Auburn, N.Y. - Travelers of Routes 5 and 20 have a new resource at their fingertips-a blog called Dashboard Diaries. Drawing from the popular “Best of the Best” pocket map published by the Routes 5 & 20 Committee, Dashboard Diaries takes a fresh look at some of the unique eateries, activities, scenic spots, and shops that stud the highway between Skaneateles and Batavia. The new blog lives online at Routes5and20.com, a site maintained by an alliance of chambers and visitor bureaus along the road. Read more »
200-mile bicycle tour from Albany to NYC scheduled for August 10-15, 2010
Albany, N.Y. - The 6th annual Great Hudson Valley Pedal-a six-day, 200-mile recreational bicycle tour from Albany to New York City-is scheduled for August 10-15, 2010.
Great Hudson Valley Pedal participants will pedal their way through one of the most picturesque river valleys in the world. The Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, and West Point are just a few of the many interesting stops along the way. Rich in history, culture, wineries, and gourmet cuisine, the Hudson Valley offers fantastic bicycling. The tour, which includes three panoramic bridge crossings, will ride along designated bike routes, scenic roads, and off-road trails, including the renowned Manhattan Waterfront Greenway along the west side of Manhattan. Read more »
Ice Climbing, Polar Bear Dipping, 1812 Battle, Bavaria on the Byway
Sackets Harbor, N.Y. - Ready to climb sheer faces of vertical ice this winter, go back in time for a leisurely ski through a frosty pioneer village or a sleigh ride past venerable Victorian architecture, or jump into the shocking St. Lawrence River in February for a good cause?
These experiences, Olympian-owned ski slopes and cool places for sleigh riding, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing are in the 2010 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Winter Fun Tips for the 518-mile America’s Byway and National Recreation Trail.
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Lake George Area - More than 80 motor coaches with tourists from throughout North American will visit the Lake George Area from May 22-25, 2010. The pre-planned tours, including a public concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and an additional to-be-announced venue, have been developed by Tour Operator, Pathway Tours in London Ontario. Read more »
From winter carnivals to full moon tubing and kite skiing there’s something for everyone!
Adirondack Region, NY - An Adirondack getaway offers plenty of outdoor sporting events for the whole family - from s’mores and tubing, to carnivals and world cup events. Two-time host to the Olympic Games, the Adirondack Region proves that the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics aren’t the only games in town. Watch an exciting video about an Adirondack winter vacation and experience the thrill of the outdoors. Read more »
Hauppauge, NY - TripAdvisor, a leading online travel community, named Long Island’s North Fork on its ‘Top Ten Wine Destinations’ list, bringing it into the company of Napa Valley and Sonoma.
Only 90 minutes from New York City, the North Fork is located on the East End of Long Island, and has come to be recognized for its award-winning wines, quaint rural atmosphere, seaport towns, local seafood and produce, fine dining, and accommodations. Read more »
Just past peak conditions throughout Adirondacks; visit fallgetaways.iloveny.com
ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the fifth 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fifth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant peak colors are expected to arrive in the Catskills region and parts of the Central-Leatherstocking region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Travelers to the Adirondacks will find a mixture of peak and past peak conditions with plenty of stunning fall hues remaining. Please note that high winds forecasted for parts of the state may have an adverse effect on the foliage, with greater than usual leaf droppage. Read more »
