Look no further for a list of fun winter activities in Lake George, New York! Lake George is a popular summer destination in New York’s Adirondack mountains, but the town doesn’t shut down in the winter! In fact, Lake George has a lot to offer during the colder months. If you’re willing to brave the…
The hike to Echo Cliff on Panther Mountain is a short but demanding trail that will give you a lot of bang for your buck. The 0.6-mile out-and-back trail makes its way up the side of Panther Mountain and rewards you with sweeping views of Piseco Lake, Spy Lake, and the Silverlake Wilderness. This past…
Looking for an easy and accessible hike in the Adirondacks? Then check out the Sacandaga Pathway! This 1.5-mile round trip boardwalk and nature trail, located in Speculator, New York, is a great nature walk for families, wheelchair users, and people of all fitness levels looking to get out in nature. The trail winds through forest,…
Introduction to Hiking Auger Falls Located near the town of Wells in the southern region of Adirondack Park, the hike to Auger Falls is a short and pleasant walk with picturesque views of the Sacandaga River. This easy one-mile hike winds through the forest and along the banks of the Sacandaga River to Auger Falls:…
We recently returned from an ambitious two-week vacation to Israel, which was one of our best trips to date. I thought a lot about how to recap our recent travels. At first, I considered a day-by-day account of our experience, but that got too long too fast, and only our mothers would be interested! So…
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is the family home of Theodore Roosevelt, former governor of New York and 26th president of the United States. Today you can tour the grounds and home where the former president lived with his family. The onsite museum provides an excellent overview of the president’s early life and political career,…
Open House New York weekend was such a busy weekend of sightseeing, I had to split up the recap into two posts! If you are interested in reading about how we spent day one of Open House New York, or learning about what Open House New York actually is, be sure to read my full…
Every year for one weekend only, important buildings across New York City open their doors to the public during Open House New York (OHNY). I first wrote about OHNY in my post 9 Reasons to Visit NYC in the Fall and was really excited to participate in the event this year. During the Open House…
Within New York City’s historic seaport district is the South Street Seaport Museum, a gem of a museum highlighting the historic significance of this newly revitalized neighborhood. Once an important shipping and transportation hub, Seaport is now a trendy enclave on the southeastern shore of Manhattan and a great spot to grab some upscale eats…
This summer we took our 7 month old baby on a week-long vacation to England, part of which included a day in London. London is a great city to travel to with a baby: there are a variety of activities to choose from, excellent public transit, and the city is highly walk-able. The last time…