Bliss Castle was a horse stable and observatory tower built by a wealthy manufacturer named Eliphalet W. Bliss at the high point of his estate, the land that is now Owl's Head Park (It used to be known as Bliss Park). When Bliss died in 1903 his will stipulated that the property could be sold to New York City at less than market prices as long as it was used for parkland, and in in 1928 the Bliss Estate was formally designated a public park. I imagine there were nice views of Lower Manhattan, Jersey, and Staten Island from the top of the tower. What a cool structure it was. A place for dreamers. I wish it was still there! The handwritten text on the left side of the card says, "Dear Old Brooklyn Navy". Perhaps referring to the Brooklyn Naval Yard which would be visible from the castle. Another view of the castle, less romantic, can be seen here.
The infamous Gingerbread House of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, located at 8220 Narrows Avenue, is back on the market with new photos asking $10.999 million.
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The glint of the copper clad house looking north can be seen in this Shore Road postcard. At the right is the elaborate entrance to the Wi...
On the hills of Bay Ridge stands a house straight out of a fairy tale.
I first heard about the Bay Area Ridge Trail a week after returning to California from my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Lost in that post thru-hike daze and searching for concrete things I knew I should be doing (and got me out of the house), I went to REI to buy pack wash so my pack would stop smothering my room with that thru-hiker musk. After checking out, I noticed a huge banner next to the exit, ...
The glint of the copper clad house looking north can be seen in this Shore Road postcard. At the right is the elaborate entrance to the Wi...
From the well-traveled Brooklyn Bridge to the lesser-known Ansonia Hotel, these are the best architectural landmarks to visit in the Big Apple
A few weeks ago Mikus and I flew to New York City to visit my sister and her husband. It was a packed couple of days, complete with a visit to Central Park and Chelsea. We spent the morning of our last day exploring the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, after which we found ourselves famished and ready for another culinary adventure. On our way in we had noticed a food truck rodeo at the intersection of Flatbush and Eastern Parkway across from the Central Public Library, and so we strolled over to fill up before heading home to pack. The food truck scene in Greenville is just getting started with a couple of food trucks and rumors of more to come, but NYC is teeming with the brightly colored vehicles. After trying out a gyro, empanadas and a variety of other treats we called it, and headed out to Red Hook. Grand Army Plaza Memorial visible behind two of the food trucks Named for the red clay soil and geographic location, the point was first settled by Dutch colonists of New Amsterdam in 1636, and named Roode Hoek (in Dutch hoek means point or corner). Fort Defiance was built there during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776, but otherwise the area was rather low-lying, and full of tidal mill ponds. The 1800s brought construction of several ports and by the 1920 Red Hook was the busiest freight port in the world, but as shipping was modernized the area sunk into poverty, and in 1990 Life Magazine named it one of the worst neighborhoods in the US and a crack capital of America. The largest public housing development in Brooklyn (NYCHA Red Hook Houses) is still in Red Hook and houses about 5,000 people, however the area has grown in trendiness in recent years, and now is home to businesses such as IKEA and Fairway Market. Red Hook is the only spot in NYC facing the Statue of Liberty, as she is looking out to sea After a stroll in the Pier 44 Waterfront Garden to take in the views of Lady Liberty we crossed over to the Fairway Market, a 52,000 sq. ft. waterfront grocery store. Out in front between the café and the water are old Boston and Norwegian streetcars, which at one point in time were the beginning of someone’s plans to bring streetcar service to the area. After Hurricane Sandy they’ve truly reached the end of their line, and now add yet more character to the Red Hook district. We were pressed for time and I was flying home, and so I had to pass by the mile-long refrigerated case that contained most of my favorite cheeses from when we lived in the Auvergne region of France (known for their cheese) without purchasing even a tomme. The fresh seafood and exotic fruit also called my name, but I had to be content with only snapping a few pictures. As we exited I promised myself I would return for some serious shopping, as well as dig further into the history of the area. Fairway Market's is quite an amazing story; the building (and surrounding area) was heavily damaged by the 2012 hurricane and the store has only recently reopened, but it is obviously a cornerstone of the Red Hook community and has incredible variety and a dedicated customer base. One last detour. Some of you might recognize the television show the following scene is from… Source here It’s the popular drama “Blue Bloods,” featuring Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg among others. An American police/procedural series on CBS, it is filmed on location in NYC. Fans might recognize this house as Police Commissioner Reagan’s home where the family dinners are held – it is in the Bay Ridge neighborhood, and as we cruised past I wondered if the inhabitants tire of the traffic. The day was over far too quickly and so we packed up and headed to the airport. Luckily our flight home departed as scheduled with no hiccups, and one sleeping toddler later I was emerging in the Greenville humidity to a big hug from Roberts and a sleeping Lauris in the backseat, looking a year older than when I left two days ago.
How to hike the Vrmac ridge trail from Fort Vrmac to Sveti Ilija, high above Kotor and Tivat, in Montenegro.
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 CAROL SHIELDS PRIZE FOR FICTION AND THE NEW AMERICAN VOICES AWARD • A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF 2023 • Set in the Arab immigrant enclave of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, following three siblings coming of age over the course of one Ramadan, “a moving look at family, survival, and celebration” (Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America).“A gorgeously written and profoundly intimate debut.” —Etaf Rum, author of New York Times bestseller A Woman Is No ManIt’s the holy month of Ramadan, and twin sisters Amira and Lina are about to graduate high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. On the precipice of adulthood, they plan to embark on a summer of teenage revelry, trying on new identities and testing the limits of what they can get away with while still under their parents’ roof. But the twins’ expectations of a summer of freedom collide with their older brother’s return from prison, whose mysterious behavior threatens to undo the delicate family balance.Meanwhile, outside the family’s apartment, a storm is brewing in Bay Ridge. A raid on a local business sparks a protest that brings the Arab community together, and a senseless act of violence threatens to tear them apart. Everyone’s motives are called into question as an alarming sense of disquiet pervades the neighborhood. With everything spiraling out of control, how will Amira and Lina know who they can trust?A gorgeously written, intimate family story and a polyphonic portrait of life under the specter of Islamophobia, Between Two Moons challenges the reader to interrogate their own assumptions, asking questions of allegiance to faith, family, and community, and what it means to be a young Muslim in America. DETAILS ISBN-13: 9780593467824 Publisher: Vintage Publication Date: May 7, 2024 Pages: 336
From the towering Blue Ridge Mountains to the idyllic coastal regions, Virginia offers a treasure trove of scenic road trips.
One of Canada’s most enchanting maritime provinces, Nova Scotia is the dream destination for any respectable outdoorsman. Marrying a landscape that spans tide-eroded cliffs, cavernous river canyons, and impenetrable forests with unfathomably friendly locals (you’re certainly not in NYC anymore), the region has tons worth exploring. Here, just a handful of our favorite Nova Scotian scenes.
This guide to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park includes everything you need to know before you visit. Including the best hiking and mountain biking trails, parking and weather information, and dog-friendly rules.
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A 1918 stone residence in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is up for sale
When I first started researching NYC history I assumed that Sheepshead Bay was named for its one-time resemblance, in outline, to a sheep’s head. After all, that’s how a peninsula on…
Trail Ridge Road, the 48-mile paved road between Estes Park and Grand Lake, is the only road that crosses Rocky Mountain National Park. Driving it is an awe-inspiring adventure with stunning views …
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Checking out Hanauma Bay is often on a visitor’s list of sites to see while on Oahu. What many might not realize is that there is a great hike just above, that offers an amazing downward view of the bay and gives you a pretty decent workout. Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail is one of my go-to hikes on the island. It offers varied terrain, unique landscape views and makes you sweat. The last time we hiked this trail we brought along our rhodesian ridgeback. Although this trail is dog-friendly, make sure you feel comfortable with your dog’s fitness level. Our pup is pretty active, and even he was a bit sore after this hike. Although he is kind of a baby. We park on Nawiliwili Street, which is a side street off of Kalanianaole, and walk a short distance towards Hanauma Bay. We then take a right up an access road towards the trail. You’ll see where you can cut through some tall grass to meet up with the paved portion of the hike. Its an easy incline up the ridge, you’ll see people of all ages hiking this part of the trail. As you hike you’ll enjoy some amazing views from all sides. Koko Head Crater […]
From the introduction of the R49 stock in 1952, all new trains on London Underground were unpainted aluminium instead of the traditional red livery. In the late 80s, the growing problem of graffiti led to the adoption of the current white livery, but what if they had reverted to red instead? This image is based on a photo by Wikimedia user Oxyman distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution license. The modified image is copyright Paul Burkitt-Gray with all rights reserved.
Wright Design and The Berry Group have designed this European-inspired mountain house in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, North Carolina.
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Few destinations in California conjure as many happy memories for me as Half Moon Bay. We visited on a house hunting trip when we first decided to move to San Francisco, and came here to…
Perched atop the windward western side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Russian Ridge offers spellbinding views and a grove of monumental, centuries-old oaks.
Not all scenic overlooks are alike - and these twenty-five are the best Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as "America's favorite drive," and we can attest to that! It's 469 miles in total, starting with the stunning Shenandoah
A collection of colorful, stunning photos of Acadia National Park from James Kaiser, author of "Acadia: The Complete Guide."
Does your idea of exploring the bay involve window shopping, walking cobblestone streets, and soaking up the local vibe in a coffee shop or waterfront bar? Here are the best places to point your car. Cambridge Once home to canneries and seafood-packing houses, Cambridge now claims an up-and-coming main street with restaurants and galleries, not
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Camp with a view at these spectacular Kentucky lake campgrounds. There's nothing better than an old-fashioned camping trip!
If you don't want to drive to Ocean City but you want to plan a beach day for your family, these are our picks for the best Chesapeake Beaches in Maryland! There are over 15 ideas!
Hike the Benton MacKaye Trail near Blue Ridge, Georgia to a long suspension bridge over the Toccoa River, and a small waterfall on the opposite bank.
Tucked away in the woods and as charming as they come, this chapel is like something straight from a fairy tale.
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Right now, on the bleeding edge of December, Coney Island is all over New York City. Just as the weather gets frosty and summer beach days recede from memory, the beach is suddenly everywhere. There’s a big exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum titled “Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861-2008,” which opened on November...
You definitely have to pay attention when driving here!
