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The perfect weekend getaway?

Even though tourism nationally is steadily declining, Cayuga County may be in a position to benefit from the trend.

The nationwide decline is marked by a shift in demographic patterns and behaviors of different generation groups, according to Randall Travel Marketing, a North Carolina-based tourism industry consulting firm that recently studied Cayuga County. RTM said a younger audience of travelers prefers general relaxation such as dining, shopping, gaming and unstructured leisure time, making places like Cayuga County the perfect weekend getaway, said Meg Vanek, executive director of Cayuga County's Tourism Office.

“It's something we know we have but never thought to package it that way,” Vanek said. “The scenery, lakes, wineries, it's just far enough away from an urban area. This little weekend getaway is something our office can start promoting now.”

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Defying odds

Mark and Pam Carter may have been doubted at first. Close to four years ago, the couple decided to fulfill a mutual lifelong dream of starting a family; a dream that was often discouraged due to the couple's physical disabilities.

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