Upstate ny

It dawned on me the other day that I LOVE upstate NY so very much, and we spend tons of time up there in the Fall, but I have yet to create any substantial guides for all of you. I have a tab on my blog for our favorite NY spots, but it isn’t that clear about any specific Upstate NY destinations, so I really want to work on building that out this year, and making more detailed guides for anyone who wants to dabble in upstate! It’s a huge goal of mine so stay tuned! This past weekend, we…

For those in the Northeast of the U.S., upstate New York has a slew of exciting new hotel openings, great antiquing, farm stands and a world-class cider scene (who knew?!). If you’re looking to plan a last minute trip to this region - and curl up by a fireplace with a glass of cider - we have an Upstate New York Black Book in our newsletter archives!

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High Falls Gorge in Lake Placid, NY offers the chance to see some beautiful waterfalls and hike on some incredible trails through this stone-walled gorge.

A misty morning drive to Bovina for an egg sandwich takes me through this gentle upstate landscape. Rolling hills dotted with farmhouses, barns and the occasional Airstream, milk truck rolling down a country road…My crush on pink peonies and orange roses has given way to a deep love of russet, apple, pumpkin, the smell of woodsmoke, the sound of acorns dropping. It's becoming an annual ritual for me to post this poem by Rilke. (2013, 2012) The poem that gave me orchards in space. Autumn The…

Upstate New York is incredibly underrated in terms of beauty and diverse natural offerings. From Allegany State Park, the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Watkins Glen there are so many amazing parks to explore here. Read on for the best state parks in Upstate New York.