Frame Pool Care

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’re maintaining a frame pool for your family, try these tips for easier pool care all summer long. • Set […]

The history of Fort Ontario on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego goes back to 1759. It holds several events during the season.

Historic Sites of Upstate to Revisit This Year

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Summer and fall are the perfect time to learn about important historic sites around Upstate New York. Many of these include […]

Lawn Games Bring Fun Home

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While you may not be able to go to as many events and attractions as you might like this season, it’s […]

Outdoor Family Activities Post-Coronavirus

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For many of us, being outdoors gives us a sense of safety and happiness that can’t be found indoors By Melissa Stefanec The year 2020 […]

The Latest on Sunscreen Safety

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FDA is currently examining the effects of certain chemicals in sunscreen and considering changing regulations By Melissa Stefanec Sunscreen has been in the news a […]

Cashing in On A Warm-weather Bounty

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By Melissa Stefanec Summer and fall offer a bounty of fresh and locally-grown fruits. Here are some fresh and relatively simply recipes to put that […]

10 Forts to Visit in NYS

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By Sandra Scott 1. Fort Wadsworth: This Staten Island fort, one of the oldest military sites in America, was first fortified by the British in […]

The Oswego Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Photo provided.

Best Bets for the Season

May 12, 2019 admin 0

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Enjoy fun in the sun this season with the region’s top attractions. 1. The Great New York State Fair and your local […]

Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville features a bird and wildlife observatory room that overlooks the forest. From there, people can observe some of the 200 species of birds.

Bike Tours and Trails of Upstate

May 12, 2019 admin 0

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Grab your helmet and a water bottle and head out to any of these bike parks and trails in the region. […]

Fun on the Farm in Seneca Castle, Ontario County, is one of the events in the region that offer festivals, wagon ride tours, farm-based games and farm-fresh fall favorites like apples, cider and pumpkins. Photo by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant.

Fall Farm Fun Festivals

May 12, 2019 admin 0

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant After summer’s heat ebbs, the bright, cool days of autumn bring welcome relief as well as some farm festivals. In addition […]