When asked about travel, most people think of far away places and sandy beaches. For anyone currently in Oswego, both of those things would be quite costly and time consuming. In other words, not an option.
But in this setting, in the midst of a busy schedule, a plethora of things to worry about and below freezing temperatures, I need to get away just to maintain sanity.
Something many people don’t know about Oswego is that there are troves of hidden treasure if you’re willing to look for them. Set on a big beautiful lake, the view from most places is pleasant and if you can get off campus, there are parks you can wander in.
the Bluffs last spring
Farther off campus are the bluffs, slowly disintegrating cliffs pointing out on the lake. It’s a 20-minute drive but well worth it. A great place to escape to, especially on the warmer days, my friends and often visit there to relax.
Even farther, in Pulaski is Salmon River Falls. An hour-long drive from campus, that is where I spent my Saturday. A small trail leads to a few outlook points and there are stairs that lead down to the shore of the falls, at the top. You can literally get to the edge and in the summer you can let your feet dangle off the top of the falls. Frozen and beautiful in the winter I’ve been told its even more beautiful in the summer.
Salmon River Falls Saturday
There is no excuse for not finding your own vacation spot right here in Central New York. Here are just a few examples, find your own paradise.
Voyager 
The bluffs are my most favorite place in all of Oswego! If anyone from home ever visits me, that’s the first place I take them. It’s so beautiful and serene.
Great photos. And I really like the text wrapping around them. Cool look.
Loveee the bluffs. Have yet to make it to Salmon River Falls, this reminded me I need to make it there before May! Great pictures 🙂
Sara