Festive Fun at the Festival of Lights near Buffalo, NY
If you’re looking for something to do at Christmas in Buffalo, there might be no better spot to check out than the Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is …
Jim Cheney
Hiking to the Six-Story Treehouse at the Cayuga Nature Center Near Ithaca
There are few things that feel more magical than a treehouse, and did you know that there is a unique six-story one that you can visit in Ithaca, New York? …
Hiking in Robert V. Riddell State Park in Otsego County, NY
On a recent visit to Cooperstown to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame, I noticed a sign for Robert V. Riddell State Park. So, one evening during my visit, …
How to Get to President Chester Arthur’s Grave in Albany, New York
During my travels, I always love finding the graves of famous Americans, so I knew when traveling to Albany, that I wanted to visit the grave of President Chester Arthur …
Hiking Through the Hannacroix Creek Preserve in Greene County, NY
While New York is home to many towering waterfalls, some of my personal favorites to visit are the smaller ones that have a lot of unique character. The waterfall in …
How to Get to Deckertown Falls in Montour Falls, NY
The Watkins Glen area is understandably best known for the outstanding Gorge Trail in Watkins Glen State Park. However, the area is also home to several other really great waterfalls, …
Exploring the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in the Hudson Valley
There might be no better-known Halloween story than the “Legend of Sleep Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman was …
Touring the Stony Point Battlefield in Rockland County, NY
New York is home to many fascinating Revolutionary War battlefields, and one of the most unique, in my opinion, is the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site along the Hudson …
Is It Worth Attending the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in the Hudson Valley?
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, but unlike the Christmas season, there aren’t often many family-friendly activities that coincide with the holiday. So, when I …
Hiking to the Ruins and Incredible Vista at Franny Reese State Park
Located on a bluff high above the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York, you’ll find the fabulous Franny Reese State Park. Franny Reese State Park first opened to the public …