Category Archives: Travel

National Parks Free Entrance on September 30

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

The National Park Service turned 100 years old in 2016. To celebrate the start of a second century, The National Park Service is waving entrance fees on certain days of the year.  The next free day is National Public Lands … Continue reading →

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Toy Fair in New York City

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

I’ll be in NYC for a few days attending the 114th annual Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The American International Toy Fair is a toy industry trade show held in mid-February in New York City. The event … Continue reading →

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So Long Hamptons & Hello Hudson Valley

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

The Hudson Valley region has frequently been referred to as the “Hamptons North”, but a recent article in BusinessInsider.com shows that our area is increasingly becoming The destination for vacations and second home purchases.  According to the article, while Average home … Continue reading →

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National Parks Free This Weekend

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

Technically, the last day of summer for 2016 is September 21. That’s the day before the first day of autumn (September 22). However, here in the USA, Labor Day is the traditional end of summer, and the day is quickly … Continue reading →

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Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Posted on August 24, 2016 by

If you have ever been to the Wassaic train station, which is the farthest north that Metro North travels, you may have seen the sign for the Rail Trail (above). The trail is a paved pathway for walkers and bikers … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Nantucket Island, MA

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

You don’t have to hop on a plane at Albany to head to the Islands. Nantucket Island, is a short drive, and ferry trip away from Columbia County.  It’s about a 3.5 hour drive to Hyannis, MA, where you can … Continue reading →

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L.L.Bean ParkFinder

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

Looking for a national park in your area or beyond? L.L. Bean has a handy map feature for locating National Parks. The L.L.Bean ParkFinder is a database of all Federal and State Managed Public Lands throughout the United States. In addition to showing … Continue reading →

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