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link to Everything to Know about Lake Ontario

Everything to Know about Lake Ontario

Canada's easternmost and tiniest Great Lake is Lake Ontario. The lake's maximum breadth is 53 miles. Its longest axis runs approximately east to west for a total of 193 miles. Besides the lake's...

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link to Exploring the Queens Botanical Garden

Exploring the Queens Botanical Garden

To experience nature in its true sense, you don't have to go far from the city hub. You can find vibrant flora and fauna within the state of New York. However, getting tired of the same old...

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link to Old Westbury Gardens – What a Place!

Old Westbury Gardens – What a Place!

Have you ever been to Old Westbury Gardens? If not, then you're missing out! This historical estate is home to beautiful gardens and landscapes that date back to the 18th century. But how did this...

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link to Brooklyn Botanic Garden: An Exceptional Place

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: An Exceptional Place

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful botanic garden in New York City. The garden was founded in 1910, built on the Mount Prospect Park land situated in central Brooklyn. Brooklyn Botanic Garden...

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link to New York Botanical Garden – Nature in NYC

New York Botanical Garden – Nature in NYC

The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is one of the best urban parks in the city, including a wide variety of plant life and kid-friendly attractions. The 250-acre New York Botanical Garden...

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link to Awesome Gardens in New York State

Awesome Gardens in New York State

If you love spending time outdoors surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers, check out some of the amazing community and state park gardens in New York. These gardens are more than just pretty...

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About Us

Hi! We are the McClain Family. We have lived in New York State our entire lives. We all grew up here, were educated, formed our family, established successful businesses, and raised our children in New York State. We would love to share all the great things that our state has to offer with you. We are now empty nesters, since our children are all in college this is how we keep ourselves busy on weekends now. We explore things that are new to us and share them with you. Please join us on our journey as explore regions of our state that are new to us as well.












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