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A boulder perched at the southern tip of a lake in New York state, which is known as Council Rock, once served as a meeting place for Iroquois Native Americans. The stone is one of a number of sites around Otsego Lake just outside the village of Cooperstown that bring to life pages from the area's past.

That woodland-encircled body of water ...Read more

Think "island" and what comes to mind? Many people picture a white sand beach located close to the equator and hugged by turquoise water. Sun-drenched tan-seekers are stretched out on towels, while some folks venture into the ocean to swim, dive into waves, or merely stand and let the gentle surf lap against their bodies.

It might surprise you ...Read more

Dan and Doris Beatty spent the afternoon at an inviting oceanside beach. While they enjoyed the sun, sand and surf, they had to deal with bugs, be mindful of the strong offshore current and, when they returned to their hotel room, wash residual grit from their bodies.

The scene was different for Sam and Judy Crawford. While they also lolled on ...Read more