Our Stay in Poughkeepsie, NY New York State October 2025 Early Morning Run, Noon Departure, and Two Unforgettable Bridges October 28, 2025 ~ 102 mi ~ 3.5 hrs On the day of our departure, we had plenty of time before checkout. We got up early, and after our run, we had 2.5 hours to pack […]
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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 Stamford, NY New York October 2025 Fall on the Hills of Stamford, New York October 2, 2025 271 mi ~ 6 hrs After a two-day visit, we left Erie and Pennsylvania behind and drove 350 miles to settle into a cozy Airbnb early in the afternoon. Once everything was Hemmes-ready, I couldn’t
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The Catskill Mountains in Stamford, NY New York October 2025 A Crisp Morning on Bald Mountain October 3, 2025 5.90 mi 2:29:08 hrs 61 °F On this crisp autumn morning, we climbed Bald Mountain near Stamford, NY. Although the trail is short, it features a steep ascent that makes it quite a workout. The effort
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A 150-Mile Journey Through the Heart of the Catskills New York October 2025 The Scenic Route to the Scenic Byway After all the hiking, walking, and running, we gave ourselves a rest day and took a scenic drive through the Catskill Mountains, the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway. According to the brochure, the official route began
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Echoes of New Netherland in Albany, NY New York October 2025 History & Controversy at Albany’s Empire State Plaza On our visit to Albany, NY, we started at the Empire State Plaza. Today, it is a significant landmark; however, it is surrounded by several controversies, including forced displacement and high costs. In the late 1950s,
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Harriet Tubman New York June 2025 Our Cottage on The Waterfront June 4, 2025 271 mi ~ 6 hrs After a smooth, though long drive, we were back at the Great Lakes, this time on the south side of Lake Ontario in Lyndonville, NY. For a week, we stayed in a cozy little waterfront cottage,
Our Stay in Lyndonville, NY New York June 2025 Our Cottage on The Waterfront June 4, 2025 271 mi ~ 6 hrs After a smooth, though long drive, we were back at the Great Lakes, this time on the south side of Lake Ontario in Lyndonville, NY. For a week, we stayed in a cozy
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