From a sandy spot on Lake Ontario to a gem with a view of the Adirondacks, here are Upstate New York's 20 best beaches.

The museum focuses on nature through indoor exhibits as well as literally putting visitors smack in the middle of the ...

If you’re looking for the perfect place to cast a line, this majestic lake in Upstate New York is a reel catch. At a whopping 120 miles long, Lake Champlain spans a long stretch of the New York ...

In 2024, Upstate New York saw several nights of rainbow skies including May, August, September and October. The Northern Lights glowed over Upstate New York on the evening of Oct. 10, 2024. Seen ...

Head to the Adirondacks for a dreamy, spruce-lined lake that offers exclusive access to canoers looking to follow in the ...

Seeing Niagara Falls in person should be on everyone's bucket list. But while you're there, you should add this upstate New York town to your itinerary.

Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wolcott, New York is nature’s own stress-relief masterpiece – a place so surreal you’ll wonder ...

Discover the top 20 public beaches in Upstate New York for 2025, from Glimmerglass to Green Lakes based on a local review.

Having spent 20 years in New York City, Barr-Longo is starkly aware of how difficult being part of the LGBTQ+ community upstate can be, due to both hostile attitudes and a lack of resources. “In New ...

Fishing among Myanmar immigrants in upstate New York has shifted from a subsistence activity to one that supports social connections, recreation, and emotional well-being.

Travel writer Chuck D’Imperio’s “A Taste of Upstate New York: The People and Stories Behind 40 Food Favorites” was published in 2015 by Syracuse University Press.