Category Archives: Saratoga County

Mrs. London’s

Posted on October 19, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Looking for lunch in Saratoga? Try Mrs. London’s, and make sure you have room for epic dessert. Their sandwiches are premade, some are heated up, some served cold, both I sampled were delish! The smoked chicken Panini was crispy and … Continue reading →

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Saratoga 5 Points Deli and Native American Festival

Posted on September 22, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Got a quick cheap breakfast at Saratoga 5 Points Deli, and it was great. Breakfast sandwiches were nicely composed. Jeff got his on a bagel I opted for a roll, we were both full, happy, and energized for the morning. … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Cottage

Posted on September 8, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I made a stop at Grant’s Cottage in Wilton and had a walk about the grounds. I started in the gift shop/museum. I looked at the artifacts and read some quotes about Ulysses S. Grant’s last days. A ‘death mask’ … Continue reading →

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Skidmore’s North Woods

Posted on September 8, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I took a hike in Skidmore’s North Woods in Saratoga Springs and enjoyed some beautiful nature and surprising art! If you walk the perimeter of the woods I would guess you get about 2 miles including some peaceful ups and downs. … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Café

Posted on September 8, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Good Morning Café in Ballston Spa makes a mean breakfast. They have a few outside tables and we were lucky to grab one on a beautiful morning. Jeff got their bacon lovers wrap and I took a big ole bite… … Continue reading →

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Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve

Posted on September 6, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I took a dazzling sunset stroll at Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve yesterday.  We picked it up at the end of Sugar Hill road in Vischer Ferry and parked in the power plant overlook parking lot. On our strip … Continue reading →

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Grafton Lakes and Moreau State Parks

Posted on July 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

On two very different days I visited two of my favorite local State Parks. On a cloudy cooler day I went to Grafton Lakes State Park to hike the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower trail. I loved foraging raspberries along the … Continue reading →

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Ballston Creek Preserve

Posted on July 25, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had a hard time finding Ballston Creek Preserve in Ballston, but I am so glad I did. Probably because I didn’t pay attention to detail and drove up and down the road looking for a grand entrance and parking … Continue reading →

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Saratoga’s Cookies and Milk

Posted on July 15, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Cookies and Milk in Saratoga Springs will make you feel like you are in heaven if you are a dessert addict like myself. This place is done right. It looks beautiful, smells good, but most importantly the wide variety of … Continue reading →

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White Water Rafting + Hadley Mountain

Posted on July 15, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had such a fantastic time white water rafting with Adirondack River Outfitters. I purchased a Groupon for two people which included the rafting, a light lunch, and a bbq dinner. We spent four hours with a great tour guide … Continue reading →

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