Daylife in Dunkirk

Monthly Archives : March 27, 2022

Daylife x Align: The Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature (Podcast)
  • March 27, 2022
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Hello! This week I sat down with my friend Abby to create a podcast discussing our blogs and how our themes overlap.   Abby runs a blog called “Align” that revolves around mental self care. She talks about ways to properly look after yourself and tips to make sure that you’re not neglecting your mental health.   As you probably know, my blog is about cool places to check out in the Dunkirk area. Getting outside and exploring your surroundings is a great way to destress and expand your horizons. Also, many of the places I have written about or plan to write about involve beautiful nature and scenery which can …..

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Lily Dale
  • March 13, 2022
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If you’re looking for somewhere to get in touch with your spiritual side and enjoy some beautiful scenery, go check out Lily Dale, “Western New York’s home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879.” Located less than 20 minutes from Fredonia’s campus, this historical hamlet sits on the east side of Cassadaga Lake.   It is home to more than 50 professional, registered mediums and the world’s largest Spiritualist community. Over the summer, they have a program that is designed to share and teach a variety of spiritual and wellness topics. They also host events you can enjoy year-round, including Zoom workshops that you can RSVP for on their website. …..

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Van Buren Drive-In

A hidden gem and a local piece of history, Van Buren Drive-In, reopened this past season for the first time in thirty years. The theater originally opened in 1949. With 850 spots spread across 15 acres of parking, it was one of the biggest of its time. Unfortunately, over the years the popularity of drive-ins declined and VBDI suffered the consequences. In 1991, they showed their final movie (or so people thought).   Flash forward 20 years to 2011 – a tornado tore through the city destroying what was left of the abandoned theater. The big screen was ripped down. All that was left in the following years was a mess …..

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