Roseland Water Park Review - New York
Roseland Water Park is a wonderful summer destination in Upstate New York. Roseland Water Park is in Canandaigua, near Rochester, and encompasses over 50 acres of water-related amusement. I visited Roseland Water Park in the Summer of 2008 for ... [... more]
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The Statue of Liberty Poem - New York
The famous poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty is officially titled "The New Colossus." It was written by poet Emma Lazarus in 1883 as a donation to an auction which was intended to raise money for the pedestal which the Statue of Liberty .. [... more]
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A Tour of Sacandaga Lake - New York
The Sacandaga Lake of upstate New York was man made in 1930. The people and industries along the banks of the Hudson River in the Albany area had long suffered with the annual spring floods. Several times the upper Hudson was flooded badly with ... [... more]
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Cross-Country Skiing and More! in the Adirondacks - New York
Got Snow? The Adirondack Mountains in New York State do! Now's a perfect time to shrug off that cabin fever and visit the beautiful High Peaks area. If getting active outside is your goal, there's miles of cross-country ski trails available in ... [... more]
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Camping at Seventh Lake - New York
Tucked into the Adirondack Mountains, Seventh Lake's irregular shoreline is lined with trees. An old wooden dock reaches out into the water, the perfect site to launch a boat, put in a canoe, or to just sit and dangle your feet in the water. ... [... more]
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Free (and Fun!) Things to Do in the Adirondacks - New York
There's plenty to do in New York State - and you don't have to spend a lot of money to do it. Check out our list of free things to do and see in the Adirondack Mountain Park region. If you find yourself in the Adirondacks during early February, ... [... more]
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Friends Lake Inn, Chestertown, NY - New York
Friends Lake Inn, in Chestertown, is a hidden jewel. My husband and I stumbled onto this luxurious inn on a weekend jaunt in the Adirondacks. We checked it out, decided to spend the night, and loved it! We hadn't planned on a romantic weekend. My ... [... more]
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Hiking Rocky Mountain - New York
One of my favorite hikes in the Adirondack Park is Rocky Mountain near Inlet, NY. This trail is short on exertion, and long on reward, with a wonderful view that's nearly panoramic. The hike is only one-mile, round trip. It's a great climb for ... [... more]
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Old Forge - Gateway to the Adirondacks - New York
There's a festive atmosphere to Old Forge, NY in the summer. Downtown is busy with people sunning themselves on the beach, browsing through the small shops, or just strolling down Main Street. Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, ... [... more]
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Camping on Stillwater Reservoir - New York
My husband and I pulled into the parking lot at Stillwater Reservoir around 3 pm on a warm September day. We were surprised to find that it was only half-full. The last time we were there, about three weeks earlier, trucks and boat trailers lined ... [... more]
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An Adirondack Paddlefest Weekend - New York
When we get the chance, my husband and I like to attend Adirondack Paddlefest. This annual event, held in May, features canoes and kayaks, vendors, guest speakers and demonstrations. A few years ago, we drove up to Inlet and made a weekend out of it. [... more]
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Visiting the Corning Museum of Glass - New York
The Corning Museum of Glass is located in Corning, New York, a small city in the Southern Tier of New York near the Pennsylvania border. Corning is a logical home for the Corning Museum of Glass, as it is the home of Corning Incorporated ... [... more]
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