Just a few hours from New York, Philly, Toronto, Montreal and a little longer from Boston, there is plenty to do in Central New York if you like hiking and lakes.  This week is more of a "to-do list" for me as real life got in the way of me road-tripping. Also check out Episode 56 for a look at the AidrondacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

79. Green Lakes State Park and Central New York

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118. California - Anaheim - Disneyland and California Adventure

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117.  California Road Trip from Los Angeles to the Mojave Desert

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79. Green Lakes State Park and Central New York

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