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Unscripted Moments from Upstate New York
Trail Log Posts
A trail journal and travel log exploring hikes, local history, and scenic discoveries, aimed at capturing the character and diversity of every place the journey leads.
Galleries & Lightbox
Galleries showcasing quiet textures and landscapes, with downloadable wallpapers and curated special collections and lightboxes.
Suicide Prevention Upstate
Advocacy‑focused links to some suicide‑prevention causes, mental‑health organizations, and networks I support that drive awareness and action.
Recent Log Entries
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The Summit of Mount McGregor once was home to a nineteenth century mountain resort which was lost to a devastating fire. Later a tuberculosis sanatorium was built, which was converted to a veteran’s home, then a developmental disabilities school and finally a medium security prison, which closed in 2014.
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Cohoes Falls offers one of the most dramatic river scenes in the Capital Region, with a wide, thundering cascade that’s easy to view from the city’s riverside overlook. The falls anchor a historic stretch of the Mohawk, where early industry and natural power shaped the community. It’s a quick stop with big visual payoff, especially when water levels run high.
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A day at the Wild Center unfolds through canopy views, quiet trails, inventive exhibits, and the playful surprise of the Trolls installation. It’s a place that slows you down and sharpens your attention, blending Adirondack landscape with thoughtful design. This collage captures the moments that define a visit: curiosity, connection, and the sense of discovering something new around every turn.
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Historic Canajoharie reflects centuries of change in the Mohawk Valley, from its Indigenous origins to its industrial era. Landmarks like the “Keep Right” light, the former Beech‑Nut complex, and the old East Hill School reveal how movement, manufacturing, and community shaped the village’s identity.
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Mount Equinox rises over Manchester with a mix of natural drama and layered history. From the Skyline Drive ascent to the summit’s sweeping views, the mountain reflects centuries of spiritual retreat, land stewardship, and Adirondack‑to‑Green Mountain geography. It remains a place where landscape, story, and perspective meet.
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Heid’s of Liverpool stands as one of Central New York’s most recognizable food landmarks, known for its classic franks, coneys, and century‑long role in local tradition. The atmosphere is part nostalgia, part community gathering spot, with the grill, the rolls, and the steady rhythm of service defining the experience. It remains a staple stop for anyone passing through the village.
