Lockport, New York in Niagara County has the Erie Canal to thank for its existence. Their collection of locks is so unique that it was used to name the city. Almost 200 years later, the Lockport locks are getting a lot of love, but with a different type of lock. I’ve been to Lockport twice […]
If you’re a fan of visiting parks, then the New York State Empire Pass was essentially created for you. Much of the state park land in New York charges some form of admission during summer months. It’s usually a nominal fee that is paid per vehicle to gain access to beaches, hiking spots, and park […]
You’ve likely heard Syracuse, New York referred to by the nickname “The Salt City”. It may seem odd for an area so far from an ocean to identify with salt, but Syracuse was once the main salt producer in the country. You won’t find too much production there today, but you will find stories of […]
When considering some of the most famous burials in Rochester, New York, most people think of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. They both forever rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in our region. When I’m giving tours of Rochester or showing friends around the city, we always stop to […]
I don’t know where obsessions arise from, but as a kid I was really in to rocks. My parents even bought a rock tumbler one year so I could polish my own! To further support my habit, they made sure we visited Rock City Park in Olean, New York, in the southeastern corner of Cattaraugus […]