Today, I’m going to be talking about one of my favorite day trip destinations to check out outside NYC and that’s Mohonk Preserve. It’s a protected natural area located in the Shawangunk Mountains in Upstate NY. Throughout the many years I’ve lived in NYC I’ve taken dozens of trips here and let me tell you … Read more

There are quite a few amazing castles in Upstate NY worth exploring. Some of them are more historical, museum and ruins type attractions while others are awesome restaurants you can visit. In this post I want to share 10 of the most popular ones I’ve found on my trips outside NYC, their locations and other … Read more

Out of all the parks I love visiting close to NYC, Lake Minneswaska State park is easily a top 3 for me because of how close it is to the city and the many awesome things there are to see and do here. In this post I’ll be showing you how to best explore this … Read more

I’m always looking for new parks and places to explore outside NYC and very recently came across one in the Pocono Mountains that I highly recommend visiting and that’s Lehigh Gorge State Park. If you’re looking to break away from the clutches of urban sprawl, even if it’s just for a short day, this park … Read more

Yes there are bears in Upstate NY and I’ve had at least one encounter with them while hiking through Harriman State Park which is only about 1 hour north of NYC. At the same time you can also find them in other places like the Catskills, Adirondacks and more and in this article I want … Read more

There’s a very good chance that if you ask any NYC resident what park they visit outside the city, most will say Bear Mountain State Park and in this post I’m going to explain the many things you can do there, whether as a resident of the city or just someone passing through the area. … Read more

If you’re looking for a great day trip getaway from NYC, Croton Gorge Park is one of the best places to visit for just that. Nestled at the base of the Croton Dam and sprawling nearly 100 acres, this magnificent park in Westchester County is an incredible place to visit for pretty much everyone. In … Read more

I’m going to take you on a stroll through the pages of history to understand the origins of Duke Farms which happens to be one of my favorite places to visit outside NYC, whether for a short day trip or even exploration type adventures. Info: Details on Duke Farms: This place is located in Hillsborough, … Read more