New York

Seneca History and Culture are Showcased at NY Historic Site

New York, United States /

In the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, the Seneca, one of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee, more commonly known as the Iroquois Confederacy, once thrived. Thankfully, due to their ancestors’ grit, fortitude, and determination to keep their culture alive, the Seneca that still live here remain connected to their roots and are happy to share their cultural […]

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Botanical gardens and nature inspired trains bring holiday cheer

3 Comments / New York, Ohio /

One of my favorite places to go each December is Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati. There, Paul Busse and his crew of creators–that now include his grown son Brian, fashion a train display of wonder each holiday season. Like Santa and his elves who make appearances in several places at the same time, Busse is also responsible for the fanciful holiday

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Mohonk Mountain House, upstate New York: Luxury and Victorian loveliness

1 Comment / Lodging, New York, Resorts, Restaurants and Dining, Spa, Travel, United States /

The Mohonk Mountain House, perched above a brilliant blue lake in the Shawangunk Mountains about 90 miles north of New York City, has continued to thrive for more than a century. Named the No. 2 resort spa in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler, the hotel was built in 1869 to cater to the wealthy crowd

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