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Hiking Bear Mountain Loop Trail
Yesterday we hiked the Bear Mountain Loop trail for the first time. Bear Mountain is so popular that even my brother hiked it in 2016. He even has a photo from the tower bench printed on canvas and hung in his condo. Anyway, going back to the hike now. It was a beautiful and sunny…
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Hiking Sam’s Point Lenape Steps
After hiking the Bear Hill Nature Preserve trail we stopped at Sam’s Point to walk up the Lenape Steps. Every time we came to Sam’s Point, the Jolly Rovers Trail Crew was either working on the stairs or the path was closed. On March 26, 2022, the Lenape Steps reopened to the public. It took three years…
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Hiking Bear Hill Nature Preserve
Today was the day that we discovered a new trail at Bear Hill Nature Preserve. If you are looking for a short, open trail with beautiful views, this is the spot. If you are going to Sam’s Point and it’s packed, come here instead. Please note that you need parking reservations on weekends and holidays…
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Hiking Storm King Mountain Loop
For Earth Day and my birthday, we went hiking at Storm King Mountain for the first time. The last time we were in the area, we were hiking a different mountain across the water. We also were able to see Cornwall on Hudson, where we kayaked with the family. The terrain felt similar and both…
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Bashakill Vineyards Winery
If you’re looking for a nice glass or bottle of wine, you have to check out Bashakill Winery. The winery is a hidden gem in Wurtsboro and nestled against the woods. In the front of the Bashakill vineyard, you can see the grape vines and relish the greenery that surrounds it. If you’re sitting outside…
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Hiking to Stony Kill Falls in Minnewaska
We’ve hiked numerous times at Minnewaska Preserve state forest but have never visited Stony Kill falls. Today was the day that we went to admire this incredible waterfall. The last time when we were to Minnewaska State Park, I saw the number 6 waterfall and wondered where it was. After looking on the map, we…
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D.I.Y Jimmy’s Workshop Birdhouse Build
I recently ordered the DIY Jimmy’s Workshop Birdhouse and had the birds build it. They had a little help from me, but they did an excellent job making the birdhouse. I’ve been following Jimmy DiResta and watched him build his barn for a long time. He inspired me to get in my garage and start building stuff.…