• A Day of Walking at Laurel Lake Preserve and North Fork Preserve County Park

    The North Fork of Long Island is a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. There are many natural attractions that you can visit and explore, but two of them stand out for their beauty and diversity: Laurel Lake Preserve and North Fork Preserve County Park. These two preserves have different trails, wildlife, and…

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  • Hiking Illinois Mountain Park: A Hidden Gem in the Hudson Valley

    If you are looking for a scenic and adventurous hike in the Hudson Valley, you might want to check out Illinois Mountain Park. This park is located in Lloyd, Ulster County, and offers 280 acres of diverse terrain and natural beauty. You can explore wetlands, rock outcroppings, ferns, and wildlife as you hike up the…

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  • A Trip to Two Historical Sites in Connecticut

    Last week, we had the chance to explore two fascinating places in Connecticut that have a lot of history: the Bridgeport Wood Furnishing Co and the Indian Springs House. They are both located in Lovers Leap State Park, which has beautiful views of the Housatonic River and the hills around it. Bridgeport Wood Furnishing Co…

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  • A Walk Around Cranberry Bog Preserve on Long Island

    Cranberry Bog Preserve on Long Island is a great place to go for a short and easy hike with some history and nature. This 165-acre preserve is in Riverhead, New York, and it helps drain the Peconic River and store fresh water for Long Island. The Story of Cranberry Bog Preserve The preserve used to…

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  • A Day at Senasqua Park

    If you are looking for a relaxing and scenic place to spend a day in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, you might want to check out Senasqua Park. This park is located on the shore of the Hudson River and offers a variety of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages. What to do at Senasqua Park…

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  • HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

    Please remember those who sacrificed it all for us to be able to enjoy the freedoms and lives we have! -Chris & Ola

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  • A Scenic Hike in the Pine Barrens on the Paumanok Path

    The Pine Barrens is a natural treasure in Long Island, where you can find a variety of plants and animals that thrive in the sandy soil and dry climate. One of the best ways to explore this area is by hiking on the Paumanok Path, a 125-mile trail that runs from Rocky Point to Montauk…

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  • Discover the Glacial Wonders of Pyramid Mountain in NJ

    Pyramid Mountain in NJ is more than just a scenic hike. It’s also a journey through time and space, where you can witness some of the most incredible rock formations that nature has ever created. These are the glacial erratics, huge boulders that were transported and dropped by ice sheets during the last ice age.…

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  • A Walk on the Wild Side: Exploring the Celery Farm

    Do you love nature and wildlife? Do you enjoy walking and relaxing in a natural setting? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should definitely check out the Celery Farm. The Celery Farm is a 107-acre freshwater wetland in Allendale, New Jersey, that is a haven for more than 250 species of birds…

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  • Exploring the Beauty and History of West Point Foundry!

    If you are looking for a place to experience the history and nature of the Hudson Valley, you should consider visiting the West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring, New York. This 90-acre park is a living museum that showcases the remains of the ironworks that made some of the first steam engines, locomotives, pipes, and cannons…

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