It’s sometimes hard to feel like you can get away from it all without actually packing up for a vacation. But here in Western New York, we’ve got a world-class natural wonder just over an hour’s drive east from Buffalo.
Planning a wedding can have a way of morphing into a full-time job, complete with mood boards, spreadsheets and a countdown that often starts a year before you ever walk down the aisle. It’s easy to assume the day must be more elaborate than you ever imagined, but as plans start to take shap…
When shining sun and warm days draw neighbors out of hibernation, fleeting summers in Buffalo feel priceless. But as rising costs of everyday essentials from groceries to gas pinch pockets, it is fortunate that summer fun in the Queen City is often free.
There’s a simple joy to walking Western New York beaches, because you never know what you might find. Anyone who has spent time beachcombing here knows that Lake Erie is often kind enough to share its treasures.
With a teenager and a tween in our household, my wife and I are always looking for (relatively) brief road trips that offer a little something for each member of the family. One of our favorites, Ithaca, certainly qualifies, and so does Ellicottville, the quintessential ski town just an hour…
Each year, Pride Month arrives just as Buffalo is hitting its stride. There’s something about the warmth of June mixed with the buzz of a city in bloom that you simply can’t ignore. It’s sunny, it’s spirited, and it’s for everyone.
Amid brisk and breezy weather, Western New York farmers are busy with a singularly sugary harvest. Through late winter into early spring, they’re tapping maple trees and collecting sap that will be boiled down into pure, sweet syrup. And they’re getting ready to share the process with visitors.
"You can really make a day of it” gets tossed around a lot, usually to describe places with a handful of decent stops stitched together into a half-day itinerary. But when it comes to East Aurora, the phrase actually holds.
Over time, I’ve distilled my stance on the Village of Williamsville down to this: There’s a lot to admire if you don’t live there, and a lot to take for granted if you do.