There’s nothing like seeing NYC traffic from above! Roosevelt Island is a narrow two-mile-long Island in the East River of Manhattan located between Queens and Long Island. The Island is on the outskirts of the City and can be accessed through an Arial Tramway. The Arial...
Howe Cavern’s is a unique experience. The tour is conducted 156 feet below the Earth’s surface in a cave with intricate formations. The tour includes the history of the discovery of the cave and what chemical reactions cause the formations. As you learn, you...
Serenity is the word I’d use to describe the 17 mile Island accessible by air or through a ferry. The Point Judith Ferry is located only half an hour from Newport. The ferry ride takes half an hour. There is no way to drive a...
Imagine biting in to a juicy sweet nectarine or peach just picked off the tree. That’s exactly what we experienced last week after visiting Demarest Farm. Demarest Farm is a family owned picking farm since 1970. In the summer they offer peach picking and in the...
The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore there are only ferries in the early morning. The last one to leave Haverstraw in the morning is at 8:45 and the...
There is no need for artificial thrills when you have the genuine natural adventure of Whitewater Rafting. Our trip with Whitewater Challengers was outstanding! We went on a level I-II family trip since we had our 5 year old with us (5 years old is...
Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle resort founded in 1869. This resort is famous for its incredible surroundings and unspoiled natural beauty. Mohonk is located on the Shawangunk Ridge in New Paltz, New York. Over the years, the ten-room inn and tavern...
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, original playground. When arriving at the roundabout which has a sign for Overpeck Park, make a right and cross over the two...
Whenever the weather starts warming up I find myself very much in the mood of sitting at the water. I do not like crowded beaches. I wasn’t planning on swimming, it wasn’t warm enough for that. I just wanted to sit at the water. ...
There are many options of boat rides offering close-up views of the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Viewing the Statue of Liberty up close while on a large sail boat is a truly unique experience. It was a glorious spring day when we sailed...