OSWEGO, NY — Citizens of Scottish descent and those interested in Scottish history are invited to attend the second annual Scots-Jacobite Weekend at Old Fort Ontario Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31. The unique event will feature demonstrations of 18th century Scottish life, historic weapons drills, open fire-pit cooking, battle recreations, games, music, colorful period clothing, tents, and some first person interpretation. Read more »
Arboretum’s Awesome August Perfecta Is Open Call to Honor Founder Fred Lape
Since Route 20s hard-won designation as a New York State Scenic Byway in August 2005, savvy tourists are enticed to choose this centuries’ old, rural highway over higher-speed routes and to explore roadside venues they may have overlooked in a hurried drive to “elsewhere.” The George Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY, is one of those off-roads treasures. The Arboretum is central to the New York State Wine and Spa Trails and a natural stop for those traveling to the high-volume tourist attractions between the Albany, Cooperstown, and Finger Lakes regions. Read more »
On Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a.m., join Naturalist Guide, Laurel Dodge for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. Come take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center location, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Follow the gentle trails of the Outdoor Discovery Center and explore the field, pond and forest. Encounter little animals along the hike and discover the natural world. Enjoy this opportunity to share nature with your family. Read more »
Oneonta, N.Y. July 30, 2008 - Science and art - two distinctly different disciplines - combine to create an exciting new family-fun adventure called ArtQuest. The hunt for art treasure will begin at 4 p.m. August 8 at the Galleries at Wilber Mansion in Oneonta with a launch party.
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COXSACKIE, NY, JULY 14, 2008 - Flint Mine Press announces the launch of the new HUDSON VALLEY WINE magazine, the first publication dedicated to promoting the wines and winemakers of the nation’s oldest wine-producing region - the Hudson River Valley.
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- Allegany State Park, exit 21 off Route 86, offers a phenomenal lake view featuring spectacular fall foliage; there is also an overlook pull-off on the road into the park looking over the valley containing the City of Salamanca. Read more »
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - Summer is ticking away for many of us, but for world class winter athletes, the off-season is only half complete. Nordic and freestyle skiers are getting ready for next winter. That preparation is most evident at the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid where some competitors soar from the 90 meter ski jump, while others plunge into the 750,000 freestyle pool all the way into October.
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