Shopping in the Catskill/Woodstock/Ulster Area
Toys, Books, Housewares and Other Fun Things
With Black Friday in the past and the holidays approaching fast, I thought it might be nice to explore shopping in the Catskill & Ulster County area. I’m avoiding the big box stores and going for the independents as they tend to have more unique [...]
A Taste of the Appalachian Trail: Hiking the Connecticut Appalachian Trail
A Look at the 52 Miles of Appalachian Trail that goes through Connecticut
The Appalachian Trail spans over 2,150 miles from Georgia to Maine; unbeknownst to many people, approximately 52 of those miles go through Connecticut. The trail crosses the NY/CT border near New Milford and [...]
Things to Do in the Catskills: Dutchess County/Ulster Area
Exploring the Catskills: Day Trips, Historical Reenactments and, yes, Beer
With the economy limping and no ice pack in sight, it’s time to explore the fun things to do in the Catskills without losing your ankle brace:
We’re going to start across the river in Dutchess County. Driving onto [...]
Montana: The Last Best Place
Exploring Montana and the Pacific Northwest
From the second we are born our imaginations are constantly shrinking. As a child the world we find ourselves in is full of small mysteries, everything is new. A trip to Burger King or the bowling alley is an act of discovery and [...]
Weekending in New Paltz
Fun Things to Do in one of New York’s Hippest Towns: New Paltz, NY
There’s no shortage of things to do in the village of New Paltz. I considered calling this column Weekending in New Paltz because it can’t all get done in a day. New Paltz is a refreshing break from franchises, [...]
On a Howe Caverns Underground Tour
Howe Caverns: Spelunking Expeditions and Tours
Though summer is at its end, I bet we still have some scorching days ahead of us. Instead of doing a water park trip to cool off, I decided to try something a little more unusual: a guided spelunking expedition in the local caves! You’ve [...]
Haunted Places in Albany & the Capital Region
Paranormal Places in your Backyard
Summer is fading. All Hallow’s Eve is nearly upon us. It means different things for everyone, but even those who celebrate this “spirit night” admit that the jack-o-lanterns aren’t the spookiest things out there. Put away the Ouija boards, candles, and pentagrams—it doesn’t take [...]
Cyber Vagabonding Part 2: The Couchsurfing Experience
Couchsurfing: Another Way to see the World
At TentSurf 2010 in Mexico, couchsurfers gather around a bonfire. This weeklong party on the beach featured people from all over the world, and the United States. Part of the International phenomenon of Couchsurfing.
My guests have just departed. After a round [...]
Colorado: Driving Cross Country, Part Four
The Wild, Weird and Wacky in the US
In the continental United States, the people are represented by 48 separate yet equally important and fascinating states. Our goal was to see them all. These are our stories.
The State: Colorado
I don’t know about you, but when I hear “Colorado,” I think snow, [...]
Things to Do in Syracuse
Syracuse’s Best Attractions
Summertime in Syracuse may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Known for its beautiful fall foliage and rough winters (which create striking images as well) Syracuse always shines bright with activities and attractions. Here are my favorite things to do in [...]
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