We love Amazon Prime Day. Its a great time to stock up on travel items and outdoor fun that you can use all year long. Check out our top picks for this year. If you have Amex MR pts you could get $20 off $50 or $40 off $200 on Amazon. Remember you only have…
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. The Catskills are located in Upstate New York and an easy drive from New York City. We decided to head down to the Catskills for the afternoon from the Capital Region. It’s only about an hour’s drive and we were hoping we missed the morning crowds and could be…
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…
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 and 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…
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…
Simple Steps to Stay Free Miraval Resort
It’s fairly easy to Stay Free Miraval Resort using Hyatt Points. We just got back from a stay at Miraval Berkshires and we were really impressed with our Free Miraval Resort stay; Can’t wait to go back. Truth be told I had not even heard of this resort until someone in a travel hacking forum…
Miraval Berkshires Wellness Resort Review & Planning Guide
Miraval Berkshires Resort is an adult only all-inclusive luxury wellness retreat in Lenox, Massachusetts. It’s perfect for a couples getaway, weekend Girls trip, or Mother-Daughter getaway. Its one of the best Berkshire Wellness Resorts. You will receive 3 gourmet healthy meals a day along with smoothies and snacks available throughout the day. There are numerous…
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…