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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