CANASTOTA — Reservations are currently being accepted for a motor coach trip to the historic Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, June 24.

The Hale bus will originate in Canastota at 7 a.m. and will include a pickup in North Utica at approximately 7:30 a.m.

The historic and strategic significance of West Point cannot be overstated, trip organizers say. The academy dates back to 1802, but its military importance dates back to the Revolutionary War. Majestically set on the bluffs high above the Hudson River, the vistas are spectacular, organizers added.

The trip includes a tour of the museum and a professionally-guided tour of the Cadet Chapel, the cemetery, and the grounds. A luncheon buffet is included at the Historic (1926) Thayer Hotel’s MacArthur Riverview Restaurant.

The cost is $125 per person, and the trip is open to anyone who is interested. A valid driver’s license or other form of government-issued ID is needed to get onto this active military post.

For more information/reservations, contact Mike Bosak at 315-254-1080.