These New York Winter Getaways for Families without Quarantine / Testing will help you get through this winter if you are not able to travel outside the area. As of the publication of this post New York State Residents are not required to quarantine or have negative COVID tests after visiting border states. Make sure…
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The Best Outdoor Affordable Winter Activities for Kids
Here are some of the best pussyfoot affordable winter activities for kids. We survived all summer through various levels of lock down 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…
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…
Fun Fall Activities for Families
Check out these Fun Fall Activities for families. Whether you are at home or traveling fall is a great time to get outside explore and have fun. 1. Apple Picking New York is known as the Big Apple and upstate is filled with apple orchards and fun fall activities. The many States offer apple picking…
Capital Region has the Best New York Apple Picking
People often ask what are the Best farms for New York Apple picking near me. Growing up in New York it’s a fall tradition to go apple picking. Apple happens to be my favorite fruit and I think I ate so many the fall before my son was born, that apples are now in his…