Oh, what a great hike this turned out to be! Darcy and I were looking for something that wouldn’t take all day (the heat was forecast to be upper 80’s), and a trail that wouldn’t be too busy. We weren’t disappointed! Pole Hill Pond is a trail near Bolton Landing, NY that is about a …
Tucked away just north of Saratoga Springs, New York is a little cottage set up on a little hill. With great views toward the east, this little place has an amazing history, and an incredible present! Grant Cottage was, for a short time, home to General/President Ulysses S. Grant and where he wrote his memoirs. …
I have to admit, I’m not the best at putting up timely trip reports or content. “No kidding” I’m sure you’re saying to yourself… if you’re reading this. Truth is, this isn’t my bread and butter. Heck, I’m still trying to figure out my audience! Travelers that hike? Or hikers that travel? Or just my …
You know that Snickers commercial where a person isn’t acting like themselves, so someone offers them a snickers? That was Mother Nature yesterday. The weather was all over the place, but mostly wet. Oh, what a wet day it was! Rae nabbed her 17th and 18th of 46 High Peaks, too! The weather forecast called …
I recently spoke with a woman who’s an aspiring 46r about the journey, sharing with her my experiences, and then mentioned looking at some Facebook groups to get more info or meet up with like-minded people. She didn’t seem too interested, and after a brief conversation I knew why: it’s not entirely welcoming to beginners, …
