Category Archives: Ithaca
bye bye ithaca header
Time for a new header photo and to reveal the location of the previous header photo above – the gorgeous Enfield Glen gorge at Treman State Park near Ithaca, N.Y. Can any one figure out what the location of the … Continue reading
Filed under Iowa, Ithaca, new york state
A site to see in Des Moines – the Salisbury House, now with new leaders.
I’m having a small (blogosphere) world moment. Reading about the new leaders of Des Moines’ Salisbury House in in the Register this morn, I thought one of them looked familiar. Turns out he’s someone I’ve met through blogging - we’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Des Moines, Ithaca
Little too chilly for the High Line in NYC
It was sunny and clear but a cold breeze kept us from enjoying the High Line, a city park along Manhattan’s Hudson River today. We did catch a glimpse of the next portion of the High Line which is under … Continue reading
Filed under Dining, Ithaca, new york city, Uncategorized
No more “Ithaca”?
Trying to find time when our family – including three young adult children – can all get away for a summer vacation is becoming increasingly difficult. Too many conflicting schedules, especially with two kids soon to be in college and … Continue reading
Filed under Ithaca, vacation rentals
Road Trip/Pilgrimage
Heard about an interesting travel book today on Rick Steves’ NPR show about how to make your road trip into a pilgrimage. Religion is the first thing that pops into my mind when I think “pilgrimage” but it doesn’t have … Continue reading
Filed under Ithaca, new york state, pilgrimages
Dreaming of: (gorgeous) Ithaca
Okay, the photo location contest is over. And yes, the location is… Ithaca, N.Y., more specifically Upper Treman Park – and my sentimental favorite of the area’s several beautiful state parks showcasing deep gorges and mesmerizing waterfalls. From Upper (Robert … Continue reading
