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- Autumn in CapNY: Finding the Fun in Fall
For many, Fall is a time for tradition, nostalgia and change. We welcome the new season by saying farewell toContinue reading “Autumn in CapNY: Finding the Fun in Fall” - 4 Must-Experience Wheelchair Accessible Outdoor Activities in CapNYThere are countless outdoor activities to partake in during CapNY’s spring and summer months. 10 state parks. Countless trails &Continue reading “4 Must-Experience Wheelchair Accessible Outdoor Activities in CapNY”
- 5 Sizzling CapNY Summer Arts ExperiencesHere are five art experiences that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone — solo, on a date, or withContinue reading “5 Sizzling CapNY Summer Arts Experiences”
- Troy’s Oakwood Cemetery: Traveling through TimeDid you know that, before there were city parks in Troy, residents would take strolls and picnic in cemeteries likeContinue reading “Troy’s Oakwood Cemetery: Traveling through Time”
- 5 Great NY State Parks: Empire PassLast summer, like many avid explorers, I reluctantly respected new travel restrictions. Temporarily bound to New York State, I neededContinue reading “5 Great NY State Parks: Empire Pass”
- 10 Can’t Miss Walking Trails in Rensselaer CountyJust across the Hudson River from bustling Albany, Rensselaer County is a dream for hikers, cyclists, artists, nature-lovers, and locavores.Continue reading “10 Can’t Miss Walking Trails in Rensselaer County”
- 5 Lake George Winter ActivitiesLocated in the southeastern Adirondacks, Lake George is a spectacular spot to enjoy numerous winter activities while avoiding the crowdsContinue reading “5 Lake George Winter Activities”
- 8 Can’t Miss Spots in Washington County, NYWashington County, NY, has natural beauty, family owned farmland, innovative culinary arts, charming Main Streets and creative artists of variousContinue reading “8 Can’t Miss Spots in Washington County, NY”
- First Date Ideas in CapNY – Beyond the OrdinaryDating looks a little different these days…but we’re hopeful first dates will be a “thing” again sometime soon. So whenContinue reading “First Date Ideas in CapNY – Beyond the Ordinary”
- 7 Great Places to Ride Horses in CapNYThere’s no better view than the one from a saddle. The rhythmic pattern of horse hooves on a sandy pathContinue reading “7 Great Places to Ride Horses in CapNY”
- 6 Things To Do In Saratoga Springs (That Aren’t Downtown)Summer in Saratoga Springs. There’s nothing like it. Horses, restaurant patios, shopping… and crowds. Sometimes I crave an outing that’sContinue reading “6 Things To Do In Saratoga Springs (That Aren’t Downtown)”
- Top 10 Ballston Spa Don’t-Miss Spots: Saratoga CountyDriving south into Saratoga County’s Ballston Spa from the nearby city Saratoga Springs, as you approach the village’s heart youContinue reading “Top 10 Ballston Spa Don’t-Miss Spots: Saratoga County”
- A Breath of Fresh Air: 16 CapNY Walks in the WoodsLucky for us, CapNY is flush with amazing outdoor spots that offer wide open green space and interesting walking trailsContinue reading “A Breath of Fresh Air: 16 CapNY Walks in the Woods”
- CapNY Road Trip: A Hudson River Drive In Greene CountyItching to get out of the house, my kids, boyfriend and I piled into the car and ended up onContinue reading “CapNY Road Trip: A Hudson River Drive In Greene County”
- CapNY Road Trip to Lake George in Spring TimeLake George — the “Queen of American Lakes” — is one of the crown jewels of the Capital Region .Continue reading “CapNY Road Trip to Lake George in Spring Time”
- CapNY Road Trip From Saratoga Springs to SchuylervilleThis country drive on Route 29 from Saratoga Springs to Schuylerville is a great chance to revel in the farmland,Continue reading “CapNY Road Trip From Saratoga Springs to Schuylerville”
- CapNY Road Trip Through Rural Schenectady CountyThis drive through rural Schenectady county is a great way to explore CapNY’s natural beauty and pick up some craftContinue reading “CapNY Road Trip Through Rural Schenectady County”
- CapNY Road Trip through Rensselaer CountyA road trip to Rensselaer county is easier to plan than it is to spell but it’s a county withContinue reading “CapNY Road Trip through Rensselaer County”
- CapNY Road Trip: Columbia County TreksColumbia County is home to stunning hikes, streams and waterfalls — perfect in all four seasons. Plus, there’s the thrivingContinue reading “CapNY Road Trip: Columbia County Treks”
- Get Outdoors: Warren County Paddles-to-PubsThe Adirondacks are one of the best places to spend the summer in Upstate New York. As an avid hikerContinue reading “Get Outdoors: Warren County Paddles-to-Pubs”
