Barbara Laible
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Llama trekking at Moose River Farm in Old Forge is year-round fun for the whole family
Take a 45-minute walk with these cuddly, lovable and sweet-natured animals. → Read More
Utica Zoo makes virtual learning fun for young students
The Utica Zoo has taken its traditional hatchlings discovery program and has made it available online. → Read More
Mush! Dog sledding is an action-packed adventure
Dog sled rides are offered by Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours and Mike Arnold Dog Sled Rides. → Read More
Lake Placid rides offer action-packed fun
Try mountain coaster or zip lining in Lake Placid. → Read More
Bright Nights at the Utica Zoo is the season’s most enchanting event
Bright Nights at the Utica Zoo is the season’s most enchanting event → Read More
Fountain Elms' elaborately decorated trees celebrate German tradition
Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute annual Victorian Yuletide in Fountain Elms, Utica. → Read More
Charity Car Show changes to Show and Shine event in Westernville
The Tappet Twirlers Automobile Club of Rome presents its annual Charity Car Show and Shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in the Town of Western → Read More
Summer means sunflowers at Wagner Farms
Feel inspired by rows upon rows of beautiful sunflowers in bloom as Wagner Farms at 5801 Old Oneida Road in Rome presents its Summer Sunflower Field Event → Read More
Ham radio is alive and thriving in Little Falls
Amateur Radio Field Day is ham radio's open house and always takes place on the fourth full weekend in June, demonstrating science, skill and service.The → Read More
Area Community News
O-D offers virtual events calendarAs events are being canceled everywhere, there is an increased demand for virtual events. The O-D now has the capability → Read More
Area Community News
O-D offers virtual events calendarAs events are being canceled everywhere, there is an increased demand for virtual events. The O-D now has the capability → Read More
The House of the Good Shepherd seeks entries for coloring contest
It’s time to get creative. The House of the Good Shepherd is conducting an Easter Coloring Contest for youth up to age 18.One winner will be chosen → Read More
Top 5 places to check out holiday light displays
Beautiful light displays make the holiday season magical. Central New York is a great place to view all the colorful and spectacular lights on display, → Read More
Top 5 corn mazes to tackle
The corn that was “knee-high by the Fourth of July” has now made its way to another good use: corn mazes. And Central New York has plenty of → Read More
TOP 5 places to beat the August heat
Beat the August heat this summer while still enjoying the great outdoors with the ones you love.Before we have to hunker down for the seemingly unending → Read More
The top 5 mansions to visit in Upstate New York
Need a break from your modest home and want to see how the “other half” lives? If only a mansion will do, take a drive to one of several mansions in the Upstate New York area. Not sure where to begin? We’ve thought of a few. From the pages of a Jane Austen novelHyde Hall Historic Mansion, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown, is a National Historic Landmark. With its nearly 50 rooms and… → Read More
See the event schedule for Boilermaker weekend
UTICA — Whether you’re an avid runner or cheering from the sidelines, the 42nd annual Utica Boilermaker Road Race is just around the corner and the excitement is palpable as the community gears up for Boilermaker weekend.Before runners are ready to explore the world-renowned Boilermaker 15K Road Race on Sunday, July 14, they must pick up their race packets at The Fitness Mill Health and Wellness… → Read More
Everything you need to know for Utica Summer Fest
UTICA — The second annual Utica Summer Fest turns up the heat with two full days of local and regional music and hometown family fun. Greater → Read More
TOP 5 FOR JUNE: Waterfalls to explore in NY
New York state has plenty of waterfalls to hike and explore. Here are a few to visit to enjoy their natural splendor and soothing sounds for → Read More
Top 5 ways to make mom feel special
Instead of a bathrobe or a flower arrangement, give your mom the gift of time spent with you this Mother’s Day Weekend. There are plenty of thoughtful activities you and mom can do together to make her day special. Here are a few ideas.Get some retail therapyAs an adult, shopping with your mom can be an enjoyable experience. It’s relaxed and it gives you time to catch up. The mall tops many… → Read More