The Gunks!

The Shawangunk Ridge has become my go-to hiking spot. It's a long drive from where I'm from but it's definitely worth it. Great views everywhere, waterfalls, high elevation, and rock scrambles! After 7.5 hours of hiking, my legs were dead.

And it begins! Literally a 65 degree incline hike right in the beginning of the trail. Ended up hiking on the Millbrook Ridge trail. It's no joke...

There was view after view after view. To the point where you got sick of it because you'd be looking out at the same thing every time.

Cairns. Of course you have to add to the stack..

Nope...not dangerous at all.

Lake Minnewaska frozen over.

Catskills...you're next...

Liberty State Park

 Headed off to Liberty State Park in Jersey City NJ to enjoy the weather. This park is huge! Beautiful place to enjoy the day. Views of the NYC skyline and Statue of Liberty make this park a great place to visit.

Rain clouds off in the distance over NYC.

Historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal.

9/11 Memorial - Empty Sky

Freedom

Hello Philadelphia!

I took a day trip to Philadelphia to do some sightseeing. Tried to make the best of it despite the terrible rainy weather. Headed to the Historic area of Philadelphia first to the Independence Hall area. 

Behold, 2000 lbs of greatness, crack included. The Liberty Bell

"But now at length I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun."

Stopped by Reading Terminal Market for some food. Thank God we came on a weekday. I've seen pictures of this place on weekends and it's no picnic. There are an overwhelming amount of restaurants to choose from.

Something that I enjoyed most about this area is the great architecture. Beautifully crafted buildings everywhere.

Spread the LOVE. Let them skate!

Stopped by Max Brenner for some hot chocolate. If there's any place that knows chocolate, it's this place. They even pump chocolate through pipes that run around the ceiling!

Raritan River Railroad Freight Station