April 2010

Nassau, Bahamas – Albany’s Sister City

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My hometown, Albany, NY, has a Caribbean twin in the Bahamas, but they sure don’t look alike. Actually, that’s the point. Town twinning “is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired, with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links.” Looking at the list of Albany’s Twin [...]

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A Visit To The Girl Scout Mecca In New York City

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As many of you know, my husband and I like to take trips to places, on our vacations or days off, just to enjoy someplace new and being together. Yesterday (April 21, 2010) was one of those days. We went off to NYC again, and it was a beautiful day outside, a bit of chill [...]

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How To Find Fun Hikes In The Capital Region

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Finding a hiking trail in the Capital Region can be as simple as stepping into your back yard.  In fact, one of the reasons we chose our family home is that the wooded backyard abuts the forest trails under the power lines.  We got full-time luxury camping accommodations AND easy access to miles of hiking [...]

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Wilderness Programs In The Capital Region

by Sandra Foyt

As we approach Earth Day, I’ve been thinking about ways to help kids develop an appreciation for the environment. We are lucky in the Capital Region to have many opportunities for connecting with nature, but one of my personal favorites is the wilderness program. Last year, I wrote about my son’s wilderness program experience in [...]

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