Sackets Harbor, NY –After an absence of more than 60 years is the bald eagle on the brink of recovery along the upper St. Lawrence River? As part of the Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail speakers series, on Thursday, October 9, at 6 pm at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center, retired Parks Canada Warden Bud Andress will answer that question in Sackets Harbor, NY. Read more »
2008 Inductees to Be Named November 6
ROCHESTER, New York— Which of America’s favorite toys will be enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame® this year? Will Rubik’s Cube® be part of the winning combination? Will Wiffle® Ball step up to the plate and hit a home run? Perhaps we should consult the fortunetelling Magic 8 Ball® for the answers! Read more »
I LOVE NEW YORK Invites Travelers to “Enlighten, Harvest, Explore”
NEW YORK, September 19, 2008 - I LOVE NEW YORK (www.iloveny.com), New York State’s tourism promotion agency, has partnered with more than 100 lodging properties across the entire Empire State to offer Fall Getaway Packages starting at $89 per night and more than 20 gas-related incentives. Consumers feeling the pinch of current economic times will find value-minded vacation packages making it possible for anyone in need of a break to get away in New York State this fall. The special promotion is running now through November 15 and may be planned by visiting www.iloveny.com/fall. Read more »
Join in on the fungus Saturday, October 11, at 10 a.m., as the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum explains all about mushrooms, lichens, toadstools and fairy rings. This time of year is the perfect time to find beautiful examples of colorful fructifications of the fascinating mushroom group. Come to the Museum’s, Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall, to identify some common fungus among us with Education Coordinator, Judy Onufer. Take a walk in the woods and trails in search of these beauties, and then make a spore print craft to take home. Read more »
Auburn, New York – September 18, 2008 – New overnight packages in New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country offer luxurious stays starting as low as $240. Visitors can surround themselves with lake views accompanied by warm fires, fine dining, local wines and plenty of relaxation.
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Prominent Curator Judith Schwartz to Lead Panel Discussion on Ceramics Friday at 1:30
WHITE PLAINS, New York — Celebrating 15 years of bringing the finest of contemporary American craft into the homes and lives of New York Metro area and Hudson Valley residents, the Westchester Craft Show returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York on Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19. This year the show is participating in All Fired Up! A Celebration of Clay in Westchester, organized by the Westchester Arts Council, the Clay Arts Center and many other local cultural organizations. Read more »
The spectacular colors of autumn continue to emerge across New York State, with the most significant changes continuing to take place in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Additionally, the Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands-Seaway regions are also reporting some early stage color change.
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Sackets Harbor, NY –After an absence of more than 60 years is the bald eagle on the brink of recovery along the upper St. Lawrence River? As part of the Birds of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail speakers series, on Thursday, October 9, at 6 pm at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center, retired Parks Canada Warden Bud Andress will answer that question in Sackets Harbor, NY. Read more »
