Spring and Summer is a great time to head outdoor to these great Capital Region waterfall Hikes with kids. If are thinking where are the waterfall hikes near me? This list is perfect for you. Waterfalls add an additional feature to hikes providing a fun destination for your hike. These Hiking trails with waterfalls are…
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The Best Winter Resorts in the Northeast for Families
The Best Winter Resorts in the Northeast for Families (New England, New York, and Pennsylvania), are sure to help get rid of the winter doldrums. These winter resorts offer, skiing, snow tubing, indoor water parks, ice-skating, and more. Many activities are included in the cost of your stay at these Winter Resorts from NYC for…
New York Winter Getaways for Families
These New York Winter Getaways for Families without Covid Quarantine / Testing will help you get through this winter if you are not able to travel outside the area. Many of these trips would also make great Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC but you could easily spend a week vacation in winter at these destinations…
The Best Cheap Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids
Here are some of the best cheap outdoor winter activities for kids. We survived all summer through various levels of lockdown and closures. It’s pretty easy to enjoy the outdoors and stay active in the summer. As the temperatures drop here in the northeast and other parts of the country, we can easily fall back…
The Catskills Peak Foliage: How to Avoid the Crowds
The Catskills Peak foliage is beautiful. We decided to head down to the Catskills for the afternoon. It’s only about an hour’s drive and we were hoping we missed the morning crowds and could be the second round of hikes. Boy were we wrong. There are no morning crowds there are constant crowds. Every trail…
The Best Places to Hike Hudson Valley with Kids
Check out the best places to hike Hudson Valley with kids (Including Albany and Rensellear Counties). From waterfalls to scenic views to wife life the Northern Hudson Valley, NY is full of great experiences hiking with kids. Hiking is a great activity to do on a cheap vacation for families. Before Heading out make sure…
Fun Outdoor Learning for Kids at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is located at 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY. It is a DEC run site that offers Environmental Education and hiking trails with over 450 acres of land to explore. Parking and admission are free. Its a great place for hiking with kids. The Programs at the Five Rivers Environmental…
Lawson Lake County Park, NY is Full Day of Outdoor Fun
Lawson Lake County Park is located at 293 Lawson Lake Road, Feura Bush, NY 12067 It offers 420-acres includes a lake, wetlands, forested upland, open fields, waterfalls, and streams. There’s no fee to enter and use the park. This is a great place for kayaking and hiking with kids. Boating at Lawson Lake County Park There are…
New York State Parks: John Boyd Thacher Park Review and Tips
John Boyd Thacher Park (Thacher Park) is located in Voorheesville, NY is a wonderful State Park for hiking with kids; As well as other outdoor activities. There are 2 viewing areas that offer awesome scenic views looking down at the towns below and as far away as the city of Albany. Parking is $6 and…
Ellms Family Farm: Best Fall Activities for Kids
Ellms Family Farm is way more than just a Corn Maze; It’s loads of fall family fun. From Ziplines to low ropes course, to a variety of ride-on vehicles and things to bounce on. Located at 448 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa, NY, Ellms Family Farm is about 45 min from the Hudson Valley and 45minutes…