Schenectady Forest Preserve
The Schenectady County Forest Preserve is located in the Town of Duanesburg on Lake Road. This is a well-marked and easy to walk trail, leading to a large beaver pond. You can fish, cross country ski, and see the old foundation and walls of James Duane’s house. Now, the following pictures are clips of the trail. Right after I started in, a couple came by warning me to be careful. Why, you ask? Two small bear cubs just ran in moments before me, and... [Read More...]
Moreau State Park
Moreau Lake State Park Moreau, NY Exit 17N of NYS Northway, Route 87 (about 20 minutes North of Saratoga) Camping spots available. Cabin for rent. “Top 100” Places in America to Camp The world has discovered Moreau. Upstate New Yorkers have been going here for decades, keeping this little treasure all to themselves. And as Saratoga has grown, so too has Moreau. Named in 2005 as one of the “Top 100” Best Places in America to camp, this little... [Read More...]
Thacher Park
Thacher Park Just outside Altamont, New York, lies Thacher Park, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. There’s actually two aspects of the Park: The park itself, home to miles of hiking trails, snowshoeing, a swimming pool (the opening of which is always under scrutiny with State Budget Cuts), playgrounds, ballfields, and hundreds of picnic and fireplaces. The park is open year round. Indian Ladder is seasonal. #gallery-3... [Read More...]
Saratoga Battlefield
Saratoga National Battlefield Saratoga, NY This article isn’t a lengthy, detailed article about the Battle of Saratoga. The government covers lots of it on its own web site, http://www.nps.gov/sara/photosmultimedia/virtualtour.htm This was a bloody battle, and these are sacred grounds. Men, and lots of them, died here for our freedom. Benedict Arnold, still a household name–one being studied and revisited–became famous here, and has... [Read More...]
Schenectady’s Central Park
SCHENECTADY’S CENTRAL PARK Schenectady’s Central Park is a beautiful little oasis in the heart of it all. A pond with fishing. Wonderful rose gardens. A playground. And world class tennis. World class tennis? Yes. Every year, some of the world’s finest come to play in the park. Anna Kournikova, Serena Williams, and more! Call 518-378-BUZZ. for tickets and information, or visit http://www.nybuzzwtt.com/tickets.php. Tournaments start in July. The... [Read More...]
Plotter Kill Reserve
The Plotterkill Reserve The Plotter Kill Preserve (located in the town of Rotterdam on Route 159) contains 630 acres of rugged hardwood along the Plotter Kill, a tributary of the Mohawk River. YOU MUST BE careful on this hike. The walk itself is generally easy, but for a few roots. But the path runs alongside a STEEP embankment that drops nearly 900 feet straight down. #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item { float:... [Read More...]
Collins Park
FREEDOM PARK/COLLINS PARK Just over the Mohawk bridge from Schenectady is Scotia, Freedom Park (aka Collins Park). Freedom Park is a wonderful big park, with something for everyone: Fishing, a playground, food at Jumping Jacks, picnic tables along the Mohawk, tennis, baseball and great Summer concerts featuring top names. This is a beautiful park. Enjoy some of the scenery below #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item... [Read More...]
