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While visiting Kingston to ride the Catskill Mountain Railroad, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman checks out what else this charming Hudson Valley town has to offer.

Catch a ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman got to hang out with the alpacas at Buck Brook Alpacas in Roscoe.

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes a tour of the farmhouse at Kerber's Farm, which is one of four properties available to rent for overnight stays on the farm.

Stay the night at this LI farm

During a trip to Livingston Manor in the Catskills, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman learned how to fly fish.

Catskills road trip: Learning the basics in the 'birthplace' of fly fishing

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman learns about renting and driving a skiff boat at Ted's Fishing Station in Point Lookout.

Cruise Long Island's shoreline on your own private boat

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman visits Onda Bella Cruises for a boat ride from Northport Harbor.

Take a European-style sailing trip in LI waters

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman bikes Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway, stopping along the way at seasonal hot spots.

Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path

From a surf lesson to eating along the boardwalk, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman explores Rockaway Beach.

'Catching wave after wave in Rockaway Beach'

From a historic hotel to a ride on a steam train, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman explores Essex, Connecticut.

Coastal charm, revolutionary roots: Exploring Essex

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