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A Hudson Valley Hike: Mohonk

Here are some photos of the hike I took at Mohonk with my friend Ami. It's days like this that I realize just how good I have it. The Mohonk Preserve is a fantastic place to hike and boulder (or do just about any other outdoor activity you can think of...from rock climbing to boating… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Hike: Mohonk

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Fun with Feces

This past weekend I had the chance to visit my old stomping grounds, the Museum of the Earth. I risked the 4-hour trip the day before Hurricane Sandy so I could see a very special exhibit. Before I left my job at the museum, I nagged just about every employee about how there needs to… Continue reading Fun with Feces

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Welcome to Bannerman Island…Zee Plane! Zee Plane!

If you've ever taken the train from the Hudson Valley to New York City you've seen Bannerman Island and its gorgeous Scottish style castle out your window. It's a strange sight to see a castle in the middle of the Hudson River but it's there, I promise you, at least for the time being since… Continue reading Welcome to Bannerman Island…Zee Plane! Zee Plane!