“2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” receives prestigious award at National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO – The “2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” that put a spotlight on the maritime heritage resources of the 518-mile coastal region of the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania received a 2009 Scenic Byway Award for Interpretation during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado, in August.

Project partners Great Lakes Seaway Trail President and CEO Teresa Mitchell, New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White accepted the award on behalf of their organizations and the New York State Scenic Byways Program. Read more »

New York, NY - New York State (www.iloveny.com) is celebrating Labor Day with a number of hotel packages, discounts and special events offering travelers one last shot at a quick and easy getaway during the final days of summer. Ranging from State Fair passes and antique markets to spa specials and hotel discounts, travelers can give summer a proper send off this Labor Day weekend by taking advantage of the following specials: Read more »

 Lake Placid, NY - For the urbanite commuting home after a long, hot week of  bumper-to-bumper traffic, steamy subways and noisy cab rides; getting out of town can seem like the best idea you’ve had in a long time.What you need is the cool shade of an Adirondack forest, the tranquility of a rippling mountain lake, a peace that isn’t found dodging joggers in the park.

And you need your quick-fix getaway to be cheap - like recessionary economy cheap. So borrow or dust off that tent from the college back-packing days, fill up a tank and head due north. Don’t stop until you see the “Entering the Adirondack Park” sign. Here is where your weekend starts. Read more »

The Finger Lakes region has earned the prestigious honor of being named the number one lakeside retreat in the world by Shermans Travel. Read more about it here.

Lake Placid, NY - For the urbanite commuting home after a long, hot week of  bumper-to-bumper traffic, steamy subways and noisy cab rides; getting out of town can seem like the best idea of the summer.

What you need is the cool shade of an Adirondack forest, the tranquility of a rippling mountain lake, a peace that isn’t found dodging joggers in the park.

And you need your quick-fix getaway to be cheap - like recessionary economy cheap. So borrow or dust off that tent from the college back-packing days, fill up a tank and head due north. Don’t stop until you see the “Entering the Adirondack Park” sign. Here is where your weekend starts. Read more »

Matt, Meredith, Al, Ann, Kathie Lee, Hoda, Natalie and Amy Hit the Road for an All-American Excursion

New York, NY - It will be anchors away, literally, for NBC’s “Today” as Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Natalie Morales and Amy Robach pack their bags and head to some of America’s most amazing vacation destinations, including Lake George in the Adirondacks.

“Today Takes a Vacation,” kicks off Monday, July 27 from one of the most breathtaking locations in the northeast.  Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry will and broadcast live from the Sagamore Resort in Lake George. Read more »

Bluff Point, NY – The Esperanza Mansion, located in Bluff Point, has been selected by Rand McNally, America’s largest map maker, as a “must see” destination in its annual Best of the Road program for their 2010 Road Atlas. Read more »