The Grayhaven Motel is a unique lodging property in Ithaca, NY. Originally established in 1919, this historic property has been renovated in the last couple of years to its former glory, with a fun, retro vibe, and comfortable, sustainable amenities. Nestled between two iconic state parks, and just outside of the city of Ithaca, the …
Taking a trip to the Catskill Mountains with your best friend is never a bad plan. In October I had the opportunity to head down to the mountains with my best friend Andrea (@travelingmaines) and my best dog friend, Ellie, to stay at a dog friendly cabin, “The Stone Cottage”, at Antrim Streamside! I love …
If you are planning to hike in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks, then Keene, NY is the place to be! I took the opportunity to stay at a rustic AirBNB cabin in the heart of Keene over Easter Weekend, called The Perch Keene. You may remember a few months back when I stayed …
I recently discovered a really cute rustic AirBNB cabin in Keene, NY so over Thanksgiving weekend my daughter and I decided to have a girls weekend in order to get some hikes done and check out the place. The place is called The Loft Keene and just like the name says, it’s right in the …
The trip to Old Forge was a way to get my family together since we hadn’t seen each other in a very long time due to COVID restrictions. We chose Old Forge because it was kind-of in the middle for everyone and I wanted to bring my family on some of my favorite hikes in …
My friend CC and I decided to take a last minute hiking trip because I had a free weekend to use. I wanted to complete the Fulton Chain Trifecta, which is a set of three mountains – Bald Mountain, Rocky Mountain, Black Bear Mountain, in order to completely the Fulton Chain Trifecta Challenge. We were …
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Glamping is what you do when you want the outdoorsy feel of camping, but want the convenience and luxury of a hotel/AirBNB. I’m going to go ahead and admit that I much prefer staying in an actual bed instead of sleeping on the ground, as much as I’d like to think I’m pretty rugged. When …
I went on a solo overnight trip to the Catskills but I’m not quite ready yet for solo camping so I opted to stay in a hotel for the occasion. The Hotel Vienna Windham offered a great combination of convenience and location for someone looking to hike in the region. 🏔 LOCATION: Hotel Vienna Windham …
For our 10th Anniversary, my husband deferred to me when planning our weekend trip. Naturally, I picked a location that would afford me the opportunity to hike – but I also kept my husband in mind and made sure it wasn’t any place with any kind of strenuous hiking, and I also made sure to …
