SACKETS HARBOR BATTLEFIELD IS A MUST VISIT…read more======================================= Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Site is on the waterfront in Sackets Harbor. The War of 1812 battlefield was located here. The War of 1812 was between the U.S. and Great Britain and lasted from 1812 until 1815. There are lots of historic monuments and buildings around this area along with lots of walking paths along Lake Ontario. It can be really cold with the wind blowing off the lake so bring layers. We stayed in an Airbnb in April for several days and the downtown area has a few really good restaurants. We love Good Fellos and have been there multiple times. The Whiskey Coop is another good restaurant. Bring comfy shoes and walk all over the battlefield area.

Ah! I wish I took more photos. Sackets Harbor is such a quaint and quiet North Country town in the…read more1000 Islands region of NY. After a long day at the battlefields for a lacrosse tournament, we went across the harbor to visit the Naval Yard, Commander and Lieutenant homes and walked the trail. I can't believe I didn't take more pics, but was soaking it all in. Sackets Harbor has so much history, yet is such a sleepy little town. If you're into history, Sackets Harbor is a place to visit.

At the end of Liberty Street in Dexter and just west of the bridge over the Black River, this small…read morepark has a pier/dock on the river. A few folks were here doing some fishing while I visited. I did not see anyone take advantage of the boat launch as the water was running quite high and fast today. The park has a Level 1 charger on one of the light poles and so I ended up spending about two hours here, plugged in. It's been quite cloudy the last couple of days, which is a challenge for the solar panels on my roof. When I departed at 4:30 pm, I was at 60% battery. Yay! [Review 1561 of 2024 - 477 in New York - 22584 overall]

It's not an actual lighthouse, it's a memorial lighthouse. In 1961, the Clayton Memorial Lighthouse…read morewas dedicated as a standing memorial for local Veterans who have served our nation in all wars. It replaced the original wooden structure built in 1942. The engraving reads, "Erected by the Citizens of the Village of Clayton and dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and all who served in defense of their country. May God grant them the Revered Dead eternal rest and us the living eternal vigilance. Memorial Day 1961" The park also includes two cannon, one with a plaque "Relic of War. 1812-1815" [Review 1567 of 2024 - 483 in New York - 22590 overall]

Traveling through NY you can take the thruway of course. But you can also take smaller "highways",…read morewhich will often have you passing through small towns and villages. Denmark NY is one of those small towns. Barely a stoplight, but a cute town with a clear sense of history. Taking the back roads is much more interesting than the thruway. So if you have the time, take your time.

Historic site here on the lake offers a variety of options from self-guided outdoor tour to more…read moreinvolved indoor tours. We stayed outside because of covid, and enjoyed a brisk walk on a cloudy fall afternoon. It's definitely an interesting place for history buffs or those interested in maritime history. It's worth checking out if you are in the area. Free parking is available.

Who knew that the national votes for women Trail went right through West Palm Beach. It appears…read morethat the Palm Beach County equal suffrage league and support is marched in a parade here in 1917 to promote the 19th amendment. This marker was erected in 2021 with other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Flagler Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Ann's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dade County State Bank Building (approx. ¼ mile away); and the West Palm Beach Fishing Club.