Day Trips in New York State

Inspiration for day trips throughout New York State

Day Trip to Conklin Gully in Naples, NY

We weren’t really expecting the hike to kick our ass, even though it’s rated as difficult on All Trails. It was a great hike nonetheless! On our hike up, there was a place to camp out if you wanted, and also a fireplace built! The fireplace was pretty top notch if I say so myself.…
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Day Trip to Carpenter Falls in Skaneateles, NY

Ahh I love a good drive to Skaneateles! The drive out here is always so peaceful. Driving through the hills of the countryside, listening to country music (of course) and enjoying time with my friends, that’s what I’m missing most during quarantine…
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Day Trip to Salmon River Falls in Upstate New York

Despite the fact the path is barely there, the hike down is definitely worth it! Once we neared the bottom we encountered signs about “no swimming allowed”, however, people swim there all the time. So we continued on past the signs as if we didn’t notice them and jumped in! …
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Day Trip to Ithaca: Ludlowville Falls

Ludlowville Falls, in a way, reminds me of Niagara Falls because of its shape. It has a similar horseshoe bend to it that Niagara Falls is known, and nicknamed, for. Clearly it lacks the amount of power, width and height of Niagara Falls, but you can use your imagination :) …
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