Fishing Cayuga County’s Small Lakes in Winter By George Fiorille Cayuga County offers anglers a wide range of lake sizes to fish. The scope goes from a couple of hundred acres to several miles such as Cayuga and Lake Ontario. The small lakes such as Cross Lake, Duck Lake, Otter Lake and Lake Como, just may be at their best during the cold-water periods of winter. While these shallower lakes…
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During her life, Harriet Tubman persevered in carrying out various humanitarian missions – from freeing enslaved individuals, to her continued work which included creating the Home for the Indigent and Aged. This tenacity would touch the lives of so many, even to this day. Persevering to see something through can be challenging – especially when facing obstacles and adversity. At the start of each…
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Hiking Tips and Etiquette Cayuga County has, over 65 miles of multi-use trails with some of the most breath taking and abundant natural scenery! Hiking, walking, snowmobiling, birding, and fishing are just a few ways to get out and enjoy Cayuga County’s natural beauty in the winter. Don’t let cooler weather keep you in the house, bundle up- get out and get some fresh air, don’t forget to bring…
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Local Businesses Honoring Harriet Tubman’s Life and Legacy In honor of the bicentennial birthday of Harriet Tubman, Tour Cayuga developed a grant program designed to encourage diverse business owners to develop events/programs or performances that highlighted Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy and promoted diversity, equality, and inclusion. All organizations applying for the grant were encouraged…
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Best Wishes for a Magical Holiday Season The holiday season brings so many wonderful opportunities to gather with the ones you love! This year, I will be having company visiting for the week before and after Christmas. My first thought was, how am I going to entertain and keep everyone busy and happy! So, scoured Facebook and Tour Cayuga’s Event Page and came up with a few ideas. Ideas for…
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Support Local, Black-Owned Businesses This Holiday Season Sustaining the Legacy of Harriet Tubman The Cayuga County community continues to live out the legacy of our historic resident, Harriet Tubman, through a variety of businesses, shops, and services in the area. In addition to her bravery, Tubman was a highly successful entrepreneur and businesswoman in her time. She augmented her low income…
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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s not too soon to mark your calendar for the Auburn area’s Holiday Traditions Open House. Citywide events have been planned to help you celebrate the holiday season. Holiday Traditions was created by the Seward House Museum over 30 years ago as a token of appreciation to the Auburn community. This year the event will be held on Sunday, December 11. The…
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It’s time to redefine the cozy winter getaway with a Hibercation – a state of relaxation and coziness characterized by the body’s increased exposure to charming lake towns, delightful culinary experiences, local craft breweries, and friendly, down-to-earth people. This is Cayuga County’s fourth annual Hibercation event and we are thrilled to bring you a variety of lodging partners and various…
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You have probably heard of Black Friday, but have you heard of Green Friday? Green Friday encourages people to shop mindfully and to shop sustainably. This doesn't mean that you can't “shop ‘til you drop", it just means, be more mindfull of your purchases, shop small local businesses, eat at local restaurants. Gifts don't alway need to be bought at a store they could be gifts of experiences, make…
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"Over the river and through the wood,To have first-rate play. Hear the bells ring,”Ting-a-ling-ding!" Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!” -Lydia MariaChild Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because all its asks of you is to gather with people you care about and share a meal. No gifts, necessary, no special decorations or tree, all that is needed is people getting together to enjoy each other’s company…
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