Just Scratching the Surface of the New Jersey Pinelands New Jersey November 2025 Driving to Buena, NJ November 13, 2025 ~ 79 mi ~ 5.5 hrs A visit to Ashbury Park, NJ A Comeback, A Branch, A Tumble, A Lesson November 13, 2025 3.50 mi 0:41:18 hrs 48 °F I took a break from running […]
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Just Scratching the Surface of the New Jersey Pinelands New Jersey November 2025 New Jersey Pinelands, The Essential Three The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (also known as the New Jersey Pine Barrens) is a 1.1-million-acre protected region in southern New Jersey. It was established in 1978 as America’s first National Reserve, containing forests, wetlands,
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Driving the Seneca Lake Byway New York State October – November 2025 The Scenix Drive Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. An Illusion at Hector Falls, Long Exposure, Lying Lens November 1, 2025 0.10 mi 2:47 min 52 °F On our way to
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Our Stay in Lody, NY New York State October – November 2025 The Bethel Woods Detour October 31, 2025 ~ 224 mi ~ 6.5 hrs Although we could check out around noon, we left two hours earlier. We had a long day ahead of us, heading west to the Finger Lakes region. We drove on
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An Unexpected View of Watkins Glen State Park New York State November 2025 Our Off-Season Visit to Watkins Glen We knew that Watkins Glen State Park’s most popular trail, the Gorge Trail, with its steps, tunnels, and waterfalls, was closed for the season. Since the Rim Trails were still accessible and only a half hour
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Our Stay in Enfield, CT Connecticut October 2025 Hotel Over House, A Five-Day Enfield Stop October 23, 2025 179 mi ~ 3.5 hrs Thanks to our late departure from Meredith, NH, we were able to check in right away at our hotel in Enfield, CT. We skipped Airbnb this time, booking a comfortable room for
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Quiet Waterfalls at Enders State Forest Connecticut October 2025 Enders Waterfalls at Granby, CT After our run this morning, we still wanted a short hike without having to drive far away. After reading the recommendations online, we headed to Connecticut’s Enders State Forest in Granby, just a half-hour drive from our hotel. Enders State Forest
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Fall at the Springfield Armory NHS, MA Connecticut October 2025 Springfield Armory NHS, from Arsenal to Academia Just over the border in Springfield, Massachusetts, we visited the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Even though the museum and visitor center were closed, it was still possible to stroll around the site. Not really a problem, since
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Our Stay in Meredith, NH New Hampshire October 2025 Trading Green for Granite October 16, 2025 125 mi ~ 3 hrs Today was a relatively short driving day. Luckily, we could check out later than anticipated. I could even get a 5-mile walk in before we left. We were leaving “The Green Mountain State” behind
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The Saint-Gaudens’ Sanctuary New Hampshire October 2025 A Sculpture’s Life and Works at Saint-Gaudens NHP Despite the rain and the closure of the park due to the government shutdown, we still went for a visit to Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. This historic park preserves the home, gardens, and studios of one of America’s leading sculptors,
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