The Tonic of “Wildness”
“We need the tonic of wildness … At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that…
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Grab a Blanket and a Book this Winter
LAKE EFFECT: TALES OF LARGE LAKES, ARCTIC WINDS, AND RECURRENT SNOWS Mark Monmonier Syracuse University Press www.SyracuseUniversityPress.syr.edu 2012 Hardcover ’Tis the season for lake-effect…
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Back to the Future
For a North Cohocton (Steuben County) couple, finding their dream home meant the additional thrill of refurbishing it entirely with vintage 1950s artifacts. Cynthia…
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This issue showcases one of the most popular features of the magazine – the annual photography contest. Readers tell us they enjoy looking at…
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Rooted to a Region … Literally
Thirty-two years ago, Bud and Jean Smith knew they had found the perfect spot when they first laid eyes on their Middlesex property. It’s…
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Keepin’ It Cool: Hammondsport takes America’s Coolest Small Town title to heart
As soon as you turn onto Route 54A in Hammondsport, passing by quaint homes and charming B&Bs – a pristine lake in the background…
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Experience Farm Life
Barn tours are few and far between. “Our tour is unique and rare to Western New York,” admits Ray Henry, historian for the Town…
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Avon
I sit on a verandah, inhaling an atmosphere medicated by gas from the springs … in the midst of bounteous grain fields and rich…
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The Power of the Wind and the Sun
Wind can be a gentle breeze grazing the sail of your boat on a hot day or a surprise gust during a rain storm….
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Soil is the Soul of the Finger Lakes
If the Finger Lakes region has a soul or a fundamental essence, it is found in the soil. Trace back any thread of prosperity…
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