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Winter on Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes

During the week following Christmas, my brother and sister-in-law rented a house in Himrod, NY on Seneca Lake. Winter’s a great time to rent …

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The Seward House Historic Museum Hosts Doris Kearns Goodwin

Last week, I had the great fortune to attend a lovely reception at the beautiful and historic Springside Inn, held as part of a …

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Have a Roaring Good Time at the Seneca Park Zoo

When my daughters were young and we lived outside NYC (where the commute was an hour and a half each way…glad those days are …

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A Hands-on Visit to Corning Museum of Glass

A visit to Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG)  provides an incredible adventure for people of all ages,  This one-of-a-kind attraction tells the history of …

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25+ Finger Lakes Festivals and Events, October – December 2012

This parade of festivals and events sweeps you through the crisp smells of Autumn in the Finger Lakes and through to the magic of …

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Golf to Rave about at Ravenwood Golf Club

Note: For best viewing, please allow video to buffer completely before hitting play. A few weeks ago, friend Marci Diehl and I headed out …

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Imagination Takes Flight at the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, NY

Be sure to also watch our video “Ridin’ the Thermals at the National Soaring Museum” that shares my husband’s first glider flight and an …

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A New York Yankee in Mark Twain’s Study, Elmira, NY

Most people are familiar with Samuel Clemens’ work (a.k.a. Mark Twain) that includes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s …

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Celebrating History at Genesee Country Village and Museum

When I was in first grade, my teacher read to us each day after lunch. One of the books I found most fascinating was …

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