This weekend if Fourth of July which conjures up images of flags waving and fireworks bursting in air. But even after the Fourth there is still plenty of summer left. Hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, hot air ballooning or parasailing...
Father’s Day on the Farm
Sundae on the FarmLast Sunday was Father's Day and it's getting harder and harder for us to find new and interesting ways to celebrate, especially with our kids getting older. So when I heard about Sundae on the Farm I...
Free Family Fun in the Saratoga Area
For me nothing beats free and believe or not I've come up with some pretty good free deals right here in Saratoga. So whether you live here or are visiting here and are looking for some fun, family friendly free...
Free Admission — Saratoga National Historic Park
The Battle of Saratoga was one the most historically important battles of the American Revolution and a turning point in the life of Benedict Arnold. Within the park there are 4 sites that proved to be crucial in the fight...
Happy Father’s Day
I wanted to wish all the father's out there a Happy Father's Day! We are off to Schuylerville to Clear Echo Farm, free farm tours and ice cream -- what could be better?? So what are your plans?...
Park Fest 2011
I just found a brochure for this year's Park Fest and it looks like it's going to be a good time. *FREE CONCERTS by Soul Session, Zucchini Brothers and the Tequila Mockingbirds. EXOTIC ANIMALS to be featured including red fox,...
A Day Trip — Arlington Vermont
We had an entire day to explore Vermont last Saturday. We drove across the border and entered at Arlington, a picturesque village with lots of opportunities to take photos. First we stopped at a local cemetery. It might sound morbid...
Balloon Fest Weekend
It was a glorious weekend for camping -- clear skies, cool temperatures and light breeze, which is also the perfect kind of day for a hot air balloon ride. Lake Lauderdale Campground in Cambridge NY hosted the 5th annual Hot...
Camping at Lake Lauderdale Campground
Lake Lauderdale Campground is located in Cambridge NY about 45 minutes from Saratoga and near the Vermont border. A small campground with large sites which is family and pet friendly. The sites include seasonal as well as daily sites. The site...
Seeds, Soap and The Fabulous One– Shopping at the Beekman 1802 Mercantile
About an hour's drive from Saratoga Springs is the village of Sharon Springs, a farm town with beautiful rolling hills, green mountains with spectacular views and a surprisingly vibrant downtown. It was a glorious day with temperatures in the 80's,...