The Hamptons, a string of villages often known as a summer escape for Manhattan’s elite, have become more of a year around destination this year with COVID having many flee the city for their more spacious summer homes. The Hamptons are
With COVID-19 we decided to vacation in driving distance. While I normally would jump on a flight and flee somewhere exotic, this created the opportunity to check out one of the nation's most beloved parks, Acadia National Park. Acadia National Park
With gyms closed since March, it has been difficult to get much climbing in. Fortunately, The Gunks have world class climbing and are only a couple hours away from NYC. We spent the weekend with Kyle from Mountain Skills to improve
It may not seem very far, but on leisurely sail on Aeolus, a Cape Dory 27, this was a weekend event to go from City Island Yacht Club to Huntington, NY. We set sail on Saturday morning and with minimal wind,
I had been told that the moment you enter the state of Vermont, everything is green. And it's true - the Green Mountain state has beautiful foliage. Given its mountainous terrain, it's a great state for any who loves the
There isn't much going on in Rhode Island - a state mostly known for its sandy shores, Colonial towns, sailing and mansions. While I'm a big fan of the sandy shores and sailing, we were really headed to Rhode Island
Officially known as the Shawangunk Ridge, the Gunks are one of the premier climbing areas in the country, and it is one of the oldest as well. The Gunks are located mostly in the Mohonk Preserve, a land trust dedicated to
Austin, Texas. So much Americana. So many food trucks. The Live Music Capital. With a population that is rapidly approaching a million, and about 30 million annual visitors, Austin has grown, but still maintains a small-town feel and a quirky culture. This
We flew from St. Lucia and arrived in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, an archipelago of over a dozen sun drenched islands. The two main islands are butterfly-shaped and are joined together by a mangrove swamp and a few bridges. The eastern island,
St. Lucia may be small in size, spanning only 240 square miles, but it is geographically diverse and rich in culture. The island boasts jaw dropping vistas, fresh seafood and a great mix of culture -- while it may have been secured