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Sandra Scott Travels: New York Waterfalls Remain Open
Last week I asked: What NYS features are not closed? Waterfalls
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Sandra Scott Travels: Learning About The Underground Railroad
While the museums are closed now they will reopen. Most have web sites. The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was not a railroad nor was it underground. It was a secret network of people who hid and guided slaves to freedom. Until the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, a runaway slave only had to get to a free state like New York State to enjoy freedom.
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Sandra Scott Travels: Iroquois Cultural Sites
There are several places in New York State to learn about the Iroquois – many have special events and several are seasonal.
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Sandra Scott Travels: World Heritage Site In New York State
When I travel I like to visit World Heritage Sites. World Heritage Sites are those places deemed by the United Nations as having cultural, historic, scientific or some other significance.
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Sandra Scott Travels: Explore I. M. Pei’s Architecture
With everyone at home, now is the perfect time to learn about some of the unique aspects of the world including architecture. Ieoh Ming Pei, commonly known as I. M. Pei.
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Sandra Scott Travels: Small Museums In The Summertime
When the coronavirus no travel situation is over the large museums will recover and survive but some of the smaller museums will need more support. Many are run by volunteers but need donations to keep the facility up and running.
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Sandra Scott Travels: CNY Social Distancing Friendly Walking Sites
With the concern over the coronavirus Central New Yorkers can take heart in the fact that it is not winter when everyone gets cabin fever.
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Sandra Scott Travels: NYS All-Inclusive Resorts
Last week I asked: Are there all-inclusive resorts in NYS? Yes, several.
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Sandra Scott Travels: Don’t Overlook Northern Wales
Looking for a destination in the United Kingdom that is often overlooked?
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Sandra Scott Travels: Cruise Through the Continental Divide
The Panama Canal is an architectural wonder. In 1513, when the first European, the Spanish explorer Vasco de Balboa, crossed the Isthmus of Panama, he became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic Ocean. Thus began a dream to create a water route that would provide quick, easy access between the two great oceans.