The Magazine Gains Traction
Celebrating 25 years The first year, two issues were published – the premier 2001 Summer Issue, and the Fall Issue. In 2002, the number…
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Spring Awakening
story and photos by Cindy Ruggieri Every year when I flip the calendar page to March, I smile. March is hopeful. The coldest weather…
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Lake Effect Transformation
by Richard and Robert Testa There is something truly special about historic lake cottages. They’re places where generations gather, memories are made and traditions…
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Calya Lea Hits the Right Notes in Geneva
by Nancy E. McCarthy Singer/songwriter Calya Lea of Geneva cruised into 2026 with fresh original songs and a step back from solo gigs. She…
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Different by Design: Nancy Irelan’s Path from the Lab to the Vineyard
Women Winemakers of the Finger Lakes by Maiah Johnson Dunn Photos provided by Red Tail Ridge Winery Nancy Irelan has always been a little…
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Big Art = Big Fun
Paints & Rec Empowers Kids Through Painting Murals by Nancy E. McCarthy Canandaigua art teacher Courtney Austin and her students began painting murals in…
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Braddock Bay Raptor Research
story and photos by Dee Calvasina Enter Braddock Bay Park on the southeast shore of Lake Ontario anytime between March 1 and May 31,…
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Here Come the Big Birds
See New York’s largest birds at spectacular Montezuma migrations story by Derek Doeffingerphotos by Derek Doeffinger and Herb Chong March at Montezuma National Wildlife…
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Homes and History
by James P. Hughes An anonymous author once observed, “Of all the paths you take in life, make some lead to a lake.” This…
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Homemade Lotion Bars
story and photos by Jennifer Morrisey The calendar may say spring, but winter has a way of lingering. On the farm, many days still…
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