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| On our way to the park, we saw this icebreaker on the Hudson... had a cool video to show but had trouble uploading it. |
Monday, January 31, 2011
Winter Walking
Yesterday's snow adventure was just a simple walk along the Hudson River. We decided to check out Schodack Island State Park, which is about 15 miles from Albany. It was not the most exciting park for hiking, although it'd be a great place to cross country ski. Still, it was nice to get outside and stretch our legs. The trail was very flat and the scenery was pretty. Winter walking is so peaceful- very quiet, not at all crowded, and the very best way to clear your mind. I love seeing how the landscape changes. In the dead of winter, the trees are bare and the river is partly frozen. While on these walks, it almost feels like we're living in a different time. It's just simple beauty.
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An icebreaker on a river is something you'd never see in Western Washington - that is so cool! And as always, I'm so impressed you guys are making the most of living there and getting out to see everything!
On another note, we're going to Whidbey Island this weekend, so I'm going to make your chocolate chocolate chunk cookies!
I agree with Emily. Western Washington might have boring winters compared to what you have all experienced. No ice breakers here. How fun!!
They also have an ice skating rink at Schodack Island. It is open daily till 4 and on Friday evenings, weather permitting from 5 to 8. On Friday evenings, there is a bonfire, the Friends of Schodack Island loan out skates for free and the Schodack Landing Fire Department sells hotdogs, hamburgers, sausage sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate. Last Friday there were about 60 people, ages from 3 to 70 out skating under the stars.
Daniel, that sounds like a Friday night that I may need to check out. Thanks for the information!
It is really pretty there. That is serious ice cover on the river, wow!
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