If this fuzzy mug looks familiar it’s because Gene Griessman might possibly be Abraham Lincoln incarnate. I kid you not! The award-winning actor/writer brings the 16th to life with reenactments, books, and …
Stillwater Mountain: A trailhead buried in the backwoods of the western Adirondacks
It’s the first day of Spring; got fire tower fever? We sure do! There are 52 fire towers in the Adirondacks and George and I have only hiked about half.
“Cheap” views from atop steel girders raise the temperature of …
Huddle atop Spruce Mountain fire tower for true excitement
Who’s needs a Superbowl when winter hiking with friends is life’s greatest metaphoric touchdown?
True “gridiron geeks” are found tackling fire towers, like this 73-footer on Spruce Mountain, in near-whiteout conditions.
I’ll wager that ducking under fallen trees propped up …
North Adams: Scenic road trip on the Mohawk Trail
It’s cold outside. Really cold! And the pandemic is still disrupting life as we know it. All the more reason you should hop in the car and go for a scenic joy ride on the Massachusetts Mohawk Trail.
The …
A past time favorite at Pineridge Ski Area
Don’t let the lack of skis in the above photo scare you. Newt (seen above) and Walter (proprietor/owner) assure me their Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area has plenty to rent: skis, poles, and shoes for all abilities. They even have …
West Dover, Vermont: Double the snow, half the crowds
With 22″ of new snow in the last two days (seriously!), Mom and I spent an impromptu afternoon in quintessential Vermont.
The Timber Creek Cross County Ski Area is 90-minutes from Albany and right off scenic Route 100.
I …
A New Years hike to the ever-enchanting Mohonk Mountain House
Happy New Year, everyone! The bright yellow orb made every effort to jolt me up. Little did she know I’d been awake all night. 2021, understandably more so than other years, feels packed with possibilities! Regardless of the current dysfunction, …
Unapologetic Gawker on Birthday Patrol in Lewes, Delaware
For my big 5-0, I wanted to soak in the sun and savor the delights of an island-inspired birthday. I chalked up enough frequent flier miles in 2020 to earn a free flight to Hawaii. The state had reopened the …