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Carol Cain

North America, Travel
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December 12, 2008

Christmas Tree Hunting in Long Island, NY

One of the things I discovered while living in Wisconsin was the joy of visiting Christmas tree farms and picking out our favorite tree and then having my oldest son and husband cut it down and carry it away. I loved the personal experience of just walking around a[...]

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December 10, 2008

Fort Tryon Park, Washington Heights, NY

In being home with kids all day, one of the things that I have found to be the easiest thing to do is to take them to the park.  Ideally, this is the place where they can run around and make new friends, while I sit on a bench and chat it up with the other paren[...]

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The gushing sound of the glen, afternoon song bird The gushing sound of the glen, afternoon song birds, and this sunset. #Blessed.
We did what one does when the weather is just righ We did what one does when the weather is just right and the sun is shining over Brooklyn 🌞 Rode the ferry a few minutes from Dumbo to Williamsburg for a stroll and some delicious coffee. Walked through Domino Park and into @birdeenyc, where I just had to taste a few of their delicious pastries and churro latte! Then strolled over to @loafonpaperny and shopped for some pretty stationary goodies while sipping on their Earl Grey Matcha. The perfect way to kick off a stunning day in the city! My list of fave cafes continues to grow, and I am saving them in my “NY Cafes” highlights for those who are following along. ☕️ #newyork #brooklyn #coffeelovers
Healing my soul with people I love while trekking Healing my soul with people I love while trekking through glens in search of an eternal flame. 🔥 This hike, in Chestnut Ridge Park, near Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, NY, is a moderate, 1.5-mile round trip (more or less) that takes you on forest trails, with some stairs, and creek walking; so definitely bring waterproof shoes with grip. This popular spot can get crowded, but if you’re lucky enough to have a solo experience like we did (because of rain), it’s pretty magical.
The most perfect date night in the most perfect li The most perfect date night in the most perfect little bistro in the most perfect New York destination. No, not NYC. The Finger Lakes. The entire experience at @deanlanedining felt so incredibly elevated and special, and some might even say unexpected, especially from a farmhouse in rural Dundee, NY. Husband and wife team, Michael and Lisa Dean create a wonderful farm-to-table prix fix menu, beautifully paired with wines selected by Sommelier @danbrezinsky, who, for as long as the moment allows, further complements the first tastings with a sharing of his deep knowledge and passion for the Finger Lakes wines he serves. The individual pairings per course (4) are optional but I do highly recommend as they influenced each dish and in some cases, my opinion of certain wines. The vibe is intimate and personally, I enjoyed the early seating as I got to admire the sunset through the large dining room windows throughout my time there. Their highly coveted B&B is fully booked for 2026, but reservations are open for limited seating at the restaurant, with menus changing weekly. An absolute highlight, and a must during your visit to the Finger Lakes! #fingerlakes #deanlanedining #flxfoodie #newyork #dundeeny
Life is changing and moving fast, which can be ove Life is changing and moving fast, which can be overwhelming and unsettling. But I can always count on these beautiful Finger Lakes mornings to ease my mind and soul. Taking nothing for granted. Special shoutout to @workingclass_coffee for caffeinating me this AM. #fingerlakes #upstateny #newyork #thisissoflx #southernfingerlakes
One of the dreamiest of views for me, that I don’t think I will ever tire of, is mist over the hills and lakes. And rainy seasons like these are perfect for such moments. After an eventful evening (and thank you all for the love and congratulatory messages🤎), I am eager to spend this rainy day back at my computer getting work done. It’s a wonderful thing to be immersed in a region you love, and to often be tasked to share its stories with others, it’s a whole other thing when regional representatives not only notice it, but reward you for it. To listen to others get on stage and talk about that work with such admiration and awe still feels surreal and beyond flattering. It’s overwhelming. And I am grateful beyond words, and excited to continue to do the best that I can for as long as I am welcomed and given the opportunity to do so. So whether it is for work (@braveworldmedia) or on this page, I am happy to share the stories and many reasons why we, along with so many others, decided to make this our home. ❤️ Thanks for the support and for following along. 📸 Canandaigua Lake, the fourth largest of the New York Finger Lakes.

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