Hike and Stroll Rochester
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Sharing our hiking and stroller adventures in and around Rochester, NY! Thanks for following along! I love connecting with new people!
"MAY YOUR TRAILS BE CROOKED, WINDING, LONESOME, DANGEROUS, LEADING TO THE MOST AMAZING VIEW. MAY YOUR MOUNTAINS RISE INTO AND ABOVE THE CLOUDS." – EDWARD ABBEY
I am an avid hiker, explorer, traveler, and adventurer! My husband and I are currently on a multi-month road trip across the United States living in a van! Check out my blog (carrieoutdoors.com) for stories and thoughts from the road and a
06/10/2026
Here is a random assortment of ideas for summertime in the Rochester, NY area and beyond (up to 2 hour drive).
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06/09/2026
If you’re looking for some nice outdoor dining with a scenic view or woodsy vibes, check out these spots near Rochester, NY (*within a 2 hour drive). What would you add to this list?!
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06/08/2026
Here are some ways you can enjoy a walk or hike and then cool off 💦 near Rochester NY and beyond (up to ~2 hour drive)
‼️Two important notes‼️
1. Please don’t come at ME if you disagree with the rules about where you can or cannot swim. I didn’t make the rules, I’m just sharing them so people are aware.
2. Be sure to read all posted signs or research ahead of time to check that swimming is allowed, whether a lifeguard is on duty, and that there are no HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) or other contaminants in the water.
06/06/2026
June 6th is National Trails Day! What better way to celebrate than taking a hike on one of the unique trails in Wayne County, located just 30-60 minutes east of Rochester, NY. Visit Wayne County NY
The hiking trails in Wayne County feature an incredible variety of landscapes, history, and hidden gems. There are floating bogs, wetlands, and glacier-formed bluffs to Erie Canal history, wildflower meadows, and sweeping views of Lake Ontario. Along the trails, hikers can discover unique art installations, accessible nature paths, historic structures, butterfly gardens, towering old-growth trees, and scenic boardwalks through rare habitats. Many of the parks also highlight the region’s rich natural and industrial history, including former canal aqueducts, railroad cuts, orchards, and a former campground.
Which trail will you be hiking on National Trails Day? Learn more about Wayne County trails at waynecountytourism.com and trailworks.org.
06/05/2026
Where I think the Bridgerton (and Queen Charlotte) scenes would be filmed near Rochester, NY and beyond (up to 2 hour drive including Buffalo area and finger lakes)
06/02/2026
PART 2 of international travel dupes you can find in Rochester, NY and beyond! Who needs to travel abroad when we’ve got these alternatives right here in New York State?! This post is supposed to be silly and fun, please be nice in the comments 🤪
📌 Locations up to ~2 hour drive from Rochester including Buffalo/Syracuse areas & Finger Lakes.
📍Spots around Rochester and surrounding areas are located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
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We had an amazing time checking out the Bristol Hills Historical Society’s Burning Springs Open Gardens Weekend. Just 40 minutes south of Rochester, this private property is open annually for this event allowing you to see the flames fueled by natural gas coming up from earth! You can also walk up the gully to a scenic waterfall, tour the gardens, and listen to a history talk!
📍Spots around Rochester and surrounding areas are located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
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06/01/2026
For anyone looking to get engaged near the Rochester area (or anyone looking for a scenic or romantic spot) - jot these down! ✍🏼 ✍🏼
📍Spots around Rochester and surrounding areas are located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
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It’s pretty amazing that we live within a roughly two hour drive from 2 Great Lakes, 11 Finger Lakes, and countless others! 💦 What’s your favorite lake near Rochester?
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05/29/2026
Part 2 of gazebos I’ve found along my hikes and adventures in Rochester, NY and beyond!
📍Spots around Rochester and surrounding areas are located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
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