Utica Observer Dispatch

article local schedule Jun 10, 2026

These 8 NY destinations make for a perfect summer road trip

This article lists eight New York destinations for a summer road trip, including the Utica Children's Museum, the 'TROLLS: Save the Humans' exhibition at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake featuring giant troll sculptures by artist Thomas Dambo, the New York State Museum in Albany, Corning's Gaffer District, Catamount Mountain Resort, Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, and historic carousels in Binghamton. The piece highlights family-friendly attractions, scenic hikes, and limited-time art exhibitions across the state.

Meeting art and life: Munson guard feels kinship with museum speaker

Munson, a security guard at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, felt a personal connection with a museum speaker during a recent event. The guard, who has worked at the museum for years, found that the speaker's discussion of art and life resonated deeply with his own experiences and observations while protecting the artworks. The article highlights this unexpected bond between a museum employee and a visiting speaker, emphasizing the human moments that occur within cultural institutions.

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These 8 NY destinations make for a perfect summer road trip

Meeting art and life: Munson guard feels kinship with museum speaker