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 …
How to Get to Death Brook Falls Near Raquette Lake, NY
One of my favorite things about the Adirondacks is how many hidden gems can be found just off of the road if you know where to look, and Death Brook …
Visiting the Fantastic Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York
Less than two miles north of Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, you’ll find one of the oldest rural life museums in the country: The Farmers’ …
Visiting the Fantastic Overlook in Mossy Bank Park in Bath, NY
Located on a bluff high overlooking Bath, NY, you’ll find the beautiful Mossy Bank Park. This 167-acre park was created in the aftermath of a wildfire in 1963 which burned …
Family Fun at the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier in Binghamton
When I’m traveling with my family, I’m always on the lookout for fun things to do with my young kids. So, on a recent trip through Binghamton, we were excited …
Hiking the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park: Everything You Need to Know
There might be no hike in New York that is more heralded than the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park, and with good reason. This trail is truly spectacular …
Visiting the Unique Fort Delaware Museum in Sullivan County, NY
New York is filled with many historic forts that tell the story of America’s past (including spots like Fort Niagara and Fort Stanwix). However, there’s no fort in New York …
The 21 Best Things to Do in Ithaca, NY (and the Rest of Tompkins County)
I’ve traveled all over New York, and there might be nowhere that I enjoy visiting more than Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region. That’s because not only is this area …
How to Get to Bog River Falls on Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks
Located along the picturesque shores of Tupper Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Park, you’ll find the beautiful Bog River Falls. Bog River Falls is a small waterfall that …
Cruising Seneca Lake with Captain Bill’s Boat Tours
The Finger Lakes region is well known for its great wineries and waterfalls, but the lakes themselves are also something special and worth exploring. So, when visiting Watkins Glen, I …