On October 19 and 26, Crossgates Stadium 18 in Albany will host a special Sing-Along Event in celebration of the 45th Anniversary of The Sound of Music. The film has been newly restored for the 1st ever Blu-ray release on November 2nd and Soundtrack featuring a bonus track with Glee’s Lea Michelle. The Sound of…
A couple of years ago I picked up a book that opened up a new world of beautiful hiking trails in the Capital Region that were easy enough to do with young children, but that came with a bonus for history buffs. This article, originally published in April, 2008 in www.TheJourneyMom.com, was written after we…
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve offers many recreational and educational opportunities, but did you know that it’s also a great place for kids (and adults) to help out the environment? Early this week, Albany Pine Bush Preserve put out a call on their Facebook page for help collecting native plant seeds for habitat restoration. I…
I’ve been looking for skate parks in the Capital Region. No, not for myself. Can you imagine? Middle aged mom dons breaks every bone trying to learn how to do an ollie. No, I’ve been looking for a places to take my son to practice skateboarding that are fun, safe, and preferably free. I haven’t…
Ever since he got a new skateboard in California last summer, my son has been nagging me to take him to a skate park. I told him to just go outside and practice his skateboard skills in the neighborhood, but I knew better. Skateboarding on rough asphalt is no substitute for gliding on smooth concrete….
The June schedule for Moreau Lake State Park, located off exit 17S of the Adirondack Northway, provided my son and I with a fabulous opportunity. We arrived at the lodge after paying the park entry fee and $3 for both of us to hike for a 10 am departure for the Red Oak Ridge Trail…
Someone had scribbled “Bridge is out!” on the entrance kiosk map, but we were curious. The Natural Areas of Albany County guide promised: A brand new nature preserve…170 acres of protected wetland…two trails, one 1.5 miles round trip and the other 3 miles round trip…Solid wooden steps lead up the few steep slopes, with rope…
Observing a moment of silence on the Hudson River, Rensselaer County Girl Scouts took the time to appreciate the beauty around them: serene, sparkling waters, the warmth of the sun, and the sound of gentle waves lapping the sailboat. They were fortunate to have glorious weather and clear waters, on a river that has been…
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…