Apr 06, 2026 / Michelle Enright
Spring Has Sprung: Get Outside in the Finger Lakes After a long winter, the Finger Lakes begins to feel alive again. Trails soften, waterfalls surge with snowmelt, and longer days invite you back outside. More
Aug 19, 2025 / Michelle Enright
Angers Are Angling To Keep the Finger Lakes Clean & Sparkling The Finger Lakes look clean and pristine, but the truth is that they are struggling to maintain their clarity and their healthy nutrient balance. Pollution from storm water runoff and other sources is starting to shift the lake waters out of balance while fish and other lake fauna and flora are also feeling the multiple impacts of microplastics and invasive species. More
Hidden Gems in the Finger Lakes REgion Unique Nature Centers Do you love a curated outdoor experience, where you get to learn new things while you explore a beautiful place? If you gave an enthusiastic “yes!” to that question, then the Finger Lakes region has some terrific opportunities for you! More
Adding New Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region New Parks & Conservation Lands If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will not be bored in the Finger Lakes, even if you visit year after year. How do I know this? More
Apr 01, 2025 / Michelle Enright
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Take Two Wheels and See Life From a New Perspective Using Biking to Break the Cycle of Going in Circles with Your Fitness and Wellness “At the heart of it, I just want people to experience the joy of biking. Seeing the community from a bike is an incredible experience, and I want to bring more people along for the ride.” Karen Rogers In the heart of Rochester, where scenic bike trails and urban pathways intertwine, Karen Rogers leads a movement—one pedal at a time. More
Mar 28, 2025 / Michelle Enright
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Fishing for Adventure Many travelers assume hiring a guide is unnecessary and not worth the expense. They haven’t hired our favorite Finger Lakes fishing and outdoor adventure guides! More
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region Visit an Accessible Trail or Garden Conrad Baker, like several outdoor educators at Letchworth State Park, has a platform to spread a simple yet profound message: outdoor experiences are for everyone. This ethos is vividly brought to life in the Autism Nature Trail, where design, materials, and layout are carefully crafted to foster inclusivity. More
Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region The Long and Short of Paddling The Finger Lakes offer paddlers a wide range of experiences – from short trips along the shore of Keuka Lake to expedition-length trips from Watkins Glen to the Atlantic Ocean, from still lake waters to the more exciting flows of the Susquehanna and Chemung Rivers. The Finger Lakes region is a paddler’s dream come true, thus, it’s not surprising that there are many avid paddlers living in the region. More
