Haviland Cove Park

Haviland Cove Park is a nice location in Glens Falls, New York that has a few different things to offer. You can swim, kayak, and fish in the water. You can rent a pavilion for a picnic or you can use one of the picnic tables for free. There is a playground for the kids to play on. Lastly, there is a long trail you can walk that is absolutely stunning in the fall when all the leaves are changing colors.

Here are my top 3 tips for if you plan to go –

1)      You must clean up your trash so I would recommend bringing trash bags with you.

2)      If you plan to walk the trail, wear appropriate footwear because it is a long walk.

3)      Be aware of others, especially if they are fishing. Watch where they are swinging the pole back, you don’t want to be the catch of the day!!

Safari Golf, Berlin CT

Safari Golf in Berlin, Connecticut is a cute miniature golf attraction where you can go and try your hand at 18 different safari themed holes. The course is located atop a hill, and has a body of water that runs through it and flows into a waterfall at one point. The course is filled with statues that resemble safari animals such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, etc. Prices are $8 for adults, and $7 for kids, and the course is open during the spring and summer months with varying hours depending on when you go. From my own personal experience, I would rate this course as a beginner friendly course. The holes are incredibly easy, and I will say they got to be a bit redundant towards the end. Unlike Around the World Golf in Lake George, NY – the holes are not interactive – basically meaning that they are just holes with little to no obstacles in the way. I believe it would have made the course better if they could have found some way to include the safari animals in each hole, however, it was still a fun experience.

Here are my top 3 tips for going –

1)      Parking is a bit scarce so be aware of that!

2)      They only allow 4 people in a group, so if you plan on going in a larger group you will have to split up.

3)      The pollen in this area was terrible, so if you have allergies just be more cautious.

Here is a link to their website if you would like to check it out - http://www.safarigolfct.com/

Food Photography

Food photography is a type of photography that is being made all the more popular with the rise of social media sites such as Instagram. People love snapping aesthetic photographs of their food and sharing it with their friends. In my opinion, the best food photographs also have an artsy side to them. If you are one of the people who enjoy sharing what they are eating, then this is the post for you!

Here are my top 2 tips for taking photographs of your food -

1) Make sure the food looks good, and not just in the sense that the viewer would want to eat it. You want to make sure that you are presenting the food in a nice manner. Don't be afraid to do close ups of the food, and don't be afraid to get creative!

2) If you are in a setting that includes other people being around, like a restaurant or a carnival, be respectful of them!

Lake George, New York

Lake George, New York is one of my favorite locations – as I grew up in the area and spent many summers having fun up at the lake. There is so much to do and see, and the area is also no stranger to American history. Battles were fought in the area which resulted in Fort William Henry being built, famous author James Fenimore Cooper also wrote the book The Last of the Mohicans about the battles fought in the area. Many famous artists also lived in the area for short periods of time, such as Georgia O’Keeffe. Up at the Lake, you can go swimming or boating. You can rent cabins up there and there are also plenty of campsites to go camping at. There are also a lot of hotels you can stay at – including the Fort William Henry hotel. FWH also has a museum you can explore, and you can take tours as well (normal tours in the morning and ghost tours at night if you are interested in that stuff). A lot of interesting shops line up on both sides of the road across from Shepard’s Park (where they sometimes play music, do fireworks, and have craft fairs). Shops include Adirondack Winery, an ornament shop, an arcade, etc. Two things that I also really love about the area are Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House, as well as the House of Frankenstein Wax Museum. Both of these locations are great for people who are thrill seekers like myself. Dr. Morbid’s is a bit scarier in my opinion, so if you want to go just keep that in mind. There are also a few mini golf locations in the area, such as Around the World Golf – which I have written about previously. Restaurants (both fast food and sit down) are also abundant in the area. There is so much more that this area has to offer, so I would definitely recommend visiting if you get the chance.

My top 3 tips for going –

1)      Bring a lot of quarters as you will need them to put in the parking meters.

2)      Be cautious of other people, especially during the busier times. This area is a tourist attraction, so it can be incredibly busy at times.

3)      Pick up after yourself – don’t litter!