At the end of the last ice age, as the glaciers receded, the ice carved out the beautiful topography of the Finger Lakes Region. The effects of these glaciers can be seen in the multiple waterfalls that cascade down along the various creeks and streams as they make their way to Cayuga Lake through […]
Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby 2019
38th Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby June 8-9, 2019 on Canandaigua Lake We have terrific lake trout fishing in the Finger Lakes! Anglers from across the region fish for the biggest lake trout, rainbow trout and brown trout to compete for prizes and try to land the trophy fish at The 2019 Lake Trout Derby […]
Fishing in the Finger Lakes
The 11 glacially formed Finger Lakes of central and western New York are some of the most beautiful and unique lakes found in the state. The Finger Lakes are Canandaigua, Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga, Skaneateles, Otisco, Owasco, Honeoye, Canadice, Hemlock, and Conesus Lakes; ranging in size from Canadice Lake’s 642 acres to the Seneca Lake at […]
Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures – Zipline and Aerial Adventure Park
For a fun, family activity right here in the Finger Lakes, zip on over to Bristol, NY near Canandaigua Lake and check out Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, a climbing adventure set in the forest canopy of Bristol Mountain. Challenge yourself with one of 2 separate and unique experiences, the Zipline Canopy Tour and the Aerial […]
Skywatching: 2017 Meteor Showers
If you like meteor showers, shooting stars, constellations, astronomy, star-gazing and skywatching, then you know that the Finger Lakes Region in New York State is an incredible place to set down a blanket, lie back under the stars and pick out the constellations, watch for shooting stars, and if you are really lucky, catch a […]
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park Letchworth State Park, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern United States. The park is 17 miles long and encompasses over 14, 350 acres and contains over 20 waterfalls. The Genesee River runs through the middle of the park […]
2017 National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake
The 53rd Annual National Lake Trout Derby May 27-29, 2017 on Seneca Lake. Trout fishing is awesome in the Finger Lakes region of New York, especially Seneca Lake. At the 53rd Annual National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake, anglers compete for prizes for the biggest for Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout or […]
Time to lace up the skates – Ice Skating rinks in the Finger Lakes region
Ice skating is a very popular winter recreation sport in Western NY, Central NY, Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes region. Whether you are looking to play ice hockey, figure skate or just go to a public skating session, there are many rinks in the area to choose from. Many ice skating rinks also offer […]
Staying cool in Ithaca – pools, lakes and swimming holes
Are you looking for ways to cool off on those hot summer days? The Ithaca area has lots of places to swim in the summer time, including pools, rivers and lakes. There are 150 waterfalls that flow across the town, funneling water through gorges carved out thousands of years ago by glaciers. The local […]
Roseland Wake Park, Cable Wakeboard Park in Canandaigua NY
Roseland Wake Park – Canandaigua, NY Roseland Wake Park is located on Muar Lake, adjacent to Roseland Waterpark in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The park consists of a full-size Cable Wakeboard Park, a two-tower practice cable for training, an inflatable obstacle course and an area for stand up paddleboarding. full-size Cable Wakeboard Park The 5-tower, […]
Downhill Skiing in New York’s Finger Lakes Region
In the winter, The Finger Lakes Region becomes a winter wonderland where you can partake in a variety of winter recreational activities like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and snowmobiling. There are miles of trails for you to enjoy at the various ski resorts in Western and Central New York. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort 5662 […]
Fly Fishing in the Finger Lakes
This is a really cute flyfishing story posted by Steve Chesler on his blog at Cheslerphoto.com. For several years now, I have been taking my son fly fishing. He has caught a few chubs and blue gills on the fly rod, but never a trout. It was becoming an obsession of his to catch that […]
New York State Parks in the Finger Lakes Region
The Finger Lakes region has some of the most beautiful of the NY State Parks, with waterfalls, beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses! Allan H. Treman State Marine Park c/o Robert H. Treman State Park 105 Enfield Falls Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-3440 Allan H. Treman State Park is one of […]
Golf Courses in the Finger Lakes
You can find dozens of golf courses throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York State. They run the gamut from high end resort courses to casual country courses. Whether you are a serious golfer or just out to have a little fun and exercise, you can find a course that will suit your desire. […]