Jan 16, 2025 / ExperienceCortland
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Shine a Light Some people only see darkness and closed doors. Others see possibilities and new opportunities. Bill Waterhouse of Trail Otter and Matt Stevenson of Inns of Aurora were faced with what seemed like only bad options and both chose to venture into the darkness with their lights. More
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Move Slowly and Narrow Your Focus A lot of folks come to the Finger Lakes to experience our sweeping vistas, our grand waterfalls, and deep gorges. They certainly find what they came for and are often satisfied with that level of adventure. More
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Walk, Ride or Sit and Enjoy the View Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Ilya Shmulenson, Executive Director of Lime Hollow Nature Center, first discovered the transformative power of outdoor learning in college. Exposure to diverse environments around the world ignited his passion for hands-on environmental education. More
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Visit a State Park or State Forest Government employees aren’t always seen in the best light, but that’s because people haven’t met our amazing NYS Parks staff! Josh Teeter, an Environmental Educator, is one of our hidden gems in the Finger Lakes region. More
Sep 19, 2023 / MM Accounts
Ultimate fall colors bucket list: 10 US destinations you need to see It's that time of year when Mother Nature is gearing up for her annual spectacle of fall color. And what better way to enjoy it than leaf peeping These 10 destinations — voted by our readers as the top spots in the U.S. More
Branch Out of Your Fall Foliage Routine with These Alternative Leaf-Peeping Ideas When pumpkin spice is in the air, resisting the urge to hit the road for some wholesome, old-fashioned leaf-peeping is hard. In fact, it’s so hard to resist that nobody actually does, resulting in clogged roads and minimal quiet in fall foliage hotspots from New England to the Pacific Northwest. More
Feb 12, 2021 / madden
Take a “Traditional” Approach to Your Next Finger Lakes Vacation The Finger Lakes region is known for its breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities, wineries, and craft breweries. Clocking in at 9,000 square miles (we’re about the size of New Jersey!), it may feel intimidating to plan a Finger Lakes visit. More
Jun 05, 2020 / madden
A Moment to Daydream: Lakes & Waterways of the Finger Lakes Although we should continue to socially distance ourselves from other people right now, we don’t have to distance ourselves with nature. The Finger Lakes region is home to 11 glacial lakes and one Great Lake, plus plenty of rivers, canals and other bodies of water in between! More
