4 hobbies to make a vacation more meaningful

Wave Hill, also located in the Bronx, has 28 acres of greenery where you can explore gardens by yourself or on tours led by local guides and environmental educators. Wave Hill offers weekly

guided walks, birding walks, art classes, outdoor yoga, lectures, and seasonal gardening and horticulture workshops. Many of the events are free with paid admission: $10 for adults; $6 for

those 65-plus. In your down time there are more than enough sights to visit in New York City. Walk around Central Park and check out the bloom and tree guide. Hop on a tour bus through

downtown to see Wall Street or Hudson Yards, or stroll the High Line, a park built on an elevated rail line. Take your kayaking hobby on the road to Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Adventure KAYAKING

Kayaking is a great way to get outside, get exercise and be closer to nature. There are many places to enjoy kayaking, and Lake Tahoe is at the top of the list. The lake, which straddles

Nevada and California, is ideal for kayaking with its calm, shallow water. For a translucent boat kayaking tour, consider Clearly Tahoe, where you can see as much of the lake as possible.

The tour company, which also offers LED night tours, will provide all necessities such as dry bags to keep your gear safe, sunscreen and even basic snacks. Weather permitting, they provide

tours throughout the year, but note that from December to February the kayaks are not completely clear. The company can provide accommodations for those who require greater accessibility.

Prices start around $129 for a standard one-adult kayak tour to $159 for a premium tour, which includes longer kayak time plus a scenic boat cruise. Tahoe Adventure Company offers kayak

tours on the north, east and west shores of Lake Tahoe for all ages and ability levels. A few of their tours are accessible from a boat ramp for individuals with disabilities. The company

offers single kayak rentals for an hour starting at $30, double kayaks for $40 an hour and full day tours from $70 to $195 per person. Stand up paddle boards are also available starting at

$30 for one hour. If you want a break from the water, take a hike in Emerald Bay State Park, pick a luxury (Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course) or value (Bijou Municipal Golf Course) golf course,

book a helicopter tour or gondola ride so you can see the lake from above. A self-guided driving audio tour can teach you the history of Lake Tahoe as you drive around the perimeter of the

lake.​