Outdoors

Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region – Take Two Wheels and See Life from a New Perspective

Apr 01, 2025 / ExperienceCortland

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 trails and urban pathways intertwine, Karen Rogers leads a movement—one pedal at a time. More

Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region – Fishing for Adventure

Mar 28, 2025 / ExperienceCortland

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

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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

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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

Find Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes Region – Shine a Light

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

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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

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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

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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