Fun facts on New York:

• Entered the union - July 26th, 1788 (11th state)
• Capital - Albany
• Nickname - Empire State
• Motto - Excelsior (Ever upward)
• State Flower - Rose
• State Tree - Sugar Maple
• State Animal - Beaver
• State Song - "I Love New York"
• State Fruit - Apple
• National Forests - 1
• State Forests - 32
• State Parks - 168

​New York was originally on our way to Maine to do some Work-Camping, but we took some side trips to enjoy the gorgeous country hills and water along the way.

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Winery of Marjim Manor
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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Niagara Falls
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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Watkins Glen State Park
​(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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Sampson State Park
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Watkins Glen State Park
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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Wellesley Island State Park
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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BW: Redden's Falls at Jackson Hole
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click HERE)

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Lake Erie State Park
Any place is a good place to see the grandkids and Lake Erie is no exception.