4 Guarantees for Your Next Finger Lakes Camping Trip

By Valerie Knoblauch on Jun. 05, 2018

Summer is almost here, and that means taking advantage of the Finger Lakes’ great outdoors. Even if you don’t consider yourself the camping type, you may reconsider when you realize camping today can fit almost any type of personality. If you want to bring your tent, hike in the woods, and set up au naturel, you can do that in Ontario County. But if you’re more like me and my “city-boy husband converted to the great life in Upstate NY,” you might prefer all the new choices available where camping has turned to glamping (glamorous camping)…

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7 Photos from Ontario County's Craft Beverage Trail

By Kendall Knaak on May. 14, 2018

Craft beer is having a moment, especially here in New York State. While the Finger Lakes area is most commonly associated with wine, the presence of breweries throughout Ontario County cannot be overlooked. To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, I decided to round up some pictures from our local breweries—and maybe inspire you to go have a pint or two this weekend. (I know I will!)…

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Bristol Valley Theater—Live from the Finger Lakes!

By Christen Smith on May. 11, 2018

The Summer Season at Bristol Valley Theater—or BVT, as us locals like to call it—kicks off in a few weeks! I’m all about local theater, and BVT has that cool community theater vibe, yet the actors come from all across the US. They attract some of the very best talent in the biz!Tucked away in Naples, New York, you'll find an intimate theater, top-notch wardrobe and props, and some of the very best talent around. Make plans now to check out a show this season…

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7 Lakeview Spots for Mother’s Day Brunch

By Kendall Knaak on May. 08, 2018

Brunch + mom = the best day of the year! This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a true Finger Lakes brunch overlooking one of the beautiful lakes in Ontario County. Not sure where to start? I have a few ideas:…

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Small Town America - Finger Lakes Charm - Gorham, NY

By Valerie Knoblauch on May. 03, 2018

I was on my way home from a family reunion a while ago and came over a small hill and literally stopped. I looked across the expansive fields of hay bales, into the white clouds, blue skies, and green, green, green. I knew that just about 18 miles away was Canandaigua – bustling with tourists and waterfront activity. Beyond that in another 20 miles is Rochester with nearly 350,000 people. Right now though, in my world over that hill, there were no people – and that’s the kind of moment that is just as precious in our tourism world.  Real, authentic, fresh air in the country!  I was in Gorham, New York…

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Mother’s Day: The Isabella Spa Way

By Kendall Knaak on May. 01, 2018

I know the drill. It’s the week before Mother’s Day and you’ve been waiting for inspiration to strike. Your mom deserves her own private island, but you only have enough money for a beach chair or two. What do you do? That’s where I come in…

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Vacation Fun for Your Whole Family Tree? Better Be-leaf It!

By Valerie Knoblauch on Apr. 18, 2018

The Finger Lakes isn’t only a beautiful place to make new memories with your loved ones. It’s also an area filled with nostalgic bliss—a place to share deep-rooted memories with the people you care about most. And historically speaking, the older generation tends to be responsible for carrying family legacies and holding the keys to a past long ago, but never forgotten. There’s a lot to learn from them to be sure, and many experiences to pass on and share together. But who says memories can’t be passed from kids to adults, too…

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Any Day Is Taco Tuesday at Rio Tomatlan

By Kendall Knaak on Apr. 16, 2018

I don’t know about you, but Taco Tuesday is probably the best day of the week. Do you agree? Because I have news for you—every day can be Taco Tuesday if you go to Rio Tomatlan…

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Ontario County's Can't Miss April Happenings

By Kendall Knaak on Apr. 06, 2018

With Ontario County starting to defrost, it's a sure signspring has reached the Finger Lakes! From outdoor adventures to indoor hideouts, there's something happening to get you psyched for spring. …

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Spring Into a Girls Trip Getaway

By Kendall Knaak on Apr. 05, 2018

Spring is finally here—which means it’s time to start easing out of your self-induced wintertime hibernation. What better time than spring to plan that girlfriend getaway you’ve always talked about? But where to begin? So many things to do and so little time. I’m here to make that choice a little easier—if you stick with the four S’s of the Finger Lakes region…

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