I often get asked how I discover ideas for things to go visit, or facts to share on Fridays, or dates for the This Day in New York History page. The simple answer is: I read. As much as I can handle! Sometimes that’s just Wikipedia, sometimes that’s other blogs, and sometimes it’s books. So, […]
When I asked around for what to do while in Poughkeepsie, people told me over and over to see the Walkway Over the Hudson. This bridge is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. What is now designated as a New York State Historic Park allows visitors to walk right over the Hudson […]
The Original Kazoo Company in Eden, New York is the only remaining factory in the United States that makes metal kazoos. The town in Erie County has been home to the kazoo factory since the machines started humming over 100 years ago. Today, the factory space includes a little historical exhibit about kazoos, including some […]
Letchworth State Park receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from around the globe. Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East”, the gorge was naturally created by the north-flowing Genesee River. The formation is easily one of the most beautiful natural sites in New York. But, that same gorge once caused regular flooding […]
Much of this blog has been me sharing stories and places I’ve discovered that I want you to know about. I’ve been criticized for “never saying anything bad”, but that doesn’t feel like much of an insult. I’m not a critic, but more like a curious kid wanting to see what’s around the next corner. […]