Archive - Day Trips Around Rochester, New York

A new way to experience Highland Park

Paperback and ebook now available on Amazon; wider release coming April 26

24 hrs ago

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

The Courage of a Small Departure

On Stepping Beyond the Edge of Familiar

Mar 22

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

Two Hours from Here

On How Much the World Holds Within Reach

Mar 15

Rochester This Week – 3/10/26

Freshwater wonders, classic diners, and parks to explore—plan this week’s day trips around Rochester.

Mar 10

A new book about Highland Park

Now on Amazon for Kindle and Kindle Unlimited readers

Mar 9

On When to Take Notes—and When to Just Notice

Mar 8

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

Why We Day Trip

On Traveling Close to Home

Mar 1

February 2026

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

Forest Bathing in All Seasons

On Quieting The Mind So the Forest Becomes Audible

Feb 22

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