Kate Kolenda
Kate Kolenda is a born-and-raised New Yorker with more than a decade of experience covering lifestyle, dining, and travel — including a tenure as a restaurant and city guide editor. For Only In Your State, she covers New York's best restaurants, bars, hotels, and outdoor adventures with the well-earned credibility of a local who has been the go-to guide in her friend group for years. Kate knows the Northeast the way only a lifelong New Yorker can — in every season, from every angle.
Why My College Town in Connecticut Is a Must-Visit in Fall
Take in colorful foliage set against a historic coastal backdrop off I-95 in New England.
This Diner Arguably Has the Best Pancakes in Maine
Breakfast is worth the wait at this historic local gem in Biddeford.
5 State Park Beaches in New York to Visit to Close Out Summer
Fall in love with The Empire State’s abundance of elite oceanside and lakefront sandy shores.
The 5 Best State Park Beaches in Maine to Visit to Close Out Summer
The top stretches of sand where you can stretch out the end of the season.
This Rhode Island Beach Is Perfect for Finding Sea Glass
Hunt for glittering green and blue pieces along this sandy stretch on the Upper Narragansett Bay.
This Waterfront Village in New York Feels Like It Belongs on the Coast of France
Oysters, wine, and spectacular ocean views link these charming small towns situated across the Atlantic.
This Trail Is Perfect for Uncovering Fossils in Vermont
Discover 480 million-year-old traces of an ancient underwater reef just north of Lake Champlain.
The Remote Town in Maryland We Simply Can’t Get Enough Of
Take in sparkling views of Chesapeake Bay, plenty of seafood, and a healthy dose of maritime history on this small island.
This Massachusetts Beach Town Feels Like It Belongs on the Coast of England
These charming destinations share beautiful seaside views and a strong maritime culture on either side of the Atlantic.
Adventure’s Calling: This Beach Is Ideal for Hunting Sea Glass in New Hampshire
Rye’s rocky coastlines make two of its beaches prime spots for discovering sea glass.
My Favorite Park in Vermont Is a Little-Known Paradise for Birding
Coolidge State Park plays home to dozens of species you can add to your bird watching life list.
This Is the Ultimate Moonlight Hike for July’s Buck Moon in Pennsylvania
Boone Trail in French Creek State Park provides the perfect setting to take in this amazing lunation.
Skip Europe This Summer: This Alpine Town in Pennsylvania Is Just as Charming as Switzerland
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Jim Thorpe is known as the Little Switzerland of America.
This Is the Most Secluded Part of This New York State Park
Discover stunning ocean views along this dog-friendly trail near Montauk, New York.
Why Beacon, New York, the Gateway of Hudson Highlands State Park, Is Worth a Visit in Its Own Right
This quintessential Hudson Valley town plays home to delightful regional culture and world-class art.
Skip Europe This Summer: This Coastal Town in Maine Is Just as Fun as Marstrand, Sweden
A long weekend in Bar Harbor is the perfect dupe for a vacation to the popular Scandinavian resort destination.
This Cozy Airbnb Is the Perfect Home Base for Maine’s Best Hiking Trails
Explore Coastal Maine from a cottage with a water view in Downeast Maine.
This Is the One Hot Dog You Must Check Out in Maine
The “Red Snapper” is an iconic Pine Tree State fair food.
Get in the Summer Spirit by Attending Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend
The annual event offers visitors unique experiences featuring the official state berry.
Serving Up Soft Serve: This Gelato Shop in Maine Won Me Over
You can satisfy your ice cream craving with two tastes of Italy in Portland.
