Author Archives: Eric Gates

Peebles Island is an island in the Mohawk River near Albany, NY where the Mohawk connects to the Hudson River. There is an old textile factory – or something like that from what I remember. There’s a great trail around the edge of the island and I think a few through the middle – IContinue reading “Peebles Island State Park, Albany NY”

Jayne’s Hill is the highest point on Long Island at a whopping 400 feet above sea level. The trails there are excellent. I usually park at the dead-end road (Reservoir Road) near the top of the hill by the water tower. That’s a great place to start from. You may encounter horses and dogs onContinue reading “Walt Whitman Trail/West Hills Park/Jayne’s Hill”

I have a love/hate relationship with NYC. I live near Rosedale Queens and I commuted into the city via train for 20+ years before starting to work remotely. I hate Queens, I hate Brooklyn, rarely go to the Bronx (only for the zoo), and only pass through Staten Island on expressways. Manhattan though. I hateContinue reading “New York City”

It may not be much but my family has lived here or near here for since the 1950’s. I grew up in this trailer in the woods. It started as a trailer on a hill near a dairy farm not too far from here and I think I was 5 when we moved into itContinue reading “There’s no place like home.”

Recently stayed at the cottage of a family friend in the hills and farmland of northwest Pennsylvania. We’ve stayed at the cabin a few times and it is very nice. The next picture was taken in winter (obviously).