We know National Parks have big welcome signs, and of course there are signs telling people when they drive into a new state across America. In Upstate New York, I look forward to seeing the iconic brown-and-yellow road signs welcoming drivers to the Adirondack Park; it’s the first sign that I’m one inch closer to my favorite places in New York State. There are dozens of “Entering Adirondack Park” signs, shaped like the park, and all the road signs throughout the park are also brown and yellow. I took a deep dive into the history of the road signs in the Adirondacks, how they came to be, and why they’re all brown and yellow.
Continue reading “Why Are The Road Signs In The Adirondacks Different Colors?”Erin Goes Everywhere 2022 Wrap-Up
I started writing this on the last day of 2022 (right under the buzzer). 365 days flew by! Of course there were some technology issues. So here’s my wrap up, a wee bit late.
I got to visit a lot of great places in 2022. Some were brand new, and others were old favorites. I’m grateful for each experience they brought me, both positive and negative.
Continue reading “Erin Goes Everywhere 2022 Wrap-Up”There’s more than just flowers at the Lilac Festival
When I first heard of the Lilac Festival in Rochester, NY, I thought there would be some flowers here and there. I would maybe munch on some food and enjoy some nice weather.
Turns out there are more than just flowers at this festival. Who knew!
Looking to check out the festival for its final weekend this year? Read on for what you can expect…
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I am very excited to report I’ve completed two of the Adirondack Fire Tower hikes.
This time – as you may have notice in the title – I did it by myself.
Continue reading “Happy to hike on my own”The Ski Champ visits Bristol Mountain
Yes, I did just name myself the Ski Champ. More on that later.
Winter gets tough. Being holed up in your apartment, fewer hours of sunlight, it’s enough to make a person go mad!
So, I decided to combat that madness with a mini ski trip in Western New York.
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