It’s interesting how different a place can be in a years time… or less. Becky and Andrew were visiting Nathan and I for a weekend in October, and we decided to go for a short hike nearby. I’m not sure who made the decision, but we ended up going to Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve. I…
I am curious. I am directionally challenged. I am determined. I had some time to kill before work and I just happened to be in Saratoga Springs, NY. I was nervous to do something alone, but I desperately wanted to explore and have myself an adventure. I decided to check out the park around the Roosevelt…
I had been waiting… April 9th the park gates opened to Park Tour Road and the National Park Service announced park fees would not be collected until May 1st. Knowing this, I had to make it back to Saratoga National Historical Park before the crowds started rushing in. Being able to drive the nine mile…
My First Encounter I still get weepy when I think about it. My friend Michelle, her brother Brian, and I came across a beaver caught in a beaver guard for a culvert one day while we were hiking in Rutland State Park, Massachusetts. Brian did his best to free it. Michelle made phone calls trying…
Another exciting exploration at the Saratoga National Historical Park! We started the day with the intent of hiking by the Hudson River. After my second visit to the Saratoga Battlefield I learned about the Park Entrance off of Route 4. I learned about the Fraser Burial Site Trail. … but I didn’t know the only…
Since my first visit to the Saratoga National Historical Park I’ve wanted to hike the Wilkinson Trail. The Wilkinson National Recreational Trail is a 4.2 mile “lasso” path. It’s located in the northern part of the Saratoga Battlefield. The Liaison Trail (a shorter hike) -from Breymann Redoubt -to Balcarres Redoubt excludes a good portion of the…
Sometimes I get anxious. A panic that is not explainable. It sneaks up… Tightening in my chest. i. can’t. breathe. heart racing difficulty swallowing choking feeling tears falling a desperate need to gain control yet i can’t seem to make the panic go away!! If I could breathe everything would be fine… A calming walk…