Glenn Curtiss is considered the father of U.S. naval aviation. Curator Rick Leisenring fills us in on the man and his progression of innovation. The Glenn Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, New York contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and regional history, including bikes, motorcycles, and planes.
Put the butter on the popcorn! Films from more than 20 countries have been submitted for this year’s Great Lakes Christian Film Festival in East Aurora, New York. Executive Director Shawn Greene says attendees will get to watch films ranging from shorts to full-length movies, including Roe V. Wade. The three-day event is slated for …
Ringing Rocks Park– Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hammer and camera! Kevin Spencer and Angela Nagle with Bucks County highlight a “musical,” geological wonder in the woods of Pennsylvania. Ringing Rocks Park, about 15 miles east of Allentown, boasts a bevy of boulders that you can climb across and hit with your hammer for …
Deposit Lumberjack Festival-July 16 & 17, 2021– Lumberjack competitions, fireworks, food, a parade, a craft fair, a 5K, music, and carnival rides, are some of the features of the annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival. Luke Tucker fills us in on this year’s two-day event in Deposit, NY.
Historic Crystal Cave— Bring a light jacket to explore the layers of this underground cave, near Kutztown, Pa., since the temperature inside is 54 degrees. President Jim DeLong tells us about the cave’s history, along with the numerous other attractions, including miniature golf, and a hiking trail.
The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake allows you to take a trip to the “wilderness” in Upstate New York. Walk a trail, canoe in the lake, or learn about boating, logging, or the region’s history. Adirondack Experience Executive Director David Kahn says “hands-on” activities also make it a great place for kids.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train— Kathy Lattis says visitors will learn about types of mining and the Centralia mine fire. The Ashland, Pa. destinations offers guests a ride straight into a mountain in an open coal car and the chance to sit on a train pulled by an old-fashioned steam locomotive.
National Soaring Museum– Planes that glide through the air without a motor. That’s what the National Soaring Museum in Elmira, New York is all about. Director Trafford Doherty gives us a glimpse into the history of gliding and what you’ll get to see at the museum. He also explains what’s so special about the topography near …
Billye Chabot, executive director of the Seward House in Auburn, NY, shares how guests can “step back in time.” Known best as the man to negotiate the purchase of Alaska, William Henry Seward served as a New York State Senator, Governor of New York, a U.S. Senator, and as Secretary of State in the Lincoln …
The Erie Canal. Shane Mahar with the New York State Canal Corporation shares a bit of history on the famous, man made waterway, as well as some of the ways you can now enjoy the sights, activities, and welcoming small towns between Buffalo to Rochester.
