Category Archives: Travel

City of Waterfalls

es·carp·ment – long continuous steep face of a ridge or plateau formed by erosion. Little did I know I have been living near various escarpments around New York state all my life.  These escarpments are the reason for the gorges and … Continue reading

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1000 Islands Tourism

The photo below got me to wondering what the impact of all those tourists you see on the boats was to the 1000 Islands region. The most recent report on the subject was from 2011.  In it the 1000 Islands … Continue reading

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View 291: Boldt Castle

A beautiful day in the 1000 Islands deserves to be a travel poster displayed in every Travel Agency in the world…well, at least, on their websites. On such a sunny day, I pulled out the old Sunny 16 Rule.

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View 288: Destiny USA

Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York, is a 2.4-million-square-foot megamall with approximately 264 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, which employ around 5,000 people.  While I still shop here occasionally, these days, I go here more for dining or entertainment. The latest expansion … Continue reading

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Declaration of Independence

Tomorrow, United States citizens will celebrate America’s 237th Birthday with parades, fireworks and cookouts with friends and family. To them I say, have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

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