Category Archives: Bethlehem

Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve, Selkirk

Posted on September 22, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Took a short close to home hike at the Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve in Selkirk. The trail head tells a bit of history about the land and the natives that once roamed it. It had some real peaceful trails through varying … Continue reading →

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Stewart Preserve

Posted on May 23, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I visited Stewart Preserve in nearby Averill Park this past Wednesday. Surprise, surprise, no cars in the lot! It was a short well marked two-mile hike through the woods, which were only a bit muddy in certain areas. The views … Continue reading →

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Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary

Posted on May 21, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’ve been trying lots of new trails this season, some which are more appealing than others. Yesterday I hiked one I think I liked best so far! Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary, in Selkirk. Yet another preserve right in our backyard, without … Continue reading →

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Holt Preserve

Posted on May 7, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Had a lot of fun hiking and exploring Holt Preserve the other day. We encountered many different spring elements such as light rain, sun, clouds, wind, cold, and warmth all within just a few minutes of each other, it was … Continue reading →

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Jericho Drive-In

Posted on May 3, 2014 by julieovaltrades

One activity that reminds me winter is over for a while is the return of the Drive-Ins! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m kind of particular about where I catch my flicks. Before moving to Albany I had never been to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethlehem, Feed, Fun | Tagged captain america, Drive-Ins, Fun, ice cream, jericho, movies, spider man | 2 Comments

Deer Mountain Nature Trail

Posted on May 3, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Thankful for clear skies this afternoon, took a ride out to Deer Mountain Nature Trail in Ravena. Once again we found an empty parking lot, and happily hiked into to our private preserve for the afternoon. The trail is well marked … Continue reading →

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Clarksville Dinosaur

Posted on April 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

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Bennett Hill

Posted on April 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Hiking is one of my favorite activities, and I’m always on the lookout for a new place to do it. Today in between the raindrops I went to Bennett Hill. Drive down Delaware Ave out into the country, Clarksville, and … Continue reading →

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