Thanks to the new Natural Resources Management Act, the establishment of the Finger Lakes as a National Heritage Area (NHA) is one step closer to reality. According to the Livingston County News, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act recently passed the Senate as part of the Natural Resources Management...
Mystery Meal: Attend an Insects & Sustainable Proteins Dinner
On Monday, October 8, you’re invited to a very special culinary event! Join Aly Moore of Bugible and Chef Challenge Syracuse for a sustainable proteins meal, complete with local ingredients and delicious, nutritious insects. Don’t worry: there will be wine, too. Read on for everything you need to know about the Pop-Up Mystery Meal coming...
144 Acres Added To Danby State Forest, Protecting Land
The DEC and Finger Lakes Land Trust recently announced the completion of a 144-acre addition to Danby State Forest! The latest acquisition includes approximately one mile of the Finger Lakes Trail in the town of Danby, permanently protecting a segment of its land. What the Addition Means Encompassing 7,651 acres in the towns of...
The Secret’s Out: Rochester Named On “America’s Favorite Cities”
Rochester, like many other cities in New York State, has diehard fans. Everyone from lifelong residents to college transplants share fond memories of late night garbage plates, Genesee beer, and the annual Lilac Festival. When Travel + Leisure asked their readers to spill the beans about their hometowns and cities, those memories made a...
Move Over Brooklyn–Rochester Named New York’s Hottest Hipster Mecca
Yes, you read that right. Highland Park in Rochester just outranked every New York City neighborhood as the hottest hipster zip code in the state. Overall, the city was ranked 5th in the nation behind Columbus, OH, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, and Fort Wayne, IN. The report, a joint effort from Yelp.com and...
Learn About the History of the 19th Century Royal Albert Shipwreck in Lake Ontario
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of Lake Ontario? While naturally there are a wide variety of plant and animal species, you may not know that there are over 200 shipwrecks at the bottom of the vast lake. Some, like the Royal Albert schooner discovered in 2016, are over a century...
Find the Best Fall Foliage Right Here in the Finger Lakes
Love fall foliage? Head to Skaneateles! This charming town was recently named by US News as one of the top places in the country to “embrace crisp air, bright shades, and recreational pursuits.” Skaneateles, located on the northern tip of Skaneateles Lake, is known for its fantastic foliage that typically comes about in late...