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Park mentality
If you and your canine companion are anything like me and mine, your daily walk routine requires the occasional variety to combat boredom for both of you. Thankfully, summertime offers restless Rochester-area residents myriad options for letting their four-legged friends explore. There are limited spaces available where dogs can roam off-leash, however, so make certain […]
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WINTER GUIDE: Good cold fun
During the bleak Rochester winter, it can be tempting to go into hibernation mode — grab the warmest down comforter you own, pop open a box of bon-bons, and curl up for a Netflix marathon. However, staying active during the winter is important, not only for your physical health, but your mental health as well. […]
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OUTDOORS: Whatever floats your boat
When fall rolls in, and the temperatures cool down, spending time outdoors becomes even more enjoyable. No more sunburns, no more sweating, and no more humidity. It’s not time to go inside just yet. Now is your chance to throw on a light jacket, and do things it was too hot to do just a […]
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SUMMER GUIDE ’12: Monroe County Parks
BY ALEX STEINGRABER The Monroe County Parks Department has a stellar line-up of parks that offer guests plenty of amenities, fresh air, and natural fun. Oh, and it’s all free. Think of our parks as mini-vacations that you can treat yourself to any day of the week, and of course you can bring your friends […]
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FALL GUIDE ’11: Nature
BY KATHERINE STATHIS There’s something about the strong, silent type. Perhaps it’s the air of mystery, or maybe it’s the reassuring calm. When autumn air gets crisp and lasting daylight more elusive, seeking what endures may even satisfy a primal urge. For that, we need look no further than our remarkable trees. Given the acreage […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’11: Rochester outdoor galleries
Some people might think that Rochester’s public art begins and ends with ARTWalk in the Neighborhood of the Arts, the horses on parade (remember those?), and those polarizing benches. But there have also been many different neighborhood art projects, as well as public and private commissions of local artists, plus works of art created randomly […]
