Rebecca Noelle Travel Blog

Your Hiking Guide to Sam’s Point, Ice Cave and Verkeerderkill Falls

Hiking guide to hike Sam's Point, Ice Cave and Verkeerderkill Falls. In Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Sam's Point is a great day trip!

Summer 2022 Book Recommendations

Try these books out for your summer reading. Take a book camping, on a hike, kayaking, or on the beach.

Catskill Weekend Away Did Not Go As Planned

Catskill State Park is known for fishing and hiking. When weather derails your plans, Hobart, New York is the hidden gem you needed.

Hike Panther Mountain Via Giants Ledge

Panther Mountain is one of the High Peaks in the Catskill State Park. Going to the summit, you pass Giant Ledge which offers amazing views.

Best Sunrise View with the NYC Skyline

Let me start off by sharing I am a morning person, and I love a beautiful sunrise. Honestly, all sunrises are beautiful. If you read my...

Hike in the Catskills to Diamond Notch Falls

Diamond Notch Falls is a beautiful hike tucked between Hunter Mountain and West Kill Mountain. Take the time to enjoy the challenge & view.

How to Dress and Pack for a Winter Hike

Planning a winter hike, know how to plan so you're prepared. Dress and pack properly for the hike.

Balsam Lake Mountain Winter Experience

Balsalm Lake in the Catskill State Park in New York. It is a wonderful winter hike and a great introduction for more adventurous hikes.

High and Low Tors Elevation Surprise

My friend Michelle and I did a hike in July 2020, and in typical us fashion, we looked for an leisure hike. Also with the longer summer...

Essential Oils Uses and Benefits for Camping and Hiking

Essential oils' uses and benefits range per oil. Each oil is plant-based. They are great to help you sleep while camping, oil in an injury,

2020 Year in Review: Failed My First Year of Business

Looking back at a year of business can be challenging. In a year that was 2020 and a new business, things got interesting! Here is how.

Winter Hike in Harriman State Park, Claudius Smith’s Den Loop

Distance from NYC: 43.5 (~1 hour) When to visit: Winter, but open all year Why go: Challenging hike, rock squeeze, summit views, and not...