Autumn is a wonderful time of year to visit the Finger Lakes with warm days, cool nights, farmers markets brimming with the bounty of the region, and a multitude of fall festivals that celebrate the harvest. The landscape is breathtaking as it becomes a carpet of rich red, orange, and gold…
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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 that camping today can fit almost any personality—whether that means bringing your own tent, setting up au naturel, or…
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It’s this time eachyear when some of us emerge from our homes like grizzlies from their dens. Shaking off the indoors and winter temperatures to step into longer days and welcomed sunlight. People rekindle forgotten New Year’s resolutions with passion and excitement. You see the overeager among us in shorts and T-shirts, while the crocuses are still dusted with frost. Whatever category you find yourself in, now’s the time to get outside and spring into action! What are you waiting for…
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In New York State, we are known and loved for our changing seasons, but especially for our beautiful green summer months. Before temperatures cool down for fall, here are 5 fun-in-the-sun activities to make the most of the end of summer! Music and Theatre! You can find something happening almost every weekend during the rest of summer, no matter when you’re visiting. If you’re looking for some cool things to plan a trip around, here are some locations with fun events to check out…
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On April 8, 2024, people across North America will experience an event that hasn’t occurred in years: a solar eclipse. This celestial event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking all or part of the sun. If you want to witness the Great North American Eclipse firsthand…
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As the sunsets of summer drift into the horizon, the beautiful brushstrokes of autumn usher us into what many believe to be the best season of them all … fall. Pumpkin pickers and haunted-house historians rejoice with the changing colors of the leaves and the brisk crispness of the air. Fall beckons…
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The PGA Championship returns to RochesterMay 15-21, 2023 at Oak Hill Country Club. While the Championship is the main event, there is so much else to see and do while you are in town, you must not miss the opportunity to experience the Finger Lakes…
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Playgrounds have taken on new heights in Ontario County, and it’s time for everyone to get out there and check them all out. Kids – ages – well – whatever age are sure to find a playground or two suited for them in the heart of the Finger Lakes…
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During this time of social distancing and shift to finding new outdoor adventures, I see some gorgeous Finger Lakes photography happening on Instagram! From fall foliage-lined trails to breathtaking vistas, it is such a remarkable experience watching visitors see our backyard in their own individual ways…
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Hiking the trails of Ontario County is fun to do in any season, but if you’re looking to add a new twist to your next adventure, consider Geocaching.Remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines when you head out! Simply put, geocaching is a treasure hunt. It’s the activity of hunting for, and finding, a hidden object by using GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates that are posted on the Geocaching website. The game is completely free, and you can download the Geocaching app to most smart phones, or you can purchase a hand-held GPS device to help you find hidden geocaches. Once you have the app or a GPS device, you can start finding hidden geocaches anywhere around the world…
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