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Explore Upstate Battlegrounds and Military History Sites
November can be a tricky time to navigate when you’re looking for recreational activities, trips or other fun things ...
Enjoy a Camping Trip Among the Foliage This Fall
Even though summer is on its way out and the air is getting a bit chilly, you don’t have to give up on camping season ...
Become a Lake Placid '9er' On These Adirondack Hikes
Everyone who knows hiking in the Adirondacks knows about the High Peaks. Arguably one of the Lake Placid area’s ...
Earn Awards by Hiking & Paddling the Tupper Lake Triads
It’s no secret that the Adirondack region is home to some of the best hiking and paddling in New York State. There ...
Make a Splash at the Million Dollar Beach in Lake George, NY
by Lisa Ballard, NY by Rail
Ilie on my beach towel, hat over my face, the warm sand cradling my back while the sun massages ...
Dr. Sue Enjoys Ashokan Music & Dance Camp Online
My Teddy Bear Puppet (and Me) love Ashokan & Music-Dance Camps – Online in 2020!
Ashokan Arts and Nature ...
Hike the Finger Lakes Region This Summer
The Finger Lakes region is home to beautiful scenery, from the lakes themselves to the rolling hills that surround them ...
Explore the Erie Canal with the Canalway Challenge
Both the Erie Canal itself and the towpath that runs alongside it have become recreational treasures throughout the Upstate ...
Dr. Sue Interviews Clearwater Captain Positive Entertainment
The Clearwater sloop sails down the Hudson River from Albany, NY to New York City with a mission – a Celebration of ...
Get Away with a Vacation Rental Experience to Remember
It’s finally summer, and after a long winter there’s nothing better than getting away from it all for a vacation ...
Take a Winding Drive on New York’s Scenic Byways
One of the best things about Upstate New York is that no matter which region you visit, you’ll find stunning scenery, ...
Fishing in Upstate New York—The Perfect Solo Summer Activity
Upstate New York is home to some of the best fishing in the whole country. It’s not a surprise—thanks to the ...
The Top Attractions in Troy that Make it Such a Great City
Troy, New York, is nestled on the Hudson River, in beautiful upper New York State, approximately two hours north of New ...
Upstate is a Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddler’s Paradise
An excursion into nature with a canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard is a truly rewarding and unique experience. If you’re ...
Growing a Garden: A New Adventure Right In Your Own Backyard
With spring in full swing and summer on the way, now is the perfect time to think about planting a backyard garden. Even ...
Dr. Sue Shares Positive Attitude – with Nature & Poetry
Hello. This is Dr. Sue (Susan Horowitz, Ph.D,) I live in Manhattan, New York, the epicenter of our current pandemic. I say ...
Lockport Completes Phase II of Erie Canal Flight of Five Restoration
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Lockport, New York, one of the most iconic locations on the Erie Canal, is adding to its Erie Canal heritage tourism attractions. ...
Bird Watching: A Whole New World in Your Own Backyard
No matter what is going on in the human world, each year we look forward to the beginning of spring as the time when the ...
