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
[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
Taughannock Falls State Park is home to one of the most dramatic and accessible waterfalls in the Finger Lakes. The park and falls are just a short 15 minute drive north of Ithaca, NY along Cayuga Lake. In this video, we take you to the falls overlook, along the family-friendly gorge trail to the base … More Video: Taughannock Falls State Park
Among visitors to the Finger Lakes region, the most popular and most hyped trail is likely the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail, and for good reason. It’s simply stunning. Walking through the shaded glen of cascading waterfalls over gorgeous stone walkways and bridges is like walking through a fairy tale. Length: 1.5 miles one way Difficulty: … More Watkins Glen Gorge Trail
When I mentioned Eagle Cliff Falls to friends familiar with the Finger Lakes, I was met with blank stares. And when I then mentioned that the falls were found in Havana Glen Park, the most common response I got was, “Huh?” This little hidden gem is tucked away just off Route 14, a few miles south … More Eagle Cliff Falls
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