Fillmore Glen is a little ways off the beaten tourist trail of the Finger Lakes but it should definitely not be missed. This 950-acre park is a true gem, offering a variety of landscapes and outdoor activities that are sure to appeal to nature lovers of all ages and skill levels. The park can be … More Fillmore Glen State Park
The often overlooked parks at the northern tips of the Finger Lakes are well worth a visit. Sure, the parks at the southern end of the Finger Lakes are better known, and there’s no arguing why – they’re gorgeous – but that doesn’t mean the northern parks don’t have a ton to offer. Almost all … More 7 Reasons to Visit the Northern Parks
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qee-OExgqVs%5B/embedyt%5D Combining peaceful scenery and a bit of history, the Charlie Major Nature Trail covers just under a mile of old railroad bed. Following the Skaneateles Creek, the rail trail takes you past the remnants and ruins of several old mills that were powered by the creek and serviced by the railroad all the … More Charlie Major Nature Trail
Grimes Glen is located off Vine Street, just outside the village of Naples. Until 2008, this land was privately owned, though the owner generously allowed for public access. The park is now owned by Ontario County and is a public park. There is now a decent sized parking lot, though it still fills up quickly … More Grimes Glen
Stony Brook State Park is on the southwestern edge of the Finger Lakes region, with Conesus and Hemlock being the closest lakes at just about 15 miles north of the park. With the location being that far away from the more popular Finger Lakes and often overshadowed by Letchworth State Park, just to the west, … More Stony Brook State Park
Carpenter Falls can be found on the west side of Skaneateles Lake, next to the Bahar Nature Preserve. Just a couple of weeks before our visit, the state finished a bunch of upgrades to make the falls more accessible, and we were excited to see what they’d done. A winding road through the woods takes … More Carpenter Falls and its new boardwalk
Like so many places in the Finger Lakes, the Keuka Outlet Trail is rich in both natural beauty and history. The story of this trail dates all the way back to the 1830s, when a canal was built alongside the outlet, or stream, connecting Keuka and Seneca Lakes. The canal was constructed to help with … More Keuka Outlet Trail
Most of the Finger Lakes have some kind of park at the northern tip. And while the parks on the southern end of the lakes tend to get more foot traffic and notoriety, with good reason – they are typically home to more of the gorgeous gorges and some world class waterfalls, the northern tip … More Kershaw Park & Canandaigua City Pier
With great views, ample camping, and even a beach, Keuka Lake State Park has something for everyone. The park is located just outside of Branchport, along the northwestern tip of Keuka Lake. This park is open year round but most visitors enjoy the amenities in the warmer months of spring, summer, and fall. Hunting is … More Keuka Lake State Park
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ulIAxNi4g%5B/embedyt%5D One of our favorite things to do in winter is check out the area’s frozen waterfalls. As those familiar with the area know, we’re not short on waterfalls. And while most visitors come to see them in the summer, there’s something pretty spectacular about a frozen waterfall against a snowy backdrop. So today … More Best Waterfalls to Visit in Winter in the Finger Lakes
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