Those of us who choose to live in upstate New York do so for a variety of reasons. For many ...
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Ever since I can remember, I have always been drawn to the water. Whether it be a pool, creek, lake ...
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Jen Montanye, from Chemung County, sure knows how to keep herself busy during a pandemic.  She recently visited Catskill Park ...
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Fall has arrived and you're ready to hit the pumpkin patches. But which ones should you visit? To help, we've ...
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Two undeniable blessings of living in the Mohawk Valley are its beautiful summer months and its wealth of opportunities for ...
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Spending time in nature can enrich us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. That's the motto of the Audubon Community Nature Center ...
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Most of us could use a good laugh right now. Fortunately, now you can enjoy comedy virtually thanks to the ...
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“Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around ...
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This summer a group of us moms and our teens took a weekend trip to the Ausable Chasm in the ...
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How many times have you used the I-390 to get to work? It seems like nothing but mileage markers and ...
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Countless hearts broke earlier this year when dozens of fairies were evicted from their homes in Henrietta’s Tinker Nature Park ...
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Summer is a short season in upstate NY. That's why it's the perfect time to exchange your usual lunch out ...
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It's just about time for my favorite family activity. As we anticipate our annual tradition of visiting a local maple farm, ...
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(Photos courtesy of Sonnenberg Gardens) My aunt and uncle recently visited from out of state, and I was deputized family ...
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Baby, it’s hot outside. This summer, we’ve had so many heat waves that kids can barely play outdoors before they ...
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If you are in the Albany-Lake George area and have a taste for outdoor sculpture, then Salem Art Works in ...
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No summer is complete for my family without a trip to 16th century Warwick, England; or the closest we can ...
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I’d been in the car seven hours with a cranky toddler, fussy first grader, and tired hubby. Even I was out ...
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Ask any coffee drinker, and they’ll tell you: coffee has worthwhile benefits beyond the pleasant aroma and morning pick-me-up. Indulging ...
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I recently went on a slow bicycle ride through the streets of Rochester, stopping at notable city spots, such as ...
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Binghamton locals refer to the Whole in the Wall restaurant as the best kept secret on the Southside of Binghamton.  ...
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Referred to by some as the “Stairway to Heaven,” the Westminster Staircase in Syracuse holds special meaning for those of ...
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Have you ever stopped at a fresh produce stand and found the perfect healthy recipe to feed your very picky ...
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As a born and bred New Englander, I’m definitely an “ocean beach” snob. Give me waves and salty air over, ...
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I’m a Buffalo native. As far back as I can remember, the “City that Smells like Cheerios” was the most ...
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The rhododendrons and azaleas were in full bloom, from magenta to pale pinks and creamy whites, when my work colleague, ...
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What’s the secret? A “forest in the city,” Washington Grove is a unique, oak-hickory forest. It's located on the eastern ...
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Letchworth State Park lends its beauty to the Rochester area, and if you’ve ever been there you know just how ...
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My husband and I recently ditched the kids with a sitter, fled south down Canandaigua Lake and landed in picturesque ...
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Have you ever wondered whether the owls in Harry Potter could actually carry a Nimbus 2000? Or maybe you just ...
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As a born and raised Western New Yorker, I fully understand that snow and wintry weather can live anywhere from ...
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It all started with this stew. Scanning the ingredient list, I saw a spice I’d never cooked with before: turmeric ...
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What’s the Secret? You can find me at Cobb’s Hill Park in Rochester, N.Y., on the regular, so it was ...
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What’s The Secret? We “discovered” the park during one of our impulsive drives along Route 20, just south of Syracuse, ...
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There is no sign. You just have to know it’s there. What's the secret? A few blocks up from Ontario Beach ...
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What’s the secret? I was intrigued by the idea of a fast food place that served healthier food. That’s why ...
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