Sites and Attractions: Northampton
Things to Do in Northampton
There are interesting one-of-a-kind sites in every city, no matter how hard they may be to find, and Northampton is no exception. This town is bursting with history and activity, but too often Noho’s attractions are lost amongst all the restaurants and coffee shops. When it comes to [...]
The Red Robin Song Guest House, New Lebanon, NY
Tucked away in the town of New Lebanon, NY in the hills of the Berkshires, on a quiet off-the-beaten-path side road off Rt. 20, you’ll find the spacious and serene Red Robin Song Guest House. The B&B rests on 85 acres surrounded mostly by wooded land, which include manicured [...]
Five Quick Hikes Under Two Hours Near Albany, NY
As I try to juggle all the healthy elements of my life—my food service job, my writing, exercise, cooking, cleaning—I wonder if there’s ever any time for fun. Where do I fit in me-time? It’s tough to do everything you want to, especially when you have a [...]
Lourdes of Litchfield in Connecticut
If you’re ever driving along Route 118 in the Litchfield area of Connecticut, you may see a reflectorized road sign stating that “Lourde’s Shrine” is five miles away. This fascinated me when I was younger— was it a real shrine? What exactly was a shrine? Was it something that only religious [...]
Trains from Saratoga Springs to North Creek (Gore Mountain region)
The launch of a new railway is an event that is rarely heard of these days. But for those in the North Country, traveling from the mid-Adirondacks to Albany via a route other than the traffic-congested Northway is possible after a railway servicing Saratoga and the [...]
Visit a Farm Animal Sanctuary in New York State
If a vacation or day trip with a purpose is on your to-do list this summer, then why not visit one of the three farm animal sanctuaries New York state has to offer. Not only will you get the chance to take in the great serene countryside [...]
Exploring the Great Outdoors in Washington County, NY
Staycation is the new term used to describe staying home for your vacation and if you’re reading this article – you’re in a perfect place to trip over to Washington County, where there are plentiful options for spending a night or two at a lovely B & [...]
Saranac Lake Inn: Eco-Friendly, Affordable, Relaxing
As you drive down Route 86 (aka Lake Flower Avenue), just on the outskirts of downtown Saranac Lake, you’ll see a sign that reads Gauthier’s Saranac Lake Inn. It’s a quiet little place, right on Lake Flower, just about a mile from the center of town.
The Inn [...]
Ten Best Adirondack Lakes to Visit & for Boating
With summer finally upon us, it’s time to load up the family, pack the cooler, remember the sunscreen, and hitch up the boat in order to go cruising out on the lake this sure-to-be-hot season. If you’re into camping, boating, hiking or just anything outdoors, and you’re looking [...]
A Trip to Crown Point, New York
Population: approximately 2,000
Schools: 1, kindergarten-12
Forts: 1
Stop lights: 0
Located in the undisputably gorgeous Adirondack Park, Crown Point is a small town that has seen its share of great history. Founded in 1788, Crown Point is actually named after the fort the French built–Point au Chevalure–which translates to [...]
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