Lake Champlain, a robust 163 miles long, flows between the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Known for its military significance in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Lake Champlain Region is rich in…
Every June, OutdoorFest transforms a 75-acre green space in Staten Island into NYC’s largest campground for a 24- hour experience unlike any other.
The Berkshires is a gorgeous mountainous region in Western Massachusetts, dotted with museums, performing art centers, farm-to-table restaurants, and tons of reasons to get outdoors. The town of Lenox, MA is particularly steeped in history visible through their finely…
We’re huge fans of alternative transportation here at offMetro. Our website was founded to help others travel responsibly, and eight years later we’re still striving to see the world while impacting the environment as little as possible. Even in…
It could’ve been the rosemary moonshine cocktail that I’d been sipping, but in the moment I was delighted and not at all surprised that wine guru Jason Tesauro (the original Modern Gentleman) was serenading me with Beat poetry. This is Richmond, after…
As of today, on-demand carpool company Via is now offering its rideshare services down to Houston Street. While it previously only offered rides between 14th and 110th Street, Via’s expanded operation includes the East Village, West Village, Alphabet City,…
Once a year, in the little town of Narrowsburg, a bunch of cyclists get together for an epic summer ride called Paddle Pedal Pig. Highlights of the three-day event (July 17-July 19) include stops at the original Woodstock site, a local…
If you love to fish or just enjoy a (really!) fresh catch, now you can reel in dinner without needing a license. Governor Cuomo just announced that New York State residents and visitors can fish for free in any…
A few new Google Maps functions can help you travel more efficiently. Now when you program your trip, Google Maps will notify you if that restaurant or museum will be closed before your estimated time of arrival. Among the…
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