🌿 NYC Escape Plan #9 | Alpacas + Hiking + Mountain Coaster

Finally, sunshine season is here! (Okay fine, it’s blazing summer now 🔥). Escaped to Pennsylvania’s Poconos twice last month—here’s the ultimate nature + adrenaline itinerary: 🦙 HIGHLIGHT: Hidden Brook Ranch Alpacas 📍 35min from Airbnb | ~$35pp Fluffy therapy: Meet named alpacas (they’ll nuzzle you… and snack on your hair 😅) Unlimited feed + Insta-worthy pics 📸 🥾 Hiking Trails (Easy-Mode) 1️⃣ Woodland Trail at Mount Airy 30min loop with babbling brooks + deer sightings! 🦌 Heads up: Trailhead is sneaky—almost trespassed into someone’s yard! 2️⃣ Kalahari Trail 40min hike (or 15min shortcut to a mini waterfall 🌊) Peaceful + well-shaded 🚫 Skip: Big Pocono State Park (just trees, meh views) 🎢 Mountain Coaster FAIL (But Pro Tips!) 📍 Camelback Resort Supposed to be a blast… but we struck out 3 times (weather closures ☔) Lessons: Buy tix online (cheaper but glitchy!) Any-time tickets = flexible (no need to stress slots) Refunds require in-person begging 😤 🍳 Brunch Bites ☕ Farmhouse (Farm-to-table) Must-order: Sweet/savory waffles + crispy Brussels sprouts Skip: Their sad, sugary coffee 🥪 Perla Coffee Co Quick sandwiches/pancakes (grab & go!) 🎯 Next Time’s Bucket List Jim Thorpe historic town + scenic train 🚂 Kayaking/whitewater rafting 🚣♀️ Paintball wars 🔫 #EscapeNYC #PoconosGetaway #AlpacaLove #HikingAdventures #MountainCoaster