There is probably no waterfall name more common than “Buttermilk Falls.” However, there is only one Buttermilk Falls State Park in New York and it’s home to one of the …
Read moreHiking the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
For hundreds of years, even long before European settlement of the region, the Genesee River has been an important navigation route through Upstate New York. As settlement along the shores …
Read moreClimbing the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Near Rochester
If you love waterfalls, Tinkers Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area is a spot that you have to visit. Located less than 30 minutes from downtown Syracuse, this Finger …
Read moreHow to Get to Tinkers Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Of all the people associated with the Underground Railroad, none are better known than Harriet Tubman. Tubman was born into slavery in 1822 and escaped in 1850 from her enslavement …
Read moreVisiting the Harriet Tubman House and Gravesite in Auburn, NY
When traveling in New York, I love to find waterfalls that feature both easy-to-reach viewing areas and also offer the chance to hike to the base of the falls. Wolcott …
Read moreHow to Get to Wolcott Falls Park in Wolcott, New York
Located in southeastern Onondaga County, about 25 minutes from downtown Syracuse, Pratts Falls is a waterfall that’s well worth taking the short drive to see. Pratts Falls is located in …
Located approximately 15 minutes north of downtown Rochester along the shores of Lake Ontario is Seabreeze Amusement Park. Seabreeze Amusement Park is a perfect summertime destination and has been drawing …
Read moreSummer Fun at Seabreeze Amusement Park Near Rochester
Over the last several years, craft beer has burst on the scene in Upstate New York, and now there are more than enough Syracuse breweries to keep you busy for …
Read more4 Incredible Syracuse Breweries You Won’t Want to Miss
New York is home to many fantastic breweries, but few are located in an area as remote as TripEnd Brewing in western Steuben County. In truth, visiting TripEnd Brewing feels …
Read moreChecking out the Tasty Brews at TripEnd Brewing in Steuben County
Without a doubt, the construction of the Erie Canal was one of the most defining moments in New York history. Constructed between 1817 and 1825, the Erie Canal ran 363 …
Read moreVisiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York