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Don’t Miss These Memorial Day Weekend Events in Upstate New York
Memorial Day Weekend is the official starting date of an Upstate New York summer. And many, many people will hit the road looking for something special to do. This gallery looks at 11 large and small events to consider for your Memorial Day roadtrip. These events includes parades, boat rides, children's activities, antique car shows, historic sites, arts and crafts shows, and a whole lot more. Most are family-friendly events, in places all around the Upstate New York region. Each entry has a direct link to the event so you can explore their websites, get directions, and plan your visit.
Here’s How You Can Win a $500 Prepaid Gift Card to Fuel Your Summer Fun
The days are getting hot, but cash is always cold! Start your summer with a chance to score a $500 prepaid Visa gift card. How do you get your hands on this bag? Just get social with us. Following the links below earns you entries into this promotion. The more you like, share, follow and subscribe, the more entries you get-- so go wild!
Win a Trip to Experience Jason Aldean’s ‘Highway Desperado’ Tour in Atlanta
Country superstar Jason Aldean is hitting the road this summer, and we want you and a friend to experience the 'Highway Desperado' Tour in Atlanta in August. Two tickets to experience Jason Aldean's 'Highway Desperado' Tour at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia on August 5, 2023. Roundtrip airfare for two.
Ten Golfers with the Best Odds to Win Upstate New York Major Tournament
The 2023 PGA Championship, which is being played at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, is officially underway! The best golfers from around the world, who play in both the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf Tour, are set to compete against one another in golf's second major of the season.
12 of the “Lip-Smackingest” Barbecue Places in Upstate New York!
May 16 was National Barbecue Day. How to celebrate? Let me count the ways. This gallery looks at a dozen top barbecue joints in Upstate New York. Some are big, some are roadside, some are mom-and-pop, one is a food truck, some are take-out only, etc. But the one thing in common they all have is they make some mighty fine barbecue.
Susquehanna SPCA Pet Of The Week–‘Spunky’
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – his name is “Spunky”. Every Tuesday morning on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
Roadtrip! From Canandaigua to Cazenovia: History, Beauty and Fun
Over the last ten years or so, I have driven thousands of miles across Upstate New York writing and researching for my dozen Upstate travel books. Sometimes I feel like I have been everywhere, but that can't really be, can it?. Here is a snapshot of one of my absolute...
Howe Caverns Still Packs a Punch After More Than a Century!
It is a vivid memory of more than 60 years ago. I packed my lunch and boarded a school bus with my little 6th grade friends and we headed to Howe Caverns (60 miles away) for a field trip. When we arrived, we all grouped together as we were herded into a large elevator and we descended to the center of the earth (about 150 feet down, but it seemed A LOT farther). Once in the chilly caverns below we were dazzled by the stone "icicles" which have been dripping from the stone roof for over a million years. The cavern was beautiful with all different colored lights behind the rock formations.
Add the St. Lawrence Seaway to Places With Award-Winning Wines!
New York State now ranks among the top wine, vineyard, and winery destinations in the United States. Our lovely Finger Lakes region is home to 50 wineries and wine sellers, a tourism component that drives thousands of visitors to that special part of Upstate New York. But there are other...
Susquehanna SPCA Pet Of The Week–‘Mr. Cat’
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – his name is “Mr. Cat”. Every Tuesday morning on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
Susquehanna SPCA Pet Of The Week–‘Reggie’
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – his name is “Reggie”. Every Tuesday morning on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
2022 Deer Hunting Numbers Out; New York Sees Surprising Increase
After years of decline, hunters might be impressed with the results from this past deer season. The Department of Environmental Conservation has finally released their estimates from the 2022 Deer Hunting season in New York State. Where hunters would normally see numbers go down, it was actually the opposite across the board.
The Ultimate Country Wedding Songs Guide
A perfect wedding needs a perfect wedding song. Find more than 100 country songs for every important moment of your wedding ceremony and reception on this ultimate list of county wedding songs. The fist dance is what the bride and groom will remember for a lifetime, but the father of...
Big And Small Marinas Await Upstate New York Boaters This Summer
As the waterways get busier and busier in the warm weather, the marinas around Upstate New York will start seeing plenty of boating action. Marinas, of course, come in all sizes. Some, along the major rivers, lakes, and waterfronts such as those found in Buffalo or the Great Lakes, are huge facilities offering up a seemingly endless list of amenities for boating enthusiasts. Other marinas, smaller and often times family run operations, can be found in remote locations and around the myriad of little lakes and smaller rivers in the state. They number in the many dozens.
These Small (But Mighty) Upstate New York Book Stores Are Awesome!
Did you celebrate Independent Book Store Day recently? Well, there is always time to celebrate these charming and important members of our Upstate New York business communities. During the commemoration of Independent Book Store Day, these businesses welcomed customers in with free gifts, live book readings with popular authors, complimentary...
Susquehanna SPCA Pet Of The Week–‘Astrid’
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – her name is “Astrid”. Every Tuesday morning on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
Experience Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Night at a Time’ Tour in 2023
One of Country's biggest stars is hitting the road again, and we want you and a friend to be able to experience the magic of Morgan Wallen LIVE in concert!. Roundtrip airfare for two to see Morgan Wallen's 'One Night at a Time' tour in a surprise location. Two-night hotel...
Dumb Upstate New York Hunters Get Instant Karma After Doing This
Sometimes it takes a reality check to realize just how badly you messed up. It was a busy night for Ranger Steven Jackson thanks to a group of dumb hunters. He got a call in Rensselaer County about a group of people illegally target shooting in the Pittstown State Forest. Curious as to what was going on, Jackson headed in that direction.
Super Heroes Humane Society Pet Of The Week–‘Marmalade’
Meet Marmalade, the Super Heroes Humane Society “Pet of the Week.” Marmalade came to Super Heroes from an abandoned colony of cats in very poor, sickly shape. Despite his conditions, Marmalade only wanted to burrow into staff and cuddle. The shelter was not able to help him fully improve due to the high stress environment, so he was sent to foster. In foster, he really showed his true colors!
The 10 Fattest Counties in New York State
When it comes to discussing New York's obesity levels, there's some good news, and some bad news. NEW YORK IS ONE OF THE LEAST OBESE STATES IN THE NATION. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of adults considered obese in New York -- that is to say, adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30% or higher -- is 25-30%. Believe it or not, that's what a lower percentile looks like in today's America. We join states like California, Colorado and Vermont with that distinction. More than half the United States is even higher than that.
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