Venues in the Valley
Rustic country barns, historic landmark inns and homesteads on the National Register litter the Genesee Valley. That scenery, combined with a convenient driving distance…
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The Twelfth Annual Life in the Finger Lakes Photography Contest
“Adopt the pace of nature – her secret is patience,” once uttered transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Out of the more than 1,000 photo submissions…
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The Store at Treman’s Village
Fifty years ago, Robert Moog opened a storefront in Trumansburg. Popular music would never be the same. Trevor Pinch is ecstatic. From his office…
Read MoreSnuggle Up To A Good Read
The Ghost Horse by Joe Layden (2013) A horse named “Lisa’s Booby Trap” is at the center of a true story of love and…
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Snowshoeing in the Finger Lakes: A Beginner’s Guide
If you think snowshoeing is for hunters, loggers or mountaineers only, it’s time you tried a pair and got out on some trails. You’d…
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Ever tried a grapefruit-balsamic truffle? How about a chocolate-covered, caramelized onion? Believe it or not, these exotic treats do exist. In fact, you can…
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I live an hour north of New York City. My cousin in Palmyra sends me your magazine, which I thoroughly enjoy. Soon after receiving…
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One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
Dan Mitchell is a staving artist. No, that is not a misspelling. A stave is a narrow strip of wood that helps form the…
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In a Galaxy Not So Far Away
… sits a barn atop a hill overlooking the scenic valleys and rolling terrain of Onondaga County. While other barns in the neighboring countryside…
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How Do You Like Them Apples?
The same climate and soil conditions that result in excellent grape growing in the Finger Lakes also contribute to the successful cultivation of apples….
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