How to Visit Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in the St. Lawrence River
New York is home to 180 state parks. And, while getting to most of them is pretty straightforward, others, like Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in Jefferson County, are a …
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Cruising the St. Lawrence River on a Glass-Bottom Boat with Clayton Island Tours
For 150 years, tourists have been flocking to Clayton, New York to explore the beauty of the St. Lawrence River and its over 1,800 islands. Today, Clayton Island Tours continues …
8 Great Things to Do in New York in October
There might not be a better month to travel in New York than October. As the weather cools and the leaves change from green to yellows, reds, and oranges, the …
Touring the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in the Hudson Valley
The Vanderbilts are one of America’s most well-known wealthy families and their Biltmore Estate in North Carolina might be one of the most famous homes in America, but did you …
Visiting Tibbetts Point Lighthouse on the St. Lawrence River
I always love visiting lighthouses, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to head out to Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in New York’s Thousand Islands region. Tibbetts Point …
9 Great Things to Do in New York in September
While most of the month is still summer, September’s events in New York show that fall is on its way. Throughout the state, you can celebrate the early bounty of …
7 Incredible Waterfalls Near Watkins Glen, New York
I’ve visited hundreds of waterfalls, but the waterfalls near Watkins Glen, NY are some of the best you’ll find anywhere in the region. In fact, there are so many waterfalls …
How to Find Babe Ruth’s Grave in Westchester County, New York
There may be no more revered athlete in American history than Babe Ruth, and you can go pay your respects to him at his grave in the Hudson Valley. Babe …
9 Great Things to Do in New York in August
It might almost be time for kids to return to school, but there are a lot of great things to do in New York in August. Whether you want to …
5 Spots to Explore the Legacy of Uncle Sam in Troy, New York
If you’re reading this article, you’ve almost certainly heard of Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States of America. However, did you know that he’s based on a real …