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A new way to experience Highland Park
Paperback and ebook now available on Amazon; wider release coming April 26
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Rochester This Week—03/24/26
Spring arrives, Maple Weekends continue, and fresh day-trip ideas await—plan this week’s day trips around Rochester.
Mar 24
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The Courage of a Small Departure
On Stepping Beyond the Edge of Familiar
Mar 22
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Most Popular
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50 Hidden Places Around Rochester
Jun 4, 2025
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Recalibration
Jan 4
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Rochester This Week – 12/2/25
Dec 2, 2025
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Rochester-Area Parks
May 7, 2025
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Autumn in Rochester
Sep 27, 2025
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Rochester This Week – 1/13/26
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Rochester This Week
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Rochester This Week—03/24/26
Spring arrives, Maple Weekends continue, and fresh day-trip ideas await—plan this week’s day trips around Rochester.
Mar 24
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Rochester This Week—03/17/26
Maple syrup season, peaceful parks, and ideas to reset outdoors—plan this week's day trips around Rochester.
Mar 17
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Rochester This Week – 3/10/26
Freshwater wonders, classic diners, and parks to explore—plan this week’s day trips around Rochester.
Mar 10
Rochester This Week – 3/3/26
Roaring waterfalls, early signs of spring, and meaningful time together—plan this week's day trips around Rochester.
Mar 3
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Rochester This Week – 2/24/26
Tiny trains, late-winter adventures, and reader-voted favorites—plan this week’s day trips around Rochester.
Feb 24
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The Art of the Day Trip
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The Courage of a Small Departure
On Stepping Beyond the Edge of Familiar
Mar 22
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Two Hours from Here
On How Much the World Holds Within Reach
Mar 15
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Why We Day Trip
On Traveling Close to Home
Mar 1
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Forest Bathing in All Seasons
On Quieting The Mind So the Forest Becomes Audible
Feb 22
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The Joy of Going Nowhere in Particular
On Wandering Without Agenda
Dec 14, 2025
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Field Notes
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From a Post-it Note to a Time Capsule
Why I’m choosing print, presence, and paying attention over constant updating.
Feb 8
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A new way to experience Highland Park
Paperback and ebook now available on Amazon; wider release coming April 26
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On Assignment
On When to Take Notes—and When to Just Notice
Mar 8
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Recalibration
On Paying Attention to Where My Attention Goes
Jan 4
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Explore Rochester
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Exploring The Genesee River
The Genesee River runs for 12 miles through Rochester, from Genesee Valley Park to Lake Ontario.
Jul 19, 2025
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Rochester’s Hidden Sidewalk
The hidden sidewalk may be Rochester's best-kept secret!
May 26, 2025
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Our Favorite 5 Town Parks to Explore
Each has a unique offering of woods, wildlife, and water features to explore.
May 10, 2025
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7 Significant City of Rochester Festivals
The Greater Rochester area hosts hundreds of annual celebrations that showcase the region’s rich culture and community spirit.
May 3, 2025
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Highland Park
Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1888, Highland was the first park established in Rochester’s park system.
Mar 28, 2025
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Day-Trip Destinations
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Explore Skaneateles
The Village of Skaneateles is the perfect place to get away and enjoy the pace of lake life, surrounded by unique boutiques and restaurants.
Dec 1, 2024
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Explore Naples
The drive between Rochester and Naples is breathtaking in the fall.
Sep 25, 2025
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Explore Geneva
Situated midway between Rochester and Syracuse on Routes 5 & 20, Geneva feels like the center of the Finger Lakes region.
Aug 13, 2025
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Explore Syracuse
A day trip to Syracuse should include walking through its unique state parks, spending time at one or more renowned museums, and indulging in delicious…
Jun 1, 2025
Explore Watkins Glen
The village of Watkins Glen, about one and a half hours southeast of Rochester at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, is an ideal day-trip destination.
May 21, 2025
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