Summer in New York

Inspiration for things to do during the summer in New York State, including day trips, waterfalls to explore, and more!

Day Trip to Great Gully Waterfall on the Finger Lakes

Great Gully is a beautiful waterfall secluded by luscious greenery in Upstate New York along Cayuga Lake. I would definitely consider this spot a hidden gem because I hadn’t heard of it until the day before visiting!
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Sunset at Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York

I’ve also heard that it’s one of the best sunsets in the country, but I have yet to find a source to back it up. That goes without saying that this is an incredible sunset. The bright orange that lights the sky on fire as the sun is still setting is riveting. After the sun…
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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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