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Travel Tidbit #7

Travel Tidbit #7

I start planning my spring/summer adventures in March. First of all, summer’s a busy time of year so the earlier you make reservations, purchase tickets, and ask for time off, the better. Advance planning also allows you to create a balanced slate of international,...
Travel Tidbit #6

Travel Tidbit #6

Though our team lost the ECAC hockey tournament, my trip to Lake Placid wasn’t a wasted effort. Summer or winter this town is alive, with shops, restaurants, and other tourist attractions. We splurged and stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and it was a worthwhile...
Travel Tidbit #5

Travel Tidbit #5

How do you celebrate spring? To me, March is all things maple so I recently paid a visit to Uihlein Sugar Maple Field Station in Lake Placid, NY to see how this year’s North Country sugaring season is going. Very well, according to Adam, our knowledgeable and...
Travel Tidbit #4

Travel Tidbit #4

Mid-March means mud, wind, and wintery mixes. If you’re like me and craving signs of spring, check out your local botanical garden. Lamberton Conservatory, located in Highland Park, aka home of the Lilac Festival, is mine. Established in 1911, it’s a place I’ve...
Travel Tidbit #3

Travel Tidbit #3

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to visit Seneca Falls, NY. There’s a lot of history to get in touch with there so wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera! The 2023 National Women’s History theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, so I’d...
Travel Tidbit #2

Travel Tidbit #2

The Finger Lakes region is ideal for all levels of cyclists; Speedo-encased racers, families, or leisurely pedaling people. Given my propensity to enjoy the journey as much as arriving at a destination (eventually!) I’m a huge fan of rail trails, the wide public paths...