Adventures, Travel

A Hudson Valley Hike: Walkway Over the Hudson

This past Tuesday was so nice that Tuna and I felt the need to crawl out of our winter cave and embark on a little adventure. We both enjoyed the Walkway over the Hudson so much on New Year's Day that we decided to give it another go before the move. I especially wanted to… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Hike: Walkway Over the Hudson

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New Years Day 2014

My New Year's Eve was nothing to write home about. Heck, it was nothing to even write here about, but I will... I spent the day running errands and then making olive oil herbal infusions for Sweet Pea's Groceries. It was a low-key day but ideal nonetheless. That evening I had epic plans to go… Continue reading New Years Day 2014

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A Hudson Valley Kayak Trip: The Saugerties Lighthouse

I just wanted to share some photos of my recent kayak trip to the beautiful Saugerties Lighthouse. The lighthouse, located at the confluence where the Esopus Creek meets the Hudson River, was built in 1869 and, like all other lighthouses, has seen its fair share of historical ups and downs. Currently it's owned by a… Continue reading A Hudson Valley Kayak Trip: The Saugerties Lighthouse

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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!