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August 29, 2016
Caving in the Capital Region
My lifelong search for adventure has sent me hurtling out of an airplane from 9,000 feet, swimming with sharks, and climbing frozen waterfalls while blocks of ice tumbled down the mountain around me – just to name a few.
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August 26, 2016
Local Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails
Hiking is a fun, healthy activity that the whole family can enjoy—even your canine companion! The Capital Region offers a wealth of scenic trails that, depending on where you live, are within a relatively short driving distance.
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August 23, 2016
Geocaching: A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
I first learned about geocaching when I wrote my last blog post, 10 Fun Ways to Get Fit in and Around the Capital District. When I started asking around about geocaching, people either knew about it and raved or had never heard of it.
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August 16, 2016
Copays to Cab Rides: How a Local Health Plan Helps Members Access Health Care
A few years ago, I was invited to take a tour of a homeless shelter in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Albany. Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless is located in the heart of Sheridan Hollow, a community I normally drive over – not through – to get to work. Curious as to what…
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August 08, 2016
Fact or Fiction? The Truth behind Common Nutrition Myths
You’re probably all too familiar with these common nutrition, fitness, and health philosophies. Let’s examine whether or not there’s any science to back up these claims.
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August 05, 2016
Notes From a Local Angler: Capital Region Fishing Hotspots
The Capital Region has an underrated reputation as a fishing destination. That’s what happens when the Adirondacks and its 3,000 waterways reside to your north, and the Catskills, the birthplace of fly fishing in America, are located at your doorstep.
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