Category Archives: Columbia County

Taconic Sculpture Park

Posted on October 24, 2014 by julieovaltrades

It has been a long rainy week, but we needed it! The waterfall at Thacher was nonexistent last time I visited. I think this weekend is going to be perfect adventuring weather, so what better fun than visiting a quirky … Continue reading →

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Mado Patissere

Posted on October 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had been looking forward to visiting Mado Patissere in Chatham for some time, and finally got a chance this weekend!  The hours are elusive online, but there are raving reviews, making this joint quite intriguing to me. The owner … Continue reading →

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Hand Hollow Conservation Area

Posted on October 18, 2014 by julieovaltrades

As the days grow shorter it is getting harder to visit new hiking trails, there are only so many near by! The weather we had this last was so phenomenal I couldn’t help but get in the car after work … Continue reading →

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A Day in Columbia County

Posted on August 7, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Today I had great summer fun bouncing around Columbia County. The morning started off cool and cloudy, perfect weather for a hike! First stop was High Falls in the town of Claverack, a great little preserve with 2 miles of … Continue reading →

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Sculpture park and hiking in Austerlitz

Posted on June 27, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I’m a sucker for a good sculpture park. The Circle Museum in Austerlitz has some pretty interesting work strewn about in a gorgeous country setting. Some are very abstract containing everything but the kitchen sink, some are more realistic and … Continue reading →

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Swimming, Lunching, and Hiking in Chatham

Posted on June 18, 2014 by julieovaltrades

There’s nothing like sunshine and summertime. I want to be outside all day, so often times, I am. Yesterday it was hot and time to get in some water. I spent some time around a refreshing creek with the swallows … Continue reading →

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A trip to Hudson, NY

Posted on May 22, 2014 by julieovaltrades

A trip to Hudson is a great little getaway, a scenic trip less than an hour away. A visit to Olana can make you forget the world you’re leaving behind. The grounds are beautiful abundant in nature, and free to wander … Continue reading →

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