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A museum, a lunch, and a hike in Schoharie County.

Posted on October 29, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Schoharie County has a plethora of lovely spots to visit. A really great museum is the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center. It has fun interactive science exhibits which show you how energy is created. Next door is the Lansing Manor where you … Continue reading →

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Gone Cat Crazy in the Catskills: A waterfall, lunch, and the Catamount People’s Museum

Posted on October 7, 2014 by julieovaltrades

I had a great time in the Catskills the other day with a friend meandering about roads watching the leaves change their colors. First stop was Kaaterskill Falls for a worthy little hike. The lower trail begins with Bastion Falls, … 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 →

Posted in Fun, Saratoga County | Tagged artifact, deer, frog, Fun, grant, history, museum, nature, overlook, red tail hawk, trail, ulysses s grant, wilton | Leave a comment

Muscoot Farm, Westchester

Posted on August 13, 2014 by julieovaltrades

My Mom and I had such a hoot visiting Muscoot Farm in Katonah, Westchester. The grounds are free to enter and there is a whole lot to see! First you notice all of the farm animals. I enjoyed observing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Westchester County | Tagged affordable, animals, butterflies, cat, chickens, educational, farm, flowers, free, Fun, goats, hiking, katonah, muscoot farm, museum, nature, pig, piglets, sheep, trails, westchester | Leave a comment

Finger Lakes Region Road Trip!

Posted on July 26, 2014 by julieovaltrades

This week I took a road trip to the Finger Lakes Region with my Mom! Day 1: We stayed in a little town called Horseheads, a central location to many of the areas we wanted to explore. We got into … Continue reading →

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WELCOME BACK, USS Slater !!!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by julieovaltrades

My 100th Post!! So happy it can be dedicated to the USS Slater. Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the moment you have been waiting for is finally here! The USS Slater is back in Albany! Normally the USS Slater, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Albany, Fun | Tagged 100, 100th post, albany, dazzle, Fun, history, hudson, hudson river, july 4th, makeover, museum, patriotic, ship, tour, uss slater, welcome home, wwII | 3 Comments

One of my favorite places on this earth is Robert Moses State Park in Babylon, Long Island. When I am home visiting my family I journey out to the beach as much as possible. There is nothing better than the … Continue reading →

Posted on June 23, 2014 by julieovaltrades | 2 Comments

Head West for: Fort Stanwix, Utica Zoo, Crazy Otto’s Diner, Eerie Canal Cruise, and Moccasin Kill Sanctuary

Posted on June 16, 2014 by julieovaltrades

After a week of rainy cloudy days I decided to spend a solid 12 hours out and about yesterday. At 8 AM we set out to Rome to visit Fort Stanwix, a beautifully maintained national monument. There is rich history … 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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Albany Institute of History and Art

Posted on May 2, 2014 by julieovaltrades

Tonight is First Friday in Albany, which means a lot of stores, galleries, museums, and bars are holding special events. I love taking advantage of the free admission to the Albany Institute of History and Art (you can also come … Continue reading →

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