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The Artistic and Historic Charms of the Village of Catskill, NY
...nds include a pond and creekside hiking trails. Your stay at The Kaaterskill is unattended: You receive an email after booking with instructions for arrival and the caretaker’s phone number if a need o...
6 Great Winter Weekend Getaways by Train
...d Olympic Complex and Museum. If hiking is more your forte, fear not as the beautiful peaks of the Adirondacks beckon. Lake Placid may not be known exclusively for its wings, but its local restaurants...
New York’s 300-Year-Old Park Just North of Manhattan
...es include tennis, swimming, and hiking on nature trails near some of the preserved wetlands. Van Cortlandt has over 37 baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and other athletic facilities — the most of any...
5 World-Class Spiritual Retreats in the US You Should Take This Year
...only yoga. You’ll find Ayurveda, hiking and yoga, mindful eating, detoxing for healing and health, creating a resilient life, and more. Moreover, they offer some programs for visitors with cancer or Pa...
3 Fascinating Road Trip Destinations Close to NYC
...ntique shops, and many enjoyable hiking trails. Also, Cold Springs houses several great restaurants that will spoil your taste buds. Cold Springs is perfect for those who want to experience the novel...
The 10 Coolest Roadside Attractions in NY
...g Mine Kill Falls, Vroman’s nose Hiking Trail, and Max v. Shaul Park, as well as the aforementioned Howe Caverns. How to get there: Going by car takes a little over three hours and is the shortest opti...
A Shelter Island Getaway by Bike
...isitor center before hitting the hiking trails, which can be quick and easy (1.5 miles) or lengthy and rigorous (11 miles). I went for the less intense option, but did not feel like I missed out on any...
7 Weekend Beach Getaways From NYC
...nis, and bocce courts, dog runs, hiking trails, kayaking and canoeing, a pavilion, and playgrounds, Orchard Beach is a perfect day trip. Beach admission is free. How to get there: Take the 6 train to P...
Kadampa Meditation Retreat: Soul-Searching in the Hudson Valley
...ing advantage of one of the many hiking trails on the property, and I began considering my poor choice of shoes for the weekend. That’s when I realized I had run out of cigarettes. As I mentioned, the...
Sarah Knapp is a Brooklyn based entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and community building led her to the October 2013 creation of OutdoorFest. She has a BA in History, is a Wilderness First Responder and a NY state hiking, camp and boating guide. Her proudest achievement to date is reading the Aeneid in Latin. 
Allison was one of our first top writers and Chief Editor but is no longer working with offMetro. Allison is a native New Yorker, who has lived in Rome, Tuscany, Melbourne, Toronto and Los Angeles. She frequently contributed travel pieces to Family Travel Forum, using her own children as guinea pigs as they travel the globe. She never missed a chance to sample local delicacies, as her love for travel goes hand-in-hand with her love for food and wine. 
Josh Laskin is a freelance travel writer and photographer based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. When he is not at work or on the road, you can find him in the mountains snowboarding, climbing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, and eating bagel bites.
Annie is a travel writer, environmentalist, and surfer based in Venice, CA. She heads up our West Coast team, keeps our grammatical errors in check, and makes sure our California writers always have a plan for their next adventure. Follow Annie’s travels @annelisemcb.
Carly Pifer is a freelance writer who has been known to follow whims inspired by romantic movie scenes or colorful street style shots to India, Japan, Tunisia and Argentina. After stints living in Seoul, Boston, Paris and Los Angeles, writing and searching for something intangible, she landed somewhat steadily in Brooklyn and has begun to find inspiration in her more immediate surroundings. 
Kate E. O’Hara is a New York based freelance writer and photographer who loves all things food—especially the people who make it and market it. Her writing aims to capture the essence of the food experience; the stories that go well beyond a plate of ingredients. In addition to her love of food, Kate is also known to have a hankering for red wine and craft beer. You can also find Kate on Instagram