It goes without saying that the Cider Donuts are on our list of favorite things at the Liberty Ridge Farm, as are the tunnel slide, rabbit pens, and feeding the goats. But here are a few more reasons we return to Liberty Ridge Farm every autumn:
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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…
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…
Since I homeschooled my younger child, and I wrote about it onThe Journey Mom, every once in a while I receive an email asking how to find homeschool groups in the Capital Region. Sometimes it’s a query from a parent who is considering homeschooling, and sometimes it’s a request from a mom who is already…
No matter what anyone tells you, it’s not cool to walk the mean streets of New York City with a camera around your neck. Knowing that, I’ve tried for subtlety. Camera discreetly tucked into a stylish handbag, replacing the DSLR with tiny point-and-shoots, or my personal favorite – camouflaging my intentions by dressing like a…
Falling temperatures might send you indoors, but there are a number of fun events just for young children that will temp you to head out and about the Capital Region. Table of Contents The Children’s Guide 3rd Annual Halloween Bash!2011 Town of Poestenkill Halloween ParadeFamily Fun Night at TreePaadBaby Loves Disco The Children’s Guide 3rd…
A walk through downtown Charlotte Amalie on the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas is a lesson in religious freedom like none other. Within six blocks, and often side-by-side, you will pass numerous churches, many with a rich colonial history. One of the most interesting is the St. Thomas Synagogue. Declared a National Historic Landmark…