TOP 10 New York State Parks
Join me as I count down the top 10 state parks in New York to visit. Write YOUR favorite state parks in the comments and feel free to argue about my list! And let me know what you think about this video.
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Chapters below, without spoilers:
00:00-00:55 Intro
00:55-02:14 #10
02:14-03:25 #9
03:25-04:13 #8
04:13-05:39 #7
05:39-07:20 #6
07:20-09:10 #5
09:10-10:36 #4
10:36-12:06 #3
12:06-12:43 Honorable Mentions
12:43-14:04 #2
14:04-16:05 #1
16:05-19:29 Outro
Top 10 WORST towns in New York State. No need for sunscreen most the year.
Top 10 WORST towns in New York State.
Let's face it, New York gets a bad rep for New York City. Well, there are many small towns in New York State that help out with that bad rep. This video list 10 of the bad ones. Like I said in the title no need for sunscreen most of the year.
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Top 10 Waterfall Hike in New York!????????
Robert Treman State Park gorge and rim trail in Ithaca New York has amazing waterfalls
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Exploring MIAMI / SOUTH FLORIDA in 5 DAYS! // A Travel Itinerary Challenge Adventure
For our first ever visit exploring #Miami, #SouthFlorida in 5 days, we embark on a trip without planning a list of things to do, unlike our previous Travel Itinerary Challenge video series in Hawaii. On this travel adventure, we also search for key lime pies in #KeyWest and discover the #ManateeLagoon in West Palm Beach among other things that we try to eat, see and do.
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If this is your first time viewing our videos, welcome ????and thank you ????! For some background about this series:
For our first ever visit to the Miami and South Florida, we embarked on a 5 day spontaneous and impromptu trip without preparing a list of attractions, restaurants, and activities to see, eat and do.
In our years traveling together, we found the way we tend to travel is more akin to “power exploring” than “peaceful vacationing”, which often results in us trying to pack as many things into an itinerary that we can handle. And for our trips, we usually plan a rough itinerary or list of things we want to do, see, and eat at our destination.
Unlike our previous 2-week trip to 4 Hawaiian islands ( ), for this trip to Miami we didn’t create a travel itinerary list of things to do. We wanted to chronicle our adventures visiting Miami and other locations in South Florida as part of our Travel Itinerary Challenge Series--even though we don’t have a predetermined itinerary--to share our experience doing, eating, and seeing a number of attractions in a set amount of time in hopes it might help others deciding to visit Miami for the first time or for a return visit.
Below is the itinerary of things we were able to do during our 5-day trip to Miami & South Florida. If you have suggestions for things we missed out and should check out for a future visit, we’d love to know! Thank you! ✌️
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????Preston & Krista's Itinerary for 5 DAYS in MIAMI / SOUTH FLORIDA
1. Wynwood Walls - Wynwood
2. Ooh Raw -- Wynwood
3. The Salty Donut - Wynwood
4. Miami Design District
5. Versailles Restaurant - Little Havana
6. Versailles Bakery & Cafe - Little Havana
7. Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tour - West Miami (Everglades)
8. Key West - Highway 01 Mile Marker 0
9. Key Lime Pie Co. - Key West
10. Key Lime Pie Bakery - Key West
11. Mallory Square - Key West
12. Southernmost Point - Key West
13. Ocean Drive - Miami Beach
14. Clive’s Cafe - Little Haiti
15. Sanguich de Miami - Little Havana
16. Calle Ocho - Little Havana
17. Domino Park - Little Havana
18. Venetian Pool - Coral Gables
19. International Villages - Coral Gables
20. Vizcaya Museum - Coconut Grove
21. Bill Baggs State Park - Key Biscayne
22. Joe’s Stone Crab - South Beach
23. Greenbar + Kitchen - Fort Lauderdale
24. Manatee Lagoon - West Palm Beach
25. Plant Miami - Wynwood
26. Miami Beach
27. South Pointe Park & Pier - South Beach
28. The Dutch at W Hotel - South Beach
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HIKING NEAR NYC - Ellenville Fault Ice Caves & Verkeerderkill Waterfalls | Minnewaska State Park
For hiking near NYC, you can venture about 2 hours north and explore the chilling Ellenville Fault Ice Caves, gawk at the 187-ft high Verkeerderkill Waterfalls all within the beautiful Sam’s Point Area within Minnewaska State Park. This 7-mile out-and-back day hike also has you venture through the globally rare ecological community of dwarf pitch pine barrens along the Shawagunk Ridge and saunter through the mystical, verdant oak and fern covered forest all while enjoying spectacular views of the Shawagunks Mountains regions and Catskills Mountains.
If you’re visiting New York or live in New York and on the prowl for a new hiking adventure, you can’t go wrong choosing this day hike as it has it all from caves, crevices, to soaring cliffs!
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There is a $10 parking fee that can be paid by card at a ticketing kiosk at the Sam’s Point Preserve Visitor’s Center.
For GPS Navigations to the use the visitor center’s address: Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 400 Sams Point Rd, Cragsmoor, NY 12420
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Stony Brook State Park | Finger Lakes gorge hiking and waterfalls off the beaten tourist trail
A visit to Stony Brook State Park in Dansville, NY in the Finger Lakes, one of our favorite parks for waterfalls, great amenities, and smaller crowds.
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Secret Waterfall Just East of the Catskills--Hanging Rock Falls (and Nevele Falls) in Ellenville, NY
Just a short, downhill walk to Beer Kill from Route 52 in Ellenville, NY is a massive waterfall that is practically unheard of, Hanging Rock Falls. Yes, you will find it online—that was how I found it—but what few websites you’d likely find were posted only in recent years some as recent as this year. Indeed, a December 2020 post says they’ve “lived here for almost 8 years now and have never heard of or been to this waterfall”. It’s a powerful waterfall formed by massive rocks tiered in a stair-step cascade approximately 100 feet in height that is not much talked about either through intent—the locals might want to keep such gem to themselves—or scorn after the automobile then the airplane diverted New York City vacationers away from Ellenville to other far-flung destinations thus ending Ellenville’s glory days as a vacation hotspot when rail was the only means of long-distance travel on land.
This region east of the Catskills—the Rondout Valley and the nearby Shawangunk Mountains—is riddled with waterfalls and Hanging Rock Falls just 2.5 miles north of the Ellenville village center on Route 52 is just one. Two miles south also on Route 52 is another waterfall, Nevele Falls, sometimes called Buttermilk Falls by locals. The name “Nevele” came from the name of an inn owned by an early Jewish farmer renting out rooms. In 1903, he named his inn “Nevele” after the number of his children, eleven, spelled backwards.
The name “Ellenville” itself has a storied origin. Local lore has it that in the early 1800s the villagers needed to name their village to apply for their own post office. Coming up blank they settled on the name of one of them, Ellen. So Ellenville it was and Ellenville since.
If you’re ever in the area, I strongly suggest visiting these two waterfalls as they are practically by the roadside with Hanging Rock Falls offering a deeper trek into nature with many possible off-trail—with caution of course as the terrain can be steep—attractions and adventures.
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Ausable Chasm NY: Exploring The Hiking Trails And River Rafting
Our visit to Ausable Chasm NY completely blew our minds. Not only is Aubable chasm New York one of the longest-running natural attractions in the United States, but it's also one of Upstate New Yorks's most visited tourist sites.
We joined the Ausable Chasm crew and spent a day visiting the Ausable Chasm bridge, exploring the canyon trails, and braving the rapids on the Ausable Chasm river rafting tour.
I want to give a big thanks to the team at Ausable Chasm for inviting us along. Make sure to like and subscribe for more adventure family travel videos.
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ONE OF THE GREAT PLACES TO SEE IN NEW YORK STATE: MIDDLEBURGH WINERY & HOWE CAVERNS | ANIKA SIGLOS
If you’re looking for things to do or places to see this fall, this video is perfect for you. Watch our wine tasting ???? and haunted cave tour experience. ???? ???? Who knew that this cave exists here in NYC?
Middleburgh Winery is 3 hours away from the city. No reservation needed. Here’s the link:
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Howe Caverns is just 15 mins away from the winery, so you can visit these places at the same day.
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PROSPECT MOUNTAIN/Lake George, NY/Adirondack Mountains/Grand Travelers/Gate 24 Travel
Hey, Grand Travelers! Robert and I first visited #prospectmountain in 2020, and absolutely enjoyed the scenery. At that time, the summit was closed due to construction. This year, we couldn't wait to drive the mountain again. It was so beautiful with the reds, golds, and oranges of Autumn. AND the summit was open! Yay! I seriously didn't think I'd make it to the top. Being out-of-shape with an ankle that never healed completely from a massive break didn't help matters. BUT, I made it! And it was worth the effort and the climb to get to the top. I hope you enjoy traveling up this mountain with us. Thanks for watching!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Information about Prospect Mountain
2:06 - Up the Mountain
2:58 - The Narrows
4:25 - Lake George
5:38 - The Eagle's Nest
7:54 - Hike to the Summit
9:27 - The Summit
10:58 - Down the Mountain
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Wawarsing, NY: Stony Kill Falls & Lake Minnewaska
Met up with my friend Beth - who I have not seen since March 2020 because she lives in NYC and is an ER nurse [ Thanks Beth :) ]. Had a fun day exploring Wawarsing in the Hudson Valley. We hiked in Stony Kill Park to see the Stony Kills Falls with her Pomeranian, Grayson. We then headed over to Lake Minnewaska, where everyone asked us if they could swim in the lake. I let everyone know that I was **ok** with them doing so...but they needed to watch out for...the snakes in the lake!!
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Things To Do in Ulster County, NY
It is hard to believe that less than 90 minutes from mid-town Manhattan lies 250,000 of forever-wild acres encompassing 35 peaks and 350 miles of hiking trails. From biking to hiking, from kayaking to wind surfing, from hitting the sweet spot on one of our 12 golf courses to horseback riding and fly-fishing, Ulster County is truly a four-season recreation area.
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The Perfect Summer Getaway. Oswego County, NY - Fort Ontario, sandy beaches, and camping galore!
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Follow your sense of adventure to discover the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario, iconic sunsets, pristine sandy beaches, and a wealth of family friendly activities. You’re invited to visit Oswego County to discover all this and more.
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Lake Ontario - The Oswego County Shoreline
Sandy Island Beach State Park
Fort Ontario - The City of Oswego, NY
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Mexico, NY
Ellenville, NY - HGTV Home Town Takeover Contest Submission
Discover Ellenville - Sam's Point
HIDDEN GEM ???? | LARGEST Marble Cave Entrance in Eastern USA | Lake George Area
✅SAVE this NY spot for later!????Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Pottersville, NY. You better not be claustrophobic though!
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1) self-guided cave tour ($20 for adults, $10 for kids)
2) summer adventure tour ($125 for cave float; not always offered)
3) winter snowshoe trails ($16 adults, $9 kids, snowshoes available)
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The massive Stone Bridge is the LARGEST marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S. and is still being carved by the beautiful Trout Brook.
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Spend an hour or a day exploring the park and other activities, there’s fun for the whole family!
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Sam's Point Preserve - Epic Day Hike! - Scenic Views, Ice Caves, Huge Waterfalls, and Pygmy Forests!
Come along for an adventure through one of New York State's premiere day hiking locations. Sam's Point Preserve is part of the expansive Minnewaska State Park Preserve located high atop the Shawangunk Mountain Range in Ulster County, New York. On this hike I arrived at 845 AM - gates open at 9, to do an out and back hike of approximately 7 miles featuring loads of cool features. After parking at the visitor center - currently closed - ( restrooms open) and paying the 10 dollar parking fee I quickly began my ascent up a wide carriage road to Sam's Point Overlook. The huge rock overhang features an expansive view of the valley 1000 feet below. The viewpoint is only about 15 - 20 minutes walk from the visitor center, and the climb is really not that bad. From there I continued along the carriage road along the top of the ridge towards the Ellenville Ice Caves natural feature. It is during this section that the trail / road transitions from broadleaf deciduous forest to the extremely rare and unique pitch pine ridge top habitat. Eventually the carriage road leads to the amazing ice caves trail loop. This was my favorite part of the hike, a half mile trail loop through chasms, passages, and caves. Snow and ice that builds up in this area during the winter is known to last well into the summer time and the temperatures are remarkably cooler and refreshing in and around the caves. At the time I was there, various ground water streams were traveling through and around the trail, which also featured a ladder and several bridges. This area truly felt like an adventure and was worth the price of admission in it's own right. Next, I pushed on to the nearby Verkeerderkill Falls trail. This trail was rocky and dry and really leads through the heart of the pygmy pines. Unfortunately, many of the pines were burned in a forest fire in 2016. The landscape here is desolate and wild with long unobstructed views upon the Shawagunk Ridge beyond, as the trees fail to grow beyond a height of 6 to 8 feet! I loved this section of trail but the afternoon sun and lack of shade had begun to wear upon me as I made my way the 1.7 miles towards Verkeerderkill Falls. Finally arriving at the 187 foot tall falls was amazing. The views into the massive amphitheater were epic and unforgettable. An excellent place to relax, recover, and reflect before making the return journey to the car.
Music - Present Moment- You and Me by Eldar Kedem
The Beginning by Gavin Luke
Stargazed by August Wilhelmsson
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0:00 Cinematic Intro
1:32 Visitor Center to Sam's Point
4:35 Sam's Point
6:14 Carriage Road
10:09 Ellenville Ice Caves
15:11 Pygmy Pine Forest
18:40 Verkeerderkill Falls
3 Best Hiking Trails Near New York City
Join us as we explore the 3 best hiking trails near New York City - Sam's Point Preserve, Cold Spring - Bull Hill Trail, and Mount Tammany Red Dot Trail. Get ready for breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures!
In this video, we take you on a journey to discover the hidden gems of nature just a short distance from the bustling city life. From enchanting ice caves to panoramic vistas, these trails offer something for every hiker.
Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a beginner looking for a new outdoor experience, these trails are waiting for you to explore. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video if you enjoy the content!
- sam's point
- cold spring bull hill trail
- Mount Tammany: The deadliest hike of all time
- Mount Tammany Red Dot Trail: The ultimate guide to hiking the trail
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