Outside in the Big Apple
Henrietta explored the nooks, crannies, and straightaways of the Harlem River by hiking through Swindler’s Cove and the Harlem River Park. She got caught in the warm summer rain as she admired the views of the Bronx across the … Continue reading Frogs & Turtles & Bridges, Oh My! Henrietta Does Swindler’s Cove > Harlem River Park
It was all fun and games for Henrietta at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village yesterday. In between naps in the shade and admiring the … Continue reading Fun & Games at Tompkins Square Park
Where the East Village and East River meet on the Lower East Side is East River Park. Henrietta loved her waltz along the promenade by the water, thoroughly enjoying the views of Brooklyn across the way and the architecture of … Continue reading The East River Park Promenade & Williamsburg Bridge
There’s no better way to spend an off-day in New York City than adventuring the interior of Central Park. Henrietta traversed the park’s west, central, and north sections yesterday, stopping to enjoy the Reservoir, the Pool, the Loch, the Ravine, … Continue reading Henrietta Takes Central Park! Part II
At long last, Henrietta made her Central Park debut yesterday. Exploring the southwest quadrant of what is undoubtedly the best urban park in the USA, she spent the afternoon checking out the carousel, wandering the sheep meadow, visiting Strawberry Fields … Continue reading Henrietta Take Central Park! Part I
Sitting atop Manhattan where the Hudson River meets the Spuyten Duyvil Creek and the Henry Hudson Bridge carries travelers upstate and out of the city is … Continue reading Inwood Hill Park, Crown Jewel of Manhattan
Henrietta wandered around Fort Tyron Park in the Inwood neighborhood in “upstate” Manhattan yesterday, relishing the views of the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and … Continue reading The Secrets and Solace of Fort Tyron
Monday was the first day off of Phish’s Baker’s Dozen, so Henrietta got out of the house and took a long walk in the rain along the Hudson River Greenway through Pier 84 and Riverside Park South. Bike lanes (separated from … Continue reading Marching on the Hudson: Exploring Riverside Park South & Pier 84
There’s more than one garden in New York that Phish fans should visit during the Baker’s Dozen! Henrietta stopped into the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx to explore the sprawling, tranquil grounds and revel at all of the … Continue reading New York’s Other Garden: The Botanical in the Bronx
Known as “the park in the sky”, The High Line is a winding walkway that follows the route of an old railroad track above & through Chelsea and other areas of the lower west side of Manhattan. Art oddities and … Continue reading The High Line
Just steps away from the old Madison Square Garden (long demolished) lies Madison Square Park. Henrietta perused the park yesterday, resting underneath the red arch and … Continue reading Madison Square Park
See the city, see the zoo…and Henrietta did in the Bronx yesterday. It’s free on Wednesdays, Phish fans. The Bronx River walk, Africa trail, and Himalayan Highlands were highlights. Highly recommended for a day trip during the Baker’s Dozen! See … Continue reading See the City, See the Zoo…
The Baker's Beat: Postcards, Tellings, & Tastes from Phish’s Residency at Madison Square Garden 