With the news that Hurricane Hannah is starting to chug up the Eastern seaboard of the United States, I am reminded of another, more dangerous hurricane that hit New England on September 21, 1938. Like the Titanic disaster or 1912, there were a number of small warning signs that, if heeded, could have avoided such [...]
New York State has some very lovely lake-side beaches, but the only “real” beach (ocean front) is on Long Island. Long Island is so heavily populated and so difficult to navigate that New Yorkers often go elsewhere for an Atlantic Ocean experience. Some folks go all the way down south, but there are some lovely [...]
Mexico is a beautiful country. It’s no surprise it is a major destination point for American travelers. Many New Yorkers I know, and many relatives of the family, have moved to Arizona and are very close to the Mexican border. They tell me Mexico is exquisite to visit. One relative even had her dental work [...]
I apologize to my fellow patriotic New Yorkers, by now mentioning something going on in neighboring New Jersey. Heh heh. But I wish New York State would do stuff like this! There are definitely some neat things to do in New Jersey, and it’s even better when the events are free. Here’s the scoop:
On July [...]
Continue reading about Free Radio Disney Concerts in New Jersey!
Last summer, we took a trip to Verona Beach State Park. Verona Beach was named one of the Top 100 campgrounds in the nation, and we understand why. We had a great time!
Verona Beach is on the eastern edge of Oneida Lake, New York State’s largest inland lake. This lake is known for its tempestuous [...]

















