Visiting the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in Syracuse, NY
New York has a rich Native American history, and while I’ve already visited some great spots that tell this history, I was excited when I had a chance to visit …
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Checking Out the National Soaring Museum Near Elmira
I’ve been to some great vintage aircraft museums in New York, but the National Soaring Museum near Elmira is the only one I’ve ever visited that’s dedicated to motorless flight. …
Family Fun at the Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY
Over my many visits to Ithaca, I frequently drove past the Sciencenter, but for various reasons, my family and I had never had a chance to check it out until …
Exploring the Past at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca
The Finger Lakes is a region well known for showcasing the natural beauty of Earth, and if you want to learn more about the history of the planet, there’s no …
ROC Lights at Victor Hills: Festive Christmas Fun Near Rochester
There are many great Christmas light displays in Upstate New York, and one of my favorites is ROC Lights at Victor Hills near Rochester. ROC Lights at Victor Hills is …
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? …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …