Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
This article is a stub of the following post: From Plattsburg to Lake Placid: A Foray Into the Heart of the Adirondacks Why Tupper Lake? As you are aware the Adirondack park is a mecca for hiker and those who enjoy outdoor activity. Yet, after a long weekend in the mountain you may want a …
Location and Description Located in a forgotten corner of northern New York State, this lovely waterfall towers above the surrounding landscape. Located south of the small town of Chateaugay, not far from the Canadian Border, you would be hard pressed to find the place without having previous knowledge of its existence. The 30 meter (120 …
Would I recommend a visit to Ogdensburg? Not really but I will state that the city does hold some potential, albeit unrealized. In this post I will details what to do in Ogdensburg and highlight a few of the flaws that could be remedied to help the city find its footing. Geography Located south of …
The northern part of New York state, the one that adjoins the St. Lawrence Seaway, is not often frequented by travelers unless they are visiting the Alexandria Bay and the Thousand Islands. Yet from my home in Ottawa, it is the gateway to New York, and my nearest border crossing the the United States. As …
Nestled on a bluff overlooking the foamy waters of ol’ Lake Champlain, Burlington is a bustling university town filled with microbreweries and a host of quaint New England styled homes. Burlington may seem small but, in fact, it is the largest city in the state, dwarfing nearby Montpelier in population. Yet despite this fact, one …
Driving home from Providence, Rhode Island to Ottawa, Canada I took the highway though Vermont. It was October and foliage had began to bloom throughout the green mountain state. My legs sore I decided to stop in Montpelier to enjoy the fall colours. Although I did not count on the sheer number of tour buses …
Expanding on my previous post on the Eastern Townships, this article will explore the area of the townships longing the southern border with the United States. This area is known for its rural charm, quaint towns, stunning churches and wonderful nature trails. I recommend doing this region of the townships by car as public transit …
Nestled withing the foothills of central Pennsylvania is an old agricultural college town, with a reputation for party like no other. During the day students scurry the campus with a nervous energy, dragging books in heavy bags strapped to their backs and at night the streets come alive with a different energy, a pulse that …
The small hamlet of Boalsburg, just south of State College is a strange – yet fascinating place. Home to the largest collection of Columbus artifacts in the western hemisphere, its claim to fame, one wonders why it is not better known. Yet, this obscure town remains as it always has, a calm escape into the …
The city of Bellefonte in Central Pennsylvania is famous for one reason, it has produced five (5) state governors an extraordinary number for a city of its size. This post should be read in conjunction with my overview of State College located just to the south. Both these cities can easily be visited at the …
