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Where to Watch the Sunrise in Upstate New York

I feel like good sunrise spots are hard to come by in Upstate New York. At least, there aren’t many popular sunrise locations. This means we have to take matters into our own hands to find them ourselves! For me, discovering a new place to catch the sunrise makes the location even more personal, since…
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Sunflower Picking at Bailiwick Market & Cafe in Upstate, New York

This summer I have been crazyyy busy, which means I haven’t gone on as many adventures as I had originally planned to. However, the few places I have been to were not planned. They were more like a spur-of-the-moment adventure! And that includes my trip to Bailiwick Market & Cafe in Elbridge, NY. Last week,…
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Sunset in Tonto National Forest

We sat on the back of the ~jetta~ and watched as the sun illuminated the sky with the prettiest of colors. This was one of those moments that made me feel so lucky to be able to go to college in Arizona and experience moments like these. Sorry New York, but Arizona has everything on…
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The Erie Canal at Pools Brook State Park

Recently, my parents have been loving exploring the Erie Canal by bike ever since the start of Covid. They found that the area that isn’t too busy, so it’s usually a very peaceful place to get outdoors and exercise (except for the Canadian geese encounters). Sometimes, they will just go for a short ride. But…
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Where to Watch the Sunset in Syracuse, New York

I discovered this new sunset spot in Syracuse when going to get ice cream from Gannon’s with my friends one night! This spot has panoramic views of the Syracuse skyline and Route 81 – it’s the best spot around.
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Exploring Waterfalls at Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, New York

Robert H. Treman State Park is a short thirteen minute drive from the heart of Ithaca, New York, and only an hour and fifteen minutes from Syracuse, New York! The main attraction at this state park is Enfield Glen, which has waterfalls and hiking trails for you to explore.
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Watching the Sunset over Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, New York

Ughhh I miss concert season sooooo much!!!! Don’t you?! I enjoyed seeing my favorite country singers come to my home town, Syracuse, New York, to put on a show for us all. These really were the best days. I’ve seen Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, and SO many more…
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William’s Farm Stand – Sunset & Ice Cream

William’s Farm Stand is a locally owned business in Cicero, about a 17 minute drive from the heart of Syracuse, New York. They have an ice cream stand where you can walk up and order, and also a market on the inside. If you catch them at the right time, you’ll be able to pick…
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Sedona – Flagstaff Camping Trip

FALL BREAK, OCTOBER 2019 During my freshman year at ASU, our fall break happened 1 or 2 weeks after the Sun Saga. The spontaneous nature of our Sun Saga weekend has inspired many of our adventures this year. Originally for fall break, my friends and I wanted to go to the Grand Canyon and hike…
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Day Trip to Second Dam on Six Mile Creek in Ithaca, NY

“This is for sure the definition of a hidden gem. It’s tucked away behind those woods. The cliff feelsss wayyyyy higher when you’re actually up there but once you jump it’s so freeing”…
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Summer Day Trip Idea : Wagner Farms, Upstate New York

Wagner Farms is another great place to visit this summer if you’re looking forward to sunflower season! …
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Cornell Botanical Gardens

Cornell Botanical Gardens is a beautiful little gem located right near Cornell University’s campus. Admission is free, all you have to do is park and walk up! My friend and I happened to come across this little place accidentally while on our way to Robert H. Treman waterfall!
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