Check out these fun New York Spring Weekend Getaways for Families. Whether you are looking for a Weekend getaway from NYC , other parts of the state or from a boarder state, these options are a short drive away. New York Maple Weekend can be experienced from any of these options or possibly somewhere near…
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Best Budget Northeast Family Road Trips
Check out the Best Budget Northeast Family Road Trips. The North East USA is a great place to explore and get away while enjoying the outdoors. North East Road trips can be very affordable options for a fun family vacation. Maine & Acadia National Parks is the top North East National Park This is one…
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…
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…
Bloomingdale Brook Waterfalls Hike with Kids is Quite an Adventure
Bloomingdale Brook Waterfalls Hiking Trail is a great fall hike near me. It is a great hike to see multiple waterfalls. Its located in the Renselear Tech Park in Troy, NY off Global-View RD. It’s across the Road from Regeneron just past WMHT. There are a parking lot and Signage. The Alltrails app or site…
Guide to the Adirondacks with Kids
This Guide to the Adirondacks with Kids will help you plan a wonderful outdoor adventure in New York State. The largest park in the country is the Adirondacks which covers over 6 million acres. It is equivalent in size to the State of Vermont and is 3 times larger than Yellowstone National Park. There’s approximately…