was one of the first places I paddled. I park at Whites Wood Road to put in. Normally I go left into Bantam Lake. Reason being that on the right there’s a beaver dam that I could never get over. With a lot ofContinue reading “CT: Litchfield- White Memorial- Bantam River (Kayaking)”

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- 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: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls

Tropical Storm Elsa had just passed. For me that meant it was time to chase waterfalls! Located in the Catskills mountains, I heard of Kaaterskill Falls and how crowded the hike had become since the pandemic with the parking overflowing necessitating strict rules be put in place. Fortunately this was a weekday and I wasContinue reading “NY: Catskills region- Kaaterskill Falls”

CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)

I started my launch in a new location in East Haven, CT at Farms River. There were several choices in what type of paddle to experience. I chose to start with a paddle up River. It was a nice and easy up river paddle with ospreys nests and houses with docks along the sides. SeemedContinue reading “CT: East Haven- Farms River & Granite Bay (Kayaking)”

FL: Lee County- Bonita Springs- Dog Beach Park

Per bringfido.com:“Lee County Dog Beach, also known as Bonita Beach Dog Park, is located along the edge of Lover’s Key State Park. It’s an off-leash beach to let your dog run free and frolic in the shallow, calm water of the Gulf of Mexico. There are no fences, leashes, or worries. Just plenty of dogsContinue reading “FL: Lee County- Bonita Springs- Dog Beach Park”