After the sleepy and often times barren winters Bemus Point wakes up around Memorial Day. With the hopeful energy, fueled by the promise of the beautiful summer that we have all waited for, Bemus comes alive. Little by little seasonal restaurants put out their outdoor tables, the … [Read more...]
Discover your Own City through Staycations
In a recent Gallup poll, only about 80% of New York residents visit and tour the Statue of Liberty regularly. For those who take time to visit, most just take in the view or watch Statue of Liberty documentaries in the information center, but not to really climb up to the … [Read more...]
Burlington Vermont is the Ideal Fall Getaway
New England in the fall is a classic excursion, so we planned our long weekend to coincide with the height of the seasonal color. Our target was Burlington because it is a center of culture and the distinctly Vermont experience. This is our third October trip. Because we admire … [Read more...]
Ellicottville Offers A Remedy for Black Friday
Annual Christmas in Ellicottville Offers an Alternative to the Holiday Rush The holiday season is a time of joy, family celebrations, carols, and lights. Although, sometimes it seems the crowded malls, incessant Christmas music, and traffic overwhelm the meaning of the … [Read more...]
Where Lake Chautauqua and Lake Erie Meet
Two Lakes Make for One Great Place Growing up in Chautauqua County, I was fortunate to be surrounded by water. Although we are land-locked, water is never too far away. From my earliest memories I can recall picnics by the lakes, hiking in the gorge, and fishing in ponds. … [Read more...]
