Sure, small towns can often be the last vestige of old Americana.
But did you know that Skaneateles, New York has one of the few remaining mail-delivery boats that actually welcomes guests? Sarah Wiles, whose family owns and operates Mid-Lakes Navigation, talks to Peter about life on the water in the Finger Lakes.
While Sarah covers the waters, Chef Jeff Christiano knows the land.
His blog on eating locally has drawn attention for its comprehensive coverage of the local farms. Christiano tells Peter which foods are grown within 50 miles of the Finger Lakes region.
Plus, Clara Bingham shares a life-changing experience that happen to her on assignment in West Virginia, as she witnessed the destructive effects of mountain-top-removal coal mining. She shares her experience with Peter and her dedication toward raising awareness with her upcoming film, The Last Mountain.
On Saturday July 9, 2011, Peter Greenberg Worldwide radio broadcasts from the Finger Lakes at the Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, New York.
CBS News Correspondent Peter King shares his memories of the Skaneateles and the Sherwood Inn, including his favorite restaurants and attractions.
Eric Mueller, chef at Warfield’s Restaurant and Bakery in Clifton Springs, explains what it means to create “Finger Lakes–style cuisine.”
Trafford Doherty, director of the Glenn Curtiss Museum, discusses the museum’s namesake pioneer aviator, Glenn Curtiss, and its collection of early aviation and local history.
Eric Weiner, author of The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World, offers his best-selling curmudgeon’s perspective on the travel experience.
Sarah Wiles, owner of Mid-Lakes Navigation, talks about the different cruise opportunities and unique sites found out on the water in the Finger Lakes.
Chef Stephen Landon, executive chef at the French Steakhouse at Mirabeau Spa and Inn, goes into the challenges and rewards of keeping local farm-to-table cuisine the focus of his establishment.
Katharine Dyson, travel writer and author of The Finger Lakes Book: A Complete Guide, describes what it’s like to return to her hometown region of the Finger Lakes after working as a professional travel writer.
Clara Bingham, former Newsweek White House correspondent and award-winning journalist, speaks about her latest project, The Last Mountain, a documentary film on the destructive effects of mountain-top-removal coal mining.
John Adamski, the founder and president of the Finger Lakes Museum, talks about creating the museum from scratch and its mission to highlight the natural history and cultural attractions of the 9,000-square-mile Finger Lakes region.
Tom Higgins, the owner and head winemaker at Heart and Hands Winery, describes wine tourism in the Finger Lakes including his vineyard’s own Crush Camp wine vacations.
Chef Jeff Christiano, chef instructor at New York Wine & Culinary Center, discusses his interest in local foods and the bounty of items produced within 50 miles of the Finger Lakes region.
As always, Peter will be taking your calls and answering your travel problems on the air!
Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)
For more on Peter’s broadcast location, check out the Web site of the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, New York.
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