Visiting the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in Erie County
There are many incredible things to do in Buffalo, New York. However, if you want to see plants that can’t be found naturally in the outdoors in western New York, …
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Exploring the Incredible Wild Center in Tupper Lake
The Adirondacks Region is well known for its amazing outdoor attractions. However, if you want to learn more about the history, ecology, and importance of this region, there are few …
Hiking to the Spouters and Mineral Springs on the Geyser Trail in Saratoga Spa State Park
New York is home to many incredible and unique landscapes, and one such spot is Saratoga Spa State Park. Saratoga Spa State Park is located in Saratoga County, New York, …
10 Can’t-Miss Waterfalls in New York
There are hundreds, if not thousands of waterfalls in New York, and you’ll find them in nearly every region of the state. During my travels around the state, I’ve visited …
How to Get to the Wilmington Flume and Flume Falls Near Lake Placid
There is a lot of beauty to be found along Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington New York in the Adirondacks. However, one of the most beautiful spots is …
Hiking the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park Near Albany
Located only a few miles west of downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best state parks in the Capital Region: John Boyd Thacher State Park. And, this park is …
Hiking the Fabulous Owen D. Young Nature Trail in Herkimer County
New York is filled with many towering waterfalls and incredibly impressive trails, but sometimes I enjoy the small and intimate spots just as much. One such spot that I quite …
11 Beautiful Roadside Spots to See Fall Foliage in the Adirondacks
There might be no better time and place to be in New York than fall in the Adirondacks. The weather is beautiful, the colors are vibrant, and there’s still plenty …
How to Get to Lower Falls in Rochester, New York
When Rochester, New York was first settled by Americans in the late 18th century, it was the waterfalls along the Genesee River that spurred the city’s settlement and growth. Today, …
Hiking Through the Awe-Inspiring Whirlpool State Park on the Niagara River
The Niagara River Gorge in the northwestern corner of New York is well known for the popular Niagara Falls State Park. However, there is a lot more beauty to discover …