Blue Mountain Public Beach and Park, Rt 28

The drive on Route 28 from Utica to Blue Mountain is a cornucopia of sights, sounds and smells. We catch glimpses of azure lakes peeping between the Scotch pines and Douglas fir trees that stand at attention on each side of the road. I often have a difficult time staying in the lane, because the [...]

The New England Hurricane of 1938

The New England Hurricane, also called the Long Island Express, or the Great Hurricane of ’38, is known as one of the most damaging hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. It hit New York and New England unexpectedly, with great loss of life and property. This is the story of what happened.

Verona Beach State Park, Verona, NY

Verona Beach is a lovely little park and beach on the eastern side of Oneida Lake. We arrived very early in the morning– perfect time for avoiding crowds and exploring the wonderful little nooks and crannies. When noontime crowds finally arrived, we jumped in the water to enjoy the ferocious waves.