Update June 2018: Jake's is growing up. Literally! They raised the roof and added upgrades to the mini-mart, including multiple well-stocked refrigerator and freezer cases. Ice cream treats, here we come :) It may seem strange that I'm writing about a gas station and mini-mart, but this place is part of my history at Keuka…

Glamping at BaseCamp 37°: Perfectly Peaceful, and Perfectly Appointed
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Why “glamp” at BaseCamp 37° outside Kanab, Utah? For a remote, peaceful, wilderness experience without having to sleep on the ground or haul a boatload of gear. My time at BaseCamp 37° felt like heaven after seven straight nights of tent-camping in southern Utah, and it came with more than a few surprises. I went…

Hammondsport Music in the Park 2018
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July already?? Summer is flying by, and music is in the air. Here’s the 2018 line-up for Hammondsport's Music in the Park: July 5: Hepcats Big Band July 12: Jorge Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars July 19: Bruce Holler & Peter Baker July 26: It’s My Party August 2: Willie Hayes and the Blues Plate Special August…

Visitor’s Guide to Summer Fun at Keuka Lake
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Here you go world…The Idleours Guide to Summer Fun at Keuka Lake! Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be all-inclusive. Idleours is our family cottage on the west side of Keuka, and the activities listed below are geared towards visiting family and friends. As a result, it’s west-side-centric and focused on the stuff…