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- Adirondack Park
- Castle Clinton National Monument
- Channing H. Philbrick Park
- Chimney Bluffs State Park
- Corbett’s Glen
- Devils Hole State Park
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
- Fair Haven State Park
- Finger Lakes
- Fort Stanwix National Monument
- Genesee Valley Greenway
- Genesee Valley Land Trust
- Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
- High Peaks Wilderness
- Kent Park Arboretum
- Letchworth State Park
- New York City
- Niagara Falls
- Onanda Park
- Ontario Beach Park
- Rochester
- Sodus Point
- Turning Point Park
- Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
- Webster
- Webster Park
- Whirlpool State Park
Adirondack Park
![Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Buttermilk-Falls-3-360x240.jpg)
Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls
On our way home from hiking Indian Pass and Santanoni Peak in Adirondack Park last fall, we saw a sign…
![Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wallface-Mountain-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock
The last few weeks have been a fun whirl of work and adventures! We never left New York, but we…
![Santanoni Peak: My First 46er! Santanoni Peak: My First 46er!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Santanoni-Peak-in-the-Evening-Light-360x240.jpg)
Santanoni Peak: My First 46er!
Last fall I climbed my first 46er in the Adirondacks! It was super challenging on a crazy trail – in…
Castle Clinton National Monument
![Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Inside-Castle-Clinton-360x240.jpg)
Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten
In my last post, I talked about taking the Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island to Manhattan. Once we got…
Channing H. Philbrick Park
![A Winter Afternoon at Philbrick Park A Winter Afternoon at Philbrick Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Waterfall-near-the-Bridge-360x240.jpg)
A Winter Afternoon at Philbrick Park
On a sunny December afternoon, a group member and I decided to take a hike. Being December, 1pm meant the…
Chimney Bluffs State Park
![Awesome Formations at Chimney Bluffs State Park Awesome Formations at Chimney Bluffs State Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Formations-at-Chimney-Bluffs-360x240.jpg)
Awesome Formations at Chimney Bluffs State Park
Chimney Bluffs has long been a hidden gem of western New York State. Located right on the shore of Lake…
Corbett’s Glen
![A Chilly Day at Corbett’s Glen A Chilly Day at Corbett’s Glen](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tunnel-Cascade-360x240.jpg)
A Chilly Day at Corbett’s Glen
On a chilly December day, a couple of us decided to check out Corbett’s Glen. I’d heard about it for…
Devils Hole State Park
![Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Niaraga-Gorge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade
One of my favorite hikes I did around New York State last fall was the Whirlpool Trail Whirlpool State Park…
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
![Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport) Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport)](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Near-San-Souci-Park-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport)
For Rochester locals, the Erie Canal Path is one of “the” places to go biking, running, and hiking. I even…
![Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Broad-Street-Bridge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes
For some reason, I’ve never biked (or even hiked) the Erie Canal Path. It really isn’t that far from where…
![Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester! Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/More-Reflections-in-Black-Creek-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester!
Back in 2014, I took my first bike trip on the Genesee Valley Greenway. It was a fantastic ride between…
![Kayaking the Erie Canal – Pittsford to I-390 Kayaking the Erie Canal – Pittsford to I-390](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lock-33-Filling-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking the Erie Canal – Pittsford to I-390
Growing up within 30 minutes or so of the Erie Canal, I’m surprised we didn’t walk on the canal path…
![Lock 60 Historic Site: Walk through an Erie Canal Lock Chamber Lock 60 Historic Site: Walk through an Erie Canal Lock Chamber](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Looking-down-on-the-Lock-Chamber-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Lock 60 Historic Site: Walk through an Erie Canal Lock Chamber
Through the little town of Macedon, NY runs the reconstructed Erie Canal. The canal is mostly for pleasure crafts these…
![Scenic Bike Ride: Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Trail + Erie Canal Path Scenic Bike Ride: Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Trail + Erie Canal Path](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Looking-down-on-Lock-30-360x240.jpg)
Scenic Bike Ride: Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Trail + Erie Canal Path
Well, it’s that time of year again: time for the Big Birthday Bike Ride. A few weekends ago, we loaded…
Fair Haven State Park
![Walk along Lake Ontario: Sterling Nature Center to Fair Haven State Park Walk along Lake Ontario: Sterling Nature Center to Fair Haven State Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Looking-at-McIntyres-Bluffs-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Walk along Lake Ontario: Sterling Nature Center to Fair Haven State Park
Did you know that you can walk for several miles along the shore of Lake Ontario north of Fair Haven…
Finger Lakes
![Autumn at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park Autumn at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Views-over-Honeoye-Lake-360x240.jpg)
Autumn at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
If you want a scenic scene in the Finger Lakes, I highly recommend the view over Honeoye Lake from Harriet…
![Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Third-Falls-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls
The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is filled with gullies. These watercourses – some dry except after a…
![Biking around Canadice Lake on the Old Haul Road Trail Biking around Canadice Lake on the Old Haul Road Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Canoe-on-Canadice-Lake-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Biking around Canadice Lake on the Old Haul Road Trail
Last week was a “staycation” for me. Every day felt like, “we can’t possibly see something today as nice as…
![Biking the Catharine Valley Trail Biking the Catharine Valley Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bridge-on-the-Catharine-Valley-Trail-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Biking the Catharine Valley Trail
One day at the library, I got out a book about hikes and rail trails in western New York State. …
![Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Genesee-Valley-Greenway-Near-Mount-Morris-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway
This summer we’ve been doing daytrips closer to home. That’s not to say we won’t be taking a longer trip,…
![Biking the Hemlock Lake North Trail Biking the Hemlock Lake North Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Child-on-the-Beach-scaled.jpg)
Biking the Hemlock Lake North Trail
Did you know that there are trails along the shore of Hemlock Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of New…
![Biking the Ontario Pathways Biking the Ontario Pathways](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Old-Trestle-Remains-scaled.jpg)
Biking the Ontario Pathways
Every year I like to take a bike ride on a rails-to-trails or canal path in celebration of my birthday. …
![Clarence Pathways – Paved Rails-to-Trails Clarence Pathways – Paved Rails-to-Trails](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Road-Crossing-on-the-Peanut-Line-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Clarence Pathways – Paved Rails-to-Trails
A few weeks ago, I got to ride a “new” (to me) bike path in western New York State! (I…
![Eagle Cliff Falls in Havana Glen Eagle Cliff Falls in Havana Glen](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Eagle-Cliff-Falls-and-Small-Falls-360x240.jpg)
Eagle Cliff Falls in Havana Glen
Today I’m super excited to post about Eagle Cliff Falls, a little waterfall hike near Watkins Glen, New York! It’s…
Fort Stanwix National Monument
![Fort Stanwix: The Hands-on Fort Fort Stanwix: The Hands-on Fort](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Cannon-at-Fort-Stanwix-360x240.jpg)
Fort Stanwix: The Hands-on Fort
For some reason, few people know about Fort Stanwix. I live within a few hours, yet I’d never heard of…
Genesee Valley Greenway
![Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Genesee-Valley-Greenway-Near-Mount-Morris-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Biking the Genesee Valley Greenway
This summer we’ve been doing daytrips closer to home. That’s not to say we won’t be taking a longer trip,…
![Genesee Valley Greenway – Fillmore to Belfast Genesee Valley Greenway – Fillmore to Belfast](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Bikers-on-the-Genesee-Valley-Greenway-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Valley Greenway – Fillmore to Belfast
Quite a number of years ago, I took the rails-to-trails known as the Genesee Valley Greenway from the town of…
![Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Big-Bend-Road-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth
How about a peaceful bike ride on an old railroad bed? What about one that also follows an old canal,…
![Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester! Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/More-Reflections-in-Black-Creek-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Valley Greenway-Lehigh Valley Trail Loop in Rochester!
Back in 2014, I took my first bike trip on the Genesee Valley Greenway. It was a fantastic ride between…
![Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Approaching-the-Genesee-Valley-Greenway-Bridge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles
One of my dad’s favorite treks we did last fall was kayaking on Black Creek, near the Genesee River south…
Genesee Valley Land Trust
![Cornwall Preserve Cornwall Preserve](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Monarch-Butterfly-at-the-Cornwall-Preserve-360x240.jpg)
Cornwall Preserve
Last summer, I had the great opportunity to take a spontaneous hike. Actually, we planned it about 10 minutes before…
![Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sodus-Bay-Marsh-from-Bentley-Bonds-Viewpoint-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail
Small local trails tend to be under the radar in terms of visitors. This isn’t necessarily bad – it means…
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
![Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018 Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/At-the-Honeoye-Lake-Inlet-360x240.jpg)
Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018
A couple weeks ago, we rented a cottage on Honeoye Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in central New York…
High Peaks Wilderness
![Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wallface-Mountain-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Fun Hike to Indian Pass & Summit Rock
The last few weeks have been a fun whirl of work and adventures! We never left New York, but we…
![Santanoni Peak: My First 46er! Santanoni Peak: My First 46er!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Santanoni-Peak-in-the-Evening-Light-360x240.jpg)
Santanoni Peak: My First 46er!
Last fall I climbed my first 46er in the Adirondacks! It was super challenging on a crazy trail – in…
Kent Park Arboretum
![Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sumac_Lane_Sign-360x240.jpg)
Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park
About a year ago, I posted about the Kent Park Arboretum in Webster, NY. Well, just for old time’s sake,…
![The Lovely Kent Park Arboretum The Lovely Kent Park Arboretum](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wmBILD0008-360x240.jpg)
The Lovely Kent Park Arboretum
Well, I usually talk about trails, and usually I talk about trails that are in parks that would be interesting…
Letchworth State Park
![Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Big-Bend-Road-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Valley Greenway – Oakland to Letchworth
How about a peaceful bike ride on an old railroad bed? What about one that also follows an old canal,…
![The Big Bend Road in Letchworth The Big Bend Road in Letchworth](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cliffs-Upstream-of-a-Viewpoint-360x240.jpg)
The Big Bend Road in Letchworth
A few years ago, a couple of us were riding our bicycles on the Genesee Valley Greenway through Letchworth State…
![The Waterfalls of Letchworth Gorge! The Waterfalls of Letchworth Gorge!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Upper-Falls-and-the-Bridge-360x240.jpg)
The Waterfalls of Letchworth Gorge!
Letchworth State Park is, to me, one of the best attractions in Western New York (excluding Niagara Falls of course!) …
New York City
![Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Inside-Castle-Clinton-360x240.jpg)
Castle Clinton: History in Manhatten
In my last post, I talked about taking the Staten Island Ferry from Staten Island to Manhattan. Once we got…
![East River Esplanade…Cool “Hike” in NYC! East River Esplanade…Cool “Hike” in NYC!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Along-the-Esplanade-360x240.jpg)
East River Esplanade…Cool “Hike” in NYC!
After we’d taken the Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan, we visited Castle Clinton. However, we really wanted to do something…
![Free Ride to NYC: The Staten Island Ferry Free Ride to NYC: The Staten Island Ferry](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/NY-Skyline-and-Tug-360x240.jpg)
Free Ride to NYC: The Staten Island Ferry
I enjoy ferries. There’s something fun about breaking up a trip by driving onto a ferry and taking it to…
Niagara Falls
![10 Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls 10 Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Niagara-Falls-from-the-Bridge-360x240.jpg)
10 Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls
Sometimes I forget about the nice stuff near home. It’s not that I don’t appreciate it. I just don’t think…
![Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Niaraga-Gorge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade
One of my favorite hikes I did around New York State last fall was the Whirlpool Trail Whirlpool State Park…
Onanda Park
![Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Third-Falls-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Autumn in Barnes Gully to Barnes Falls
The Finger Lakes Region of New York State is filled with gullies. These watercourses – some dry except after a…
![Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018 Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/At-the-Honeoye-Lake-Inlet-360x240.jpg)
Pictures from Honeoye Lake, October 2018
A couple weeks ago, we rented a cottage on Honeoye Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in central New York…
Ontario Beach Park
![Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Boardwalk-at-Turning-Point-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park
A couple weeks ago, we took a bike ride along the Genesee Riverway in Rochester, New York. I had ridden…
Rochester
![Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport) Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport)](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Near-San-Souci-Park-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Erie Canal: Meridian Center (Rochester) to San Souci Park (Brockport)
For Rochester locals, the Erie Canal Path is one of “the” places to go biking, running, and hiking. I even…
![Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Boardwalk-at-Turning-Point-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park
A couple weeks ago, we took a bike ride along the Genesee Riverway in Rochester, New York. I had ridden…
![Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Broad-Street-Bridge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Riverway and Erie Canal Path: History via Bikes
For some reason, I’ve never biked (or even hiked) the Erie Canal Path. It really isn’t that far from where…
![Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-Use Trail Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-Use Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/On-the-Bridge-360x240.jpg)
Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-Use Trail
The Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-use Trail stretches from the mouth of Irondequoit Bay nearly all the way to the Genesee River. …
![Kayaking Black Creek: Churchville to 6.2 Miles Kayaking Black Creek: Churchville to 6.2 Miles](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Black-Creek-with-Autumn-Colors-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking Black Creek: Churchville to 6.2 Miles
I’m always looking for new places to kayak near Rochester, New York. My oft-kayaking companion had heard about Black Creek…
![Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Approaching-the-Genesee-Valley-Greenway-Bridge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking Black Creek: Genesee River to 4.9 Miles
One of my dad’s favorite treks we did last fall was kayaking on Black Creek, near the Genesee River south…
![Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Genesee River to I-390 Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Genesee River to I-390](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Heading-Back-for-the-Rail-Bridge-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Genesee River to I-390
Last week, we decided unexpectedly to take a kayak trip. We thought about doing another paddle on Black Creek (or…
![Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Rush to the Genesee River Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Rush to the Genesee River](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kayaks-at-Rush-Dam-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Rush to the Genesee River
One summer day, a group of us decided to take a kayak trip on Honeoye Creek. I wrote in a…
![Kayaking the Genesee River to Lower Falls! Kayaking the Genesee River to Lower Falls!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Kayking-up-to-Lower-Falls-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Kayaking the Genesee River to Lower Falls!
Did you know that you can paddle up the Genesee River to the very impressive Lower Falls? I certainly didn’t…
Sodus Point
![Biking the Sodus-Wallington Trail to Sodus Point Biking the Sodus-Wallington Trail to Sodus Point](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Waves-on-the-Sodus-Point-Pier-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Biking the Sodus-Wallington Trail to Sodus Point
Over the long weekend last week, I had the opportunity to check out a new (to me) rails-to-trails from Wallington,…
![Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sodus-Bay-Marsh-from-Bentley-Bonds-Viewpoint-scaled-360x240.jpg)
Waterfall & Sodus Bay Views on the Bentley Bond’s Trail
Small local trails tend to be under the radar in terms of visitors. This isn’t necessarily bad – it means…
Turning Point Park
![Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Boardwalk-at-Turning-Point-360x240.jpg)
Genesee Riverway – Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, & Maplewood Park
A couple weeks ago, we took a bike ride along the Genesee Riverway in Rochester, New York. I had ridden…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
![Tubing the Delaware – So Fun! Tubing the Delaware – So Fun!](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Tubing-the-Delaware-360x240.jpg)
Tubing the Delaware – So Fun!
A few weeks ago, I did something I’ve always wanted to do. Something I read about most of my childhood,…
Webster
![Abraham Lincoln Park: Hiking along Irondequoit Bay Abraham Lincoln Park: Hiking along Irondequoit Bay](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Irondequoit-Bay-Bridge-360x240.jpg)
Abraham Lincoln Park: Hiking along Irondequoit Bay
The other weekend, we decided to begin to get in shape for our upcoming summer vacation / hiking plans. That…
![Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sumac_Lane_Sign-360x240.jpg)
Arboretum Trail System at Kent Park
About a year ago, I posted about the Kent Park Arboretum in Webster, NY. Well, just for old time’s sake,…
![Great Local Park for Hiking – Abraham Lincoln Park Great Local Park for Hiking – Abraham Lincoln Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Irondequoit-Bay-View-1-360x240.jpg)
Great Local Park for Hiking – Abraham Lincoln Park
Last weekend we needed an Event. Something beyond the everyday routine that would get us out of the house and…
![Hojack Trail: Great Bike Trail in Webster Hojack Trail: Great Bike Trail in Webster](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Hojack-Trail-Railroad-Sign-2-360x240.jpg)
Hojack Trail: Great Bike Trail in Webster
Oh, the fall colors! I love them! Even the ordinary trails are alive with color, making them so much more…
![Paddle Irondequoit Bay Paddle Irondequoit Bay](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kayaking-on-Irondequoit-Bay-360x240.jpg)
Paddle Irondequoit Bay
Irondequoit Bay is a bit of a fixture on the northeast side of Rochester, New York. It’s a favorite with…
![Paddling Irondequoit Creek – Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay Paddling Irondequoit Creek – Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kayaker-on-Irondequoit-Creek-360x240.jpg)
Paddling Irondequoit Creek – Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay
Last fall, I had the opportunity to kayak down Irondequoit Creek. It was fun, not too hard (as creeks in…
![Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kayaker-on-Lake-Ontario-360x240.jpg)
Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park
You might remember that last year I wrote about kayaking Irondequoit Creek from Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay, and then…
![The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Sunlight-through-the-Pine-Trees-1-scaled-360x240.jpg)
The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop
Webster Park, in the northeastern corner of Monroe County, is one of the area’s premier hiking areas. Trails wind through…
![The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Very-Dry-West-Creek-scaled-360x240.jpg)
The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour
One of the best hikes in Webster Park is the Grand Tour around the perimeter of the park. Forests, streams,…
Webster Park
![Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park](https://www.annestravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kayaker-on-Lake-Ontario-360x240.jpg)
Paddling Lake Ontario: Sandbar Park to Webster Park
You might remember that last year I wrote about kayaking Irondequoit Creek from Ellison Park to Irondequoit Bay, and then…
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The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop
Webster Park, in the northeastern corner of Monroe County, is one of the area’s premier hiking areas. Trails wind through…
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The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour
One of the best hikes in Webster Park is the Grand Tour around the perimeter of the park. Forests, streams,…
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The Best Hikes in Webster Park – Short, Easy Loop
The best short loop hike in Webster Park in Webster, New York. With fields, a creek, and views of Lake…
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The Midnight Trail
It was a lovely day in October. The trees in the back yard were just beginning to turn color, but…
Whirlpool State Park
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Devils Hole, Whirlpool, and Niagara Gorge Railroad Grade
One of my favorite hikes I did around New York State last fall was the Whirlpool Trail Whirlpool State Park…