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Little Mountain is big on natural attractions - 2/25/2007
KIRTLAND, Ohio - It may sound far-fetched to many, but Northeast Ohio is home to a mountain, of sorts. Little Mountain is actually an L-shaped ridge on the Lake Geauga County line that rises 571 feet above Lake Erie. It was an imposing landform and created transportation problems for settlers. |
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'Fly dry' to avoid safety restrictions - 2/25/2007
My new motto is "fly dry." Pack all liquids and gels in checked bags. I suggest you do the same, especially when flying abroad. You'll avoid the stress of sorting out new rules that seem to shift by the second and can force you to surrender makeup, food, liquor and more at airports. |
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There's something for everyone on Clifton Hill - 8/20/2006
CLIFTON HILL, Ont. - There he was - Brad Pitt. It didn't matter that he was a bit shorter than expected - surprisingly awfully close to my eye level. Or that Russell Crowe, apparently just a few inches taller than my statuesque 5-foot-5 frame, didn't fare much better. |
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Following the Cobblestone Trail to history - 8/13/2006
A leisurely drive along Ridge Road, Route 104, makes a perfect one-tank trip. The route, which runs from Lewiston to past Rochester, was once a Native American footpath and later a stagecoach route used by early pioneers. It is referred to as the "Cobblestone Trail," since it has the distinction of having the most buildings of cobblestone construction along it than any other highway in America. |
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Places to go to find a diamond in the rough - 8/6/2006
The man in the dirty cowboy hat, the one with a sledgehammer hanging low in his right hand, seemed unusually eager to talk. "Are you getting anything good?" he asked, nodding at the plastic pail I was carrying. He was standing amid the broken rocks and dry dirt of the yawning, open pit mine where I had been digging for hours. Later, the mine's owner, Evan Myers, would tell me why people came. |
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Come for the Buffalo Bills; stay for the thrills - 7/30/2006
ROCHESTER - Sure, your beloved Buffalo Bills may have brought you to Rochester for the National Football League team's training camp at St. John Fisher College. But Buffalo's easterly neighbor has many more play-worthy attractions. |
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Oswego has rich tradition of welcoming those in need - 7/23/2006
OSWEGO - It was the summer of 1944 and World War II was still raging overseas. On Aug. 5, 1944, the citizens of the small city of Oswego on the shores of Lake Ontario awoke to an extraordinary sight - train cars full of refugees from the war in Europe. |
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Relaxation is the point at Chautauqua Lake village - 7/16/2006
BEMUS POINT - Looking for a casual place to kick back and relax this summer? Look no further than Bemus Point, located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, about a 90-minute drive from the Buffalo area. |
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Slow down and enjoy Toronto's water views, beaches - 7/9/2006
TORONTO - It could be Cape Cod, the Jersey shore or Ocean City, Md. The clean expansive beach extends as far as the eye can see. One section is devoted to several lively volleyball games; the nearly 2-mile long boardwalk welcomes a steady stream of parents pushing strollers, joggers, in-line skaters and dog walkers. There are restaurants and an Olympic-size swimming pool on the beach. A lone canoeist paddles by. |
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Quaint community savors its history, architecture - 7/2/2006
SACKETS HARBOR - Sitting on the patio at Karen's Boathouse, enjoying one of the best hamburgers in the North Country, the history of the lovely village of Sackets Harbor seems far in the past. Just beyond the boathouse is the village marina with a flotilla of sail and motorboats ready for a cruise on Lake Ontario. |
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Wine and dine yourself in Jordan - 6/25/2006
JORDAN, Ont. - If there's a romantic weekend in your future, or if you need to "get outta' Dodge" for a little R&R, Jordan is the perfect hideout. |
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Kick up the fun at the Soccer Hall of Fame - 6/18/2006
ONEONTA - Getting caught up in all of the excitement of the World Cup Soccer Tournament? Then visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum, about four hours away in Oneonta. |
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A grand dame of a hotel celebrates 125 years - 6/11/2006
CHAUTAUQUA - She towers over the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution like an elegant Victorian lady presiding over high tea. Definitely not looking her age, she is a reminder of a simpler, more genteel era, yet she is surprisingly modern and up-to-date. The "Grand Dame" is the world-renowned Athenaeum Hotel, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. |
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Royal Botanical Gardens are spectacular in bloom - 6/4/2006
BURLINGTON, Ont. - For centuries, beautiful gardens have provided serene settings where people go to fulfill spiritual needs and connect with nature. They've supplied food and medicine, and often are a source of "joyful frustration" for those who strive to create the perfect retreat. |
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Blue Mountain Lake is a refreshing, relaxing time - 5/28/2006
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE - Blue Mountain Lake, in the heart of New York's Adirondack Park, is a perfect gem of a lake, mountain and hamlet. With a year-round population of fewer than 200, this tiny town is one of those jewels that manages to remain true to itself despite the thousands of visitors who pass through each season. |
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Central New York is home to a national treasure - 5/21/2006
AUBURN - The popularity of historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals," the story of the genius of Abraham Lincoln's forging of a cabinet from among his disgruntled opponents, has had an unexpected spinoff on the city of Auburn. |
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Olympic-worthy treats to enjoy in Lake Placid - 5/14/2006
LAKE PLACID - If this year's Torino Winter Games have piqued your interest in Olympic winter sports, New York boasts a training facility that makes it easy for even the non-athlete to get a taste of Olympic sports year-round. |
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