Last week was a “staycation” for me. Every day felt like, “we can’t possibly see something today as nice as yesterday” and yet it always was! Who knew there were so many places spectacular with fall colors this close to…
Biking the Sodus-Wallington Trail to Sodus Point
Over the long weekend last week, I had the opportunity to check out a new (to me) rails-to-trails from Wallington, New York (you’ve never heard of it? Neither had I) to Sodus Point. It’s very well-maintained – very small gravel…
The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour
One of the best hikes in Webster Park is the Grand Tour around the perimeter of the park. Forests, streams, fields, and wildflowers feature along the hike.
The Best Hike in Webster Park – Moderate Loop
Webster Park, in the northeastern corner of Monroe County, is one of the area’s premier hiking areas. Trails wind through 550 acres of swamps, hardwood forests, peaceful pinewoods, and meadows, offering solitude (though you will see people, especially on a…
The Best Hikes in Webster Park – Short, Easy Loop
The best short loop hike in Webster Park in Webster, New York. With fields, a creek, and views of Lake Ontario, this is a good easy hike in Webster Park.
Cycling Bear Creek Harbor to B. Forman Park
I took a little bike ride. Usually, I’d ride trails and keep my road-riding to a minimum, but it had rained the week before and the trails were very soggy. We ended up taking back roads for a very nice,…
Kayaking the Erie Canal – Pittsford to I-390
Growing up within 30 minutes or so of the Erie Canal, I’m surprised we didn’t walk on the canal path more often. We have done at least two bike rides on the canal path (one from Rochester to Fairport and…
A Winter Afternoon at Philbrick Park
On a sunny December afternoon, a group member and I decided to take a hike. Being December, 1pm meant the sun was already low in the sky, but at least it was sunny! We ended up visiting Channing H. Philbrick…
Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-Use Trail
The Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-use Trail stretches from the mouth of Irondequoit Bay nearly all the way to the Genesee River. It’s paved the whole way, and parts actually offer views of the lake (other parts are residential sidewalks). There are…
The Top 20 Pages on Anne’s Travels in 2019!
It’s the end of 2019, which means it’s time for the annual roundup of the Top 20 Pages on Anne’s Travels! The top pages are pretty much the same as last year – Out of State Learner Permit Laws, 10…