The Capital Region New York State Parks near Albany and Saratoga provide a variety of family fun outdoors. These State Parks are an easy day trip from the Capital Region. Many of these parks provide a cheap family vacation including camping, access to kayaking and paddleboarding launches, sand beaches, and kid-friendly hiking trails. Most offer…
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New York State Parks
NYSPARKS AKA New York State Parks is a wonderful Cheap Family Vacation. The Adirondack State Park is the largest park in the country. The Empire Pass allows you entrance to many New York State parks for free after purchasing the pass.
New York Weekend Getaways for Families this Spring
Check out these fun Spring New York Weekend Getaways for Families that are affordable family vacations and a lot of fun. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway from NYC or Upstate New York, these are great options for a northeast family vacation. New York Maple Weekend can be experienced from any of these…
Budget Travel to Finger Lakes with Kids and Dogs
Budget Travel to Finger Lakes with Kids and Dogs Overview Budget Travel to Finger Lakes with Kids and Dogs is a fun weekend trip or even a week’s budget vacation in Upstate New York. Finger Lakes is known for its vast number of wineries, hiking trails, and state parks. It’s a beautiful place to visit….
Best Budget Family Road Trips in the Northeast
The Best Budget Family Road Trips in the Northeast are great affordable family vacations. A northeast family vacation 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 cheap family vacation. 1. Maine & Acadia National Parks is the top…
The Best Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Hudson Valley
Check out The Best Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Hudson Valley (Including Albany and Rensellear Counties in the Capital Region). 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. These locations…
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…
Things to do with Kids the Adirondacks
Things to do with Kids the Adirondacks. This Guide to the Adirondacks with Kids will help you plan a wonderful outdoor adventure in Upstate New York. 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…
Great Hiking and Kayaking Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes Park
Mill Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park, NY is the smallest of 5 lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. It is free to park (unlike the main entrance where the long pond is) and has a dirt boat launch ideal for kayaks and canoes. Grafton Lakes State Park is a great place to kayak as…
Thompson’s Lake State Park, NY
Thompson’s Lake State Park NY Address Thompson’s Lake State Park NY68 Thompson’s Lake RoadEast Berne, NY 12059 Thompson’s Lake State Park is a small lake located in East Berne, NY about 30 minutes from Albany, NY. It’s a short drive to John Boyd Thacher State Park including the Wild Play Ropes course, where there are…
Wild Play High Ropes Course & Ziplines Thacher State Park
High Ropes Course that’s “Adventure activities of every intensity! 15 ziplines, 60 aerial games, and a 40ft jump.“~ Wild Play at Thacher Park Minimum age 5 Minimum height: 4’8” (142cm) Maximum weight limit is 300lbs (136kg) Adventure High Ropes Courses Classic Course 30 games and 9 ziplines in three levels of progressive intensity. Up to…
