Every now and then I get in the mood of a trip that offers beautiful views of nature without exertion... perhaps someplace nice to sit, or a ...
Free Trips
Our local Walmart was out of something I wanted and getting it shipped would take too long. I opted to drive to Mohegan Lake, NY near Peekskill ...
We headed to Croton Gorge on a warm spring Sunday afternoon. Problem: So did many other people. We took a walk atop the bridge but did not go to ...
Croton Dam is the highlight of the 97 acre Croton Gorge Park. The park has many hiking paths as well as a bridge over the impressive dam. There ...
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There’s not much to do during the Covid 19 Pandemic other than hikes and walks in places which boast enough space for social distancing. I was ...
The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is masterfully designed. We loved checking on the progress of the new bridge which replaced the Tappan Zee ...
Seven Lakes Drive is a beautiful scenic area within Harriman State Park with serene lakes sprinkled throughout. The streets often go right ...
When I was a kid we went to Rockland Lake State Park every summer to rent row boats and spend the day in the sun enjoying the beautiful lake. ...
Not far from where I live, there are some hikes I'd like to take, but when I actually plan a hike, I find myself gravitating to hikes with ...
We discovered the 28 acre Mackay Park when we went ice skating at the rink located in the park. The ice rink, semi-indoor and semi-outdoor is ...
The joke many adults tell is that as children when visiting FAO Schwarz they were led to believe that it was a toy museum instead of a toy ...
There are few little girls’ dreams that are as universal as an American Girl Doll. When I was a kid we all dreamed of the Molly and Samantha ...
The Teatown Lake Reservation is a charming combination of nature and nature-education. The Education Center features exhibits of reptiles, ...
We decided to stop at Brooks Park just minutes away from Bear Mountains and Fort Montgomery. We were in the neighborhood and the kids wanted to ...
I didn’t remember Congers Lake being so beautiful and enjoyable. I hadn’t been there in many many years and just went for a visit recently. I ...
The large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables, near the fenced in dog run, was the perfect places for a picnic supper with cousins. ...
A few years ago we went to Hunter Mountain and the surrounding area. We passed Bastion Falls and stopped there for a bit. We didn’t have time to ...
Lake Placid has been synonymous with the Olympic Games ever since the 1980 Winter Olympic Games were held there. In addition, the Olympic ...
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Ulster County, NY. This stunning park is set on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain Ridge. The park ...
I couldn’t believe that there is no entrance fee at the Untemeyer Garden. It is definitely one of the more hidden gems. The beauty and design ...
I was set on visiting Watkins Glen State Park on my way to Niagara Falls. Located in the Finger Lakes Region, this beautiful natural wonder is a ...
We passed through Rochester on our way to Niagara Falls. We stopped there for a little bit. When we passed Cobbs Hill Park, it beckoned. It ...
Who would believe that a 77 foot high waterfall calls itself home within the industrial city of Paterson, NJ? When visiting this majestic ...
VE Macy Park is a 172 acre park divided into three sections. The first area has a large field with picnic tables, a playground, a baseball field ...
I felt like I was practically at a vacation destination when I visited George Island Park. I couldn’t believe it was the same Hudson River. The ...
Serene is the word I’d choose with which to describe the Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park. It is beautifully landscaped and meticulously kept up. It is ...
Druid Hill Park is adjacent to the Maryland Zoo. It is one of the oldest large public parks in the United States. I stopped at this 745 acre ...
I finally got to check out to another one of the Saddle River Parks. This time I visited the one in Rochelle Park, NJ. This park is connected to ...
As I drove down West Crescent Avenue in Allendale, NJ, I noticed a big green area with a lake on my navigation system. Curious, I turned into ...
Van Cortlandt Park is huge! It is the third largest park in New York and spans more than 1,000 acres. I decided to visit one day and see this ...