Hike: Breakneck Ridge Loop
Breakneck Ridge is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, hikes in the Hudson Valley. While the ascent is a bit steeper than the average hiker might […]
Hike: Mount Beacon Fire Tower Out-and-Back
Mount Beacon, located along the Hudson River about 90 minutes north of the city, offers one of my favorite hikes in the Hudson Valley. It’s not the longest, highest, nor […]
Stumptown, Rose City, “Weird”: My Portland 2020 Day Trip
As I celebrated the New Year in New York City, I had no idea I would be exposed to a completely different city on the opposite side of the country […]
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