2025 Albany Visit

 A visit from from a good friend makes a for a terrific exploration of the Hudson Valley. 

One of the more impressive properties is John Boyd Thacher State Park which included the Indian Ladder Trail and it's two waterfalls, the rock climbing access area, and the beautiful scenic overlook. 

Just 20 miles further up the road is Rensselaerville Falls which offers top and bottom access to the huge, stepped waterfall. 

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The Kinderhook Nature Preserve is a lovely spot for quiet reflection and walking in nature's harmony.

We also enjoyed several views of Cohoes Falls. 

A tour of USS Slater (DE-766). It's the last one of its kind afloat and it has been patiently and beautifully restored. Our tour guide, Grant, was full of stories and fun details. Tight quarters! Mind your head!

The New York State Museum offers robust exhibits including one of the largest collections from 9/11 which I opted not to picture here. Other neat things include the Cohoes Mastodon, indigenous man, a history of real firetrucks. Plus, the original set from Sesame Street. 

Raylon and I also visited Washington Park as well as numerous culinary and refreshment spots including Sub Culture, Madison Cafe, Lost & Found, Lionheart On The Green, Fort Orange Brewing, Fidens Brewing Company, Druthers Brewing, and Madison Pourhouse.  

Thanks for the adventures, amigo! Cheers!