I spent the weekend in Western New York and Western Pennsylvania with family attending a wedding of a childhood friend. On the journey back today we took the scenic route along New York State Route 5 (NY 5) and we were on the lookout for the Barcelona Lighthouse.
We didn’t find it but stopped in Westfield (maybe we stopped in Barcelona) to walk out to the beach. This is a quick video to show you a bit of the Lake Erie surf and beach material. It’s much different than the beaches in Florida but pretty cool.
Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely.
The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo.
Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.
2 thoughts on “So this is What a Lake Erie Beach in New York State Looks Like”
I grew up in Butler, PA – just South of Lake Erie on the PA side. This pic brings back old (very old) memories! Thanks for posting…
Punta Gorda
Thanks for dropping by, Nancy. Glad the image brought back memories – wish I had more time to explore the area. I grew up in Buffalo but we didn’t spend much time in that part of the state or Western PA.
My dog Radcliff’s paws led the way through Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes—from the dramatic depths of Black Canyon to a whispering ghost town. Scenic drives along Guanella Pass and wildflower-chasing detours made this dog-friendly summer road trip a memorable blend of adventure, nature, and tail-wagging joy.
After years of dreaming, I finally chased the aurora borealis in Fairbanks, Alaska—where dogsledding, reindeer walks, hot springs, and peaceful solitude made my winter solo adventure every bit as magical as I’d imagined.
I grew up in Butler, PA – just South of Lake Erie on the PA side. This pic brings back old (very old) memories! Thanks for posting…
Punta Gorda
Thanks for dropping by, Nancy. Glad the image brought back memories – wish I had more time to explore the area. I grew up in Buffalo but we didn’t spend much time in that part of the state or Western PA.