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 Ithaca Falls in Upstate New York

Standing basically under the waterfall, you can feel its power. It’s easy to just zone out and go into your thoughts here. My friends and I decided to lay out some towels, close our eyes and just listen to the sound of the rushing water. We had got there pretty early, maybe 9am, since one…
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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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Exploring Tinker Falls in Tully, New York

I would consider the hike to this waterfall short and easy. However, if you want to climb to the top of the waterfall it is more difficult. There are stairs made out of rocks that lead of the right side of the waterfall and then you cross behind the waterfall in order to reach the…
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Day Trip to Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca, New York

We ran into some other people around our age who were jumping from a ledge into the “lagoon” below and decided to join them! It was so much fun. The other kids were doing flips but I am not ~talented~ so I pencil dove hahah…
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