Anchor Park (Hawkwood Mansion December 3, 2025 What is Hawkwood Mansion Hawkwood Mansion was a large estate located in what is today Anchor Diamond Park. The house dates back to the late 1700s, originally built by Henry Walton. In the 1830s it became known as the Delevan Farm, owned by the affluent Edward Delevan family. In the 1880s it was purchased by the wealthy Guy Ellis Baker (and his family), who renamed the estate “Hawkwood.” Vintage Grandeur and Prominence Back in its […]
A Weekend at Thompson’s Lake August 30, 2025 Sometimes the adventures are closer to home than you think. My lady and I decided to try a new spot for a weekend getaway — Thompson’s Lake Campground. It’s just a short drive from where we live, but neither of us had ever been there before. The Good One of the best parts of the trip was canoeing around the lake. The water was calm, the shoreline green and inviting, and at […]
A Hidden Gem: Wolf Creek Falls Preserve August 30, 2025 Charm and Character Wolf Creek Falls Preserve is one of those hidden little gems you’re always hoping to find. It isn’t the longest or the most challenging trail out there, but what it lacks in length, it more than makes up for in charm and character. The trail winds through a peaceful forest, with the gentle sound of cascading water accompanying you nearly the whole way. Several small waterfalls and […]
2025, Back Into It April 4, 2025 Photo Story The first real outing of the year came after a long night in the ER with Logan. By Saturday morning, I was still drained, so I was surprised when Chase wanted to get outside. I wasn’t about to turn down the chance, so we packed up the dogs—Chloe and Larry—and headed to Potterskill Preserve. The trails were damp from winter, but the sun was out, making everything feel fresh. The waterfalls […]
Disappointment My visit to Buttermilk Falls and Yatesville Creek was a bit disappointing—the falls were almost completely dry. I’ll need to come back in the spring, possibly just after the snowmelt, and hope for better luck. A Colored Rock While walking along the creek bed, I came across a painted rock. I’m always intrigued by the things people leave behind, wondering whether they were placed intentionally or forgotten by accident. Videos
It’s the first snowfall of the 2024 winter season and I have been (not so) patiently waiting for its arrival. Unfortunately, a busy schedule kept me from completely loosing myself into the experience, but I was able to sneak away to the Albany Pine Bush for a few photos.
Some photos and videos taken from my 2023 summer hike around Hannacroix Creek Preserve.
A few photos and a couple videos I took at the edge of the Mohawk River, near the Vischer Ferry Preserve.
2023 was the year of the camera for me. I’ve always loved snapping photos and capturing little memories, but this past year I decided to revive my old hobby and take it to a new level. With some investment in time and equipment, I took photos of everything this year. Well over 2,000 photos in fact – most of them not very good. However I am proud of many of them and of that lot I’ve chosen 10 that are […]
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