Niagara Falls

Winter is well on its way and that means we’re heading into break season with Thanksgiving and Christmas.  For those of us who haven’t taken many chances to explore what New York state has to offer other than “The City,” these breaks can be great opportunities to go out and explore the world around you.  If you’re an out-of-stater or a foreign student, don’t let the idea of being stuck on campus or in Binghamton over the break depress you as you see your friends going home to see family.  Think of it as an opportunity to explore on your own.  Take a bus to a famous sight; Greyhound around the country, or even organize a trip into “The City” to see a Broadway play.  Better yet, you could organize a day trip to Niagra Falls, which is just 3 hours away by car and visit one of the most beautiful sights in the U.S. Take a three-day weekend and go to Saratoga Springs, visit Albany or Syracuse; Greyhound it to Boston. The limits are just about endless.
Don’t let the Holiday Season get you down because you miss the ones you love. You’re not alone in this sentiment, so find someone and turn the break around, make it work for you and give yourself a chance to see more of the awesome country we live in.
If you want an easy-to-plan and fun trip, see Niagra Falls. I went earlier this month and it was amazing to see the power of nature’s fury.  It was beautiful and frightening, but something I’d never have wanted to miss.
You don’t have to go abroad as I did to experience amazing things, they’re everywhere around you, waiting for you to open your eyes and see them anew; take advantage of these opportunities!