Ontario County, NY and surrounding counties will be in the path of totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. Prepare your safety and travel plans today! 

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Canandaigua Lake in the Fall

Hill Cumorah Pageant brings Mormon history to the hillside of Palymyra

Palmyra, NY – In just a matter of days, the roles will be cast, the stages set and a rural New York hillside will become home to one of the world’s largest outdoor theatrical productions, the Hill Cumorah Pageant.  The seven performances are July 10 & 11 and July 14 – 18. The Pageant is presented annually by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with an all-volunteer cast.  Performances begin nightly at 9:00 p.m. with seating for over 7,000.  The Hill Cumorah is located on Highway 21, two miles north of Interstate 90, Exit 43.  Both admission and parking are free and no tickets are required. …

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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Campaign Wins Regional Award

CANANDAIGUA --- The Finger Lakes Visitors Connection won recognition at the Public Relations Society of America, Rochester Chapter, annual PRism awards held on Thursday, June 18 at the Rochester Museum and Science Center. Titled Christmas on Us, the Facebook campaign ran before the 2014 Christmas holiday and sought to bring visitors into Ontario County during the holiday season. The campaign was a special holiday promotion offered by Ontario County hotels and Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Visitors staying two nights at any of the participating hotels during Christmas received a third night free as long as one of those nights was actually on Christmas…

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“CHARLIE’S OLD GOAT RUN” AT GANONDAGAN OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Victor, NY— On Saturday, June 27 at 9:00 am, a community of cross country runners will gather again at Ganondagan State Historic Site to take on the demanding “Charlie’s Old Goat Run.” This challenging seven-mile (plus or minus) trail race leads runners through hills, streams, rocky outcroppings, slippery mud boardwalks, forests, and lush meadows. It showcases the camaraderie and beauty of off-road running while giving back to the community. Part of the proceeds help maintain Ganondagan’s trails that are free and open to the public year round…

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