Hiking the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca
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 …
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Climbing the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Near Rochester
For hundreds of years, even long before the European settlement of the region, the Genesee River has been an important navigation route through Upstate New York. As settlement along the …
How to Get to Tinkers Falls in the Labrador Hollow Unique Area
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 …
Visiting the Harriet Tubman House and Gravesite in Auburn, NY
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 …
How to Get to Wolcott Falls Park in Wolcott, New York
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 …
How to Get to Pratts Falls Near Syracuse, NY
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 …
Summer Fun at Seabreeze Amusement Park Near Rochester
Located approximately 15 minutes north of downtown Rochester along the shores of Lake Ontario is Seabreeze Amusement Park, one of my favorite spots to visit near the city. Seabreeze Amusement …
Checking out the Tasty Brews at TripEnd Brewing in Steuben County
There are many great breweries in the Finger Lakes, but few are located in an area as remote as TripEnd Brewing in western Steuben County. In truth, visiting TripEnd Brewing …
Visiting the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York
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 …
How to Get to Shequaga Falls in Montour Falls, New York
Montour Falls is a quaint community located a few minutes’ drive from the popular destination of Watkins Glen. While it might be easy to overlook, that would be a big …