High tech treasure hunt a fun outdoor recreational activity
Pittsford, NY - Campground Owners of New York (CONY) an association of privately owned campgrounds and RV parks in New York State, has joined the geocaching phenomenon, with caches hidden at parks across New York State. Additional details about the geocaching program and how to get started can be found at www.gogeocachingny.com. Read more »
Oswego, NY - The H. Lee White Marine Museum is unveiling a new waterfront program this summer called “Maritime Adventures”. Only three dates have been scheduled for July but each day includes a three-hour long adventure of activities, art, crafts and games held on the Museum Pier rain or shine.
Professional instructors Roey Bannon Pimentel, Joe Rial and Robin Snyder will lead one of the 3 sessions. In each adventure children will explore various arts and crafts, play games from the magic treasure chest, enjoy a pirate feast and experience a few maritime shenanigans. Read more »
Ithaca, N.Y. (June 23) - Families looking for a smart end-of-school getaway will find a brainy deal in Ithaca this weekend.
Just stay at a participating hotel, inn or B&B and get free family passes to the Sciencenter, Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center-three of the hottest attractions on Ithaca’s Discovery Trail. It’s a $56 value (based on a family of four).
That’s just part of Ithaca’s Discovery Weekend, an event that celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Discovery Trail and the start of summer in one of America’s most unusual college towns. Read more »
HOWES CAVE, N.Y. - Treat Dad, Granddad and the entire family to a great day featuring more than 100 hot rods, classic cars, performance vehicles and trucks at Howe Caverns 10th Annual Cavalcade of Cars from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 21. Read more »
Once upon a time . . .
Even the littlest authors can fill in the blanks and enjoy the thrill of writing their very own short stories when they visit Strong National Museum of Play’s new interactive online game, Story Magic. Read more »
Rochester — Yellow dot gobblers, plucky plumbers, marauding monkeys, and vintage aliens are invading Strong National Museum of Play!
Grab a joystick and jump right into the action at VideotopiaTM, a completely hands-on exhibit that lets you relive the thrill of playing the very first arcade video games while exploring their art, science, and history. This international touring exhibit-the largest and most comprehensive of its type-opens May 30 and remains at Strong through November 1, 2009. Read more »
Mothers, Grandmothers and their families can explore Discovery Quest Trails Free-of-Charge on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10
Cornwall, NY - To introduce Mothers, Grandmothers and their families to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Discovery Quest trails, the Museum is inviting mothers, grandmothers and their families to enjoy a complementary Discovery Quest admission and one free Quest Guidebook per family on Saturday, and Sunday, May 9 and 10. The trails, located at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, entrance on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, are fun for all ages and abilities. They provide a unique, interactive way for people to spend time outdoors learning about the environment. Read more »
