3 . On a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move across the scene, the moon rise over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house.

Every window in our wooden house has a view, and the forest and lakes seldom look the same as the hour before. Each look reminds us where we are.

There is space for our three boys to play outside, to shoot arrows, collect tree seeds, build earth houses and climb trees.

Our kids have learned the names of the trees, and with the names have come familiarity and appreciation. As they tell all who show even a passing interest, maple makes the best fighting sticks and white pines are the best climbing trees.

The air is clean and fresh. The water from the well has a pleasant taste, and it is perhaps the healthiest water our kids will ever drink. Though they have one glass a day of juice and the rest is water, they never say anything against that.

The seasons change just outside the door. We watch the maples turn every shade of yellow and red in the fall and note the poplars (杨树) putting out the first green leaves of spring. The Rainbow Smelt (彩虹香鱼) fills the local stream as the ice gradually disappears, and the wood frogs start to sing in pools after being frozen for the winter. A family of birds rules our skies and flies over the lake.

5 . New York City Explorer Pass Highlights

See 3, 5, or 7 attractions and tours of your choice and save money on entry fees.

Visit the MET (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), the MoMA (The museum of Modern Art), the Guggenheim Museum, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, the Botanical Garden, Top of the Rock Observatory, and many, many more.

Get around on the Downtown/ Uptown Hop-On Hop-Off bus or take bike tours and Food on Foot tours. Tour Yankee Station, Rockefeller, Radio City Music Hall and more.

Description

New York City is America’s real land of opportunity, and here’s an opportunity you can’t pass up. With a New York City Explorer Pass you can choose to check out 3, 5 or 7 amazing attractions — from a list of over 60. This convenience will save you time. See the big art museums, take a BEAST speedboat ride, get a tour of Rockefeller and Radio City Music Hall, bike over the Brooklyn Bridge, and more.

New York has it all. And this Explorer Pass gets you access to as much of it as you can handle.

What’s included

Access to a number of attractions booked with your ticket.

What’s not included

●Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee.

Instructions

●Show your smartphone at the entrance of the scenic spot you are visiting. The pass will be scanned and you’ll either receive direct access to the attraction or a paper ticket.

◆The pass can be activated within 1 year after you have bought it and is valid for 30 days after activation.